Record shops in Miami have seen a surge in popularity and become central hubs for collectors and music lovers alike. In these stores, you can find work by Fleetwood Mac for $1.99, Kendrick Lamar for $43 and Pink Floyd for $700. Nothing beats the thrill of splurging $1,000 on a Lee Morgan album with a 1964 pressing.
Whether you’re on the lookout for unique and premium vinyl, fast-paced techno or fun merchandise, these community-based music shops bring people together in Miami’s ever-evolving cultural and artistic environment. Tune in!
Sweat Records
5505 NE Second Ave.
Miami, Florida
786-693-9309
Sweat Records, located in Miami’s Little Haiti, has been a staple for nearly 20 years. Known for its selection of Latin, African and Asian music, this shop has become a magnet for locals who want to dive into a diverse music culture. Specializing in reissued vinyl, Sweat is popular with music collectors searching for rare albums.
From Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Stadium Arcadium” selling for $125 to Itzhak Perlman’s “Beethoven: Triple Concerto” available for $32, the diversity of prices in this shop is as wide as their record selection. Sweat also throws parties with local music artists and offers a loyalty program for customers. Lolo Reskin has owned the place since 2005 and has become a fan favorite since.
The store is open Monday and Tuesday from noon to 5 p.m., and Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 7 p.m.
Technique Records
880 NE 79th St.
Miami, Florida
786-717-6622
Owned by Michael Ramirez, Technique Records has been around for 15 years. Here, customers can find high-quality goods and services to fit their music and fashion taste. The shop offers items ranging from rare collectibles, such as cult movies to cassette tapes. Technique doubles as a DVD and LP collector: you can find Steven Spielberg’s Poltergeist for only $4.95 and Harry Styles’ “Harry’s House” for $44.95.
Ramirez says he found it essential to place Technique Records in the musical city of Miami, where local events, such as artists playing at Wynwood’s Gramps, are popular.
The place is open Monday to Thursday from 1 p.m to 7 p.m., 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Lucky Records
143 NW 23rd St.
Miami, Florida
786-300-8025
In the depths of Wynwood you can find Lucky Records. Known for its distinctive vinyl collection, Lucky presents a vast range of prices for all sorts of clientele. Upon your entrance, you can find the popular $1 and $5 bins. Wilman C., a devoted employee, says, “You can find a decent variety [of LPs] ranging from all types of prices.” Wilman believes these bins act as the store’s main attraction. However, if you’re hunting for a rare pressing from the sixties, you can find Lee Morgan’s “The Cooker” on sale for $1,000.
Tony Garcia started as a local DJ in Wynwood where he met Sven Vogtland, founder of 1-800-Lucky. Also known as DJ YNOT, Garcia says it is through that connection that he became the curator of Lucky Records.
While some products are more contemporary, the store consistently features new items. Lucky Records is available all week from noon to 10 p.m.
Lulo Records
1644 NE 205th Terrace
Miami, Florida
786-722-1170
Lulo Records, a shop influenced by Latin American artists, promotes fusion genres such as Afro-Caribbean and Latin techno. Individuals seeking new, innovative music can find authenticity in Latin music and other cultures. Lulo Records thrives on their Caribbean collection: Soda Stereo’s “Dynamo” is listed at $70 and Fito Paez’s “Tercer Mundo” goes for $75. Other popular genres at Lulo Records include salsa, flamenco, and you will also find the occasional Led Zeppelin for $199.
Lulo Rivero is the proud owner of the place. Although his former pursuit was artisanal pasta, he decided to chase his dream of handpicking records and assembling a local to sell them.
Lulo Records frequently collaborates with insurgent artists and even acts as a recording studio for podcasts.
Yesterday and Today Records
9274 SW 40th St.
Miami, Florida
305-554-1020
One of the oldest shops in Miami, Yesterday and Today Records is a small but highly successful spot for music lovers and vinyl enthusiasts alike. Named after the popular Beatles song “Yesterday and Today,” released in 1966, the store offers a wide range of music genres, including niche titles, and is staffed by knowledgeable experts deeply involved in music history and culture, ready to help upon the customer’s request. The shop targets unique finds for its customers: A Tennessee local band The Antiques’ “Sincerely Antique” sells for roughly $200.
“I actually went to school with some of these guys [in the band],” said Evan, a member of the Yesterday and Today staff.
Many of the records here are highly sought after by collectors and are iconic in the South Florida region. Store hours are from Tuesdays to Thursdays from noon to 7 p.m., noon to 8 p.m. on Fridays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, and noon to 4:30 p.m. on Sundays.
