The Best Record Stores in the USA

Boston, MA

There's no denying this New England powerhouse, which still maintains numerous locations throughout New England — 21 of them in Massachusetts alone. The Newbury St. shop in Boston, though, remains Mecca for serious music lovers. There's plenty of new and used selection, of course — but the many toys, T-shirts, and (especially) one of the most thorough collections of contemporary designer concert posters you'll find this side of a Flatstock exhibit are just as much of a draw.

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