Brooksville, FL | Grandaddy Records & Vintage debuts in Brooksville: More than a decade ago, independent record store owners kickstarted a day to celebrate their groovy enterprise and keep analog music alive. …One of those openings came through this year with Brooksville-based Grandaddy Records & Vintage. Tyler Mauriello launched the store on Feb. 1 alongside his partner, Sydney Brown. Mauriello said he fell in love with the quaint downtown vacancy on Broad Street and constantly imagined how it could be “the coolest little record shop.” When Mauriello saw a “For Rent” sign plastered out front, that was his calling. “I was like, ‘No freaking way,’ and that was what really kickstarted it,” Mauriello told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay.
Houston, TX | Go Crate Digging At The 10 Best Record Stores In Houston: Prepare for your next needle drop at the best record stores in Houston: from speakeasy listening lounges to city institutions. Record Store Day 2026 drops this weekend. Whether you’re hoping to score re-issues, B-sides, and live recording—or are simply seeking to stack your own catalogue with personal favorites, check out our list of the best record stores in Houston. From staples of Houston’s counterculture to hip brunch spots, speakeasies, and more: here are the best vinyl stores in Houston. 1. Sig’s Lagoon: Nestled in the company of Double Trouble Caffeine & Cocktails, Tacos A Go Go, and The Continental Club in Midtown, Sig’s Lagoon is a seriously stacked two-story Houston record store. In addition to over 10,0000 new and used vinyl, Sig’s offers a range of CDs, books, art, t-shirts, and collectibles…
Newburyport, MA | This Newburyport record store just turned 50. Here’s their secret. “I have customers who’ve been coming in since the ’70s, who have literally explored a lifetime of music—their lifetime of music—right through that store.” John Coyle still remembers the first vinyl he ever bought at Newburyport’s Dyno Records, back when an $8 Elvis Costello album was an extravagant buy for a local kid with a paper route. Decades (and countless LPs) later, Dyno is celebrating its 50th anniversary with Coyle on the other side of the counter as the shop’s latest owner. “I’ve been afforded an opportunity to sort of caretake this place into the future,” he reflected roughly 10 months into his tenure. “I have customers who’ve been coming in since the ’70s, who have literally explored a lifetime of music—their lifetime of music—right through that store.”
Schenectady, NY | New record store takes over space on Jay Street in Schenectady: A new record store has made its way to Schenectady. Party Shark Records has opened in the former space of The Re-Collector on Jay Street. The record store, located at 167 1/2 Jay Street, is currently focused on selling used and vintage physical media. Owner Scot Seguine said most of the floor space is occupied by records, but CDs and tapes are also for sale. The shop also buys used music from any community members who may be looking to clear up some space. Seguine said the opportunity to open the vintage media shop naturally fell into place. He was in search of a new job opportunity just as the the owner of The Re-Collector was looking to get out of the business. “So I decided to get weird and own a store instead of job hunting,” Seguine said.
San Clemente, CA | Local record store owner gives the scoop on alt rock vinyls and the state of physical media: With a recent resurgence of physical media, especially for music, vinyl records have become a great gift for music lovers everywhere. With the ever-changing alt rock genre holding its ground amongst more self-realized genres like classic rock or punk, it can’t hurt to check in every once in a while to see what’s coming off the shelves at the local record store. Owner and manager of record shop Moldy Toes Records, Tom Rule shared his thoughts on the genre, the state of physical media, and his recommendations on which alt-rock records to shop for with the holiday season on its way.
Chicago, IL | Rogers Park gets a new brick-and-mortar record store: …High Voltage Records & Hi-Fi will open its Rogers Park storefront on Saturday, April 25. Owner Daniel Ranegar has been tabling as High Voltage Records at Chicagoland record shows and pop-ups since 2024. He’s also been selling as High Voltage Vinyl on Discogs—Ranegar opened that account in 2019, the year he says he really got into collecting records. At the time he was studying at Indiana University in Bloomington. “The first record store that I really fell in love with was Landlocked Music,” he says. “I remember thinking, ‘Wow, these guys really do everything correctly, down to the height of the shelves and how things are organized.’” As his record collection grew by the thousands, Ranegar kept a running list of qualities he thought would make for a good store.
West Harrison, NY | The Beacon Record & CD Fest! Over 10,000 vinyl records in one room! Sat May 2nd 9 AM-5 PM. The Beacon Record & CD Fest! It’s a BIG vinyl record POP-UP sale at the VFW in Beacon, 413 Main Street. Over 10,000 vinyl records in ONE ROOM! Great music and amazing family fun. LPs, CDs and 45s. Dealers converge for a giant music sale! All types of music from punk to funk to country to classic rock, hip hop, soul/jazz and more. Regular admission starts at 9 AM ($3) with early admission at 8 AM ($5). Don’t miss the BIG VINYL DIG!
Leesport, PA | Record Riots Celebrates 400th Vinyl Record Show With Special Mother’s Day Leesport Record Riot: Record Riots, the largest network of vinyl record shows in the United States, is proud to celebrate its 400th vinyl record event with a special Mother’s Day Leesport Record Riot on Sunday, May 10, at the Leesport Farmers Market indoor pavilion, just north of Reading, Pennsylvania, off Route 61. Founded in 2008 by Stephen Gritzan and John Bastone, Record Riots began with the original Brooklyn Record Riot, building on even earlier shows in Waterbury, Connecticut. The company has grown into a Northeast US force in vinyl culture, now hosting over 70 shows annually across 8 states.
Appleton, WI | The Kamps Collector’s Showcase: Records & Cards Expo: Join us for a premier gathering of hobbyists and collectors at the Kamps Covered Courts. Whether you are a dedicated audiophile, a sports enthusiast, or a tabletop gamer, this event offers a curated selection of physical media and rare collectibles in a comfortable, outdoor-sheltered setting. Explore a diverse marketplace featuring: Music: A deep selection of Vinyl Records and CDs across all genres. Sports: Vintage and modern Sports Cards, memorabilia, and collectibles. Gaming: Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering (MTG), and various other Trading Card Games. And More: Discover unique finds from hobbyists and professional vendors.
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