Vintage & Vinyl

Whether you’re an avid vinyl collector, a fashion-forward vintage enthusiast, or simply looking to explore the city’s rich subculture, our page is your compass to navigate the treasures that Washington, D.C. has to offer. Journey through time and sound, where the past meets the present, and embrace analog.

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Vintage & Vinyl Events in DC

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Vintage Distributors & Spaces

  • Mom N’ Pop Antiques (Petworth)
    • Location: 3534 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
    • About: “Mom N Pop Antiques was estabished in 1986 and is owned by Bill and Gail Sims. We buy and sell antiques, home furnishings from American Empire to Retro, Mid-Century and Industrial styles, collectibles, primatives, pottery, figurines, statuary, lamps and lighting fixtures, small agricultural implements, old tools, musical instruments and vinyl records.. We buy entire and/or partial estates.”
  • Frugalista (Mt. Pleasant)
    • Location: 3055 Mount Pleasant Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
    • About: “Mt Pleasant’s oldest & hippest second hand store for women & men since 2001 in Washington DC Follow me IG, FB, Twitter @frugalistadc”
  • Analog (Brookland)
    • Location: The Arts Walk, 716 Monroe St NE Unit 5, Washington, DC 20017
    • About: “Analog is an independent boutique and workshop, featuring handmade stationery, paper goods, vintage clothing and accessories, and home goods.
  • Mercedes Bien Vintage (Adam’s Morgan)
    • Location: 2423 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
    • About: “DC’s longest-running vintage. Adams Morgan. 2423 18th St. N.W. SAT 12-6 | SUN 12-5”
  • Delorean88 (U Street)
    • Location: 1526 U St NW APT 1, Washington, DC 20009
  • Joint Custody (U Street)
    • Location: 1530 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
    • About: “Joint Custody is a record and vintage store located in Washington, DC. Founded in 2011, we quickly established ourselves as one of the premier in-person and online vintage retailers. Our brick and mortar store, located at 1530 U Street NW, is open every day from 12 – 8 PM and filled with great new and used records —‑ from the hard to find to the just released — as well as the best vintage around, while our website focuses on our rarest and most unique items. If you’re looking for the best in punk, hardcore, metal, jazz, sportswear, militaria, Harley paraphernalia, or workwear, then you’ve come to the right place.”
  • SMASH! Records (Adams Morgan)
    • Location: 2314 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
    • About: “SMASH! Records opened in Georgetown in 1984 and has been the premier punk and alternative music and clothing store in Washington, D.C. Smash! specializes in punk, indie and alternative rock and roll CD’s, LP’s and 7″s as well as Vintage and Indie Designer fashions. In the summer of 2006 we closed our longstanding location in Georgetown, and have since relocated to Adams Morgan. Visit us at 2314 18th St NW (1st Floor), Washington, D.C. We’re on the Facebook and the Etsy, and we have the Twitters!”
  • Hip Hop Shop (Adams Morgan)
    • Location: 1919 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
    • About: “The Hip-Hop Shop is the National Hip-Hop Museum’s retail store specializing in rare and vintage Hip-Hop memorabilia and artifacts. from apparel to vinyl to action figures to sneakers, posters, books and artwork — The Hip-Hop Shop elicits nostalgia from those that grew up with Hip-Hop in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s”
  • Showtime Bar (Bloomingdale)
    • Location: 113 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001
    • About: Some Thursdays The Showtime Bazaar hosts local vintage, vinyl, and gifts. Check their instagram for dates.
  • PLNTR (Dupont Circle)
    • Location: 1825 18th St NW 2nd floor, Washington, DC 20009
    • About: “PLNTR is a plant boutique and interior plant design company, founded by husband and wife team, James Beach and Caitlin Tuttle, in 2020. At PLNTR, we are many things: gardeners, consultants, designers, but most importantly, we’re advocates for local. PLNTR’s ethos – Plants for the People – is built around connecting the local community. We take pride in sourcing from local ceramicists, flower farmers, artists and more. Our aim to not only provide you with beautiful, unique plants, but to help foster confidence in your plant parenthood.”
    • PLNTR frequently hosts vintage popups. Check their site and instragram for more details.
  • Black Cat, Union Market, Electric Cool-Aid, Hook Hall, Midlands have all held vintage popups & markets so follow their socials or check their websites for event details.
  • Jungli Vintage (@jungli_vintage) (Online)
    • About: “Vintage with a Pinch of Masala. DC Based Pop Up Shop”
  • The Disco Loft (@thediscoloft) (Online)
    • About: “✿ groovy, curated items for you & your home, ✿ free pickup in admo, $5 delivery in dc & us shipping avail, ✿ dm to buy 🕺”
  • The Chronos Club (@thechronosclub) (Online)
    • About: “• Curated vintage & preloved treasures. • Ship to US or local pick up in Washington, DC. • Latina-owned & curated by @cccstyledc“
  • Clothes Emma Wore (@clothesemmawore) (Online)
    • About: “passionate about sustainable fashion & oat milk lattes. depop @clothesemmawore”
  • Craving Vintage (@craving.vintage) (Online)
    • About: “Size inclusive vintage for all! Handpicked by @kcaudell. DM for personal styling/personalized wardrobe boxes💟 📍Washington, DC”
  • Unni’s Closet (@unnisclosetvintage) (Online)
    • About: “vintage steals by your local unnis [언니 / uhn•nee / older sister] 🇰🇷 Korean-American women-owned📍DC”
  • Danny’s Band Tees (@dannysbandtees) (Online)
    • About: “Liberating vintage band tees from the thrift shops of America – DM for appts”
  • Arlos Vintage (@arlosvintage) (Online)
    • About: “Vintage home goods. Shipping and local pickup/delivery available. 🪐Washington DC (DMV)”
  • Hazel Vintage (@hazelvinty) (Online)
    • About: “vintage clothing and home goods + local dmv events”
  • Pish Posh Shop (@pishposh_shop) (Online)
    • About: “curating vintage clothes in dc”
  • Evolve Vintage (@evolve.vtg) (Online)
    • About: “☼ unique & timeless sustainable fashion. ϟ curated with love by @lydmf. ♡ queer & female owned”
  • Max Milly Vintage (@maxmillyvtg) (Online)
    • About: “❈ maximalist aesthetic with a rockstar edge. ⚄ 70’s vibes curated for you and your home. ❈ handpicked by @em_fritsche. ⚄ gender and size inclusive”
  • Skip + Found (@skip.and.found) (Online)
    • About: “✨ vintage homewares + thrifted finds 🔎 ✩ $5 local delivery + free pickup”
  • Hungry Vintage (@hungryvintage) (Online)
  • Bermuda Triable Vintage (@btvintageclothes) (Online)
    • About: “Where vintage, creativity & design intersect.👗Curated VINTAGE clothes. 🎨 Custom designs. 💚💕 Ebony’s Style. 🚌 VW Bus owner. 🛍️ BTvintageclothes.com”
  • More Than Your Average (@morethanyouraverage) (Online)
  • Whitco Vintage (@whitcovintage) (Online)
    • “All kinds’o vintage. Buy/sell/trade since ’14 📍DC”

Record Stores & Spaces

  • Joint Custody (U Street)
    • Location: 1530 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
    • About: “Joint Custody is a record and vintage store located in Washington, DC. Founded in 2011, we quickly established ourselves as one of the premier in-person and online vintage retailers. Our brick and mortar store, located at 1530 U Street NW, is open every day from 12 – 8 PM and filled with great new and used records —‑ from the hard to find to the just released — as well as the best vintage around, while our website focuses on our rarest and most unique items. If you’re looking for the best in punk, hardcore, metal, jazz, sportswear, militaria, Harley paraphernalia, or workwear, then you’ve come to the right place.”
  • Byrdland Records (Union Market)
    • Location: 1264 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
    • About: “Byrdland Records is a vinyl records and music store from the team behind Songbyrd Music House! We’re bringing music and vinyl records to one of DC’s favorite shopping and retail destinations! Learn about the Union Market district! As we curate our store and our vinyl records selection, we always want to hear from you and what artist, titles, genres and gear you’d like to see at Byrdland!”
      • Saturdays live vinyl DJs play during your vinyl shopping experience
      • Also a part of New Columbia Record Club- a record club for the 51st state. “New Columbia Record Club is our membership Record Club offerring that gets you the best of what Byrdland Records has to offer! To start, you’ll select a curated record of the month from several categories, including local DC Music, Vinyl Classics and the Best New Records and get access to many Byrdland exclusive and limited perks and benefits! However, as we grow together, we’ll be unlocking new potential along the way. Think about what a community of DC vinyl and music lovers can do together!”
  • SMASH! Records (Adams Morgan)
    • Location: 2314 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
    • About: “SMASH! Records opened in Georgetown in 1984 and has been the premier punk and alternative music and clothing store in Washington, D.C. Smash! specializes in punk, indie and alternative rock and roll CD’s, LP’s and 7″s as well as Vintage and Indie Designer fashions. In the summer of 2006 we closed our longstanding location in Georgetown, and have since relocated to Adams Morgan. Visit us at 2314 18th St NW (1st Floor), Washington, D.C. We’re on the Facebook and the Etsy, and we have the Twitters!
  • Hip Hop Shop (Adams Morgan)
    • Location: 1919 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
    • About: “The Hip-Hop Shop is the National Hip-Hop Museum’s retail store specializing in rare and vintage Hip-Hop memorabilia and artifacts. from apparel to vinyl to action figures to sneakers, posters, books and artwork — The Hip-Hop Shop elicits nostalgia from those that grew up with Hip-Hop in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s”
  • Som Records (14th Street)
    • Location: 1843 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
    • About: “From dollar bin miracles to rare collectibles to the latest hits, we have it all. Rock, soul, funk, disco, go-go, reggae, samba, salsa, folk, blues, punk, electronica & more! Friendly and knowledgeable staff and a turntable and headphones for listening.”
  • Spin Time Records (Capitol Hill)
    • Location: 600 Pennsylvania Ave. SE #15123, Washington, DC 20003
    • About: “The great record shops in the world—with a few exceptions—are specialty shops. While my lifelong interest is reggae music—and you will find a lot of that here—this store’s specialty is Washington, DC. All genres and eras are represented, and within that I try to bring in selections and editions that hold up over time. It’s a broad but closely curated selection. I want this to be a resource for locals, visitors, and people around the world to dive into the city’s musical life. You can look, listen, and read about this dimension of local history. You might give a local artist you’ve never heard of a spin, or discover a connection to DC in an artist you already knew.”
  • Home Rule Records (Brightwood Park)
    • Location: 702 Kennedy St NW, Washington, DC 20011
    • About: “Brick and Mortar shop in Uptown Washingon, DC. The best in used Jazz, Soul, R&B, Funk, and more.
  • Cool Kids Vinyl (H Street)
    • Location: 1351 H Street Maketto Upstairs, Washington, DC 20002
    • About: “Taking you back to a time when vinyl was mainstream, CoolKids Vinyl is more than a record shop – it’s an experience that reminds you of your favorite past times. It’s a place where likeminded individuals come together to share their love for music, explore new genres, and share experiences. At CoolKids Vinyl you can expect hundreds of vinyls and curated books from powerhouse publisher, Taschen. From spray paint cans and old TVs to Vibe magazines and cassette tapes, the decor at Cool Kids Vinyls consists of nostalgic elements that you forgot you loved.
  • Joe’s Record Paradise (Silver Spring)
    • Location: 8700 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    • About: “Our genres include but are not limited to: Rock, Jazz, Soul, R&B, Blues, Hip-Hop, Dance/ House /Techno/ Lounge/Break/D’n’B/12″ singles, Country, Classical, Folk, International, Punk/Hardcore, Reggae, Popular, Local, Comedy, New Orleans/Cajun/Zydeco, Gospel, Go-Go, Doo-Wop, Disco, Metal, Rock-a-Billy, Bluegrass, Spoken Word, Soundtracks/Musicals…Anything else we can get our hands on!”
  • The Tiny Vinyl Shop (Online)
    • Location: Dupont Little Flea Market
    • About: “Buy in Washington, DC every Sunday (weather permitting) at Dupont Little Flea Market, 19th & Q Streets, from 10am-3pm. Tiny Vinyl Shop is, as the name proclaims, a small but focused record seller. We scour the earth for discarded gems, personal collections for sale, lots with hidden treasures, and wherever quality, previously enjoyed vinyl (and related items) can be found. The collection we present has been lovingly assembled and prepared for market. TVS offers a curated collection which reflects our taste and, because we listen to our customers, yours. You’ll certainly find much larger selections, but we specialize in bringing you select, quality music on well maintained vinyl.”
  • Raw Sonic DC (@rawsonicdc) (Online)
    • About: “Vinyl/music/vintage/love”
  • 2nd Wind Records (@2nd_wind_records) (Online)
    • About: “Pop Up Record Shop finding new homes for previously loved vinyl records. Host of #2ndWindsDays”

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