Article Updated April 10, 2026

As vinyl records have come back to life in recent years, Record Store Day has become more of a celebration, and Pittsburgh is the destination to be if you want your chance to pick up something special. From 2016 to 2023, record sales went from 13.1 million to 49.6 million and these stats only continue to grow. Therefore, the event known as Record Store Day, a time to pick up exclusive, limited-quantity vinyls from your favorite artists, draws long lines of people each and every year. Think special color variants, demo releases, and live recordings.

Luckily, in Pittsburgh there are at over 10 shops to pick from for your shopping experience, which means smaller crowds and more opportunities to pick up that one record you really want to get. It’s good to call the shops below ahead of time to double check what vinyl they’ll be stocking for Record Store Day. Some shops will get most of the picks while others will only take on a select few. Nevertheless, Record Store Day is about the experience whether that’s browsing the shelves or connecting with other music lovers. It’s a time to share your passion.

Celebrate Record Store Day 2026 in Pittsburgh

Vinyl Remains

Mt. Lebanon

Specialty curation is the theme of Vinyl Remains and their selection covers just about every genre you can think of. Over 3,000 records line the walls of the shop but you can also add to this number by bringing in your own vinyl to sell or trade. If you’re looking for something local, you can check out the special case which features Pittsburgh artists. They also post a lot of their new stock on Instagram so you can head in when you see something that interests you.

Get Hip Record Store

Chateau

​​Record label, distributor, and store combined, Get Hip is run by Pittsburgh’s The Cynics’ bandmembers. Here they import and distribute records from all across Europe, Japan, and America. But, you can also find their own label releases in store as well. You truly never know what special edition vinyl you may find, especially when Record Store Day rolls around. They’ll also be holding deals of their own in celebration like 20% off all used titles, an in-store signing from Blue Ash, and complimentary beverages.

Eide’s Entertainment

Downtown

You’ll find a lot more than just vinyl records at Eide’s Entertainment. Inside you’ll find music, movies, magazines, videotapes, comics, and plenty more. If you’re looking for an old relic, Eide’s probably carries it. In fact, this year marks 54 years of service for this store and to celebrate their anniversary, you can shop older Record Store Releases prior to Record Store Day that’ll be on sale from April 1 to April 14. Some of their sales during this time even go up to 70% off.

The Government Center

Northside

A space for live music, artistic events, and simply hanging out, The Government Center is the record shop for all music enthusiasts. Browse old used records as well as brand new releases plus you can sell and trade your own vinyl too. If you happen to stop by on Record Store Day you can get a taste of what they’re all about with live music starting at 1 p.m. and going into the evening. But don’t worry, doors open at 8 a.m. so you can get your picks early.

Needle & Bean

Mt. Lebanon

Half coffee shop, half record store. What more could you ask for? Sip on a latte or munch on homemade pastries while you browse new records and local releases at Needle & Bean. But, if you’re looking beyond the records they also carry goodies to help decorate your space at home. Not to mention you can check out live music on various event nights.

Attic Record Store

Millvale

Over 40 years of business means plenty of LPs and CDs at Attic Record Store. With constant new picks coming into the store, they promise a selection that spans many genres and decades. If there is a record that you have been searching for, this store is here to help with special orders and wish-lists. They are also willing to buy any collection whether it’s a few new records or boxes of old ones. Plus, keep an eye on their socials because this store gets new Record Store Day drops in throughout the whole year as well.

Jerry’s Records

Squirrel Hill

If you’ve been a college student in Pittsburgh, you’ve probably wandered the shelves at Jerry’s Records in Squirrel Hill. Right on Murray Avenue after shopping the other local businesses, step into rooms of records ranging from old Broadway soundtracks to first pressings. The best part about this store is that shopping is a breeze since the space is carefully separated into different genres and categories. They’ve even recently expanded their musical soundtrack collection and all weekend of Record Store Day they’ll be holding a special $1 sale on LP’s, CD’s, DVD’s, cassette tapes, and VHS.

Rosie’s Records

Lawrenceville

Rosie’s always has the coolest variants no matter what time of year you head into their shop. They’ve got all the latest finds and even hold listening events for new albums. At this store you can also preorder record store exclusives from individual artists throughout the year. Just be sure to head to their social pages to see what’s coming up next. 

Music To My Ear

North Hills

This store isn’t just selling records, they’re also showcasing HiFi brands and specialty record pressings on a daily basis. Their staff is happy to help you curate your listening setup or you can simply browse the new and used vinyl they have available. Don’t be afraid to check out their headphones, integrated amplifiers, turntables, cartridges, and phono pre-amps when you stop by for Record Store Day to update your listening experience. They even run an eBay store for those who can’t make it out physically.

Preserving Vinyl

New Kensington 

While this shop is a little further away than the others, we promise it is worth the drive to experience Preserving Vinyl. And actually, just around the corner is their secondary shop, Preserving Record Shop, so it’s a two for one deal. While each one of these stores is full of vinyls and exclusive band merchandise, you can also catch a show at the concert venue that extends off of the Preserving Record Shop. Record Store Day will actually be your last chance to shop at Preserving Vinyl. The team is packing up their shop and moving to a more expansive venue in Dormont that can support the growth. (Don’t worry though, the record store in the concert venue will always be the same.)

Story by Kylie Thomas
Photo Courtesy of Brittany Bendabout

Subscribe to TABLE Magazine’s print edition.