Downtown institution
2nd Avenue Records
Portland, Oregon
What to Expect
Old-school vibe, huge heavy section, tons of shirts. If your heart beats at 180 BPM, this is home.
Genres
PunkMetalHardcoreRockGoth/IndustrialSoundtracks
Best For
Heavy genresshirts/merchclassic downtown dig vibe
Price Range
Mid-range
Used LPs ~$8-$20; New/reissues ~$26-$36; Select rarities $40+
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