Nine record stores still spinning in the Wilmington area

Cheryl M. Whitaker, Wilmington StarNews
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In 2022, the sale of vinyl records in the United States grew for the 17th consecutive year, outpacing CDs for the second year in a row.

Scoring a vintage or new record isn't hard in Wilmington, thanks to a number of stores. Here's a list of places that sell vinyl.

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Gravity Records has been a staple on Castle Street in Wilmington.
Gravity Records has been a staple on Castle Street in Wilmington.

New Hanover

Gravity Records: 612 Castle St., Wilmington. Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

Lucky Finds Books and Records: 5041 New Centre Drive, Suite 118, Wilmington. The store carries over 2,000 used vinyl records. Open noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. 757-277-5851.

Modern Legend: 130 N Front St., Wilmington. Hours 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.

Record Bar: 5751 Oleander Drive, Wilmington. Buys and sell new and vintage records.  Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.

School Kids Records of Wilmington located at 1001-A S. Kerr Ave., carries an extension collection of vinyl records.
School Kids Records of Wilmington located at 1001-A S. Kerr Ave., carries an extension collection of vinyl records.

School Kids Records of Wilmington: 1001-A S. Kerr Ave., Wilmington. Carries an extension collection of vinyl records, CDS and cassettes. Hours 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday.

The Fuzzy Needle Records & Books: Located at 716 S. 17th St (Cargo District), Wilmington. Sell new and gently used vinyl, gently used books, special edition books, and other various fares. Hours noon-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Details: 910-538-6367.

Yellow Dog Discs: 351 S. College Road (University Commons shopping center), Wilmington. Hours 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-7 p.m. Sunday.

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Brunswick

Azio Media - Books, Music & More: Is located at 280 Holden Beach Road in Shallotte (N.C. 130) at The Gingerbread House. Hours 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 910-755-3322.

Big Love Vinyl: 128 Country Club Dive, Oak Island. The store carries preowned and new vinyl. Opens 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

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