Philadelphia · 4 places · 3 districts
Bookstores and Record Shops in Philadelphia.
All 4 bookstores and record shops we cover in Philadelphia, from South Street, Manayunk and Fishtown, on one map with addresses, hours and directions.
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Bookstores and Record Shops, district by district.
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South Street's go-to vinyl destination. Expertly curated stock from $1 bins to rare collectibles. Strong in rock, soul, and jazz.
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Industrial, goth, darkwave, EBM specialist since 1992. New vinyl + band merch + niche imports, plus a sharp used-vinyl bin that rewards digging.
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Manayunk's independent music shop since 1997. New + used vinyl, turntables, and an in-store that regularly hosts touring acts on Thursday nights.
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Buying, selling, and trading used vinyl, cassettes, and CDs since 1985. Deep crates you can lose hours in.
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Questions, answered.
Where is the best area for bookstores and record shops in Philadelphia?
South Street has the most, with 2, followed by Manayunk (1) and Fishtown (1). Each district page has the full store list with hours and directions.
How many bookstores and record shops does this guide cover?
4, across 3 districts. Every listing has its address and hours and links to the store's own site.
Are these listings kept up to date?
Yes. Every store is re-checked against its own site, brand locator or mall directory at least every six months, and closed stores come off the list.
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