Despite a slew of store closures in recent years (rest in peace, Record High), Record Store Day is still spinning, with this year’s celebration of indie shops taking place on Saturday, April 12. Here is an update on where to go to get your vinyl fix.
Zia Records
This Valley staple shuttered its 19th Avenue and Camelback location to make way for its largest store yet, near Grand Canyon University at 6135 N. 35th Ave.
Five Phoenix locations, ziarecords.com
Stinkweeds
Finding your new favorite record at this Uptown Phoenix store always came at the cost of comfort, as it attempted to fit its massive inventory in 1,000 square feet of space. Last year, owner Kimber Lanning expanded the store a few hundred feet to host in-store concerts and give customers more elbow room.
12 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix
602-248-9461, stinkweeds.com
Vinyl Record Dude
This store has roots as an online retailer with a warehouse of records housed near Scottsdale Airport. It’s just relocated to more retail-friendly digs near Shea Boulevard and Scottsdale Road.
10435 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
480-626-2436, vinylrecorddude.com
Candy & Records
As the store’s name implies, you can get something for your sweet tooth while browsing vintage punk records and new releases at this family-owned Sunnyslope shop.
9402 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
602-312-4805, facebook.com/candyandrecords
