# Record shops in District of Columbia

https://gifts-for-boyfriend.com/local/district-of-columbia/

All eight listings sit inside Washington, so every entry in this district is a city address, and none of the coverage reaches past the District line. Call ahead on stock and hours before you go: a shop that carries new pressings may not hold the used copy you saw online, and weekend hours vary.

Data updated: 2026-09-14. Listings are alphabetical; confirm details with the business before visiting.

- [Washington](https://gifts-for-boyfriend.com/local/district-of-columbia/washington/)

## Byrdland Records

Record store. A Record store listed on Google Maps. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

1264 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17729745217948436408) · [Website](http://byrdlandrecords.com) · +12024810424
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://byrdlandrecords.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17729745217948436408

## HR Records

Record store. Listed on Google Maps as a Record store. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

702 Kennedy St NW, Washington, DC 20011

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11493391954858550849) · [Website](http://homerulerecords.com) · +12024699868
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://homerulerecords.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11493391954858550849

## Joint Custody

Record store. Its Google listing describes it as “Vintage apparel, electronics & records”. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

1530 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=165199430548779070) · [Website](https://jointcustodydc.com) · +12026438614
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://jointcustodydc.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=165199430548779070

## Rail Records & Books

Record store. Listed on Google Maps as a Record store. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13555530542875221589) · [Website](http://www.railrecordsandbooks.com)
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.railrecordsandbooks.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13555530542875221589

## Smash Records

Record store. A Record store in this directory; its Google listing says “Punk & indie music store with clothing”. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

2314 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10349078544066263945) · [Website](http://www.smashrecords.com) · +12023876274
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.smashrecords.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10349078544066263945

## Som Records

Record store. Its Google listing describes it as “Funky new & used vinyl retailer”. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

1843 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=385401219544026752) · [Website](http://somrecordsdc.com) · +12023283345
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://somrecordsdc.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=385401219544026752

## Spin Time Records

Record store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Record store. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

613 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Ste 2, Washington, DC 20003

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7978493905537507929) · [Website](https://spintimerecords.com) · +12025272212
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://spintimerecords.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7978493905537507929

## Tiny Vinyl Shop

Record store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Record store. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

2501 Champlain St NW, Washington, DC 20009

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1403092732527940220) · [Website](http://www.tinyvinylshop.com)
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.tinyvinylshop.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1403092732527940220

## What do the eight District of Columbia listings actually represent?

They are the record shops this directory covers in Washington as of 2026-09-14, and all eight fall within the city itself. The count says nothing about stock depth, pricing, or whether a shop has the specific record your boyfriend wants, so treat it as a call list rather than a ranking.