Cheapo Discs has three stores in the Twin Cities (and suburb), and in the Blaine store, they have a solid  selection of CDs in all different genres, and they also have DVDs, LPs, and cassettes. They also have a variety of posters and t-shirts of different images form music, movies, TV, and artists. They also […]

Fly Vintage & Vinyl is a shop that sells an eclectic collection of vintage items with the showcase being the their vinyls (records). They have new records as well as used ones, and they focus on Indie, Punk, New Wave, Alternative, Classic Rock, and local Minneapolis artists. They have roughly 5,000 records in store, but […]

Mill City Sound opened in 2014 as an independent record store by Rob Sheely and his wife along with an antiques store next to it. Mill City Sound took off and became such a big hit, the Sheelys closed the antique store and expanded the record store. It's filled with vinyl, rare and used records, […]

Down in the Valley is a local chain record store that has a chill vibe and a vast collection of different genres of music. They were voted the best record store in Minnesota in the Strib in 2021 and they work hard to earn that rating every day. They strive to have all the latest […]

Jennifer Becker Violin Makers and Restorers is run by Jennifer Becker, who has had been making violins since 1970. She studied under her father and her grandfather, both of whom were master violin makers. The love of the violin goes back even further in her family. Jennifer's daughter, Alya, is continuing the family tradition. The […]

Eclipse Records was opened in 1999 and is an independent vinyl-only record store. It has local and national recognition as a quality record store, and it offers several different genres of music including (but not limited to) rock, jazz, soul, and the blues. They have new, used, and collectible records for your perusal.  They also […]

specializes in making and restoring fine stringed instruments. Violins, of course, but also violas and cellos. If you are looking for the stringed instrument of your dreams, this is the place to go.

is a hip-hop store that was established in 1999 and has been going strong ever since. They have vinyl, CDs, cassettes, digital copies, and box sets. They have accessories such as button packs and magnet packs. They have art supplies, clothing, DJ tools, DVDs, and a variety of other products. You'll be able to spend […]

Down in the Valley is an actual record store that was opened in 1972, and they have been going strong ever since. The store is packed with vinyl records, CDs, books, DVDs, smoking paraphernalia, clothing, and so much more. The staff is knowledgeable and will be able to assist you in your hunt for the […]

Groth Music opened in 1939 by Chester E. Groth who was a professional musician. It stayed in its downtown location for almost 50 years before moving to its current location. His daughter, Nancy Groth, took over in 1985, and she expanded the store to be more globally diverse. The store is still family-owned and places […]