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Wanna Hear It Records

4.8 ★★★★★ 117 Google reviews · Record store

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Record shop featuring a large selection of new and used vinyl, plus indie-branded apparel.

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117a Galen St
Watertown, MA 02472

(617) 744-1743

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Hours

Monday 11 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–7 PM
Thursday 11 AM–7 PM
Friday 11 AM–7 PM
Saturday 11 AM–7 PM
Sunday 11 AM–6 PM

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What's in the crates

The genres crate-diggers actually call out in reviews of Wanna Hear It Records — not self-reported, earned.

🧷 punk 8 mentions

“I've purchased new and old hip hop, Ska, punk, indie, jazz, and Classic rock records all right here!”

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🤘 metal 2 mentions

“Solid selection of punk, hardcore, metal, indie, pop, and some oldies.”

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🎤 hip-hop 2 mentions

“Number of visits - 10 Selection New/Used/Reissue - 5/5 lots of everything Variety/Depth - 4/5 diversity of genres, not a ton of hip hop and country but more than most.”

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🎸 rock 3 mentions

“I've purchased new and old hip hop, Ska, punk, indie, jazz, and Classic rock records all right here!”

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 117 Google reviews — in their own words.

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📼 cassettes 2 mentions

“Have a lot of gems, including the cassette section which is one of the best I have found in the Boston area.”

💿 45s & 78s 2 mentions

“Unlike most record stores you can actually browse through their 45s without it being unorganized or overwhelming.”

What customers say

Go here for - Just about anything, good choice across the board. Amazing diversity of new and used records. Especially impressed by the number of fan club albums (boot legs). They carry a lot of what I would consider esoteric alongside more common names. They carry some of the more unique versions/pressings of albums.

★★★★★ — Robert, 2024-08

This record store has some legit finds. But be prepared to spend some time doing some digging. They organize their records not in alphabetical order by artist but instead by new vs. used and the genre.

★★★★★ — Elliot, 2024-04

Best record store you’ll ever visit - I guarantee you’ll leave with something you have wanted for years. It’s the essential deep-diver crate digging experience for anyone who wants to amplify their record collection! Joey is a lovely human and he runs the shop with a jovial and genuine energy.

★★★★★ — Craig, 2023-11

Visited this store on a whim while visiting Boston for a show and looking for records. I left with a stack of records for an unbelievable price. Although the selection skewed more punk/hardcore, there were lots to pick from as an indie lover.

★★★★★ — Danielle, 2023-06

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