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The Best Record Shops in North Seattle (2026)

North Seattle's top-ranked record shops is Fat Cat Records in Wallingford, scoring 96/100 across 173 verified reviews.

Editorially curated Top-5 picks in the Record Shops category for North Seattle.

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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Markers are coloured by score: green ≥ 70, blue 40-69, rust under 40.

The Top 20

Best Record Shops in North Seattle

Twenty top picks across every sub-type, ranked by the same transparent formula.

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  1. 1

    Fat Cat Records

    Record Shops

    Wallingford · Seattle

    Fat Cat Records is a record shop in Wallingford.

    96 /100
    173 reviews
  2. 2

    Daybreak Records

    Record Shops

    Wallingford · Seattle

    Daybreak Records is a record shop in Wallingford.

    94 /100
    327 reviews
  3. 3

    Jive Time Records

    Record Shops

    Wallingford · Seattle

    Jive Time Records is a record shop in Wallingford.

    94 /100
    296 reviews
  4. 4

    Seattle Records and CDs cassettes turntables

    Record Shops

    U-District · Seattle

    Seattle Records and CDs cassettes turntables is a record shop in U District, where locals come for active military discounts and lgbtq+ friendly.

    active military discounts lgbtq+ friendly
    94 /100
    100 reviews
  5. 5

    Sonic Boom Records

    Record Shops

    Ballard · Seattle

    Sonic Boom Records is a record shop in Ballard.

    92 /100
    645 reviews
FAQ

Common questions about Record Shops in North Seattle

What is the best Record Shops in North Seattle?
Fat Cat Records in Wallingford currently ranks #1 with a composite score of 96 out of 100. Fat Cat Records is a record shop in Wallingford.
How do you rank Record Shops in North Seattle?
We rank by review quality (75%), community engagement (10%), editor and trust signals (10%), and social sentiment (5%). Sponsored listings are clearly labeled and never affect ranking.
How many Record Shops are in this list?
5 ranked Record Shops in North Seattle, refreshed regularly.
Where can I find Record Shops in Ballard?
Sonic Boom Records is the current top-ranked pick for Record Shops in Ballard, with a composite score of 92 out of 100.
Where can I find Record Shops in Fremont?
We do not yet have a ranked Record Shops listing in Fremont. Browse the full Record Shops list above or submit a business to fill the gap.
Where can I find Record Shops in Wallingford?
Fat Cat Records is the current top-ranked pick for Record Shops in Wallingford, with a composite score of 96 out of 100.
What neighborhoods does this list cover?
This list covers 3 North Seattle neighborhoods: Wallingford, U-District, Ballard.
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