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The Government Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 326 Google reviews · Record store

Buys records ✓ (per their site) Record Store Day jazz cassettesCDs toolive in-store showscoffee or bar

Small shop that inventories new and used vinyls along with CDs and cassettes. Also features a bar and stage for live music events.

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715 East St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

(412) 208-3262

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Hours

Monday 9 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–7 PM
Thursday 9 AM–7 PM
Friday 9 AM–10 PM
Saturday 9 AM–10 PM
Sunday 9 AM–7 PM

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🎷 jazz 4 mentions

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What collectors say again and again

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📼 cassettes 2 mentions

“Nice store with lots of new releases, CDs and even cassettes.”

💽 CDs too 3 mentions

“Nice store with lots of new releases, CDs and even cassettes.”

🎤 live in-store shows 3 mentions

“I can’t wait to come back and listen to some live performances and hangout at the bar.”

coffee or bar 22 mentions

“Free wifi, excellent coffee, and a TON of cool and interesting records not to ne found at other record stores in pittsburgh.”

What customers say

What a fun place! Love being able to grab some new music to listen to while also grabbing a drink! I can’t wait to come back and listen to some live performances and hangout at the bar. I will definitely be bringing all of my friends here and recommending to everyone I talk to!

★★★★★ — Lilli, 2025-05

Very cool vibe. Free wifi, excellent coffee, and a TON of cool and interesting records not to ne found at other record stores in pittsburgh.

★★★★★ — Marc, 2026-02

One of the coolest looking record stores I have been in, however it lacked much quality in the used department. The store had such a fun vibe and had color coordinated vinyl displayed which looked awesome. They also double as a live music venue and coffee shop which is unique.

★★★★☆ — Nikolai, 2024-09

This cool North Side spot is an eclectic hidden gem. Record Store/Cafe/Bar- there’s almost nothing this place doesn’t offer for a good time! We stayed in an Airbnb just up the block and loved coming here for their breakfast burritos (Vegetarian or Vegan) and their coffee, which were both delicious.

★★★★★ — Amanda, 2025-11

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