Looking to score vinyl records? From jazz to reggae to '80s alternative, Milwaukee has a number of shops that curate strong selections while offering personalized assistance.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top vinyl record sources in Milwaukee, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're in the market for vinyl records.
1. Rush-mor Limited Music And Video
Topping the list is Rush-Mor Limited Music and Video. Located at 2637 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., the spot to score DVDs and vinyl records is the highest rated vinyl record spot in Milwaukee, boasting 4.5 stars out of 32 reviews on Yelp.
Founded in 1971, Rush-Mor is Milwaukee’s oldest and longest running record store, according to Milwaukee Record. Located in the Bay View neighborhood, it specializes in modern rock, hardcore, progressive and Euro-rock, punk, rockabilly and heavy metal music.
2. Bullseye Records
Next up is Lower East Side's Bullseye Records, situated at 1627 E. Irving Place With 4.5 stars out of 32 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite.
On the hunt for early Verve music? Looking for a 1970s studio album from the Doors? Many Yelpers report hitting the bullseye at this shop, which stocks a mix of new and used vinyls and used CDs in most every genre, including international music. Expect to find an especially strong selection of jazz, blues, rock and reggae.
3. Luv Unlimited
Luv Unlimited, located at 2649 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the shop — filled with used, vintage and consignment clothing plus vinyl records — four stars out of 27 reviews.
Vintage clothing gets people in the door, but many end up browsing the solid records section. The selection, which includes reggae and other booty-shaking genres, is curated by co-owner and veteran Milwaukee musician Sage Schwarm, according to On Milwaukee. Described as a "mecca of hipster-dom" by one Yelper, Luv Unlimited is also a good place to buy, sell or trade your LPs.
