6 Best Record Stores in St. Paul

Agharta Records

Home to one of the metro area’s most varied collections of new and used vinyl, Agharta Records is premium vinyl record store centrally located on University Avenue just east of Highway 280. Plus, you can stop in for some budget-friendly finds in 'The Dig Room'!

Barely Bros. Records

Vinyl is the only thing you'll find at Barely Bros! Along with both new and used records, they host a 24-hour radio show along with live local DJs just a few minutes from Agharta so you can hit both stores in one sweep.

Caydence Records & Coffee

A local gem on Saint Paul's East Side, Caydence Records & Coffee carries a curated selection of new and used vinyl records, CDs and cassettes, as well as consigns of many local artists latest efforts. Plus, you can grab a cup of premium coffee or one of their house specialty drinks while you browse and come back for live music in their backroom!

Agharta Records

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Cheapo Records

Whether it’s CDs, vinyl, cassettes, DVDs, or Blu Rays, Cheapo Records on Snelling Avenue has it ready and waiting. Their selection includes not only used and new media, but also posters, shirts, headphones and hardware to help you listen to and share the music you love.

Eclipse Records

Just around the corner from Palace Theatre, in the heart of downtown, is this small shop with stellar finds. Discover new, used and collectable records spanning from rock, jazz, blues, soul, local artists and more.

Urban Lights Music

Saint Paul’s Urban Lights is one of only 32 Black-owned record stores in the nation, and the only one in the state of Minnesota. Come for a customized experience and superior recommendations on vinyl records or get iPods and MP3’s curated to fit a party or even a mood.