Dig In: Atlanta Record Stores That Deserve a Spot in Your Crate Rotation
Whether you're a crate-digging pro or someone who just wants to spin a little Stevie on Sunday mornings, Atlanta’s record store scene has range. From iconic institutions to under-the-radar hideaways, these shops are packed with music history, local flavor, & the kind of finds you don’t get from a streaming algorithm.
Here’s your no-skip guide to ATL’s vinyl scene — curated for collectors, casual diggers, & anyone who thinks their Crosley deserves better.
Spin Me Right Round: Atlanta Record Stores You’ll Want to Get Lost In
🎸 Criminal Records (Little Five Points)
Part music store, part comic shop, part community hub. This L5P landmark is stacked with new + used records, exclusive drops, and the occasional in-store performance.
📚 Bonus: They’ve got books, comics, zines, & ATL artist merch you won’t find anywhere else. Youc an even shop with your pup.
🎶 Wax’n’Facts (Little Five Points)
An ATL classic. Wax’n’Facts has been spinning since the ’70s, and it shows (in the best way). Crate-dive through everything from funk to indie and say hi to the staff who actually know their music.
💿 Vibe: Neighborhood nostalgia with real-deal vinyl heads.
🌀 Disorder Vinyl (Old Fourth Ward: Edgewood Ave)
Small space, big curation energy. Disorder focuses on punk, experimental, underground, & international cuts that dig deeper than your average bin.
🎧 Come here when you're feeling adventurous.
🎵 The Record Loft (East Atlanta Village)
Hidden gem alert. This newcomer is tucked in East Atlanta in the old Hodgepodge building. This spot is a crate-digger’s dream — full of soul, jazz, funk, & disco records just waiting to be flipped.
✨ It’s low-key, analog, & worth the dig.
📦 Crates ATL (South Downtown ATL)
Black-owned.
Culture-forward & vinyl-obsessed. Crates ATL hosts events, pop-ups, & DJ sets — plus their curated selection hits all the right notes from hip-hop to house.
🔥 Follow them for crate drops + collabs.
🧠 Ella Guru Record Shop (Decatur)
Thoughtful curation meets relaxed vibes. This indie shop stocks a strong selection of rock, indie, psych, and global grooves — perfect for collectors and curious listeners alike.
💬 Pro tip: Ask for staff recs — they always deliver.
🌈 Fantasyland Records (Buckhead)
”No-nonsense”. One of the city’s longest-running record shops — old-school in the best way. They’ve got deep bins of every genre imaginable, from metal to Motown.
📼 Don’t miss the retro VHS + CD finds in the back.
🖤 JB’s Record Lounge (West End)
Black-owned.
A vinyl oasis with a soul. JB’s focuses on funk, jazz, gospel, & R&B — and the community events here are just as rich as the records.
Whether you’re a casual crate-digger or a full-blown vinyl obsessive, Atlanta’s record stores are stacked with gems waiting to be discovered.
These aren’t just shops, they’re time capsules, culture hubs, & reminders of how good it feels to slow down, put on a record, & let the music take over.
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