USED KIDS RECORDS

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About
Used Kids Records

Established in 1986, Used Kids Records has grown into an institution among Columbus record stores. Offering the best selection of new and used vinyl, CDs and stereo equipment in the city. Used Kids is the place to go for new releases, in-store's with your favorite local and touring bands, and enough boxes and bins to keep you digging for days!

Always buying used vinyl, CDs and music memorabilia; no appointment necessary.

PARKING

Free parking is located on Summit St. in front of the store. We also provide 15 free parking spaces behind the store. Please do not park in the side alley south of the store, because it is a tow zone.

Contact & Location

ADDRESS

2500 Summit St.
Columbus, OH 43202

EMAIL

General Inquiries

info@usedkidsrecords.com

Booking/event Inquiries

booking@usedkidsrecords.com

Hiring Inquiries

angie@usedkidsrecords.com

PHONE

614-421-9455

Hours

Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Sun. 12–6 p.m.

Closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving

UPCOMING
EVENTS

First Fridays is a monthly in-store showcase highlighting local bands in an effort to build and enrich the local music scene. The shows are free, so come enjoy the show and browse through our records!

Sat, Nov 22
WICKED SOUNDTRACK LISTENING PARTY
RSVP
Nov 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Used Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
WICKED WEEKEND: Gather w/ us @ UKR to celebrate the epic conclusion. What better place to be changed? At 2 PM NOV 22, celebrate #wickedforgoodthesoundtrack with your friends, complete with giveaways, prizes and one of the most beloved soundtracks ever. NO RSVP/TIX NEC. ALL ages!
Fri, Nov 28
RSD Black Friday (Record Store Day Black Friday)
RSVP
Nov 28, 2025, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Used Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
Join us at 8 a.m. on Black Friday (NOV 28, 2025) to get this year's special releases! NO RSVP / NO tix required. First come, first served. We order everything RSD offers every record store day. (We'll post a video of our stock on Wed Nov 26.) Line to get in begins whenever someone starts the line!
Sat, Nov 29
VITRIOL, WEEPING, CHURCH
RSVP
Nov 29, 2025, 8:00 PM – Nov 30, 2025, 11:59 PM
Spacebar, 2590 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
It's a night of death metal mayhem, starring Portland, Oregon's VITRIOL, with WEEPING and CHURCH.
Thu, Dec 04
J. Robbins (Band) "Plays Burning Airlines", with Miranda Sound
RSVP
Dec 04, 2025, 7:30 PM – 11:59 PM
Rumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
Catch Washington D.C.'s J. Robbins & co playing the tunes of Burning Airlines, with opener, Columbus' Miranda Sound! Tickets: $20 at the counter in Used Kids Records or at Ticketweb.
Fri, Dec 05
FIRST FRIDAYS: Ugly Stick, Thrasher Brothers
RSVP
Dec 05, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Used Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
Catch the return of the central Ohio institution: Ugly Stick! Free admission / all ages / free refreshments / no RSVP nec.
Sat, Dec 06
The Coxey's Army Annual Holiday Toy Drive Concert: Coxey's Army, the Castros, and Rivolta
RSVP
Dec 06, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Columbus, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
It's a punk-rock toy drive! Donate new/unopened toys all week at Used Kids leading up to this great night of Xmas--spirited / blue collar rock n roll! No RSVP nec. What you can afford $ donation suggested...
Thu, Dec 11
Weedeater, Goddamn Gallows, Bronco
RSVP
Dec 11, 2025, 8:00 PM – Dec 12, 2025, 12:00 AM
Skully's Music-Diner, 1151 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
A don't-miss doom metal show by the legendary WEEDEATER! Let's GO.
Fri, Dec 12
Austin & the Syd Experience Record Release Party / In-Store Concert
RSVP
Dec 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Used Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
Acid-rock-n-blues-n-soul = Austin & the Syd Experience. Catch this killer Columbus band for FREE on the Used Kids stage Friday Dec 12! NO RSVP nec. All ages admitted.
Sat, Dec 13
FIGGY FEST 2025 - MID-OHIO FOOD COLLECTIVE BENEFIT
RSVP
Dec 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Rumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
Join us for our annual Figgy Fest, a rock 'n' holiday fest. Raffles, cool merch, good times. ALL proceeds benefit the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. Doors 7 pm / music 8 pm SAT DEC 13 at RUMBA CAFE!
Wed, Dec 17
Supersuckers, Scott H. Biram, King Sickabilly
RSVP
Dec 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:59 PM
Rumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
Ho, ho, ho, hell, yes! 'Tis the season for the Supersuckers who'll be featuring jams from the new LP, "LIQUOR, WOMEN, DRUGS & KILLING".

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Special Deals

EVERYDAY

FIVE $3 CDs FOR $10 and Five $5 CDs for $20

(no additional discounts apply)
Everyday we offer a diverse and well stocked selection of used and new vinyl, CDs and cassettes. We also sell some cool music related VHS and DVDs!!

MYSTERY BOXES

Come and get them while they last! Mystery boxes! We routinely sell a random selection of mystery items, including 100+ LPs for $20, 40+ CDs for $10, 30+ cassettes for $5 and 100+ 45s for $5.

Online Sales

You can also shop with us through these online platforms:

Discogs

eBay

And search for us on Craigslist!

Buy Used Kids Records merchandise and gift certificates at our physical store.

You can now buy gift certificates online! Merch coming soon!

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