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10 Best Record Stores in Las Vegas

Las Vegas record stores range from deep used-media shops to focused destinations for metal, punk, K-pop, Spanish music or rare vinyl. The best stop depends on whether you want a specific genre, a broad browsing session or equipment alongside records.

Compare format range, inventory depth, store focus and collector services. Some shops buy, sell or trade, while others add performances, online shopping, want-lists, memorabilia, games or audio equipment.

How this guide is ordered

To rank record stores in Las Vegas, we scored each business on how specialized it is, its track record with customers, the contact info, hours and website it lists, and the part of the valley it covers.

Companies listed here can buy services meant to boost their visibility.

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Full Comparison of 10 Record Stores in Las Vegas

Record City, Las Vegas#1
What stands out
  • New and used vinyl crates

  • Records, films and memorabilia

Record City

4.8605 reviews
300 E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89104, United States
Best for
Vinyl collectors and crate diggersRare records and physical media

Record City gives Las Vegas music hunters a compact place to dig through new and used vinyl, including 12-inch LPs, 12-inch singles, 7-inch singles, imports, rare records and box sets. The inventory also extends to CDs, cassettes, 8-tracks, films from VHS to Blu-ray, memorabilia and other collectibles. Its appeal is the mix of organized new arrivals and crates of unsorted stock, which rewards both targeted searches and browsing. Record City suits collectors, visitors chasing deep cuts and anyone looking for physical media that is harder to find through online shops.

Primitive Recordings LLC, Las Vegas#2
What stands out
  • Death metal across vinyl, CDs and cassettes

Primitive Recordings LLC

4.979 reviews
3441 W Sahara Ave Ste B-7, Las Vegas, NV 89102, United States
Best for
Death-metal and underground-music collectors

Primitive Recordings LLC is a record store focused especially on underground and extreme music. Its selection includes death metal, black metal and grindcore releases across vinyl, CDs and cassettes, alongside shirts, flags, posters, toys and other music-related merchandise. That makes it a focused destination for collectors and listeners who want physical releases beyond mainstream shelves. An online store extends the shopping option beyond the Las Vegas location, while the in-store atmosphere is described as comfortable and welcoming for browsing.

Vegas Vinyl, Las Vegas#3
What stands out
  • Classic rock, soundtracks and 7-inch records

  • Convenient airport-area location

Vegas Vinyl

4.8180 reviews
1641 E Sunset Rd b104, Las Vegas, NV 89119, United States
Best for
Vinyl collectors browsing varied genresTravelers wanting a record-shopping stop

Vegas Vinyl is a small Las Vegas record store with a broad selection spanning classic rock, soundtracks and other genres. It suits collectors, casual browsers and visitors who enjoy searching through bins for familiar albums, unexpected finds or specific artists.

The shop’s inventory includes floor boxes and 7-inch records, giving browsing depth beyond the main displays. Its location near the airport makes it a convenient stop for travelers coming or going, while on-site parking supports a quick visit or a longer dig through the selection.

Zia Records (Rainbow - Las Vegas)#4
What stands out
  • Music, movies, games and merch

Zia Records (Rainbow - Las Vegas)

4.62,656 reviews
1216 S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146, United States
Best for
Music and pop-culture browsingVinyl, CD and movie shoppers

Zia Records’ Rainbow location is a Las Vegas music and movie retailer with a broad selection of CDs, vinyl, DVDs, books, merchandise, apparel and video games. Its shelves also extend into novelty items and other pop-culture finds, making the store suited to browsing as much as focused shopping.

Music fans can look for older releases, metal, punk and rock, while film, anime and gaming shoppers have their own sections to explore. Zia also offers exclusives, events and contests, with employee-owned, community-focused retail at the center of its identity.

Zia Records (Eastern - Las Vegas)#5
What stands out
  • Cash or credit for used media

  • Genre-organized browsing

Zia Records (Eastern - Las Vegas)

4.62,376 reviews
7380 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123, United States
Best for
Vinyl and physical-media collectorsShoppers seeking games, apparel and collectibles

Zia Records’ Eastern Las Vegas store is a second-hand music and media retailer with a wide selection of vinyl, CDs, cassettes, DVDs, Blu-rays, books, apparel, games, toys, gifts and collectibles. Genre-organized sections make a large inventory easier to browse, while the store’s breadth suits both focused record shopping and open-ended treasure hunts. Zia also accepts used CDs, DVDs and vinyl for cash or account credit, giving collectors a way to circulate items they no longer need. The employee-owned, community-focused brand adds memberships, exclusives and events to its retail mix, making the shop useful for shoppers seeking nostalgia, physical media or unusual merchandise.

KPOP USA, Las Vegas#6
What stands out
  • Albums, light sticks and merch

  • Poster-packing containers available

KPOP USA

4.51,788 reviews
5828 Spring Mountain Rd Ste 308A, Las Vegas, NV 89146, United States
Best for
K-pop fans and collectorsTravelers shopping for K-pop gifts

KPOP USA is a large music store focused on Korean pop culture and merchandise. Its selection includes albums, photo cards, magazines, official posters, plushies, light sticks, accessories and skincare products. The store suits dedicated K-pop collectors, parents shopping for young fans and visitors looking for gifts from current or established groups. A separate sitting area helps protect merchandise from food and drinks, while poster-packing containers are available for travelers. Its location is described as roughly 10 minutes off the Strip in a quieter area.

Moondog Records, Las Vegas#7
What stands out
  • Rare and bootleg records

  • Wide genre coverage

  • Turntables and audio gear

Moondog Records

4.5267 reviews
572 S Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107, United States
Best for
Rare vinyl huntingRock and punk collectorsTurntable shoppers

Moondog Records is a Las Vegas mom-and-pop vinyl store near the UNLV campus, specializing in rock, metal, punk, psych, new wave, folk, jazz, blues and more. The shop carries a sizable record selection along with turntables and other audio equipment. It is especially suited to collectors searching for rare vinyl, bootlegs or less-common titles, while the owner can help shoppers explore alternatives when an exact record is unavailable. The business also has a booth at Charleston Antiques Mall.

11th Street Records, Las Vegas#8
What stands out
  • Buys, sells and trades records

  • In-store studio and performances

11th Street Records

4.4353 reviews
1023 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101, United States
Best for
Vinyl collectors seeking new or used recordsMusicians and fans of independent music

11th Street Records is a downtown Las Vegas record store for vinyl shoppers, collectors, musicians and listeners exploring new and used music. The shop buys, sells and trades records, with a broad selection spanning recent releases, older albums, rare finds and multiple genres.

Its role extends beyond retail: the in-store studio records music, and the business hosts in-store performances while supporting independent artists. Shoppers can browse casually, seek help finding a specific album or arrange to have a purchased record mailed elsewhere.

Casa Latina Records, Las Vegas#9
What stands out
  • CD-focused music selection

  • Food counter inside the store

Casa Latina Records

4.544 reviews
2505 Marlin Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101, United States
Best for
CD collectors and Spanish-music explorersShoppers seeking music and small gifts

Casa Latina Records is a music-focused store with a strong selection of CDs and some cassettes, plus movies, keychains and other small goods. A small food counter adds meals and snacks to the retail mix. The shop is especially suited to people building a physical music collection, exploring Spanish music or looking for a compact selection that goes beyond one format. Its staff can also help shoppers discover albums and make recommendations for unfamiliar music.

Wax Trax Records Inc, Las Vegas#10
What stands out
  • Three floors of vinyl, CDs and memorabilia

Wax Trax Records Inc

3.7333 reviews
2909 S Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102, United States
Best for
Collectors searching for rare records and memorabilia

Wax Trax Records Inc. is a three-floor Las Vegas shop packed with vinyl, CDs, cassettes and music memorabilia. It suits collectors hunting rare, hard-to-find media as well as curious browsers willing to spend time digging through a large inventory. Customers can submit want-lists, and the store continues to buy collections of albums and CDs.

New management is focused on making browsing easier while retaining the store’s long-running inventory. Shoppers can find inexpensive records alongside collectible imports, though the selection includes rare media rather than functioning strictly as a bargain shop. Listed hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. most days, with Wednesday closed.

The comparison at a glance

#BusinessRatingReviewsBest for
#1Record City 4.8605Vinyl collectors and crate diggers
#2Primitive Recordings LLC 4.979Death-metal and underground-music collectors
#3Vegas Vinyl 4.8180Vinyl collectors browsing varied genres
#4Zia Records (Rainbow - Las Vegas) 4.62,656Music and pop-culture browsing
#5Zia Records (Eastern - Las Vegas) 4.62,376Vinyl and physical-media collectors
#6KPOP USA 4.51,788K-pop fans and collectors
#7Moondog Records 4.5267Rare vinyl hunting
#811th Street Records 4.4353Vinyl collectors seeking new or used records
#9Casa Latina Records 4.544CD collectors and Spanish-music explorers
#10Wax Trax Records Inc 3.7333Collectors searching for rare records and memorabilia

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Record stores across Las Vegas

The stores are distributed across Las Vegas, including downtown, the UNLV area, the airport vicinity and other parts of the city. Several are convenient as part of a broader shopping route. Use the map to group visits by area and allow enough time for browsing. A focused shop may be a quick stop, while multi-floor or crate-based stores reward a longer visit.

Record-shopping specialties

  • New and used vinylLPs, singles, imports, box sets, rare records and used crates for collectors and browsers.
  • Physical media beyond vinylCDs, cassettes, 8-tracks, DVDs, Blu-rays, VHS and other collectible formats.
  • Genre-focused shoppingUnderground metal, rock, punk, jazz, Spanish music, K-pop and other specialized selections.
  • Buying, selling and tradingSelected stores buy collections, accept used media or support record trades and account credit.
  • Memorabilia and merchandisePosters, shirts, flags, apparel, toys, games, books, photo cards and music-related collectibles.
  • Audio equipment and store experiencesTurntables, audio gear, in-store studios, performances, want-lists and online shopping options.

How to choose a record store in Las Vegas

  1. Name the format you needAsk whether the shop specializes in vinyl or also carries CDs, cassettes, films, games, books and memorabilia.
  2. Match the genre focusCheck whether the inventory leans toward classic rock, metal, punk, underground releases, Spanish music, K-pop or broad multi-genre browsing.
  3. Ask about rare-title helpFind out whether staff handle want-lists, search for unavailable records or recommend alternatives when an exact title is missing.
  4. Compare collector servicesVerify whether the store buys collections, accepts trades, offers cash or account credit, or sells online.
  5. Decide how much browsing time you haveChoose a compact specialty shop for a targeted visit or a larger crate, multi-floor or genre-organized store for extended digging.
  6. Include non-record interestsIf you also want turntables, movies, games, apparel or collectibles, confirm those sections before making the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find rare or hard-to-find records in Las Vegas?

Record City, Moondog Records and Wax Trax Records describe rare, unusual or collectible inventory. Primitive Recordings is especially focused on underground and extreme music, while want-list support is available at Wax Trax.

Do Las Vegas record stores buy or trade used records?

11th Street Records buys, sells and trades records, and Zia Records accepts selected used CDs, DVDs and vinyl for cash or account credit. Wax Trax also buys collections of albums and CDs.

Are there stores for music formats besides vinyl?

Yes. The selection includes stores carrying CDs, cassettes, 8-tracks, DVDs, Blu-rays, VHS, books, games and memorabilia. Format breadth varies substantially, so identify your target media before visiting.

Which store is best for a specific music niche?

Primitive Recordings suits death metal, black metal and grindcore collectors; Casa Latina Records emphasizes Spanish music; KPOP USA focuses on Korean pop; and Moondog covers rock, metal, punk, jazz, blues and more.

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