THE MAP
Every vinyl destination inside the greater Seattle footprint. Zoom in to see individual venues.
THE 50 RECORD SHOPS
Seattle still runs the Pacific Northwest's essential crate.
Seattle is Sub Pop's city and still one of the most important record cities in the western US. Sonic Boom, Easy Street, Jive Time, Georgetown, Everyday and the Sub Pop Store form the essentials — plus a healthy secondary tier in Fremont and Ballard.
The dig is heavy on grunge, indie, punk, and a Northwest catalogue that presses locally and trades internationally. Neumos, The Crocodile and Barboza handle the nightlife. Compact and walkable in each neighbourhood; a short drive between them.
THE FIVE ROOMS
The Ballard flagship — new releases, in-stores most weeks, deep indie and rock. Seattle's default first stop.
Café + record shop — sprawling second-hand, new releases, in-stores. A city institution since 1988.
Deep second-hand generalist — jazz, soul, prog, world. Priced honestly, curated by lifers.
Curated used-heavy shop in one of Seattle's most-loved neighbourhoods — rock, punk, jazz, soul.
The label's retail arm — Sub Pop pressings, tees, and a genuine record wall. Multiple locations.