Who buys vinyl records in Boston?
Last updated: 2026-07-16
Boston, MA has 24 listed record stores. A few places to start with are Funky Grandpa, Barrio Records, and High Energy Vintage. These listings also branch into CDs, cafe or drinks, cassettes, and collectibles. The clearest genre signals in current store descriptions are jazz, rock, classical, and soul.
Nearby Cities: Cambridge, Brookline, Somerville, Watertown, Belmont, Jamaica Plain, Arlington, Newton, Medford
We found 24 vinyl record stores in Boston:
Use this page to compare store names, addresses, and nearby alternatives before you visit. If you are planning to sell a collection, it's worth calling ahead to confirm whether the shop currently buys used records.
Best starting points
Best starting points in Boston
If you do not want to open every listing one by one, start with these stores based on the strongest signals in the current directory entries.
Start with used vinyl
Armageddon Shop
A strong first stop if your priority is used vinyl, deeper bins, or harder-to-find stock.
Start with the broadest mix
Cheapo Records
This listing points to a wider mix of CDs and cassettes alongside records.
Seller guide
Selling records in Boston
10 stores in the current Boston directory show at least some signal around buying used records, collections, or trade-ins.
- 20 listings have enough contact detail to make a phone call or website check the best first step.
- Ask whether the store is actively buying, which formats they want most, and whether they prefer full collections or selective picks.
- Condition still matters. If a listing suggests used stock, rare inventory, or trade-ins, inspect sleeves and vinyl before you make the trip.
Good first calls in Boston include Armageddon Shop, Somerville Grooves, and Deep Thoughts JP.
Showing 24 stores.
Local directory
City summary for vinyl shoppers in Boston
Boston, MA has 24 listed record stores. 13 listings currently include store descriptions, which helps surface differences in formats, buying signals, and specialties before you visit.
Store addresses in Boston
- Funky Grandpa - 99 Franklin St, Allston, MA 02134, USA
- Barrio Records - 207 Massachusetts Ave #801, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- High Energy Vintage - 429 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
- Analogue Records - 24 Clearway St, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Best Brother Records - 51 South St Unit 104, Hingham, MA 02043, USA