About us
Explore an independent record shop in New Haven, CT, built for crate diggers, curious listeners, and anyone finding their next favorite record.
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.
Independent Spirit
Champion records, artists, and labels beyond the familiar.
Curious Listening
Make space for new discoveries across genres and eras.
Personal Guidance
Help listeners explore, ask questions, and find their next record.
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.