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Surface Noise

4.8 ★★★★★ 147 Google reviews · Record store · Art gallery · Book store

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Laid-back shop selling used records, books and art alongside musical events.

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600 Baxter Ave
Louisville, KY 40204

(502) 654-7375

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Hours

Monday 12–6 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 12–6 PM
Thursday 12–6 PM
Friday 12–6 PM
Saturday 12–6 PM
Sunday 12–6 PM

Where to find Surface Noise

What's in the crates

The genres crate-diggers actually call out in reviews of Surface Noise — not self-reported, earned.

🧷 punk 2 mentions

“The last time I dropped in, they had a whole box of old, rare punk 7"s about to hit the floor.”

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 147 Google reviews — in their own words.

🎧 listening stations

“The listening station in the back is a nice touch.”

🔊 sells turntables 3 mentions

“Great music being played while in store, and we were offered the opportunity to play records on the turntable, that we might be interested in.”

📚 books & movies 10 mentions

“Owner very friendly, vinyl is nicely curated - not a huge amount but no crud to wade through, fair prices, cool used books and little art gallery in the back.”

What customers say

Great little record store with usually a little something else going on in the way of art or live music. An eclectic selection of records and books as well. Lots of eye candy too. Full disclosure, the owner is an old friend. He's also a fellow musician and a published author.

★★★★★ — Chris, 2022-09

Excellent energy in side. Required masks and gave gloves out for those flipping through records. Great music being played while in store, and we were offered the opportunity to play records on the turntable, that we might be interested in. Great selection of books, including some local Louisville archival books.

★★★★★ — Bricks, 2020-12

Surface Noise was highly recommended by Russell at Matt Anthony’s Record Shop and I fell in love with the warm, cozy atmosphere, reminding me of my own living room. Stopping in feels you’re browsing your friends carefully curated collection of books and records. Craving a spin on the turntable?

★★★★★ — Bob, 2024-10

Came into Louisville from out of town and my buddy took me to 5 different record stores in Louisville. This was my favorite. Maybe I just had good luck with my finds lol. But on top of it the gentleman working was super cool. I wondered if an older record I found that looked a little scratched up played okay.

★★★★★ — White, 2024-07

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