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

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

Reissued 🔥Neil YoungMirror BallOriginally released in 1995Now available on vinyl 🎸A raw, loud, and deeply collaborative ...
05/31/2026

Reissued 🔥

Neil Young
Mirror Ball
Originally released in 1995
Now available on vinyl 🎸

A raw, loud, and deeply collaborative album featuring Pearl Jam as Neil Young’s backing band, recorded in a loose, live-in-the-room style that captures a gritty mix of distortion, urgency, and emotional weight.

Original pressings have become increasingly collectible, making this reissue a welcome return to circulation for fans and vinyl heads alike. 🖤

Includes standout track “I’m the Ocean” — a sprawling, hypnotic centerpiece that slowly builds into one of the record’s most immersive moments.

If you have not jammed “I’m The Ocean” while driving U.S. Route 101 on the Oregon Coast at Sunset, do yourself a favor!!! 🌅🎧

💀 Vinyl edition available now

Now available 🔥 (from last week) J. ColeThe Fall Off4xLP red color vinylAlso available on CD 💿Released via Interscope Re...
05/31/2026

Now available 🔥 (from last week)

J. Cole
The Fall Off
4xLP red color vinyl
Also available on CD 💿

Released via Interscope Records

A long-anticipated project from J. Cole, blending introspective lyricism with sharp storytelling and minimal, focused production. The release continues his run of concept-driven work, balancing personal reflection with broader commentary over tightly structured tracks and cohesive sequencing. 🎧⚡️

💀 Available now in-store

New in 🔥MotherlandThe Visitors… Earl & Carl GrubbsNow available on vinyl via Muse RecordsOriginally recorded in the earl...
05/31/2026

New in 🔥

Motherland
The Visitors… Earl & Carl Grubbs
Now available on vinyl via Muse Records

Originally recorded in the early 1970s, this release features saxophonists Earl Grubbs and Carl Grubbs, brothers known for their work across post-bop and more exploratory jazz settings. The music sits in that deep, expressive lane of spiritual and avant-garde jazz — spacious, improvisational, and rooted in strong melodic interplay between the horns. 🎷🌙

Reissued as part of the Jazz Dispensary Top Shelf Series, highlighting essential deep-catalog jazz recordings.

💀 Vinyl edition

Back in stock after a fast sell-out 🔥The Claypool Lennon DeliriumThe Grand Parrot-Ox and The Golden Egg of EmpathyAvaila...
05/31/2026

Back in stock after a fast sell-out 🔥

The Claypool Lennon Delirium
The Grand Parrot-Ox and The Golden Egg of Empathy
Available now on color vinyl 🌀

Released via ATO Records (project run by Les Claypool and Sean Ono Lennon)

A sprawling, surreal blend of psychedelic rock, prog experimentation, and left-field storytelling — exactly what you’d expect when boundary-pushing minds collide. Dense arrangements, shifting moods, and that signature Claypool eccentricity woven through Lennon’s melodic sensibilities. 🧠⚡️

📕 Tip-on gatefold jacket
📖 Includes 24-page comic book
💀 2xLP color vinyl edition

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Colonel Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade
Return of the Live Frogs: Volume 1
Now back in stock on green vinyl 🟢

Recorded during the band’s early live era, this release captures the raw, improvisational energy of Claypool’s post-Primus explorations — heavy grooves, extended jams, and a loose, unpredictable live feel that’s built for deep listening. 🎸🌙

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💀 Both titles moved fast on first drop — limited restock available

New in stock 🔥Dead BobNothing Changes EverythingNow available on vinyl 🖤 via Wrong RecordsDead Bob is the current projec...
05/31/2026

New in stock 🔥

Dead Bob
Nothing Changes Everything
Now available on vinyl 🖤 via Wrong Records

Dead Bob is the current project led by John Wright, best known as the drummer and co-founder of legendary Canadian band Nomeansno (and also the Hanson Brothers). Formed after Nomeansno’s retirement, Dead Bob pulls from Wright’s vast archive of old and new material, blending punk urgency with artier, more unpredictable arrangements — still unmistakably tied to his signature rhythmic, off-kilter style. ⚡️

Nothing Changes Everything is the project’s second release, featuring contributions from Wright’s live band alongside archival material, including ideas dating back to the later Nomeansno era. The result is raw, shifting, and tightly wound — punk-rooted but constantly moving sideways into something stranger. 🖤🎸

New in stock 📦🔥Guided by VoicesCrawlspace of the PantheonNow available on vinyl 🖤Released via GBV Inc.Lo-fi shimmer, pun...
05/31/2026

New in stock 📦🔥

Guided by Voices
Crawlspace of the Pantheon
Now available on vinyl 🖤

Released via GBV Inc.

Lo-fi shimmer, punchy hooks, and that unmistakable GBV whirlwind of melody and distortion — a tight, riff-heavy collection that moves fast and leaves hooks stuck in your head even faster. 🎸✨

💀 Fresh press — don’t sleep on it

Definitely been a hot item this weekend 🔥Boards of CanadaInferno — Deluxe EditionNow available on translucent red vinyl ...
05/31/2026

Definitely been a hot item this weekend 🔥

Boards of Canada
Inferno — Deluxe Edition

Now available on translucent red vinyl ❤️
2LP set via Warp Records

A deep, cinematic, and hypnotic listen packed with analog warmth, eerie textures, and the nostalgic dream-state atmosphere that Boards of Canada do better than anyone else. 🌒📼

📕 Triple gatefold sleeve
📖 Includes 16-page booklet
🌀 Limited deluxe edition

💀 These have been moving fast

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121 SW 2nd Avenue
Portland, OR
97204

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

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(503) 222-3783

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