There are so many amazing things to do when you live in Denver. Whether you want to check out a new bakery or you’re looking to spend the day exploring one of the amazing art galleries throughout the city. But sometimes you need a bit of music in your life. And with winter in full swing, now is a great time to check out some of the amazing record shops around Denver.
Denver is packed full of some really stellar record shops. Which is why we want to help you narrow down your search. We’ve compiled some of our favorites you’ll want to try the next time you want to find some amazing new music.
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1) Paradise Found Records & Music
A staple in the Denver music scene, Paradise Found Records & Music is a must stop when you’re looking for the next album to add to your collection. You’ll find a wide selection of records to peruse on a leisurely afternoon. If you want something they don’t have be sure to ask, as they can ship directly to your doorstep.
- Address:
- 1646 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
- Hours:
- Daily: 11am to 7pm
- Website:
2) Twist & Shout Records
Located in the heart of Denver’s Congress Park neighborhood, Twist & Shout Records has 11,000 square feet of music ready to share with the people of Denver. This hallowed institution is a part of the history of the city, becoming one of the top music destination in the country.
- Address:
- 2508 E Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80206
- Hours:
- Monday through Saturday: 10am to 7pm
- Sunday: 10am to 6pm
- Website:
3) Invincible Vinyl
When you are looking for a huge selection of vinyl, then you need to look no further than Invincible Vinyl. This is the destination for vinyl lovers, collectors, and everyone in between. Here there are thousands of records of every genre just waiting for you to find your next new artist.
- Address:
- 99 Kalamath St, Denver, CO 80223
- Hours:
- Thursday and Friday: 12pm to 6pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 12pm to 5pm
- Website:
4) Wax Trax Records
For nearly 5 decades, Wax Trax Records has been a part of Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, making it the oldest record store in Colorado. Here, they specialize in bringing the best independent music to Colorado to broaden your music options. And if you have the time, stop in for one of the many events they have going on throughout the year.
- Address:
- 638 E 13th Avenue, Denver, CO 80203
- Hours:
- Sunday through Thursday: 11am to 7pm
- Friday and Saturday: 10am to 9pm
- Website:
5) Recollect Records
Nothing beats the feeling of finding a record you’ve spent years looking for, which is why you need to check out Recollect Records. With a huge selection of music, you are bound to find some really amazing new artists. While also finding some old favorites, maybe even one you have been longing to find.
- Address:
- 1255 Delaware Street, Denver, CO, 80204
- Hours:
- Thursday through Sunday: 12pm to 5pm
- Website:
There are so many amazing record stores throughout the Denver area, which makes it so hard to pick only a few of them. While these are some of our favorites, let us know in the comments where you like to go the best.
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