The best record stores in Montana
Ranked by real customers — rating weighted by review volume across 4,762 Google reviews. Only shops with 25+ reviews qualify. Updated 2026.
#1 Rockin Rudy's
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,875 reviews · Missoula, MT
Sprawling store for jewelry, gifts and toys, plus music, including vinyl.
“We had such a great time walking around Rockin Rudy's. Everywhere you turn there is something cool and unexpected. We found these gorgeous prints to add to our art collection, sock…” — Riley
#2 Cactus Records & Gifts
4.8 ★★★★★ 319 reviews · Bozeman, MT
Eclectic store for new and used records and CDs, as well as apparel, stickers and posters.
“Omg this place is awesome!! Nice selection of Vinyl at decent prices. They also have cd's, accessories, t-shirts and many more things. Staff were very welcoming and knowledgeable. …” — Nicola
#3 Montana Book Company
4.6 ★★★★★ 403 reviews · Helena, MT
Long-running independent bookstore offering new and used titles, records, and stationery.
“Love this store! A wide selection of books for all ages and interests, plus lots of other fun stuff like stickers. I love all of the inclusive signage, merch, and general vibe of a…” — Katie
#4 Cameron Records
4.9 ★★★★★ 239 reviews · Billings, MT
Music store carrying vinyl records, CDs, and cassettes, as well as a performance space.
“Simply one of the best record stores I’ve been to in my long 54 years. No douchy, condescending attitudes and friendly service. Tattoo shops could learn something from this place. …” — Glen
#5 Ear Candy Music
4.8 ★★★★★ 245 reviews · Missoula, MT
Friendly indie shop specializing in vinyl albums, including used items.
“I don’t know if I’ve ever reviewed ear candy before? But it’s easily one of my top #3 favorite stores in Missoula. There’s just something about it that makes it one of the best rec…” — Funkdubayous
#6 Ernie November
4.7 ★★★★★ 231 reviews · Billings, MT
“Great business, they had a very wide selection of records to choose from, they had old and new records, used rec9rds and records still in there original packaging. They have pretty…” — Bob
#7 Rockin Rudy's Record Heaven
4.8 ★★★★★ 155 reviews · Missoula, MT
Shelves filled with new and used vinyl (and some cassettes) as well as vintage gear.
“My two favorite record stores ever are both in Missoula and Rockin Rudy's is one of them. The most organized store you'll find anywhere. You could spend hours picking through their…” — Scott
#8 Bohemian Music & Body Piercing
4.6 ★★★★★ 90 reviews · Billings, MT
Body-piercing salon with a friendly staff offering belly button, ear, lip, nose, septum and tongue piercings.
“Got two piercings at the same time done here, couple months later (after not properly taking care of them) I developed piercing bumps and he helped me get them taken care of no iss…” — Kaitlyn
#9 Swappers - Antique's & Consignment
4.6 ★★★★★ 78 reviews · Kalispell, MT
Store selling a wide range of merchandise such as antiques and vintage items, plus tea.
“They have so many things old and new something different every week from toys to clothes jewelry furniture hot wheels banks. You can even barter prices in some booths” — Brenda
#10 Slant Street Records
4.9 ★★★★★ 59 reviews · Missoula, MT
Small store carrying new and used vinyl records, plus cassettes.
“This is a wonderfully curated shop dedicated to enriching the community with essential music. The owners' attentiveness to providing a soulful shopping experience is evident in eve…” — Emily