Mushroom New Orleans

Mushroom New Orleans has been operating since 1969, billing itself as the oldest independent record store and smoke shop in the city - vinyl bins sit alongside rolling papers, vaporizers, apparel, and body jewelry under one roof. The site states it plainly: "Founded in 1969, Mushroom New Orleans is the oldest independent record store and smoke shop in New Orleans."

Beyond vinyl, the shop carries CDs, DVDs, and some audio gear, and it buys and trades records or full collections, though the specific terms (cash vs. credit vs. consignment) aren't spelled out on the site. Online ordering with shipping is available for browsing from home, and the store also runs in-store events.

The smoke-shop-and-record-store combination on Broadway near the university area makes this less a specialty vinyl destination than a broad, longstanding neighborhood fixture worth checking if you're already in the market for both.

Last updated: 2026-08-21

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