Record Stores in Seattle, Washington

16 stores to explore

Cenotaph Records storefront

Small shop with a niche/underground vibe. Verify address/hours prior to visiting.

Punk/metal/experimental leaning
Busy, colorful record shop with a neon CAFE sign, posters and merch walls, and customers flipping through bins.

More than a record shop - cozy cafe, frequent events, solid new + used racks. Great place to linger.

RockPopJazzFolk+2
Black-and-white photo of the shop owner seated in a listening room, surrounded by shelves of vinyl, posters, and studio monitors.

Small but passionate shop in Wallingford. Stacks across genres, staff eager to chat finds, frequent trade deals. The newer space on Stone Way gives more room and visibility.

RockSoulJazzHip-Hop+4
Georgetown Records storefront

Local shop known for used inventory - verify hours before visiting.

Mixed (often strong rock/indie/classic)
Golden Oldies storefront

Classic neighborhood record shop - confirm hours before visiting.

Vintage/used focus; broad classics
Hex Enduction Records storefront

Small neighborhood shop with a curated, eclectic selection.

Underground/alternative focus
Warm, well-lit LP bins with a wall shelf of featured album covers and bargain dividers at Jive Time Records.

Modest footprint but well-curated. Staff tend to know the stock well. Good stop for mid-tier finds and browsing without overwhelm.

RockSoulJazzR&B+2
Neptune Music Company storefront

Local shop with a broad, mixed selection. Verify hours before visiting.

Mixed (used + new across many genres)
Porchlight Coffee storefront

Primarily a cafe with a records component - good for a quick browse while grabbing coffee.

Curated mixed selection
Brick corner shop with a red door, string lights, and window displays of vinyl at Royal Records on a winter day.

Lower Queen Anne / Uptown area. Fresh releases and back catalog. Solid staff knowledge, reliable stop for that missing piece.

New & used rockpopjazzsoundtrack+1
Seattle Records U District storefront

Compact shop on University Way with rotating used inventory.

Mixed (used + new; varies by inventory)
Corner view of the Silver Platters storefront in a strip mall, large sign over glass windows with cars parked out front.

Bigger shop - more new/reissue focus but still some used. Good option when you want variety.

PopRockJazzSoundtracks+1
Long hardwood aisles lined with LP bins and CDs inside Sonic Boom, with shoppers browsing under exposed beams and track lights.

One of Seattle's best-known shops. Solid foot traffic, deep crates, listening stations, community energy. Good mix of new and classic.

RockIndieElectronicAlternative+2
L-shaped wooden bins packed with LPs, wall ledges displaying featured album jackets, and bright fluorescent lighting in a cozy corner room.

Modest but keen selection. Friendly staff, focused stock rather than huge overflow. Good stop for discoveries without overload.

RockPopAlternativeElectronic+1
Wall of Sound record store

Local shop in the Pike/Pine area - verify hours before visiting.

Mixed; crate-digging oriented
Counter and wall display packed with cult DVDs and vinyl sleeves inside Zion's Gate, with hand-painted shop graphics.

Slightly chaotic and dense. You dig among layers. Great for crate diggers hunting oddities - expect heavier genres and surprises.

MetalHip-HopJazzPunk+1