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The Door

5 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Record store

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Weekend store specializing in new and used metal and punk records, plus T-shirts.

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4509 Monona Dr B
Madison, WI 53716

(608) 867-3954

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 12–4 PM
Thursday 12–4 PM
Friday 11 AM–8 PM
Saturday 10 AM–5 PM
Sunday 11 AM–5 PM

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What's in the crates

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

🧷 punk 12 mentions

“It’s more geared towards punk and metal music, which is really nice since a lot of the other vinyl stores in the area don’t offer as much in those genres.”

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🤘 metal 15 mentions

“It’s more geared towards punk and metal music, which is really nice since a lot of the other vinyl stores in the area don’t offer as much in those genres.”

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🎸 rock 3 mentions

“There's a focus on punk and metal records, but they have a well-curated selection of all genres including jazz, blues and classic rock.”

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 73 Google reviews — in their own words.

📼 cassettes 5 mentions

“Very helpful proprietor, very cool record shop packed with vinyl, CDs, some tapes, posters, and other random fun stuff”

💽 CDs too 5 mentions

“Very helpful proprietor, very cool record shop packed with vinyl, CDs, some tapes, posters, and other random fun stuff”

🖼️ posters & merch 3 mentions

“Very helpful proprietor, very cool record shop packed with vinyl, CDs, some tapes, posters, and other random fun stuff”

What customers say

A breath of fresh air as far as Madison area record stores go. There's a focus on punk and metal records, but they have a well-curated selection of all genres including jazz, blues and classic rock. He sells CDs, cassettes, DVD/blu-rays, shirts and other knickknacks too.

★★★★★ — Gabe, 2021-05

Great record store. Check it out and support independent stores! They have a selection of nearly every genre. Specializes in metal, hard rock and punk. Prices were very reasonable. Definitely will be coming back.

★★★★★ — Nathan, 2024-03

Hands down the best record shop!!!! Owner was the friendliest dude, the girl behind the clubs was incredibly personable and awesome. I LOVE THIS SHOP!!!! The music selection was fantastic, little bit of everything, with a really nice focus on metal. Not enough punk, but that's just how it goes.

★★★★★ — K, 2021-08

Filling the void left by the closing of Ear Wax records, this is a record store specifically geared towards metal and punk fans. Great selection, reasonable prices and a knowledgeable staff, make The Door worth checking out.

★★★★★ — Mike, 2023-11

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