10 Best NOLA Music and Record Stores
New Orleans is a city filled with music, and record stores give locals a chance to support that music. Around the city, stores, filled with jazz, rock, pop, and hip-hop records, cassettes, and CDs, have something for everyone. Here are 10 local record stores that have exactly what you are looking for.
1. Peaches Records
4318 Magazine St., (504) 282-3322
One of New Orleans most spacious record stores, Peaches Records has been selling music for more than 50 years. From rock to hip-hop and pop, Peaches has a record for everyone. Their frequent artist signings and performances show a commitment not only to vinyls but to live local music, as well. Peaches also sells clothing to refresh your wardrobe and vinyl cleaning kits so you can take care of your records.
2. Louisiana Music Factory
421 Frenchmen St., (504) 586-1094
Louisiana Music Factory has a large selection of New Orleans music and live Jazz Fest recordings. An easy-to-use website displays a catalog of their inventory so you do not have to browse for hours. Additionally, a robust DVD and book collection helps to preserve New Orleans music culture.
3. Mushroom New Orleans
1037 Broadway St., (504) 866-6065
The Mushroom is a record store with an edge. Unlike other record stores, The Mushroom commits not only to music but also to stoner culture. They sell e-cigs, vaporizers, clothing, jewelry, and more. If you are looking for a laid-back atmosphere for your next record haul, Mushroom New Orleans may be the place for you.
4. Old Arabi Lighthouse Records
234 Mehle St., (504) 264-2891
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With a bright purple interior, it's hard to miss this quirky record store located in Old Arabi. Leaning into more variety, customers may find many deep cuts, and Old Arabi Lighthouse Records is a great place to start your vinyl collection with records from every decade. Regular open mic nights allow visitors to shop for music and showcase their art.
5. Sisters in Christ Records
5206 Magazine St., (504) 510-4379
For punk, metal, and hard rock fans, Sisters in Christ Records is the stop for you. It is also a budget store with a large collection of $5 albums and $1 45s. Although it caters to rock, you can also find local music and pop selections, as well as VHS tapes, books, and more. Purchases come with a logo sticker if you are looking to add a couple new accessories.
6. NOLA Mix Records
1522 Magazine St., (504) 345-2138
Music and art combine at NOLA Mix to give you a record store experience unlike anywhere else. Another quirky New Orleans record store, NOLA Mix lines its walls with a mini art museum. NOLA Mix opened its Museum of Mediocre Art in 2023 to showcase the bizarre nature of art and music. In addition to a large vinyl selection, filled with deep cuts, and an art museum, NOLA Mix gives customers the ability to make their own music with DJ lessons and gear for sale.
7. Domino Sound Record Shack
2557 Bayou Rd., (504) 309-0871
Domino Sound is a record store with a major focus on international and reggae music, believed to have the largest selection of reggae in the South. Along with the store, Domino Sound has its own label that, similarly to the store, showcases a commitment to international music. A large portion of Domino Sound's production features African, reggae, and New Orleans music. It is best to plan your visit ahead of time as the store is only open from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. most days and is closed on Monday and Tuesday.
8. Euclid Records New Orleans
3301 Chartres St., (504) 947-4348
Filled with quirky posters and artwork, Euclid Records New Orleans has a uniquely Bywater feel. Like its physical vibe, its selection is just as artistic, featuring a large alt rock and jazz collection. Clear out your day to dig through their boxes filled with vinyls, CDs, and cassettes, in addition to their main collection.
9. Nuthin' But Fire Records
1840 N. Claiborne Ave., (504) 342-6977
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Nuthin' but Fire Records gives hip-hop lovers a hangout spot of their own. A large mural on the side showcases that commitment to a genre that helped build modern New Orleans. Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays, you have plenty of time to go crate digging and find exactly what you are looking for.
10. 2nd & Charles
183 Holiday Blvd., Covington, (985) 867-8010
2nd & Charles is not just a bookstore; it is also your vinyl destination. 2nd & Charles on the Northshore has you covered with all of the newest releases from artists such as Taylor Swift, Tyler, The Creator, Sabrina Carpenter, and many more. The store also offers classic must-adds to your record collection, selling albums by the Beatles, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more.
