There is nothing quite like the warm crackle of a vinyl record. Slipping a record from its sleeve and placing it on a turntable evokes memories of a simpler time. For over a decade, record companies have seen a resurgence in sales of vinyl, surpassing the compact disc in popularity. Even with the convenience and ease of online streaming, vinyl record sales nearly doubled from 2020 to 2021. Whether you’re looking for vintage vinyl or a new release, Washington has plenty of record stores to keep your collection growing. Check out this list of nine cool record stores we’ve mapped out for you. Maybe you’ll find that rare gem you’ve been looking for!
Your record store adventure is just over 80 miles.
Google Maps It takes about 2 1/2 hours to drive this route but you’ll want to add in ample time for browsing.
- Hi-Voltage Records (Tacoma)
Hi-Voltage Records/Facebook Hi-Voltage Records and Books is Tacoma’s premier independent record store. High Voltage is proudly owned and operated by musicians who really know their stuff. Hi-Voltage Records, 2714 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406, USA
- Turntable Treasures (Tacoma)
Turntable Treasures/Facebook With over 120,000 titles and knowledgeable staff, Turntable Treasures is the perfect place to find a new album or upgrade your sound system. Turntable Treasures, 608 N Prospect St, Tacoma, WA 98406, USA
- Yard Elephant Records (Milton)
Yard Elephant Records/Facebook Located inside Kristi’s Country Store, Yard Elephant Records offers a wide selection of Motown, Jazz, Classic Rock, and hard-to-find records. Yard Elephant Records, inside Kristi’s Country Store, 2800 Milton Way suite 5, Milton, WA 98354, USA
- Time Tunnel Records (Burien)
Time Tunnel Records/Facebook Known for their cool vibe and awesome selection, Burien’s Time Tunnel Records is your stop to buy or sell records, tapes, DVDs, books, and more. Time Tunnel Museum, Cameron Highland, 39000 Brinchang, Pahang, Malaysia
- Easy Street Records (West Seattle)
Easy Street Records/Facebook Named one of the best record stores in the USA by Rolling Stone Magazine, Easy Street Records in West Seattle has been a successful record store and live music venue since 1988. With the addition of a café and bar, Easy Street has become a popular hang-out for locals and tourists. Easy Street Records & Cafe, 4559 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116, USA
- Sub Pop Records (Seattle)
Sub Pop Records/Facebook Sub Pop on 7th is the new flagship retail store in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. Visitors will enjoy perusing the aisles of vinyl albums, tee shirts, hats, and memorabilia from longtime independent record label, Sup Pop Records. Sub Pop Records, 2130 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
- Holy Cow Records (Seattle)
Holy Cow Records/Facebook Tucked inside downtown Seattle’s Pike Place Market, you’ll find Holy Cow Records, a record shop specializing in rare LPs and 45s. If you’re looking for rare or older music, we have two words for you; Holy Cow! Holy Cow Records, 1501 Pike Pl # 325, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
- The Vinyl Garage (Lynnwood)
Des Byrne/Flickr Kevin Grigsby runs The Vinyl Garage Record Store out of his garage at his home in Lynnwood. According to Kevin, the Vinyl Garage is, “the best record store in the freaking state”. Open Thursday through Sunday and by appointment. The Vinyl Garage, 21130 22nd Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036, USA
- Vortex Records (Kirkland)
Vortex Music & Movies/Facebook Thousands of LPs, DVDs, and collectibles await you at Vortex. From classic, old movies to obscure and rare vinyl, you’ll enjoy hunting for the perfect treasure to take home. Vortex Music & Movies, 12439 116th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034, USA
Conclusion: Do you enjoy spinning a vinyl over streaming music? Have you visited any of the record stores on this list? We’d love to hear about your record store adventures in the comments.
Google Maps
It takes about 2 1/2 hours to drive this route but you’ll want to add in ample time for browsing.
Hi-Voltage Records/Facebook
Hi-Voltage Records and Books is Tacoma’s premier independent record store. High Voltage is proudly owned and operated by musicians who really know their stuff.
Hi-Voltage Records, 2714 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406, USA
Turntable Treasures/Facebook
With over 120,000 titles and knowledgeable staff, Turntable Treasures is the perfect place to find a new album or upgrade your sound system.
Turntable Treasures, 608 N Prospect St, Tacoma, WA 98406, USA
Yard Elephant Records/Facebook
Located inside Kristi’s Country Store, Yard Elephant Records offers a wide selection of Motown, Jazz, Classic Rock, and hard-to-find records.
Yard Elephant Records, inside Kristi’s Country Store, 2800 Milton Way suite 5, Milton, WA 98354, USA
Time Tunnel Records/Facebook
Known for their cool vibe and awesome selection, Burien’s Time Tunnel Records is your stop to buy or sell records, tapes, DVDs, books, and more.
Time Tunnel Museum, Cameron Highland, 39000 Brinchang, Pahang, Malaysia
Easy Street Records/Facebook
Named one of the best record stores in the USA by Rolling Stone Magazine, Easy Street Records in West Seattle has been a successful record store and live music venue since 1988. With the addition of a café and bar, Easy Street has become a popular hang-out for locals and tourists.
Easy Street Records & Cafe, 4559 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116, USA
Sub Pop Records/Facebook
Sub Pop on 7th is the new flagship retail store in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. Visitors will enjoy perusing the aisles of vinyl albums, tee shirts, hats, and memorabilia from longtime independent record label, Sup Pop Records.
Sub Pop Records, 2130 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
Holy Cow Records/Facebook
Tucked inside downtown Seattle’s Pike Place Market, you’ll find Holy Cow Records, a record shop specializing in rare LPs and 45s. If you’re looking for rare or older music, we have two words for you; Holy Cow!
Holy Cow Records, 1501 Pike Pl # 325, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Des Byrne/Flickr
Kevin Grigsby runs The Vinyl Garage Record Store out of his garage at his home in Lynnwood. According to Kevin, the Vinyl Garage is, “the best record store in the freaking state”. Open Thursday through Sunday and by appointment.
The Vinyl Garage, 21130 22nd Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036, USA
Vortex Music & Movies/Facebook
Thousands of LPs, DVDs, and collectibles await you at Vortex. From classic, old movies to obscure and rare vinyl, you’ll enjoy hunting for the perfect treasure to take home.
Vortex Music & Movies, 12439 116th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034, USA
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Address: Hi-Voltage Records, 2714 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406, USAAddress: Turntable Treasures, 608 N Prospect St, Tacoma, WA 98406, USAAddress: Yard Elephant Records, inside Kristi’s Country Store, 2800 Milton Way suite 5, Milton, WA 98354, USAAddress: Time Tunnel Records, 14911 Ambaum Blvd SW, Burien, WA 98166, USAAddress: Easy Street Records & Cafe, 4559 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116, USAAddress: Sub Pop Records, 2130 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USAAddress: Holy Cow Records, 1501 Pike Pl # 325, Seattle, WA 98101, USAAddress: The Vinyl Garage, 21130 22nd Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036, USAAddress: Vortex Music & Movies, 12439 116th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034, USA
