Independent Record Shop
Find records with a point of view
Browse new and used vinyl, explore independent labels, and get a personal recommendation at our record shop in New Haven, CT.
From First Flip to Find
Step 1
Tell Us Your Taste
Share artists, genres, or albums you love, or tell us what kind of sound you want to explore.
Step 2
Browse the Bins
Look through new releases, used records, and independent label finds at your own pace.
Step 3
Get a Recommendation
Ask for a starting point or a fresh pick based on what you like to listen to.
Step 4
Take It Home
Choose the records you want and bring your next listening session home.
Record Shop FAQs
What kinds of records can I find?
The selection focuses on vinyl across musical styles, with records from independent labels and artists. Browse the shop to see what’s available, or get in touch to ask about a particular genre, artist, or release.
Can you help me find a specific record?
Reach out with the artist, title, or label you have in mind. The shop can let you know whether it’s available and what options may exist for tracking it down.
Do I need to know a lot about vinyl to shop here?
Not at all. You can come in with a favorite artist, a genre you want to explore, or no plan at all. Ask questions and take time browsing at your own pace.
Can I get recommendations for new music?
Yes. Share a few artists, albums, or styles you enjoy, and ask for ideas beyond your usual rotation. Recommendations can be a useful starting point for discovering records across labels and genres.
How can I ask about current selection?
Send a message with the record or kind of music you’re looking for. Availability can change, so contacting the shop is the best way to ask about a specific title before visiting.
A Record Shop With Local Roots
Find a thoughtful selection and real help from a neighborhood shop focused on independent music in New Haven.
Independent Label Focus
Explore music from independent labels and artists, alongside records across a range of styles.
New and Used Vinyl
Browse fresh releases and pre-owned records, with changing finds to discover in the bins.
Personal Recommendations
Get suggestions shaped around the artists and sounds you already enjoy.
Find Your Next Record
Explore new and used vinyl, independent label releases, and helpful picks from a local New Haven shop.
New Vinyl
Browse new releases and essential albums across genres.
Used Records
Dig through pre-owned records and uncover unexpected finds.
Independent Labels
Discover releases from independent labels and emerging artists.
Records for Curious Listeners
Elm City Records is an independent label record shop in New Haven, CT, for people who love listening closely and discovering something new. Browse records across styles, revisit familiar favorites, or explore artists and labels you haven’t heard before. Whether you’re building a collection or picking up a single record, the shop makes room for every kind of listener.
A good record shop is about more than what’s on the shelves. It’s a place to ask questions, follow a recommendation, and connect music to the people and labels behind it. Elm City Records brings that independent spirit to New Haven, offering a thoughtful setting for exploring records at your own pace and finding music worth taking home.
Make room for a new favorite
Stop by our New Haven shop to browse the bins, explore independent labels, and find records that fit your taste.