Some of Our Favorite Record Shops in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh has a strong record shop scene that doesn't need much explaining. The city supports a range of shops, from sprawling warehouses of used vinyl to more focused spots championing local and underground releases. As a pressing plant, we're part of this supply chain—the records we manufacture end up in these bins, sold by these people, to customers who still care about the format. The shops below are worth your time if you're in tahn, or if you’re looking to get into collecting.
Rosie's Records Just down the street from where we’re located in Lawrenceville is Rosie's. It distinguishes itself through actual labor—each used record gets cleaned on a UK-made Lori Craft PRC4, fitted with anti-static sleeves, and protected with outer sleeves before hitting the bins. They also run an ORB DF-1iA+ record flattener for warped vinyl, which is the kind of specialized equipment most shops can't justify. Basically what we’re saying is, these used records get treated like royalty, and the result is used inventory that doesn't feel like a gamble. Between the careful restoration work and a diverse selection of new and pre-owned stock, Rosie's operates more like a record rehabilitation center than a typical shop. The space also hosts listening events and functions as a legitimate community hub. Rosie herself—a small French Bulldog and the shop's namesake—is usually on-site, which honestly is my favorite part.
The Government Center Part record shop, part diy venue, part bar and cafe, The Government Center feels like a deliberate counter-space to mainstream consumption. The inventory skews punk, hardcore, DIY, and local —an aesthetic commitment that extends beyond the bins to the very ethos of the place. It's the kind of spot where flipping through records feels like you did it, you found community. Everyone who works there is so kind, cool and more than happy to recommend a record. Similar to Rosie's, The Gov’t Center also has a dog on site - Baby. She’s usually wearing a stylish outfit, too. I swear, this is a record shop list not a dog site seeing list!
Jerry's Records An institution that's survived format wars and streaming apocalypses through sheer volume and variety. Jerry's sprawling inventory rewards the dedicated digger—this isn't curated minimalism but maximalist abundance. The aisles contain multitudes: dollar bin ephemera alongside legitimate finds, a democracy of vinyl where yacht rock sits close to free jazz. Jerry Weber, the founder of Jerry's Records in Pittsburgh, owned 30,000 personal records and had a store inventory that reached over one million records. It’s quite the collection.
The Attic Millvale's vinyl sanctuary operates with a warm, lived-in charm that bigger operations can't replicate. The Attic feels less like retail space and more like someone's impressively organized home—which is exactly the vibe. Solid selection across genres, reasonable prices, and the kind of low-key expertise that doesn't need to announce itself. I remember hearing from a band I was sharing a bill with that the owner just gave one of the band members a couple free records. “Just take em”. It’s that sort of vibe that just make places like this feel homey.
Vinyl-Man's Clubhouse The successor spirit to Jerry's original vision, this location started in what was supposed to be Jerry’s retirement. This place is a warehouse to Jerry’s Records located in Swissvale. There's something poignant about a record shop that carries its own mythology forward—same massive inventory energy. There are probably a quarter of a million records in this spot. They have everything from Nonesuch Explorer Series LPs to Chuck Berry record. This place is a must. Be aware it’s only open Friday and Saturday from 10 - 1!
Whether you're hunting custom pressed vinyl, discovering your next favorite artist, or simply trying to escape the algorithm, Pittsburgh's record shops deliver.
We’re proud to be part of this supply chain—pressing the records that end up in these shops, in your hands, and on your turntables.
