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2nd Avenue Records
This downtown Portland institution, established in 1982, is a classic spot for digging through a wide array of new and used records, CDs, and cassettes. It's known for its extensive selection across many genres, including punk, metal, jazz, and classic rock.
2nd Avenue Records has been a cornerstone of downtown Portland's music scene since 1982, holding its ground as a quintessential independent record store. While it has moved to a more spacious location, it maintains that familiar, beloved feel, inviting you into a world of sound spanning decades.
Here you can dive into bins overflowing with new and used vinyl, CDs, and cassettes, covering everything from punk and metal to jazz, soul, funk, and 60s rock. Beyond the vast music collection, you'll also find a considerable selection of music-themed t-shirts and posters, making it easy to unearth a treasure.
Plan your browse
- Hours
- Open daily from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
- Address
- 121 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97204
- Browse style
- Dig-heavy
- Inventory
- Broad inventory
- Price feel
- Mixed price range
- What they do
- CashCredit CardsDebit CardsNFC paymentsBuys used record collectionsCDsCassettesAnd t-shirts
- Best for
- dedicated record collectors and casual browsers alikediscovering new and classic albumsa deep dive into diverse music genres
2nd Avenue Records has been a cornerstone of downtown Portland's music scene since 1982, holding its ground as a quintessential independent record store. While it has moved to a more spacious location, it maintains that familiar, beloved feel, inviting you into a world of sound spanning decades.
Here you can dive into bins overflowing with new and used vinyl, CDs, and cassettes, covering everything from punk and metal to jazz, soul, funk, and 60s rock. Beyond the vast music collection, you'll also find a considerable selection of music-themed t-shirts and posters, making it easy to unearth a treasure.
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