10 Best Record Stores in Nashville

Third Man Records is a Nashville record store and music destination associated with Jack White and The White Stripes. It sells records, CDs and guitar pedals, and offers a listening booth where visitors can sample albums. The space also features live music, exclusive vinyl, custom guitar effects pedals and the option to record songs directly to vinyl.

Grimey's New & Preloved Music is a laid-back Nashville music shop specializing in vintage pressed recordings, CDs, and cassette tapes. It suits collectors, gift shoppers, and visitors exploring independent music, with a broad, browse-friendly selection that includes varied genres and music books and magazines. The shop also supports local Nashville musicians and hosts record-release performances and meet-and-greets.

Vinyl Tap is an East Nashville neighborhood bar and record store combining new and used vinyl with local and regional craft beer. It also serves as a music venue, with live music weekly, daily specials, updated bar fare and karaoke on Saturday nights. A webstore supports buying and pre-ordering new records.

Daydream Records is a small Nashville record store with a notably deep, curated selection spanning rock, jazz and metal, plus some classical and modern releases. It suits collectors hunting rare pieces, first pressings and less familiar artists, while shoppers should expect that some high-quality records can be comparatively expensive.

Romeo Records & Cafe is a Hermitage record store and cafe where visitors can browse new and used vinyl while ordering coffee, seasonal drinks and light food. The shop combines a study-friendly cafe setting with curated inventory, Wi-Fi and family-friendly options, including hot chocolate and a children’s selection.

Phonoluxe Records Music is a Nashville music store with rows of vinyl, CDs and cassettes covering numerous artists and bands. It suits collectors, curious first-time record buyers and visitors browsing for hard-to-find music. Staff can help customers inspect vinyl and understand turntable use, while the store also offers on-site services and in-store shopping.

Atomic Records And Gear is a Goodlettsville record store for music fans looking for records, CDs and a substantial selection of gear. Its personable staff help shoppers explore music, locate specific releases and choose audio setups, while the shop also appeals to collectors seeking approachable service and good prices.

Swaggie Records Nashville is a record store with new and used vinyl, CDs and cassette tapes, plus accessories, apparel and music memorabilia. Its Vault adds a destination for rare pressings, collectibles and other hard-to-find items, while clearly labeled sections help shoppers browse the inventory.

Alison's Record Shop is a women-owned Nashville music store centered on a curated selection of new and used vinyl. The shop carries desirable, rare, and collectible records alongside options for people starting a collection, with staff guidance for shoppers exploring different interests. Free vinyl crates and occasional events add discovery beyond the main inventory.

The Great Escape is a Nashville record store carrying vinyl, CDs, cassettes, vintage magazines and other old media alongside comics, games, trading cards, figurines, toys and collectibles. Its selection ranges from music of the 1950s to today and includes back-issue comics, role-playing modules and Magic: The Gathering cards. The store also accepts old media for cash or store credit.