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Rail Records & Books

4.5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Record store · Book store

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50 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002

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Hours

Monday 10 am–7 pm
Tuesday 10 am–7 pm
Wednesday 10 am–7 pm
Thursday 10 am–7 pm
Friday 10 am–7 pm
Saturday 10 am–7 pm
Sunday 12–6 pm

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 29 Google reviews — in their own words.

🎧 listening stations

“Prices were a little on the high side but the staff were cool, the selection was unique and in lieu of a listening station they'll just put the record on the PA.”

📼 cassettes 3 mentions

“Amazing atmosphere with neat and organized DVDs and tapes I remember having as a child with comic books, vinyl albums and other amazing vintage memories and physical media 10/10”

📚 books & movies 9 mentions

“Amazing atmosphere with neat and organized DVDs and tapes I remember having as a child with comic books, vinyl albums and other amazing vintage memories and physical media 10/10”

What customers say

A Must-Visit for Music and Book Lovers at Union Station! As a music lover and vinyl enthusiast, I was thrilled to discover Rail and Records at Union Station. It’s exactly the kind of local, independent shop that makes DC’s creative scene shine.

★★★★★ — Kendra, 2025-06

I can’t believe this place exists here. It’s that good. It’s honestly my favorite record store in all of DC, have talked to the guy behind the register a few times I’ve always enjoyed my interactions. Highly recommend this spot..

★★★★★ — Andrew, 2025-09

A cozy spot in Union Station! They have a mighty collection of records for its size and a nice number of used books, including kids and cookbooks. Book prices are clear, which is nice.

★★★★★ — Ellen, 2025-05

Amazing atmosphere with neat and organized DVDs and tapes I remember having as a child with comic books, vinyl albums and other amazing vintage memories and physical media 10/10

★★★★★ — Grimm, 2025-08

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