Florida RSD FAQ
Florida has 165 brick-and-mortar record stores spread across 88 cities and 12 distinct regions, making it one of the largest vinyl markets in the country. The Gold Coast (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and surrounding communities) leads with 34 shops, followed by Tampa Bay with 27 and the Emerald Coast (Pensacola to Tallahassee) with 20. Central Florida, anchored by Orlando, has 18 shops, and the First Coast (Jacksonville and St. Augustine) has 14. Southwest Florida, North Central Florida, the Space Coast, the Nature Coast, the East Coast, and the Treasure Coast all have active scenes. Florida’s vinyl culture runs from the Panhandle to the Keys, and every corner of the state has something worth digging through. Use our directory above to search, filter by region or town, and start planning your route. You can also browse the full Record Store Directory to explore shops in all 50 states and U.S. territories.
Miami has eight record stores, and the scene reflects the city’s deep Latin, Caribbean, and international influences. Sweat Records in Little Haiti is one of the most celebrated independent record stores in the Southeast, carrying new and used vinyl alongside a juice bar and a commitment to local music and community. Technique Records specializes in electronic, house, techno, and Latin music and has been a destination for DJs and producers for years. Lucky Records in Wynwood carries a curated selection. Museo del Disco on SW 70th Avenue is a treasure trove of Latin music on vinyl. Endo Records & Music serves South Miami with a broad selection. Yesterday and Today Records on SW 40th Street and Turn Back the Clock Shop on Bird Road round out the city. Miami’s shops are as diverse as the city itself, and the Latin, Caribbean, and electronic music selections here are unmatched in the U.S.
Tampa Bay has 27 record stores, making it the second-largest vinyl market in the state. St. Petersburg leads the region with eight shops, including Bananas Records (which also has a separate Vinyl Warehouse location), Daddy Kool Records, ARTpool Records, Planet Retro Records, St. Pete Records, The Disc Exchange, and Asylum Sights & Sounds. Tampa has six shops, led by Microgroove, Steelworker Records, Mojo Books & Records, Sound Exchange Tampa, and Green Shift Music and Comics. Clearwater adds three more, including Kingfish Records and The Clearwater Record Shop. You will also find shops in Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Pinellas Park, Bradenton, Sarasota, Osprey, and Venice. The entire Bay area is reachable by car in under an hour, making it one of the best multi-day vinyl destinations in the country.
Orlando has eight record stores. Park Ave CDs on Corrine Drive is an Orlando institution and one of the most respected independent shops in Central Florida. Rock & Roll Heaven on North Orange Avenue has been a collector destination for years. Remix Record Shop on North Mills Avenue carries a curated selection of new and used vinyl. East-West Music and More on South Orange Avenue specializes in international and world music alongside mainstream genres. Retro Recordson North Bumby, Re-Runz Records, Smartpunk’s Record Shop near UCF, and Uncle Tony’s Donut Shoppe on North Orange (which pairs vinyl with donuts) round out the city. The greater Orlando area, including Altamonte Springs, Clermont, Maitland, Sanford, St. Cloud, Winter Park, Lakeland, and Sebring, adds another 10 shops within easy driving distance.
Jacksonville has seven record stores plus one in Jacksonville Beach. Yesterday & Today Records on Hendricks Avenue is one of the most established shops in the city. Eraser Records on Edgewood Avenue South leans into indie, punk, and underground sounds. Bruiser Records on Beach Boulevard is a popular independent shop. 2nd & Charles at Town Center carries vinyl alongside books and games. DJ’s Record Shop, Tiger Records, and FYE fill out the city. Soul Waves Vinyl in Jacksonville Beach serves the beach community. Further down the First Coast, St. Augustine has three shops including Tonevendor Records on King Street, Hornski’s, and Music Matters Remixed. Between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, the First Coast has 14 shops.
The Emerald Coast and Florida Panhandle have 20 record stores, making it a surprisingly strong market. Pensacola leads with six shops, including Easy Going Records + Hifi on Palafox Place, Revolver Records, Music Box, Vinyl Heaven, FYE, and RememberWynn Records. Tallahassee has three shops: Retrofit Records, 2nd & Charles, and Real Cool Time Records. Fort Walton Beach has three stops, including Fort Walton Vintage Records. Panama City has two (including Sound Collective), plus Vinyl Press in Panama City Beach. Central Square Records in Santa Rosa Beach, Cocoa’s Vinyl & Vibes in Gulf Breeze, and Funky Pumpkin in DeFuniak Springs round out the region. The Panhandle proves that Florida’s vinyl scene extends well beyond the big metros.
The Gold Coast, stretching from Miami through Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach, has 34 record stores, the highest concentration in the state. Beyond Miami’s eight shops, Fort Lauderdale has Connect Record Shop and Vinyl Destination. West Palm Beach has three shops: Rust & Wax Record Shop, Palm Beach Vinyl, and Soulmates’ Music Record Store. We Got The Beats has three South Florida locations (Dania Beach, Lauderhill, and Oakland Park). Reggae Land Muzik has locations in Hallandale Beach and Miramar. VP Records Retail in Miramar is the retail arm of the legendary reggae and dancehall label. Analogopolis in Juno Beach, Jake’s Records in Delray Beach, Fruit Fly Records in Coral Gables, Lulo Records at Temple in Miami Beach, and Found Sound Records in North Miami all add character. The Gold Coast’s Latin, Caribbean, reggae, and electronic music selections are unlike anything else in the country.
Florida’s Space Coast has nine record stores from Titusville down through Melbourne. In Cocoa, Caroline’s House of Records on Brevard Avenue and Put Me On Record are both in the historic downtown district. Melbourne has three shops: Vinyl Request Records, Tonik’s Lab, and Savvy Vinyl Records. Cosmic Vinyl and Titusville Antique Mall serve the northern end near Kennedy Space Center. Beachside Retro & Records in Satellite Beach and Gruff’s Vinyl in Rockledge fill out the coast. If you are visiting for a launch at the Cape, the Space Coast shops are all within easy reach.
Most Florida record stores carry a mix of new and used vinyl, and many stock CDs, cassettes, and other formats. Bananas Records in St. Petersburg has one of the deepest used inventories in the state, including a separate Vinyl Warehouse location. Rock & Roll Heaven in Orlando is legendary for its used bins. Daddy Kool Records in St. Pete and Park Ave CDs in Orlando carry strong used selections. 2nd & Charles at its four Florida locations (Jacksonville, Gainesville, Miramar Beach, and Tallahassee) operates on a buy-sell-trade model with deep used inventory. Joe’s Record Exchange in Fort Myers and Sound Exchange Tampa are known for digging-friendly used sections. Formats and inventory vary by shop, so it is always worth calling ahead or checking a store’s website if you are hunting something specific. Our directory cards above include phone numbers and website links for every shop.
Florida’s record stores cover every genre, and several specialize in sounds you will not find as easily elsewhere. Technique Records and Lulo Records in Miami are go-to destinations for electronic, house, and techno. Museo del Disco in Miami carries one of the deepest Latin music selections in the country. VP Records Retail in Miramar and Reggae Land Muzik(Hallandale Beach and Miramar) specialize in reggae, dancehall, and soca. Caribbean Record Store in Boynton Beach serves the Caribbean diaspora community. Steelworker Records in Tampa leans into punk and underground sounds. East-West Music and More in Orlando carries international and world music. Sweat Records in Miami covers a broad, curated selection with strong indie and local releases. Florida’s position as a gateway between the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean gives its shops a genre diversity that few states can match.
Florida is one of the biggest Record Store Day states in the country, and dozens of shops across the state participate every year. Record Store Day takes place every April, with a second drop on Black Friday in November, and Florida stores celebrate with exclusive limited-edition releases, in-store events, live music, and early-morning lines. Sweat Records in Miami, Park Ave CDs in Orlando, Daddy Kool Records in St. Petersburg, Bananas Records in St. Pete, Yesterday & Today Records in Jacksonville, and Easy Going Records in Pensacola are among the most prominent RSD participants. Smaller shops across all 12 regions also carry exclusive titles. Check the official Record Store Day store locator to confirm which Florida shops are participating and plan your visit early. Lines at popular Miami, Tampa, and Orlando locations can form well before doors open.
A few practical tips will make your visits smoother. Florida is a big state. Miami to Pensacola is about eight hours of driving, and the major vinyl metros (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa/St. Pete, Orlando, Jacksonville, Pensacola) are spread across the full length of the peninsula and Panhandle. Within each metro, shops can be spread across suburbs and neighborhoods, so plan your route. Never leave vinyl in your car in Florida. Even in winter, a closed car in the Florida sun can reach temperatures that warp records in minutes. Bring a cooler or insulated bag if you are hitting multiple shops. Florida charges sales tax (6% state, plus local additions that push it to 7-8% depending on the county). Bring cash as a backup since not every shop takes cards. And talk to the staff. Florida’s record store employees tend to be passionate about their local music scenes, and a conversation can lead you to sounds you would never find on your own.
Yes, all over the state. In Orlando, shops like Park Ave CDs and Rock & Roll Heaven are easy side trips from the theme park corridor. In Miami Beach, Lulo Records at Temple is in the heart of South Beach. In St. Augustine, Tonevendor Records is on the historic King Street. Central Square Records in Santa Rosa Beach serves the 30A beach community. In Pensacola, Easy Going Records is on Palafox Place in the walkable downtown district. Disco Bean Coffee Company in Bonita Springs pairs vinyl with coffee near the beaches. On the Space Coast, Cocoa’s downtown shops pair with Kennedy Space Center visits. Key West remains the one major tourist destination without a dedicated record store, but shops in Miami and Fort Lauderdale are accessible before or after a Keys trip.
Florida is an excellent state for rare and collectible vinyl. The state’s large retiree population means that personal collections from decades of collecting enter the market regularly, and Florida’s position as a migration destination means vinyl arrives from all over the country. Rock & Roll Heaven in Orlando has been a collector destination for years. Bananas Records in St. Petersburg has a massive inventory that rewards patient digging. Sweat Records in Miami surfaces interesting finds alongside curated new stock. Vintage Vinyl in Palm Harbor, Analogopolis in Juno Beach, and Crown TV and Records in Deerfield Beach are known for collectible titles. Florida’s Latin, Caribbean, and reggae collections are especially strong for collectors chasing titles that are rare on the mainland.
Florida loves a hybrid shop. Uncle Tony’s Donut Shoppe in Orlando pairs vinyl with donuts. Disco Bean Coffee Companyin Bonita Springs combines records with a coffee shop. My Mama’s Books Records & Cafe in Dania Beach pairs vinyl with books and a cafe. Sweat Records in Miami has a juice bar alongside the bins. Mojo Books & Records in Tampa mixes books with records. The Roasted Record in Stuart pairs vinyl with a coffee roaster. Hornski’s in St. Augustine is a bar and record shop. Green Shift Music and Comics in Tampa blends comics with vinyl. Sarasota Music Archive operates inside the Selby Library. Grandaddy Records & Vintage in Brooksville pairs vinyl with vintage goods. These hybrid shops reflect Florida’s creative spirit and make every visit feel unique.
Southwest Florida has 13 record stores. Fort Myers leads the region with five shops: Joe’s Record Exchange on First Street, Stellar Records, Beach Records, Rainbow Records, and Record Trader 1. Cape Coral has Revolution Records. Naples has three stops: The House of High Fidelity, Vinyl Heaven, and FYE. Disco Bean Coffee Company in Bonita Springs and Port Charlotte’s three shops (Broke ‘N Records, TJ’s CDs & More, and FYE) fill out the region. Southwest Florida’s shops benefit from a loyal local following and a steady flow of seasonal visitors.
