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The best record stores in Vermont

Ranked by real customers — rating weighted by review volume across 1,266 Google reviews. Only shops with 25+ reviews qualify. Updated 2026.

Burlington Records

#1 Burlington Records

4.6 ★★★★★ 243 reviews · Burlington, VT

Buys records dollar binslistening stations

Vinyl vendor featuring an eclectic array of LPs (rock, jazz, indie, hip-hop, etc.) and more, plus friendly clerks.

“This place is mint. If you're into vinyl or music at all for that matter, you want to check this spot out. Charming little laid back vibe. Tons and tons of records all very well or…” — Peter

Buch Spieler Records

#2 Buch Spieler Records

4.9 ★★★★★ 142 reviews · Montpelier, VT

Buys records sells turntables

Long-running record shop offering new releases on vinyl and CD, plus rare and used gems.

“Buch Spieler is an excellent record shop located in downtown Montpelier. They have a great selection of vinyl along with CDs and cassettes. The staff are very friendly as well. It'…” — Eric

Pure Pop Records

#3 Pure Pop Records

4.6 ★★★★★ 155 reviews · Burlington, VT

Buys records punk cassettes

Music store selling new and used vinyl, cassettes and CDs, plus books.

“My favorite record store. Great selection of new records, and the ability to order a ton more. They're pretty picky with what they take in used, but what they have is great. Not a …” — Kevin

Mountain Music

#4 Mountain Music

4.9 ★★★★★ 99 reviews · Rutland, VT

sells turntablesposters & merch

“The best record store I've been to, period. The selection there is incredible, one of the few places that has the selection for the genres I enjoy most (reggae, rap, and R&B modern…” — Seth

Autumn Records Winooski

#5 Autumn Records Winooski

4.9 ★★★★★ 99 reviews · Winooski, VT

Buys records jazz listening stationssells turntables

Shop stocking new, used and reissued vinyl records plus CDs and tapes.

“A very reasonably priced record store with a wide variety of new, old, and used vinyl. Everything from Aphex Twin to Ella Fitzgerald and everything in between. I also sold a few re…” — Daniel

Yankee Bookshop

#6 Yankee Bookshop

4.8 ★★★★★ 104 reviews · Woodstock, VT

books & movies

Cozy bookshop stocking an eclectic selection of books, along with vinyl and gifts.

“Visited this bookstore twice in the past two months, and on both visits the staff made me feel unwelcomed. As I entered, I always greeted the staff with a "Hello." Both visits I go…” — Alligatorartist

Turn It Up!

#7 Turn It Up!

4.7 ★★★★★ 111 reviews · Brattleboro, VT

listening stationscassettes

Local chain selling a wide selection of music and movies at bargain prices.

“Super cool store with great prices on used records. I feel like records stores like this one are a gem and need to be preserved at all costs because they are few and far between th…” — Colby

Knapp's

#8 Knapp's

4.7 ★★★★★ 83 reviews · Bennington, VT

Buys records

Unique store offering new and vintage guitars, plus vinyl, board games and hobby goods.

“I love Knapp's! It's one of my favorite places to shop. We buy as much locally as we can, and Knapp's is such a great place to go for toys, games, puzzles, and some arts and crafts…” — Autumn

Maple City Music

#9 Maple City Music

5 ★★★★★ 63 reviews · St Albans City, VT

Buys records

“I was recommended a record by a friend with the caveat that it was hard to find. Lo and behold this place had it at a price that I found benefits the consumer much more than the se…” — Eric

Exile On Main Street

#10 Exile On Main Street

4.7 ★★★★★ 44 reviews · Barre, VT

country cassettesCDs too

Laid-back shop specializing in new and used vinyl records, cassettes, CDs and DVDs.

“Sandy is the best! This is my favorite record shop in central Vermont. Great selection of new and used records. Awesome country selection!” — Opal

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