[NEWRIVERRAT]

Just a brief list of my haunts when searching for vinyl. I figure the Carolina folks are familiar with most.

Roanoke, VA-The Vintage Vault

Salem VA-Uptown Audio

Winston Salem, NC-Earshot & Underdog

Jamestown, NC-Vintage Audio Exchange

Greensboro, NC-Buffalo Boogie & Hippo

Hippo is the cream of the crop out of all the record shops I visit. Earshot is second. Vintage Audio Exchange is a GREAT place to find vintage equipment and older vinyl.

[richidoo]

There are/were at least three vinyl stores in downtown Raleigh, and at least one in Durham. Sorry, can't remember the names. But...

https://www.get-offline.com/raleigh/guides/vinyl-lovers-the-best-record-shops-in-the-triangle

Don't forget the Goodwill stores. They accept vinyl record donations. They sell for $0.50 per disc at two stores near me. I've found some real gems in there.

[NEWRIVERRAT]

I must add King Records in Archdale to this list. Hung out there yesterday and had a blast. Jerry knows his stuff! Actually has quality over quantity. I found a SWEET used Blonde on Blonde that I needed, among others. I really need to hit Soul Relief Records in Greensboro next.

[quailpark]

Yes I really like Hippo too. Only been there once but left with many LPs.

In Raleigh, I like Sorry State, Pour House, The Trunk Show and Cheshire Cat. I go there weekly and always leave with armfuls of beautiful vinyl.

[AcidTest]

2nd for The Pour House in Raleigh, especially for live music. Have seen some great shows there including internationally touring artists like The Aristocrats.

Durham has a couple of good shops across the street from each other in downtown. They are somewhat complementary in having a little different focus.

Carolina Soul is the one to hit if you like jazz, soul, etc.
Bull City Records has a lot of great reviews.