WE BUY RECORDS

Milwaukee’s Local Vinyl Record Store — Used & New Records

Searching for a record store near me or a trusted record store in Milwaukee? We Buy Records is a walk-in, all-vinyl record store located in Riverwest, with a second location in Cedarburg.

  • ✔️ Thousands of used & new vinyl records across all genres
  • ✔️ Affordable $3 and $6 x LP bins plus collector-grade titles
  • ✔️ No appointments, no pressure — just crate digging
  • ✔️ Locally owned Wisconsin record store

📍 Riverwest — 904 E. Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
🕛 Open 7 days a week, 12–4 PM

We Buy Records Milwaukee Exterior

Milwaukee Record Store — Riverwest

Our Riverwest location is a walk-in vinyl record store built for real crate digging. We restock constantly and price records to be accessible — from everyday finds to serious collector pieces.

  • 🎵 Thousands of LPs, 45s & 12” singles in stock
  • 🎸 Rock, Soul, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Punk, Metal, Electronic & more
  • 💿 Large $3 LP section, $6 LP section, and $10+ collector titles
  • 📦 In-store pickup available for Discogs orders

📍 904 E. Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
🕛 Open 7 days a week, 12–4 PM

Fermentorium

Cedarburg Vinyl Records — Inside Fermentorium

Our Cedarburg location is a relaxed satellite vinyl shop located inside Fermentorium Taproom. It features a rotating, curated selection of new and used records that differs from our Milwaukee store.

  • 🎵 Rotating selection of used & new vinyl records
  • 🎸 Soul, Rock, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Punk, Metal & more
  • 🍺 Located inside Fermentorium Taproom
  • 🔄 Inventory differs from the Milwaukee location

📍 7481 WI-60 Trunk, Cedarburg, WI 53012
🕛 Open during brewery hours (check Google)

Learn more about our Cedarburg vinyl record shop →

Browse Our Milwaukee Discogs Inventory

Many of our higher-end and collector records are listed online through Discogs. All Discogs inventory is housed at our Milwaukee (Riverwest) location.

  • 📀 4,000+ LPs, 45s & 12” singles listed online
  • 🏷️ Clear pricing on collector and specialty titles
  • 📦 In-store pickup available in Milwaukee
  • 💸 Local pickup includes 10% off used records

➡️ View Discogs Inventory (Milwaukee Pickup)

Discogs inventory is not available at the Cedarburg location.

Classic Rock | R&B | Jazz | New Wave | 80s | Rap | Funk | Disco | House | Techno | Latin | Japanese | French Pop | African | Folk | Ambient | Indie | Metal | Punk | Soundtracks | Gospel

All on vinyl!

 
 
 
 
 

Want to Buy Cassette Tapes or CDs?

We have a small but high quality selection of RAP, HEAVY METAL, ALTERNATIVE and OBSCURE used CDs and tapes for reasonable prices on our back wall and under the LP bins! (Milwaukee location only)

Serving Vinyl Lovers Across Wisconsin:

Milwaukee | Racine | Cedarburg | Kenosha | Wauwatosa | Brookfield | Port Washington | Sheboygan | West Bend | Green Bay | Madison | Waukesha | New Berlin | West Allis | South Milwaukee | Lake Geneva | Greenfield | Brown Deer | Mequon | Shorewood | and beyond!

About We Buy Records — Milwaukee & Cedarburg

  • Business name: We Buy Records
  • What it is: A physical, walk-in vinyl record store selling used and new records
  • Main location: Riverwest, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Second location: Cedarburg (inside Fermentorium Taproom)
  • Formats sold: Vinyl LPs, 45s, and 12” singles
  • Price ranges: $3 LP section, $6 LP section, and $10+ collector records
  • Online inventory: Discogs listings available at the Milwaukee location only
  • Best for: Casual digging, beginners, and serious collectors

Frequently Asked Questions

Is We Buy Records a real, walk-in record store?
Yes. We Buy Records is a physical vinyl record store in Riverwest, Milwaukee, open to the public seven days a week.

Is this a good record store for beginners?
Yes. Clear pricing, affordable $3 and $6 LP sections, and a relaxed atmosphere make it easy for new collectors to dig.

Do you sell both used and new vinyl records?
Yes. We stock used, new, and collector-grade vinyl across many genres.

Can I check inventory online before visiting?
Yes. Many collector records are listed on Discogs and are available for pickup at the Milwaukee location.

Is the Discogs inventory available in Cedarburg?
No. Discogs inventory is housed at the Milwaukee (Riverwest) store only.

What areas does this record store serve?
We welcome vinyl buyers from Milwaukee, Riverwest, Shorewood, Wauwatosa, Cedarburg, and surrounding Wisconsin communities.

Looking to Sell Vinyl Records?

We also buy LPs, 45s, and full record collections locally in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

📲 Call or text (414) 232-7606

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