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Compendium of retail LP stores

I could not find a thread with any kind of comprehensive listing of used LP stores across the US. If this is a ridiculous idea I am sure someone will let me know. There are frequent postings such as "I live in the _____ area and want to know where to buy vinyl." or " I will be visiting _____ and want to shop for LPs", etc. Where do you live and do you have a favorite record store, new or used? I had fantastic luck yesterday at my favorite store and scored six for six on used records, all $6.00 and in great shape. I live in the St. Louis area and the store is "The Record Exchange". Anybody else want to share their local record store with all of us? If someone simply searched the postings, they could easily find the town and the store name. It could be updated constantly as time goes on. What do you think?
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bdgregory
1,716 posts
 
Joe's Record Paradise in Rockville, Md.

They also have a store in Baltimore I think, though I've never been there.

They have a large selection of general/used LP's plus some new. There's also a small section of Rare LP's. Also used CD's and DVD's.

Most of the LP's in the General section are $4.50 - $6.50, some higher. The better condition and rarer the higher the price of course.

They also have a close-out section for $1 per LP.

btw - this is a great idea for a thread. It would be nice if A'Gon had "sticky threads". This should be one.
scotthobby
60 posts
 
In Arlington, Virginia go to Orpheus Records near the Clarendon metro stop. The inventory is mostly used but they also stock new recent vinyl releases. Fair used cd selection.
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stringreen
6,487 posts
 
Princeton Record Exchange in Princeton, NJ
calbrs03
184 posts
 
My favorite in Madison, Wisconsin, is Resale Records. Most lps sell for between $3-$7. The store is an unheated quanson hut near the airport.

The Exclusive Company on State street sells new. They have another store on Mineral Point road.

Frugal Muse has a tiny but occasionally interesting used slot (found a nice Yes, Closer to the Edge, for $4). Half Price Books and Records is a similar store.

There's the B-side on State Street, but I haven't been there, yet. Lots of construction (thanks to the University) in that part of town and limited parking.

There's probably more on Williamson Street, where things are trendier and funkier, but I just haven't gotten there.
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darkj
150 posts
 
I have to put in a plug for my Bay Area favorites:
Amoeba (SF and Berkeley)
The Beat (Sacramento, and worth the drive)
Rasputin's (Several locations, some better than others, great prices, good selection)
Analogue Den in San Jose is recommended, thought I've never been there.

Good luck!
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