Record Store Roundup (and How to Get There by TriMet)

Clackamas County

Daily Records

Music is a labor of love at Daily Records, a family-owned shop in Oak Grove. They’re located on McLoughlin Boulevard and have a great selection of new and used records (plus “bargain” titles) from a variety of genres: Rock, country, jazz, electronic and rap are well-represented, among others. You can also support your favorite band by picking up a t-shirt or any of the posters and other collectibles they sell. The 33-McLoughlin/King Rd bus stops just steps from the store, making for a very easy and convenient transit connection.

📍 16074 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Suite 2, Oak Grove – Plan a trip
🚌 33-McLoughlin/King Rd

Oregon City Records

We love downtown Oregon City. With great restaurants, coffee shops and a chill vibe, Oregon City Records fits right in to all of the awesomeness. Housed in a cool brick building on Main Street, they’ve got thousands of records to dig through. Check out their Instagram to see their latest arrivals (which recently included records from Dire Straits, Danzig and everything in between). They also buy records, if you’re looking to sell.

📍 603 Main St., Oregon City – Plan a trip
🚌 33-McLoughlin/King Rd

Multnomah County

Mint Gallery Records

Nestled in the heart of historic Mississippi Avenue in North Portland, Mint Gallery Records has everything you want in a record store: Diverse selection, helpful staff that love what they do and a perfect space that’s well curated without being overwhelming. We like their selection of 7” records and hard to find titles. They also feature an art gallery with opening receptions, sometimes with live music. They buy records, too.

📍3912 N Mississippi Ave., Portland – Plan a trip
🚌 4-Fessenden

Music Millennium

“Iconic,” “institution” and “classic” are good descriptors for Music Millennium, who’ve been selling vinyl since 1969. We like their customer service and extensive, roomy, multi-level selection of new and used titles. They have nearly every genre you can think of, plus listening stations where you can spin the used vinyl. You can also catch regular in-store performances from up-and-coming and established artists. And, with a Line 20 bus stop just steps from their front door, getting there on TriMet is easy-peazy.

📍 3158 E Burnside St., Portland – Plan a trip
🚌 20-Burnside/Stark

Prospector Records

Have you ever been in a record store, heard what they were playing and immediately fell hard for the music? That’s a common experience for us whenever we visit Prospector Records. Not only do they spin great music, they stock it. They know their stuff, too. Their new and used selection is immense, impressive and packed with gems. Afrobeat, 80s boogie, 90s hip hop, soul, gospel, electronic, rock, jazz and more are neatly organized in bins, ready for your listening pleasure.

📍 3561 SE Division St., Portland – Plan a trip
🚌 FX2-Division

Washington County

Exiled Records

Exiled Records is a much-needed refuge of music among the miles of car dealerships on SW Canyon Road. It’s a nice, open space where new and veteran crate diggers can comfortably browse the many genres they carry. There’s a bus stop for Line 58 less than 200 feet from the store, so you won’t have to walk or roll far when you ride TriMet. We’ve also got a crush on the Exiled Records logo, which pays homage to our beloved NW home.

📍8685 SW Canyon Rd., Portland – Plan a trip
🚌 58-Canyon Rd

503 Records

503 Records is a family-owned record store in Beaverton. They sell new and used albums, and they also get regular restocks. They can also order you records if you don’t find what you’re looking for in the store. 503 Records just announced a free monthly hip hop and R&B open mic night, which we love. Check out their Instagram page for details. There are lots of transit options to get you here, with the Beaverton Transit Center and Beaverton Central MAX Station nearby, with connections to MAX and many bus lines, plus WES Commuter Rail. And speaking of a “transit connection,” Aaron, one of the owners, worked for TriMet for 18 years, first as a bus operator and later as a trainer and manager.

📍 3899 SW Hall Blvd., Beaverton – Plan a trip
🚌  20-Burnside/Stark

Visit our website to see the bus lines, MAX Blue and Red lines, and WES Commuter Rail serving Beaverton Central MAX Station and Beaverton Transit Center.

Explore more, stress less

It’s easy to use TriMet to plan your next visit to our area’s record stores. Skip the stress of parking and spend your time enjoying the ride.