The best record stores in Delaware
Ranked by real customers — rating weighted by review volume across 1,393 Google reviews. Only shops with 25+ reviews qualify. Updated 2026.
#1 Rainbow Records
4.7 ★★★★★ 324 reviews · Newark, DE
Indie record store offering new and used vinyl, cassettes and CDs, plus music-related merchandise.
“Been shopping here since 1991. Ownership and store locations have changed throughout the years (and in the case of location, changed back again) but the shop is alive and kicking a…” — Kevin
#2 Pop Culture Vulture
4.9 ★★★★★ 189 reviews · Newark, DE
“great environment and wonderful owner!! he gave my friend and i a few dollars in quarters to play the arcade machines while we waited out the rain. i'll definitely be visiting agai…” — Sage
#3 SqueezeBox Records
4.8 ★★★★★ 160 reviews · Wilmington, DE
Large shop for new and vintage vinyl, used CDs and cassettes.
“Great spot if you’re looking for vinyl. If you don’t see it out on the floor just ask, they might have it in the back somewhere. Stopped for the first time today and spent over an …” — William
#4 Wonderland Records
4.8 ★★★★★ 148 reviews · Newark, DE
Friendly store (since 1972) for new and used vinyl, along with CDs, stereo equipment and more.
“I really quite enjoy this store, the owner Demitri is very nice and helpful. Gabe is also really nice and great to talk to. Both of them are very knowledgeable when it comes to mus…” — James
#5 Jupiter Records
4.7 ★★★★★ 132 reviews · Wilmington, DE
Record shop sells new and used vinyl records, plus tapes, CDs and DVDs.
“This is the best record store around, and I’ll tell you why. First, they have an abundance of one dollar, and three dollar records that aren’t just a bunch of garbage. Record hunti…” — Justice
#6 Goodboy Vinyl
4.7 ★★★★★ 110 reviews · Wilmington, DE
“A small store that is packed. Good selection at extremely reasonable prices! I only had a half hour to shop but quickly found 13 albums. Most were less than $5 each. Next time I'll…” — Jan
#7 The Vintage Underground
4.8 ★★★★★ 77 reviews · Lewes, DE
Indie record store stocking new and used vinyl, cassettes, and CDs, plus vintage clothes.
“Awesome place! Has a ton of pretty cool and funny stuff in addition to a small clothing selection. Perfect place to get cool little trinkets in addition to some funny gifts. Staff …” — Mina
#8 Extended Play
4.5 ★★★★★ 92 reviews · Rehoboth Beach, DE
“I have gone here twice now, and never have been disappointed. The first time, I got Sublime’s Sublime on cassette tape and Green Day’s Nimrod on vinyl. They both sounded great. So …” — Reed
#9 Grooves & Tubes
4.6 ★★★★★ 57 reviews · Wilmington, DE
Collection of vinyl records and other vintage audio equipment, plus friendly service.
“Great place to browse and buy. Very unique collection of rock, world music and jazz. If you need something repaired, the owner is an expert.” — Jan
#10 Jam - Music and Memorabilia
4.5 ★★★★★ 49 reviews · Wilmington, DE
Shop stocking antiques, collectibles, vinyl and curios, plus offering CD and cassette tape finds.
“No budget section decent prices, lots of popular classic rock. Out of my price range but worth it if you commonly shop for records $10 or more.” — Douglas