45 rpm buyer finder
Who Buys 45 Records Near You
Got a box of old 45s and no idea where to take them? Not every record store buys 7-inch singles. Many pass on common ones entirely, but plenty do, especially shops that deal in soul, R&B, garage, rockabilly, reggae, and punk. Below is a directory of stores that explicitly buy 45s, what each one is looking for, and how to reach them.
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Search by city, state, store name, or genre, then open the store page for contact details and map.
Before you go
Not all 45s are worth hauling in
Most common singles, especially the big hits pressed by the millions, are worth only a dollar or two, and some shops will not take them at all. Value sits in specific genres and condition. As one dealer told us, non-hit 45s are often more interesting than hits. Obscure regional soul or garage singles can beat the chart-topper everyone already owns.
Many shops also only buy 45s with original picture sleeves. Keep yours together before you call or visit.
What record stores actually want in 45s
The strongest category. One Ohio shop buys 45s but focuses on local and regional R&B.
Some stores are very specific: one Pennsylvania shop only wants punk rock singles or reggae.
Specialist buyers may care more about obscure blues, garage, rockabilly, and early rock and roll than big hits.
Several shops only buy 45s that still have their original picture sleeves, so keep records and sleeves together.
Common pop hits, easy listening, and beat-up Top 40 singles move slowly. Expect around a dollar each if a shop takes them at all.
Directory
Record stores that buy 45s
These shops have told us directly that they buy 45s. Search by state, city, store, or genre to find one near you, and call ahead. 45 policies change more often than LP policies, so a quick call saves a wasted trip.
Mobile, AL
Non-hit 45s; obscure blues and early rock
"NON-hit 45s are of more interest than hits"
Review storeWashington, DC
Soul, funk, jazz, Latin, hip-hop
Buys 45s in these genres
Review storeGrayslake, IL
Every format: LPs, 45s, 78s, tapes, 8-tracks
Buys, sells and trades across every format
Review storeOrleans, MA
Most genres
"We buy 45s and 12-inch LPs, but we do not purchase 78s"
Review storeBel Air, MD
45s with picture sleeves only
"Only buy 45s that have picture sleeves with them"
Review storeLawrence, MI
Jazz and rock - top condition, with sleeves
"45s need to be in top condition with sleeves"
Review storeDurham, NC
Rock, soul, jazz, blues, rap, reggae, gospel
One of the world's biggest soul 45 dealers; buys LPs and 45s across these genres
Review storeMinot, ND
Rock, country, jazz (1960s on) - picture sleeves
"For 45s, we generally only buy those with picture sleeves"
Review storeNashua, NH
Mainly LPs, some 45s and 78s
"We mainly buy LPs but will also buy 45s and 78s on occasion"
Review storeNew York, NY
Punk, jazz, funk, hip-hop, reggae, rock
Carries and buys vinyl and 45s across a wide range
Review storeBarberton, OH
Local/regional R&B
"For 45 rpm records, we focus on local/regional R&B"
Review storeBerwyn, PA
Punk singles and reggae only
"We will not purchase 45s unless the 45s are punk rock singles or reggae"
Review storeHermitage, PA
All genres and formats
"Never know who will want 78s, 45s, LPs, 8-tracks"
Review storePittsburgh, PA
Garage, rock, jazz, reggae, hip-hop
Mainly LPs and 45s in these genres
Review storeAustin, TX
Rock, pop, jazz, soul, hip-hop, punk, metal, country
Buys LPs, 45s and cassettes across genres
Review storeWhy this list is curated
VinylPackman does not yet have a normalized database field like buys_45s. For now, this page uses stores where the 45 buying policy is explicit in the store notes: some buy soul or R&B 45s, some want punk or reggae singles, and some only take 45s with picture sleeves. Generic record stores may still buy 45s, but they are not listed here unless the signal is clear.
If your 45s are common pop hits, call before visiting. If you have soul, R&B, garage, rockabilly, reggae, or punk singles, lead with those examples when contacting a shop.
FAQ
Selling 45 records locally
Who buys 45 records near me?
Independent record stores are usually the best bet, but not all of them buy singles. The most likely buyers specialize in soul, R&B, garage, rockabilly, reggae, punk, or explicitly buy 45 rpm records.
Where can I sell old 45 records?
Local record shops that buy from the public are the simplest option. Shops that specialize in soul, R&B, garage, rockabilly, reggae, and punk singles are usually better leads than generic music stores.
How much are 45 records worth?
Most common 45s sell for around a dollar and stores may pay only cents for them. Value concentrates in soul, R&B, garage, rockabilly, reggae, and punk singles, especially original pressings with picture sleeves.
Do record stores buy 45s without sleeves?
Some do, but many stores prefer or require original picture sleeves. Sleeveless singles are harder to sell unless the record itself is unusually collectible.
How do I sell a box of 45s?
Sort by genre and pull soul, R&B, garage, rockabilly, reggae, and punk singles to the front. Keep sleeves with the records and call ahead before driving to a shop.
What 45s are most valuable?
Obscure regional soul and R&B, garage rock, rockabilly, early rock and roll, reggae, and original punk singles are often stronger than common chart hits. Clean condition and picture sleeves raise the value.
Can't find one nearby?
Tell us where you are and what you have: genres, rough count, and whether the 45s have sleeves. We can help you decide which nearby stores are most likely to care.
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