Last updated October 12, 2026 · ranked from 581 Google reviews · How we rank
This list of the best record stores in Detroit, MI starts with Paramita Sound, Peoples Records and Ginkgo Records, all located inside the city. Paramita Sound takes the top spot with a 4.9 Google rating from 149 reviews. Peoples Records ranks second, with a 4.7 rating and 373 reviews—the largest review count among these three stores. Ginkgo Records places third and holds a 5.0 rating from 12 reviews, the highest rating of the three. Together, these entries put the opening focus squarely on Detroit, MI, with each store’s position, Google rating and review count laid out below.
1Paramita SoundA 4.9-out-of-5 Google rating across 149 reviews gives Paramita Sound its strongest case for the number-one spot among record stores in Detroit, MI.
2Peoples RecordsPeoples Records holds a 4.7 Google rating across 373 reviews in Eastern Market, listed on Google as record store.
3Ginkgo RecordsGinkgo Records holds a 5.0 Google rating across 12 reviews in Mexicantown, listed on Google as record store.
A 4.9-out-of-5 Google rating across 149 reviews gives Paramita Sound its strongest case for the number-one spot among record stores in Detroit, MI. Located at 1517 Broadway St, the business is listed as a record store, and its high customer score is the standout fact behind this placement. The recommendation rests on that documented feedback: a near-perfect average drawn from 149 ratings.
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
How we ranked this list
Each record store is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Detroit category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which places are included in this record store guide for Detroit, MI?
The guide includes God's World Superstore, Paramita Sound, Ginkgo Records, Digital Dj's & More, and La Rancherita Discoteca.
Do these record stores in Detroit, MI carry new or used vinyl?
New and used vinyl availability is not specified. Contact the business to confirm formats and stock; for a particular release, ask about the edition and condition.
What are the opening hours of these record stores in Detroit, MI?
Opening hours are not included in the available information. Confirm current hours and the address directly with your intended destination before making a trip.
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