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2nd Avenue Records

4.7 ★★★★★ 722 Google reviews · Music store

Buys records ✓ (per their site) jazzpunkmetalrock dollar binscassettesCDs tooposters & merch

Venerable independent record store specializing in new & used albums, plus music-related T-shirts.

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121 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97204

(503) 222-3783

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Hours

Monday 12–5 PM
Tuesday 12–5 PM
Wednesday 12–5 PM
Thursday 12–5 PM
Friday 12–5 PM
Saturday 12–5 PM
Sunday 12–5 PM

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What's in the crates

The genres crate-diggers actually call out in reviews of 2nd Avenue Records — not self-reported, earned.

🎷 jazz 3 mentions

“Great mix from the most extreme punk metal to underground hip-hop, from eclectic jazz to country.”

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🧷 punk 4 mentions

“Great mix from the most extreme punk metal to underground hip-hop, from eclectic jazz to country.”

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🤘 metal 5 mentions

“As someone who is in to metal and such and seeing other record stores have no metal music and then coming here and seeing all the cassettes cds vinyl and shirts it was amazing!”

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🎸 rock 4 mentions

“They have a really great selections of punk rock that I love and so much more.”

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 722 Google reviews — in their own words.

💵 dollar bins

“Tons of bargain bins to dig through too.”

📼 cassettes 4 mentions

“As someone who is in to metal and such and seeing other record stores have no metal music and then coming here and seeing all the cassettes cds vinyl and shirts it was amazing!”

💽 CDs too 4 mentions

“As someone who is in to metal and such and seeing other record stores have no metal music and then coming here and seeing all the cassettes cds vinyl and shirts it was amazing!”

🖼️ posters & merch 3 mentions

“Best shop for vinyls, band tees, stickers, and more.”

What customers say

I'm impressed by their metal selection and have been able to find records that I couldn't find elsewhere in town at this store. Also, for the most part, their prices are either average or lower compared to other places. Organization of the store is a little bit scattered, but it's still easy enough to find everything.

★★★★★ — Angelyka, 2024-02

One of the best spots in town. Not a lot of collectible rarities but I’ve had a couple of scores here. Lowest prices in town for new vinyl, good folks and well worth supporting. Extensive punk/hardcore, jazz, reggae and rock sections. But primarily new stuff. Tons of bargain bins to dig through too. Place is packed.

★★★★★ — Todd, 2024-09

I've been buying records here since the late 90s and it never disappoints. Massive selection of punk, metal, jazz, 60s rock and roll etc. They did a killer job of maintaining the feel of the place after their move. Will be back every time I'm in Portland.

★★★★★ — Christian, 2026-01

THEY MOVED ACROSS THE STREET FROM PLATINUM RECORDS. If you are googling them because you had a panic attack when you rocked up to their old spot and found it empty go three blocks north towards Burnside and you'll find them!!

★★★★★ — Emily, 2025-07

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