Record Stores in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

6 stores to explore

Philadelphia Record Store Guide

Philadelphia has 6 record stores in this directory, including Repo Records, Creep Records and Philadelphia Record Exchange (PRE). The shops here cover jazz, punk and metal, indie and alternative, and more. The mix covers both shelf-fresh pressings and well-worn crate finds.

Best For

  • Best for used bins

    Friendly neighborhood spot with solid used bins and new arrivals - worth the trip if you're out that way

  • Best for jazz

    Carries Jazz

  • Best for Punk & Metal

    Heavy music focus

  • Best for new releases

    Friendly neighborhood spot with solid used bins and new arrivals - worth the trip if you're out that way

If You Only Go to One Store

Friendly neighborhood spot with solid used bins and new arrivals - worth the trip if you're out that way

Exterior of Creep Records in Fishtown, showing the storefront with punk-inspired signage and posters visible through the windows.

If it's loud and fast, it's probably here. Deep punk/hardcore bins, solid metal wall, and strong local scene ties.

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Exterior of Long In The Tooth record store in Philadelphia, showing a classic brick building with large display windows showcasing vinyl records.

Small footprint but thoughtful picks - this is a quick-flip with good returns if you trust the curation.

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Exterior of Main Street Music in Manayunk, a cozy corner shop with large windows displaying vinyl and a classic storefront awning.

Friendly neighborhood spot with solid used bins and new arrivals - worth the trip if you're out that way.

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Interior of the Philadelphia Record Exchange showing long rows of vinyl bins with customers browsing, fluorescent lighting, and a casual warehouse vibe.

Deep, sprawling, and built for digging - you're going to flip a lot of records and walk out with cheap wins.

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Exterior of Repo Records with the iconic South Street signage, surrounded by various shop fronts on a typical Philly block.

It's loud, a little chaotic, and very Philly. Expect solid heavy sections and a decent used rock wall if you can dodge the foot traffic.

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Exterior of Sit & Spin Records in South Philly, featuring a bright red awning with the store name and an inviting window display of records.

Small, chill, and weekend-only - a quick flip with a punk/garage lean and solid neighborhood energy.

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