6 Best Record Stores in Wisconsin
It’s time to venture into the attic and unearth that old record player. Vinyl is alive and well. And it’s not just those old Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin records. Many of your favorite new artists press vinyl for their albums. It’s a collector’s item, a unique nostalgic sound of decades’ past. These record stores in Wisconsin have anything you’d be looking for. Here are our favorites.
Revival Records, Eau Claire, WI
Revival Records’ website does admit it specializes in rock-and-roll records, but never fear, also in stock are blues records, jazz records, reggae, country, and hip hop. Its website also claims the store is No. 1 in Eau Claire; the company hopes its customers “dig through our records to discover something new or something treasured.”
Bull’s Eye, Milwaukee, WI
Hitting a “bull’s eye” often denotes winning in some way. Well exploring Bull’s Eye record store counts as a win in my book. Selling records since 1996, according to the website, Bull’s Eye has always stayed loyal to the vinyl industry. Visit this record store and travel back in time, led by music from the ages.
Rock N’ Roll Land, Green Bay, WI
The staff at Rock N’ Roll Land prefers to listen to music first and ask questions later. Carrying music from unique independent artists instead of just mainstream ones, this record store aims to musically satisfy its customers. Bring in some of your collection for some trade-in value, then buy some new favorites.
Deaf Ear Records, La Crosse, WI
Deaf Ear Records is more than meets the eye. Go upstairs to visit a smoke shop or peruse colorful wall tapestries, collectibles, and comic books on the main floor. DVDs, CDs, and vinyl are all organized in alphabetical order, making everything oh-so-easy to find.
Tin Dog Records, Beloit, WI
Kind of new to the record-selling business, it’s worth giving Tin Dog Records a chance. Whether it’s to find that final record that will complete your collection or to browse until a vibrant cover catches the eye, Tin Dog Records is a must-stop.
Record Head, West Allis, WI
Forget any other store that claims to “have it all.” Record Head really does. According to its website they carry records and CDs, movies, computers, video games and game systems, TVs and electronics, musical instruments, sound systems, and DJ and studio gear. Whew, that’s a mouthful. Enter at your own risk, Record Head’s inventory is captivating even for the musically challenged.
