Gravity Records

Wilmington's Full-Service Vinyl Shop

Gravity Records on Castle Street is the Cape Fear region's full-service vinyl specialist. New and used LPs, CDs, cassettes, plus vintage turntables, receivers, and speakers, plus on-site repair of vintage electronics. The combination is rare for a market Wilmington's size; most shops this size sell records and send customers elsewhere for gear. Gravity handles both, which means the Port City turntable-owning community centers here.

The shop also hosts in-store performances for local Wilmington artists and touring acts passing through on North Carolina coastal routes. That programming reinforces Gravity as Wilmington's record-and-music-community hub rather than a pure retail storefront.

What to Dig For

Gravity's vinyl curation leans indie, soul, classic rock, and the cross-genre mix that a smart single-owner shop produces. Not trying to be the biggest inventory in the state; trying to be the right inventory for Wilmington. New releases at the front, used bins with steady turnover along the walls, and the rotating specials section worth checking weekly.

The vintage audio side sets Gravity apart. Turntables and receivers from the golden era of hifi (Technics, Marantz, Pioneer, Kenwood) cycle through the repair bench and come out ready for home systems. If you are looking to buy, upgrade, or repair a turntable or receiver, Gravity is the Cape Fear region's option.

Plan Your Visit

Gravity Records is at 612 Castle Street Suite 1, Wilmington, NC 28401. 5 minutes south of downtown Wilmington's historic district. Street parking available.

Castle Street, Cape Fear vinyl, and the turntable repair bench. Gravity is Wilmington's full-service anchor.