Rediscovering the Joy of Record Stores in Washington, DC

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Rediscovering the Joy of Record Stores in Washington, DC
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Vinyl sales have rebounded enough that there’s still a healthy supply of independent record stores in the Washington area. Follow these itineraries to explore the vibrant record store scene in DC.

If you grew up in DC during the 1980s, you remember when record stores were popular and plentiful. You couldn’t walk a block in Georgetown or Dupont Circle without hitting at least one new- or used-­vinyl shop. Even in the wake of streaming services, you’d be mistaken if you thought record stores had gone the way of the dodo. Vinyl sales have rebounded enough that there’s still a healthy supply of independent stores in the Washington area.

If you’re looking to drop a needle on some new-to-you tracks, follow these itineraries and pretend it’s the ’80s all over again., you know it regularly acquires heavy hitters such as Funkadelic original pressings as well as records from the legendary local jazz label Black Fire. In fact, the shop’s owner co-produced a documentary about the imprint, which has influenced jazz and hip-hop artists around the world.Since its early days in Georgetown, this store has been a must-visit for punk, hard-core, and metal collectors. In addition to T-shirts and other music memorabilia, you can even pick up a skateboar

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