
If you relish the classic sound of vinyl and get giddy when you find your favorite obscure artist, then you're sure to love a good neighborhood record shop. Our real estate agents can help you find Baltimore homes for sale in neighborhoods that fit your particular personality and let you get lost in dusty record collections, musical memories, and interesting cover art.
Here are some fantastic record shops around Baltimore where you might just find the latest treasure for your collection, plus a few more goodies:
- The Sound Garden – 1616 Thames St.
Whether you're buying or selling vinyl, this garden is the place for you. You can also get CDs, DVDs, and Blu Rays. Open since 1993, the store was voted Second Best Record Store in the nation by Rolling Stone Magazine. And it's no wonder since this store offers music fans works from days gone by as well as current favorites. Sound Garden also grows the local music scene with in-store events featuring a range of artists.
- Normal's Books & Records - 425 E. 31st St.
If you find yourself in Waverly, stop by Normal's and peruse aisles full of records, books, and magazines. In business for 28 years, Normal's recently underwent a facelift that didn't do anything to diminish its place as a neighborhood gathering for culture. Eclectic as the mural outside, Normal's offers a huge gallery of books and records. Stop by on Tuesday, and you can enjoy "Vinyl Delirium Days," while Fridays are "Kindles Are For Chuckleheads Day."
- Protean Books & Records – 836 Leadenhall St.
No matter how obscure the author or artist you're looking for, you're sure to find it in the stacks of vinyl and books at Protean Books & Records. In January, they even claimed to have one of 49 copies of the Gutenberg Bible. Additionally, they make their customers their main focus. Protean's Instagram account is full of happy customers posing with treasures.
- El Suprimo Records – 1709 Aliceanna St.
When you want to search out new tunes while sipping a cold one, El Suprimo is your place. Whether you love Reggae, Afro Beat, or Doo-wop, this funky shop offers over 13,000 records, cassettes, DVDs, CDs, and even 8-tracks. In addition, you can get vintage stereo equipment and used turntables. Since it's in the Fells Point district, you can grab a brew before settling into serious treasure hunting.
- Baby's On Fire – 1010 Morton St.
This fun shop not only offers an impressive selection of music, it also serves scrumptious breakfast and lunch. Grab a coffee and Asiago bagel before diving into your favorite music genre. The owners are former musicians as well as designers and chefs, so the combination of tunes and treats makes complete sense. They will also buy the records you no longer need in your collection. You'll want to visit Baby's On Fire more than once, as they offer evenings to enjoy music documentary screenings, record release parties, and other events where music lovers come together.
Interesting coffee shops, record stores, and places that offer a mash-up of both give a place personality that changes it from buildings and sidewalks, to a community where people can be themselves. For other great neighborhood options in Baltimore, contact us and we'll help you find just the right place where you'll feel right at home.