Planet Records
Record store in Boston, MA
144 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA, Boston, MA 02138
Planet Records has been in business since 1983, starting out in Kenmore Square before settling into its current spot on Mt Auburn Street, just off Harvard Square in Cambridge. That kind of longevity shows in the stock: LPs, CDs, cassettes, DVDs, and music books fill the shelves, along with some audio gear and hi-fi equipment for anyone looking to upgrade their setup.
The shop buys and trades records and collections, and the site leans into its own staying power, noting it has survived "floods, fire, and the self-inflicted implosion of the record industry." A Reddit account from a recent Boston record-store crawl backs up the scale of the place, describing a huge, well-organized collection - though one that comes with prices to match its condition standards.
Last updated: 2026-08-21
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Quick facts
- 4.6 on Google (148 reviews)
- Open since 1983, originally located in Kenmore Square
- Buys and trades records and collections
- Stocks LPs, CDs, cassettes, DVDs, and music books
- Also carries audio gear and hi-fi equipment
- Reviewers describe a large, well-organized collection with prices reflecting condition
Source checked: 2026-08-06
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Nearby Cities: Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Watertown, Belmont, Medford, Arlington, Boston, Everett, Jamaica Plain