Every item in this store has a one-of-a-kind story. Castaways sells all forms of music media, like record players from the early 1900s to refurbished newer turntables and amplifiers.<\/p>\n
The owner, Jason Roth, tries to keep it affordable and even gives away free records. Castaways will fix up used turntables and other various music objects as well. Roth\u2019s goal is to keep and build community through music. Roth left behind his corporate life to pursue his passion for records. The former shop before Castaways was a store he admired dearly. The owners were considering selling the shop, and his dream became a reality. What makes a record special to Roth is the story behind every piece.<\/p>\n
Although the records range from all types of genres, the records are mostly oldies and classics. Castaways also holds various events, like its sip-and-shop event \u201cCastaways After Dark\u201d every Wednesday night. Castaways Vintage and Modern is located at 4201 St. Johns Avenue in the Avondale district of Jacksonville. Castaways is open every day at 11 a.m. and has varying closing hours throughout the week. The store is closed Mondays.<\/p>\n
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Interior of the record shop section of Castaway Vintage to Modern.<\/p>\n
Yesterday and Today Records<\/p>\n
Yesterday and Today Records<\/a> doesn\u2019t just sell records, but all forms of music. This shop dabbles in a bit of everything musical by also selling CDs, cassettes, equipment like turntables and band memorabilia since 1988. The music genres vary from broader genres like rock or pop to niche genres like psychedelic and disco.<\/p>\n The store is one of the oldest record shops in Northeast Florida. The history is what separates this record shop from others in Jacksonville. The store was founded by Bill Brueck and his family and remained open until 2001. As time went on, they became an online-only seller. In 2010, they reopened into a physical location at the Beach Boulevard flea market. In 2017, to further share their love of music, the store reopened as a physical store once again.<\/p>\n The Bruecks never want to neglect a genre of music. The store with either analyze collections in-store or make house calls if the collection is big enough. To the store\u2019s founding family, finding these valuables is like treasure hunting, and records are to be played and not just looked at. The store\u2019s items are collected from all over, like garage and estate sales and flea markets, besides personal collections.<\/p>\n The store also hosts various events from time to time. Yesterday and Today Records\u2019 next event will be a record show in downtown Jacksonville on August 2. The store also aims to appeal to a younger crowd. The store has more affordable options, like a $2 record section offering multiple genres. One of the Bruecks\u2019 goals is to encourage young adults, like college students, to start or expand their own collections by providing affordable options. Even though the $2 records are not collectables, there is still something for everyone.<\/p>\n Yesterday and Today Records is located at 1522 Hendricks Ave. in San Marco and is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.<\/p>\n Old Rocking Chair Records<\/p>\n Old Rocking Chair Records<\/a> was founded by David Smart. Even though this record shop is newer than others in Northeast Florida, it is still worth checking out.<\/p>\n Smart has worked in multiple record stores over the years and always dreamed of opening his own store. This record store sells not only records, but CDs, tapes, and even some antiques. He has invested in records for the past 10 years. His store is made up of vinyl from various record labels and distributors. Collectors can trade in collections in for store credit or cash. If the collection is large enough, the store will make house calls.<\/p>\n This store is the place to get exclusives rarer than the traditional record. The store also has an online storefront that is constantly being updated. The record store also hosts live events every first Saturday of each month. The events consist of hosting several different vendors and live music in collaboration with the music shop 5th Century Music.<\/p>\n Old Rocking Chair Records is located at 74 Masters Drive in St. Augustine. The store opens every day at 11 a.m. and closing hours vary throughout the week.<\/p>\n Tiger Records<\/p>\n Tiger Records<\/a> is an independent record shop in the historic Riverside district of Jacksonville. This store is mostly made up of hand-picked records bought from avid record collectors. Not only can a collector walk in with their records, but Tiger Records will do house calls as well.<\/p>\n The interior of Tiger Records<\/p>\n Rarity and quality of the vinyl is what the store\u2019s record connoisseurs look for. The rarity the press and the condition of the record are what determine pricing when buying or selling. Tiger Records also sells band T-shirts that have either been donated or sold, along with its own tiger-themed merch. Whether it\u2019s a T-shirt or vinyl, they try to give customers some type of compensation. Tiger Records sell a wide variety of mainstream genres, like hip hop, indie and pop, to more niche genres, like different forms of rock and R&B. For the past seven years since opening, they have accumulated a curated mixture of vintage and new vinyl ranging from newer artists like Sabrina Carpenter to classics like The Beatles.<\/p>\n Tiger Records is located at 875 Stockton Street and is open all week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Best record stores in Jacksonville: 5 shops worth exploring<\/a><\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ad4443c874c950cac7e327caec357e6d.jpeg\"\/)
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