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Little Axe Records

4.9 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · Record store

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Eclectic, small vinyl shop with jazz, punk, and rock sections, plus world music finds.

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4142 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97212

(503) 320-3656

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Hours

Monday 12–7 PM
Tuesday 12–7 PM
Wednesday 12–7 PM
Thursday 12–7 PM
Friday 12–7 PM
Saturday 12–7 PM
Sunday 12–7 PM

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What's in the crates

The genres crate-diggers actually call out in reviews of Little Axe Records — not self-reported, earned.

🎷 jazz 2 mentions

“They seemed to have a really large used rock section and jazz section.”

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🎸 rock 5 mentions

“This small vinyl store has a very dense collection of rock, modern and well-curated selection of music.”

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💿 oldies & 45s 2 mentions

“Small but thoughtfully laid out and well-stocked with killer used LPs (and 45s).”

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 111 Google reviews — in their own words.

🎧 listening stations

“A friendly, knowledgeable staff, an easily accessible listening station, and an always interesting collection that you can sift through without getting overwhelmed.”

📼 cassettes 7 mentions

“Nice collection of Cassette tapes, cds ans vinyl to sort through and find new favorites!”

💿 45s & 78s 2 mentions

“Small but thoughtfully laid out and well-stocked with killer used LPs (and 45s).”

What customers say

This small vinyl store has a very dense collection of rock, modern and well-curated selection of music. Located in a great neighborhood right next to the Hollywood Theater. Great selection and friendly staff.

★★★★★ — Paul, 2019-07

Love this little shop! Excellent constantly evolving and dynamic collection in a neat part of town. They usually stay open just in time for a movie to start at Hollywood Theatre so definitely pair the two on your next visit. Jed the co owner is one of the nicest fellers you’ll meet and has an adorkable dog.

★★★★★ — Dallas, 2024-03

I spent a few days in Portland and hit a few record shops. This was definitely one of the highlights. Just a fantastic selection and many records I don't see out in the wild very often. Their rarities section in particular was kind of insane. Will definitely come back here next time I'm there.

★★★★★ — Jonathan, 2025-06

This is exactly the kind of record store I’ve been looking for: deep cut/nerd/collector central. Its very rare that I find a place where I have to restrain myself from blowing an entire paycheck in an hour, but this is one of them. Very reasonably priced, too, if you cross reference discogs and the like.

★★★★★ — Cass, 2024-03

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