Vinyl collecting has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years. From buying special editions from your favorite artist to digging through bins to find an old favorite, vinyls are a classic way to listen to an album. Albuquerque is filled with record stores where you can go pick up the next one in your collection. 

Charley’s Records & CDs

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Charley’s Records & CDs has been operating since 1988 on the Eastside. With a selection of affordable and collectible vinyls, you’re sure to find one you’ll love. You can also browse a selection of vintage clothing, stereo equipment, jewelry and more.

LongHair Records

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Find records of any genre at LongHair Records. Listen to any unsealed record to ensure the quality. You’ll also find CDs, VHS tapes and a selection of predominantly vintage fantasy, sci-fi, horror and occult books.

Nob Hill Music

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To buy records in Nob Hill, head to Nob Hill Music. This store specializes in jazz and rock, but has vinyls of all genres. Search their inventory to see if the record you want is in stock, and if not, submit a request on their website.

One Long Groove

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Located inside Vintage Vault Midtown, One Long Groove sells new and pre-loved records, and restores records too. One Long Groove has a space at Bookworks, so you can shop for a book and some music at the same time.

SloLow Vinyl Records

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Check out SloLow Vinyl Records inside Antiques & Things in Nob Hill. Find a wide selection of records, and if you can't find something, set up a time to browse their warehouse with hundreds of thousands of records.

Vinyl Consumption Record Shop

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Inside the Past, Present & In Between Indoor Flea Market, Vinyl Consumption Record Shop has new and used records and more. This curated collection offers a wide range of music genres, including collector’s items and modern records. The store has a great selection of rare reggae albums, and a large collection of soul, punk, blues and Spanish vinyls.