8 Cool Records Store in Raleigh to Grow Your Music Collection

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I’ve been on the hunt for records stores in Raleigh, and am finding some cool and unique ones. Half the fun of vinyl record collecting is browsing and buying vinyls in a totally cool place.

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There is something magical about listening to music on a vinyl. It forces you to be more present with the music, to listen to the lyrics, and connect to the stories.

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HUNKY DORY RECORDS

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SCHOOLKIDS RECORDS

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NICE PRICE BOOKS + RECORDS

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FATHER & SON ANTIQUES

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POUR HOUSE MUSIC HALL & RECORD STORE

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SWIPE UP TO READ MORE!

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