July 12, 2026

Vinyl Radar · Boston

The best record stores in Boston

10 independent shops, ranked by the collectors who dig them — every one 4.8★ or higher on Google.

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Boston's independent record shops — the 10 highest-rated in the city, ranked by real Google reviews from the diggers who shop them. 10 shops worth planning a day around.

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Where to dig — the 10 stores

Each store below has its rating, area and how to get there. All 10 are independent and 4.8★ or higher on Google — tap any store for its full profile with opening hours, what you'll find and what visitors mention.

4.9 · 273

GOOD TASTE Records

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Record store in Thacher St, Boston — rated 4.9/5 across 273 Google reviews.

Thacher St · 4 Thacher St, Boston, MA 02113, USA

Website Map+1 617-209-9953

4.8 · 212

Village Vinyl & Hi Fi

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Record store in Harvard St, Boston — rated 4.8/5 across 212 Google reviews.

Harvard St · 307 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446, USA

Website Map+1 617-396-8958

4.8 · 186

Armageddon Shop

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Record store in Eliot St B, Boston — rated 4.8/5 across 186 Google reviews.

Eliot St B · 12 Eliot St B, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Website Map+1 617-492-1235

4.8 · 161

Deja Vu Records

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Record store in Parking lot, Boston — rated 4.8/5 across 161 Google reviews.

Parking lot · Parking lot, 154 E Central St #103, Natick, MA 01760, USA

Website Map+1 508-653-6921

4.7 · 152

Stereo Jack's Records

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Record store in Broadway, Boston — rated 4.7/5 across 152 Google reviews.

Broadway · 736 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144, USA

Website Map+1 617-764-0284

4.9 · 141

Inclusion Records

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Record store in Washington St, Boston — rated 4.9/5 across 141 Google reviews.

Washington St · 340 Washington St, Norwell, MA 02061, USA

Website Map+1 781-659-8887

4.8 · 117

Wanna Hear It Records

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Record store in a Galen St, Boston — rated 4.8/5 across 117 Google reviews.

a Galen St · 117a Galen St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA

Website Map+1 617-744-1743

4.9 · 97

Want List Records

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Record store in Trapelo Rd, Boston — rated 4.9/5 across 97 Google reviews.

Trapelo Rd · 113 Trapelo Rd, Belmont, MA 02478, USA

Website Map+1 617-420-6002

4.9 · 77

Big Dig Records

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Record store in Massachusetts Ave, Boston — rated 4.9/5 across 77 Google reviews.

Massachusetts Ave · 2325 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA

Website Map+1 617-864-2583

4.7 · 68

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Record store in Bow Mkt Wy #25, Boston — rated 4.7/5 across 68 Google reviews.

Bow Mkt Wy #25 · 1 Bow Mkt Wy #25, Somerville, MA 02143, USA

Website Map+1 617-764-3667

Frequently asked

What is the best record store in Boston?

GOOD TASTE Records is the highest-rated with 273 Google reviews at 4.9/5. Village Vinyl & Hi Fi and Armageddon Shop are also among the best.

How many record stores are in Boston?

This guide ranks the 10 best-rated independent record shops in Boston. There are more across the metro — search the full Vinyl Radar world directory for every store.

Do Boston record shops sell secondhand vinyl?

Most independent shops carry both new and secondhand vinyl. Open each store's profile for its categories, services and opening hours.

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The best record stores in Boston

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