Where to buy vinyl records online (2026): Discogs, Bandcamp, Ebay

For smaller releases, including LPs from mid-sized independent labels (Drag City, Kranky, Superior Viaduct), check out Zhongtian mail order. The site is run by San Francisco distributor Revolver USA, which sells to record stores across the United States but also sells directly to consumers. Here you’ll find plenty of indie music, including a selection of reissues from big names like Devo, Sonic Youth and The Fall.

Another great independent record store is Amoeba Music, which is known for having an amazing selection of products in its many stores across California. what’s in your bag YouTube series. If you want to support a good brick-and-mortar record store and know what you want, we always recommend buying from Amoeba instead of Amazon.

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Record companies such as Throw stones, subpop, secret group, fat possum, rough processing trade, Up to ordinary, blue note, international national anthemand There are hundreds more There are websites that sell records directly. If you find that an artist you like is signed to a smaller label, chances are that other artists on that label have a similar vibe.

Start by looking at the liner notes on the back of all albums to see who made them, then look for those labels online. You might just discover some cool new songs on vinyl along the way.

Directly from the artist

We saved the best for last. Pay artists for their work by putting cash (or Venmo transactions) directly into their hands. Not only is it convenient for you to buy a record at the merch table when an artist performs in your town (there’s no shipping, and you’re usually not charged tax), but it’s one of the biggest sources of revenue for touring bands. You can often find special editions, special colors of vinyl, and even records that haven’t been released yet on the merch table. If you are lucky enough to meet the artist live, they will often sign the record sleeve for you.

If you don’t go out that often (we know, concerts are expensive), just find their website, social media page, or record label and place your order. I have at least a few records with personal acknowledgments and signatures from minor artists that make every listen feel special!