Best Vinyl Record Stores in Pittsburgh, PA

When you spot the giant murals of The Beatles, Ramones, Tupac, and Elvis painted across the storefront at 513 Grant Avenue, you know you've found something special. Those iconic faces watching over Millvale have marked the entrance to Pittsburgh's most legendary record shop since 1981.

Attic Record Store Inc

This family-owned institution, run by President Frederick L. Bohn and his team for over 40 years, earns its 4.9-star rating from 799 reviewers through sheer volume and variety. The main floor houses the usual suspects, but one Yelp reviewer nailed it: "The stacks, off the store's main floor, house a tremendous number of LPs" — and that classical section in the basement is worth the trek downstairs.

The genre coverage runs deep: soul, indie, punk, psych, funk, folk, reggae, world, metal, classic rock, garage, doo-wop, blues, and alternative. One reviewer's metal-obsessed brother declared "the Attic is the only place in Pittsburgh he can find everything he wants." Another scored a free Beatles 45 "in amazing condition" from the cashier — though don't count on that becoming routine.

Fair warning: "the records are not organized by genre, so you need to know what you are looking for." But dig-friendly reviewers appreciate that "everything here is cleaned so u barely even have to check record condition." Prices draw mixed reactions — newer releases run high, but used vinyl stays reasonable. Hours are Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, closed Sunday. Parking's on Grant Avenue, five minutes from downtown via Route 28 North.

Jerry's Records

Located in Squirrel Hill, Jerry's operates as Pittsburgh's vast warehouse alternative to Attic's curated approach. Multiple reviewers mentioned finding specific titles here that eluded them elsewhere, particularly in rock and alternative sections. The sheer square footage means more hunting time, but patient diggers report solid finds at competitive prices.

Get Hip Records

Squirrel Hill's specialty shop focuses heavily on garage rock, punk, and indie releases. The store doubles as a label, so you'll find exclusive pressings and hard-to-locate titles from their own catalog alongside carefully selected used inventory. Expect higher prices but rarer items.

Cruel Noise Records

This Polish Hill shop at 3138 Dobson Street (second floor) proves that "very well curated small shop" beats massive inventory every time. Owner-operated since reopening in 2016, they specialize in punk, heavy metal, and jazz — earning their 4.5-star Yelp rating from 14 reviewers who know their niches. One anonymous reviewer nailed the appeal: "You can spend 15 minutes here and find 3-4 records that you've always wanted but could never find."

The listening station lets you test purchases, and multiple reviewers praised the owner's knowledge across genres. With 50-person capacity, expect intimate browsing. Street parking available, credit cards accepted.

Eide's Entertainment

This multimedia shop balances vinyl with comics, games, and collectibles. The record section focuses on mainstream rock and pop with competitive pricing on new releases. Good for casual collectors but limited selection for genre specialists.

Vinyl Remains

A newer addition emphasizing condition and presentation over raw volume. Clean, organized sections make browsing efficient, though selection skews toward common titles. Prices reflect the careful curation.

The Government Center

Underground shop with punk and hardcore focus. Limited hours and inventory, but serious collectors of aggressive music find worthwhile obscurities here.

Music To My Ear

Neighborhood shop with basic selection across genres. Friendly service but nothing you can't find elsewhere, usually at better prices.

Quick Tips

Best for rock & pop: Attic Record Store Inc — that massive used selection covers four decades of mainstream and alternative thoroughly.

Best for jazz & soul: Split between Attic's extensive soul bins and Cruel Noise's curated jazz selection, depending on whether you want volume or precision.

Best for rare finds: Cruel Noise Records — that "15 minutes, 3-4 grails" review wasn't exaggerating about their hit rate.

Best for selling: Attic Record Store Inc evaluates collections across all genres, though call ahead at 412-821-8484 to gauge their current interest.

Best for first-time visitors: Start with Attic's iconic murals and overwhelming selection, then hit Cruel Noise if you need punk, metal, or jazz specifically.

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