Renowned for its used vinyl, Daybreak succeeds mainly due to owner RJ Sweeney’s aggressive pursuit of record collections. His profound knowledge of various strains of metal, punk, reggae, dub, and dancehall has enabled Sweeney to score many coups among those genres. With a similarly proactive and inventive Instagram presence, Daybreak entices customers with posts chock-full of recent arrivals, emphasizing rapid reaction time, so as not to miss out on the treasures, most of which are original pressings. One July visit included Prince’s Controversy, the United States Of America’s self-titled LP, Hüsker Dü’s Zen Arcade, and the Godz’s Third Testament. During warm days, Daybreak rolls up its garage door, allowing patrons to feel the breeze as they browse. In a thoughtful move that one wishes more shops would make, Daybreak stocks record jackets, paper inners for 12-inches and 7-inches, and plastic liners.
A First-Timer’s Guide to Record Shops in Seattle 🛍
It was difficult for us to narrow this guide to a few shops, but you can’t go wrong by starting at these places.
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