Seattle's Best Record Stores

Dust off your turntable and cue up something good. Seattle has an amazing assortment of record stores for you to dig through. Here's a list of our favorite stores in the city, including some that have live in-store performances, restaurants, and more.

EASY STREET RECORDS & CAFE - WEST SEATTLE

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American cafe vibes serve as the backdrop for an eclectic collection of CDs and vinyl in California Avenue’s Easy Street Records. “Seattle’s Favorite Record Store” hosts live performances, which you can enjoy over a music-themed menu on this West Seattle corner shop.

ROYAL RECORDS - UPTOWN

Opened during the pandemic just down the block from the building that used to house Easy Street, Royal Records is run by veterans of the Seattle scene. The folks who run it used to work at Everyday Music in Cap Hill before it closed, and they've brought all their knowledge and more to this record shop. Stop by and checkout their varied collection of new and used, local and global records, CDs, cassettes, movies, and more!

BEATS AND BOHOS - GREENWOOD

Records, vintage clothes, furniture and accessories in a 70’s style haunt all lie in an old attic in Ballard. Beats and Bohos is the brainchild of BJay Tibbs and Omaima Wolf, who combined their love for vintage style with retro vinyl.

SONIC BOOM RECORDS - BALLARD

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Heralded by Rolling Stone as one of the “Best Record Stores in the USA”, Sonic Boom is an independent Ballard record store that houses live performances with acts like Death Cab for Cutie, Nada Surf and Die Antwoord. Boasting a vast collection of new and used vinyl, this Ballard gem has survived changed ownership, four different locations, and the demise of physical records, nurtured by its Market Street roots.

SILVER PLATTERS - SODO, Lynnwood, & BELLEVUE

Independent record, movie, and video game store with locations in Bellevue, SoDo and Lynnwood, Silver Platters offers an a varied collection of new & used vinyl, additionally hosting in-house performances like Snow Patrol and Jake Bugg.

GOLDEN OLDIES - WALLINGFORD

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Located just north of downtown Seattle in the Wallingford neighborhood, just west of the UW, Golden Oldies has been in business since 1977. They specialize in hard-to-find and out-of-print records (vinyl) but they also carry new vinyl, CDs, cassettes and even 8 track tapes.

WALL OF SOUND - CAPITOL HILL

This Pike street favorite, open since 1990, offers secondhand and multigenre CDs, LPs and vinyl, including rare or out of print collections.

JIVE TIME RECORDS - FREMONT

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Located in the heart of Fremont, Jive Time offers a selection of old rock, soul and jazz records, cassettes, DVDs and CDs, as well as a line of merch including tee shirts and tote bags.

GEORGETOWN RECORDS - GEORGETOWN

Georgetown neighborhood’s record store is loved by many as a music venue, site for book signings, record buying (including trades!) and a place for a profound passion for music of all genres.

PORCHLIGHT COFFEE & RECORDS - CAPITOL HILL

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Music & coffee under the same roof? Sounds like an idyllic Seattle haunt. The coffeehouse-record store offers a range of breakfast items, coffee drinks and records.

SPIN CYCLE - CAPITOL HILL

Discreetly wedged on Capitol Hill’s Broadway, Spin Cycle offers an extensive collection of new and old vinyl, video games, cassettes, and DVDs.

LIGHT IN THE ATTIC WAREHOUSE - UPTOWN

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Located in KEXP’s Gathering Space, Light in the Attic is a record store and label. Come enjoy a cup of coffee from La Marzocco while you browse through a selection of new and used LPs.

ZION'S GATE - CAPITOL HILL

Zion’s Gate Records, situated amongst the hubbub of Pike Street, offers a diverse collection of mainly metal, electronica and underground.

SUB POP ON 7TH - Denny Triangle

Seattle’s staple record label finally opened a real store not in the airport! The tightly curated shop features the cream of the crap from Sub Pop and Hardly Art, including t-shirts, hats, hoodies, trinkets, and LPs.

SUB POP AT SEATAC - SEATAC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Sub Pop's airport shore is situated at Concourse C. Stop by while waiting for your next flight to browse their selection of merch, records, books and art, combining elements of the typical airport gift store with the rainy city’s beloved label. Makes for a great gift, for yourself or the people you're flying to visit!

HOLY COW RECORDS - PIKE PLACE MARKET

Tucked away in the network of hallways beneath Pike Place Market, Holy Cow Records offers a wide range of vinyl, 45’s, LPs and CDs amidst the bustle of the city’s main tourist attraction.

NEPTUNE MUSIC COMPANY - UNIVERSITY DISTRICT

Discreetly tucked underground Seattle’s vibrant University District beneath the Neptune Theatre, Neptune Music Company is home to an extensive archive of vinyls and CDs.

DAYBREAK RECORDS

Daybreak Records, located in Seattle's Central District, is a local gem for discovering fresh, independent music. With its laid-back vibe and focus on unique sounds, it’s a spot where both music lovers and new artists can find their place.

Updated 10/27/25