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Miami\u2019s musical ecosystem is as dynamic and ever-changing as the city itself, which certainly extends to its record stores. Physical media fans are blessed with a wide variety of incredible vinyl destinations, from a downtown dance music specialty shop that stays open late to jazz specialists in Coral Gables and yacht-rock lovers in Fort Lauderdale.<\/p>\n

Below, New Times dives into the record stores in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. With some driving, it\u2019s possible to hit them all in a single weekend.<\/p>\n

Happy digging! <\/p>\n

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Connect Record Shop rose from the ashes of Radio-Active last year.<\/p>\n

Connect Record Shop<\/p>\n

710 NW Fifth Ave., Ste. 1021, Fort Lauderdale
954-368-8630
connectrecordshop.com<\/a>
When beloved, longstanding Fort Lauderdale music store Radio-Active Records announced its closure<\/a> last year, its absence was quickly, blessedly filled by this new store just north of the city\u2019s downtown<\/a>, owned and operated by two veterans of the older shop. Mick Ford and Natalie Martinez have stocked Connect with vinyl aficionados in mind. Sections dedicated to vaporwave, yacht tock, and Japanese city pop are nestled alongside indie rock and a varied selection of dance music genres. Opened with the intention of providing a community hub for Broward music fans, the shop often hosts DJ sets, sound healing, and other events. Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. <\/p>\n

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Found Sound Records in North Miami offers a selection of expertly curated vinyl.<\/p>\n

Photo by Douglas Markowitz<\/p>\n

Found Sound Records<\/p>\n

1654 NE 123rd St., North Miami
786-360-4934
found-sound-records.com<\/a>
This cozy shop in North Miami always impresses with a curated selection of rare vinyl. Japanese jazz reissues and Nigerian Afrobeat compilations cohabit with more familiar rock, pop, hip-hop, and soul releases. Dig into the bins, and you\u2019ll be sure to find something impressive: jazz and funk from Roy Ayers and Alice Coltrane, rock and grunge from Lou Reed and Alice in Chains, and rap classics from Clipse, Snoop Dogg, Wu-Tang Clan. Once, I dug up a first edition of Durutti Column\u2019s debut for Factory Records, complete with its famous sandpaper sleeve \u2013 it was very expensive. Wednesday through Saturday 1 to 7 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

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Fruit Fly Records has moved to a new, larger location in Coral Gables.<\/p>\n

Fruit Fly Records<\/p>\n

430 S. Dixie Hwy., Ste. 205, Coral Gables
619-565-4262
instagram.com\/fruitflyrecords<\/a>
Originally started out of an office park in South Miami, Fruit Fly Records now occupies a second-floor retail space in a strip mall just off US-1 in Coral Gables. Quality is the name of the game here, with only high-quality vinyl hitting the shop floor. Records of all genres, from rock and pop to classical and global sounds, can be found at Fruit Fly, but jazz is the primary focus, with classics from Coltrane and ECM always in the bins, and the selection of Latin music is also fairly extensive. It also stocks refurbished turntables and stereo equipment, hosts DJ sets and music-making classes and displays a pretty impressive collection of rare Daft Punk memorabilia. Daily noon to 8 p.m.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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Lucky Records\u2019 forte is in hip-hop and its component genres.<\/p>\n

Photo by Deyson Rodriguez<\/p>\n

Lucky Records<\/p>\n

143 NW 23rd St., Miami
833-735-5929
luckyrecordsmiami.com<\/a>
Holding it down in the darkest depths of Wynwood, Lucky Records is a tiny but friendly shop at the front of the Asian-themed food hall 1-800-Lucky. Though it carries a range of genres, jazz, funk, soul, disco, hip-hop, and R&B are the mainstays. Hip-hop heads will be able to find Kendrick Lamar\u2019s latest as well as the reissues of classics from MF Doom and Wu-Tang Clan. Dig in the bins for classic dance labels such as West End Records and TK Disco. And feel free to grab a snack from the bodega-style checkout counter once you\u2019re done. Daily noon to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

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Sweat Records has called its space in Little Haiti home for two decades.<\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of Sweat Records<\/p>\n

Sweat Records<\/p>\n

5505 NE Second Ave., Miami
786-693-9309
sweatrecordsmiami.com<\/a>
Sweat Records could be considered an archetypal example of your friendly neighborhood record store. The shop has been providing Miamians with their vinyl fix for two decades, having celebrated its 20th anniversary<\/a> earlier this year. While they sell used records, their real strength is in new releases and reissues, covering a wide range of music from recent pop and indie to hip-hop and R&B to classic rock and soul and obscure music from around the world. It\u2019s the place to grab Lucy Dacus\u2019 new record or a Charli XCX remix album, Tina Turner and Of Montreal reissues, a Peruvian disco compilation you didn\u2019t know you wanted, and everything in between. Sunday through Tuesday noon to 5 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday noon to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

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T Bag Records is located in downtown Miami.<\/p>\n

Photo by Douglas Markowitz<\/p>\n

T Bag Records<\/p>\n

212 N. Miami Ave., Miami
instagram.com\/t_bag_records_miami<\/a>
Fittingly for a shop that caters to night owls, this destination for DJs and dance music aficionados doesn\u2019t even open until 4 p.m. most days and is closed completely on Sundays, presumably because most of its customers are either in bed or still partying. You\u2019ll find sections dedicated to venerable labels like Underground Resistance, Nervous Records, and Dark Entries, as well as smaller outfits you\u2019ve never even heard of. Owner Taimur, a beloved local DJ himself, always makes sure to stock up on rare cuts of house, techno, synthpop, ambient, bass, and plenty of other genres, with discs from Nicola Cruz, DJ Hell, Jeff Mills, and more making appearances in the bins. Famous selectors such as Satoshi Tomiie and Juan Atkins have been known to stop by for Q&A sessions, DJ sets, or to dig around, with the shop\u2019s Instagram page providing regular updates on new arrivals. Tuesday through Saturday 4 to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

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Technique Records carries an extensive selection of vinyl.<\/p>\n

Photo by Chris Hill for Technique Records<\/p>\n

Technique Records<\/p>\n

880 NE 79th St., Miami
786-717-6622
techniquerecords.com<\/a>
Technique remains the gold standard among record stores in South Florida. Its selection is deep and diverse, ranging from rock and soul to Latin and Brazilian music to avant-garde and experimental sounds. Dance music is well-represented, with extensive sections for house, techno, disco, and Miami bass. Alt-rock and new wave favorites are also easy to find, and the shop always stocks a decent amount of punk and metal for heavy music fans in addition to new pop, hip-hop, and R&B releases. DJs and musicians, ranging from Thurston Moore to Egyptian Lover, often stop by for special sets and events, while the shop often holds sales and open decks to keep the community engaged. Monday through Thursday 1 to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday noon to 8 p.m., and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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Yesterday & Today Records owner Evan Chern keeps his shop well stocked.<\/p>\n

Yesterday & Today Records photo<\/p>\n

Yesterday & Today Records<\/p>\n

9274 SW 40th St., Miami
305-554-1020
vintagerecords.com<\/a>
The oldest shop on this list, Yesterday & Today has been holding it down in Westchester for over 40 years. So yes, it\u2019s not the most pristine or luxurious retail experience \u2013 the shop is small and a bit musty \u2013 but its classic, stuck-in-time charm and the peerless musical knowledge of owner Evan Chern, make it a beloved community fixture, one that gets decently busy on the weekends. For vintage rock records, especially obscure subgenres like garage and prog, it\u2019s one of the best spots in the county to dig around. Extensive stacks of jazz and Latin records also make a detailed visit worthwhile. Tuesday through Thursday noon to 7 p.m., Friday noon to 8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday noon to 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Lulo Records at Temple<\/p>\n

900 Alton Rd, Miami Beach
786-722-1170
lulorecords.com<\/a>
Lulo Records operates out of Temple Bar in Miami Beach, offering a tightly curated selection that ranges from classic rock and Latin music to funk, soul, electronic releases, and new arrivals. Despite its modest footprint, the shop also boasts a collection of Japanese pressings, according to its website. Lulo Records isn\u2019t limited to this location\u2014they also run a by-appointment warehouse in North Miami and a smaller outpost at the Wild House taproom.<\/p>\n

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