Snohomish County Record Store Day Locations
Let's flip through some of the amazing record shops in Snohomish County that participate in the annual Record Store Day celebration. Happy digging!
The early blooms of springtime hardly elicit thoughts of the holiday season. If fact, the holidays might be furthest thing from everyone’s mind this time of year. But every April, true lovers of music on vinyl get the gift of exploring the exclusive and often elusive items (does anyone really even have a copy of that one Long Pond Sessions album?) that drop on Record Store Day.
RSD is a worldwide event that typically takes place on a Saturday in April. It features a torrent of limited, rare, and unreleased albums, tracks, and b-sides from artists both mainstream and obscure.
What adds to the lore of RSD is that you can only get these exclusives in-person and in-store at participating indie record store (sorry online shoppers). This often leads to many committed vinyl heads braving the still-quite-cold weather to sleep outside their favorite indy record shop like they are waiting for a midnight showing of a Harry Potter film circa 2001.
We are proud to present all the independent record stores in Snohomish County that eagerly take the RSD pledge to sell some of the year's most exciting releases in vinyl. Rock on!
Musicology Co.
420 5th Ave. in Edmonds, WA
Musicology Co. is Snohomish County’s only woman-owned record store and it amplifies musical creativity, artistry, inclusivity—and of course, vinyl—in the Edmonds Creative District. Long before the turntable even scratched its first vinyl at Musicology Co.—which opened in 2024— its owner, Rachel, envisioned her shop being more than just another place that buys and sells records. It’s a space for those who create, perform, and appreciate music. The shop is bright and inviting, with aesthetics that conjure thoughts of a 70’s gold-laden glam recording studio (think ABBA or BeeGees) with a hint of 90’s Seattle grunge (think Soundgarden or Pearl Jam) and a touch of modern boutique vibes. And if you’re lucky enough to visit Musicology Co. on a Saturday, you might find yourself flipping through vinyl amid a live music performance that takes place during the shop’s weekly Saturday Sessions.
@musicology_co_
Silver Platters
3716 196th St. SW in Lynnwood, WA
Silver Platters is an independent seller with multiple locations in the Seattle area. It has been around since 1985 and is always stocked full of new and used records and movies. Silver Platters expanded into Snohomish County in 2015, and brought with it the county’s largest selection of vinyl for an indy record store. You can spend hours browsing. It’s a great spot to check out while you’re exploring Lynnwood.
@silverplattersrecords
Apollo Exos Records
1717 Hewitt Ave. in Everett, WA
Apollo Exos turns the tables on the music shopping experience with vinyl, beer, burgers, and a passion for subculture. The shop has a carefully curated selection of hi-fi stereos, CDs, cassettes, and new and used records spanning several genres including metal, jazz, punk, hardcore indie, rap, and jawbreaker grunge. Did we mention Apollo Exos even has its own in-house exclusive beer? Vinyl lovers of all ilk are encouraged to stay a while–it’s open daily until midnight–and take in the music, the atmosphere, a conversation, and an ice-cold beer…or two.
@apolloexos
Stargazer Records
127 Ave. C in Snohomish, WA
Reach for the (rock)stars at this little family-owned vinyl store located on a side street in downtown Snohomish. Stargazer carries all of the classic albums that you need to fully stock your record collection–think Bowie, ‘Stones, Beatles–plus some modern outliers that make the treasure hunt interesting. Digging through crates is an integral part of a Snohomish daytrip so don’t skip this secret trove of tunes.
@stargazerrecords.nw
We may be talking record shops, but these amazing vinyl slingers make up only one part of Snohomish County's vast and vibrant music scene. To scratch deeper into the county's wealth of music venues, festivals, and artists, explore the Music Guide to Snohomish County.
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