5 stores you need to check out on Record Store Day

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Ella Walton looks through the vinyl selection at Bay Sound in Daphne, Ala. (Mobile Bay Now)

Calling all music lovers in Mobile Bay + beyond! Record Store Day is April 18, 2026, and you don’t want to miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime record. Whether you are in town for spring break or a local searching for weekend plans, this will be a fun event to attend at any of the stores listed below!

What is Record Store Day?

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Trevor Stoddard flips through the vinyl selection at Dr. Music Records in Fairhope, Ala. (Mobile Bay Now)

Record Store Day was started in 2008 to celebrate independent record stores across the United States + internationally. Many artists will release exclusive pressings and CDs to encourage fans to support their local record stores. Stores also choose to participate in Record Store Day to receive these special releases.

Get prepared to wake up early to get a treat from your favorite artist or maybe find something new to enjoy this spring!

Click here to see this years RSD Special Releases, so you can plan your purchase.*

Keep reading to check out these 5 amazing stores participating in record store day in Mobile + the surrounding area!

Bay Sound

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Bay Sound in Daphne will be celebrating their 17th year of Record Store Day in 2026. (Mobile Bay Now)

Bay Sound has been hosting a Record Store Day for 17 years now! With an inviting atmosphere + knowledgeable staff, this is a great place to spend Record Store Day.

  • Where: 2001 US-98 Suite C, Daphne, AL 36526
  • When: 8:30 AM
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Dr. Music

Dr. Music Records is a beloved local business in Fairhope, Ala. (Mobile Bay Now)
Dr. Music Records is a beloved local business in Fairhope, Ala. (Mobile Bay Now)

For almost 30 years, Dr. Music has been Fairhope’s old school record store. They offer vinyls + important accessories to go with it!

The Yellow Submarine Records

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The Yellow Submarine during last year’s Record Store Day. (Mike Campbell / The Yellow Submarine)

Old + new + all things pop culture! The Yellow Submarine is a part of Covert Comics, so while you are shopping for your vinyls be sure to check out their comics + collectibles you won’t find anywhere else!

Paul’s Trading Post

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Paul also has fun items hanging from the ceiling! (Sarah Simmons / Mobile Bay Now)

Paul has thousands of records in stock + he does his best to keep that number rising with music his customers want to hear! You may even find items like disc golf equipment and surround sound setups!

Mobile Records

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Outside of Mobile Records (Sarah Simmons / Mobile Bay Now)

Mobile Records is committed to collecting the best vinyl. They have boxes full of records throughout the store in any and all genres!

  • Where: 104-B South Sage Ave. Mobile, Alabama 36606
  • When: 9:30AM
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Pro tip: The stores listed may not have all of the RSD special releases. If you are looking for a specific vinyl, we recommend calling the stores listed so you can get exactly what you are looking for!

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Sarah Simmons
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