Stinkweeds
12 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, 602-248-9461, stinkweeds.com
- Established in 1987, Stinkweeds has street cred as the longest-running record store in the Valley.
- This summer, the indie institution will start construction on an expanded shopping area and second-story office.
- In addition to rare vinyl and local music, Stinkweeds sells CDs, cassettes, books, magazines and apparel.
The ‘In’ Groove
3300 N. 24th St., Phoenix, 602-957-2453, theingroove.com
- Though The ‘In’ Groove has an impressive collection of genre-spanning contemporary and collectible albums, it boasts the largest selection of jazz records in Phoenix.
- The shop’s first location opened in 2015 on Thomas Road near 40th Street. Last February, it moved to a larger space on 24th Street near Osborn Road to better accommodate its inventory of nearly 50,000 records.
- The go-to source for Arizona audiophiles sells high-end turntables, speakers and other equipment ranging from $100 to $40,000.
