Record Krate

Record Krate stocks vinyl and cassettes in a dense, cramped space on Saint Marys Street in Raleigh. The bins are tightly packed across multiple genres. Staff greet customers on arrival.

In-person browsing yields results for some shoppers, though the small footprint frustrates others. Online orders carry risk: one customer reported a 19-day delay in shipment, no communication from the owner after purchase, and eventual blocking on Instagram. The storefront has also drawn complaints about odor. _

FAQ

How many locations do you have in the Raleigh area?

We have 4 spots in the great Raleigh area, including our Wake Forest spot.

What types of records do you carry?

We carry preloved and new pressings. You can check a vast selection online at RecordKrate.com, although this doesn’t reflect our in-store inventory.

What genres do you offer?

We carry most all genres. Selections change daily as we put out new inventory, and some items sell quickly.

How is new inventory distributed among your locations?

We also split up our new arrivals between the 4 spots.

How can I see what items you are putting out?

May I suggest our Instagram pages for Record Krate where you'll see items we are putting out.

What should I do before heading to one of your locations?

Please reach out before you head out. We’ll let you know which locations will be open the day you visit.

Thanks
Adam
9196013131

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Last updated: 2026-08-14

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