2nd Avenue Records

2nd Avenue Records Downtown’s Vinyl Headquarters Since 1982 2nd Avenue Records was established in 1982 as an independently-owned record store located in downtown Portland, Oregon.
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Originally only 600 square feet, situated in a quintessential historic brick and mortar storefront, the business has since expanded to more comfortable quarters in the same building – the Governor Building. Our stock consists of new and used records, cds and cassettes representing many genres, including rock (classic and current), punk, metal, rap, 60s, 50s, soul & funk, jazz, blues, reggae, ska,

surf, rockabilly and more. We endeavor to carry the best titles available to us and strive to constantly improve our stock. In addition, we have a HUGE selection of music-related T-Shirts, including many classic rock, metal, punk, reggae and rap shirts. New shipments arrive frequently, providing a good selection of new shirts and restocks of old favorites.

- LPS, CDs, 45s, Cassettes and 78s!
- New Releases, Back Catalog and Used
- Awesome selection of Music T-Shirts

SHOP OPEN today and every day from noon to 5pm at 121 SW 2nd Avenue in downtown Portland. One year plus after moving to ...
06/21/2026

SHOP OPEN today and every day from noon to 5pm at 121 SW 2nd Avenue in downtown Portland. One year plus after moving to this new location, old friends and old customers are still just finding fhe shop!

Check the photo for several 7" collectibles hitting the floor today.

SHOP OPEN today and every day from noon to 5pm at 121 SW 2nd Avenue in downtown Portland. Check the pics for a sample of...
06/12/2026

SHOP OPEN today and every day from noon to 5pm at 121 SW 2nd Avenue in downtown Portland.

Check the pics for a sample of new releases, restocks and store favorites from the Notthwest and beyond.

Available today- Sheer Terror/Poison Idea split 7" in standard black plus a limited quantity of TKO green!
06/09/2026

Available today- Sheer Terror/Poison Idea split 7" in standard black plus a limited quantity of TKO green!

A few new items made it into the 7”inch box behind the counter.Don’t be shy…Come say hi, and ask to see 👀
06/07/2026

A few new items made it into the 7”inch box behind the counter.
Don’t be shy…
Come say hi, and ask to see 👀

⚡️ NOW ON TAP ⚡️DAMNED FOR ALL TIME Vol. 5A raw PDX compilation featuring:🔥 BLACKJACK🔥 THE DELINQUENTS🔥 NERVOUS XIANS🔥 T...
06/07/2026

⚡️ NOW ON TAP ⚡️

DAMNED FOR ALL TIME Vol. 5
A raw PDX compilation featuring:

🔥 BLACKJACK
🔥 THE DELINQUENTS
🔥 NERVOUS XIANS
🔥 THE JIMMIES

Pressed on slick black vinyl ⚫️
(Colored wax to follow)
Released by National Dust Records
with killer cover art by Craig ‘ROT’ Henning

Turn it up loud enough to rattle the windows and wake the neighbors. 🗡️

PLUS:

🩸 BASTARD CHILDREN – Hardcore ‘96
7” on translucent red wax ❤️

🌗 LIVING DOOMTOWN NIGHT COMPILATION
Featuring the alternate
Matt “Cuddles” Cudworth preferred artwork 😎
Pressed on translucent blue vinyl 💙

Three slabs of pure punk/hardcore/rock ‘n’ roll menace.

These aren’t just records.
They’re weapons-grade must-own classics!
Built for stereo systems to be pushed deep into the red. 💀🎶

SHOP open today and every day from noon to 5 pm (6 on Saturday) at 121 SW 2nd Avenue in downtown Portland. Check the pic...
06/05/2026

SHOP open today and every day from noon to 5 pm (6 on Saturday) at 121 SW 2nd Avenue in downtown Portland. Check the pics for a sample of today's new releases plus northwest and shop favorites.

Come in today and get a FREE LIMITED EDITION Ariana Grande poster! No purchase necessary! We also still have limited sto...
06/04/2026

Come in today and get a FREE LIMITED EDITION Ariana Grande poster! No purchase necessary!



We also still have limited stock available for purchase on Ariana’s first single “hate that i made you love me” on 7” vinyl!

Pacific Northwest rock from the ’60s—built for jukeboxes, born for turntables.The Gentleman Wild – You Gotta Leave PDX (...
05/31/2026

Pacific Northwest rock from the ’60s—built for jukeboxes, born for turntables.

The Gentleman Wild – You Gotta Leave PDX (1967)
The Morning Reign – Please Stop (1968)
Jerry Merritt & The Crowns – Lost (1962, instrumental)

Big holes. Big sound.

Back in stock 🔥DanzigDanzig (S/T) & Danzig II: LucifugeBoth titles now back on vinyl via Elektra RecordsFrom the origina...
05/31/2026

Back in stock 🔥

Danzig
Danzig (S/T) & Danzig II: Lucifuge

Both titles now back on vinyl via Elektra Records

From the original era that defined the band’s dark, blues-soaked heavy metal sound — thick riffs, brooding vocals, and that unmistakable Glenn Danzig atmosphere sitting somewhere between classic rock ‘n’ roll and pure doom-laced intensity. ⚡️🕯️

Out of the four reissues in this run, Vol. 1 & 2 moved the fastest.

💀 Stock is looking strong again

Still in stock (last week’s release) ⚡️Dimmu BorgirGrand Serpent RisingGreen color vinyl 🟢Released via Nuclear Blast Rec...
05/31/2026

Still in stock (last week’s release) ⚡️

Dimmu Borgir
Grand Serpent Rising
Green color vinyl 🟢

Released via Nuclear Blast Records

A dark, cinematic blend of symphonic black metal and extreme metal intensity — layered orchestration, tremolo-picked aggression, and theatrical arrangements built on the band’s signature large-scale, atmospheric sound. 🖤🔥

💀 Limited copies remaining

Address

121 SW 2nd Avenue
Portland, OR
97204

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(503) 222-3783

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