HOURS
OPEN 363 DAYS A YEAR!
MON-SAT 10A-8P
SUN 12P-6P
2500 SUMMIT STREET
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43202
- COLUMBUS' INSTITUTION FOR NEW AND USED VINYL SINCE 1986 -
UKR40 ANNIVERSARY BASH
2026, the year of our musical lord, marks the 40th anniversary of Used Kids Records (UKR)! We're celebrating all year long! Listening parties to the max. Mega marquee in-store performances. Super-cool special events. And, the crown jewel is UKR40 Anniversary Bash, a series of shows in September that will feature a slew of top-shelf bands of various genres. Yes, this year, we're going all out to bring the party to the people.
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USED KIDS RECORDS
Established in 1986 in Columbus, Ohio, and 100% independently operated, Used Kids Records is a bona fide Midwest institution and a cultural beacon for music lovers of all ages and tastes. UKR offers the deepest selection of new and used vinyl, CDs and cassettes in Central Ohio. Our shop is the place to dig for days, hang out with friends and discover something new or pick up an old favorite. You can also catch a great-sounding live show from our in-house stage. From the Supersuckers, Yo La Tengo, and the Black Keys to Joe Walsh and Nancy Wilson (Heart), our shop has hosted hundreds of musicians over the years. We’ve also booked a bevy of acts throughout Columbus’ clubs. Recents have included Nashville Pussy, Des Demonas, the Darts, Cardiel, Service, and more.
USED KIDS RECORDS CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS
Over the years, we’ve created many opportunities to raise thousands of dollars for the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. Our main annual event is the punk-rock Xmas throwdown, Figgy Fest. We also love to support local and touring artists' charity causes, such as raising thousands of dollars for VetsAid with Joe Walsh and City of Hope with the Supersuckers.
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 bins!
CONTACT
INQUIRIES
- GENERAL -
- HYPE DEPARTMENT -
(Event Booking & Press Info)
- HIRING -
PHONE 614-421-9455
2500 SUMMIT STRET
COLUMBUS, OH 43202
- HOURS -
Monday-Saturday 10a-8p
Sunday 12p-6p
- CLOSED -
Christmas and Thanksgiving
You can park for free seven days a week in front of and right behind Used Kids Records. There's also ample free parking along Summit Street north and south of Hudson Street and on surrounding streets. Please DO NOT park in the alley on the south side of the shop. That's a tow-away zone.
Stereo equipment
- We sell brand new AUDIO TECHNICA TURNTABLES AND POWERED EDIFIER SPEAKERS! -
These are flying off the shelves! Be sure to stop in and buy yours!
We buy and trade stereo equipment, turntables, speakers, amplifiers and receivers, from brands such as:
Audio-Technica, Marantz, Pioneer, Sansui, Technics, Advent, Altec...and MORE!!!
Buy Restored Stereo Equipment
While Used Kids Records does not sell restored stereo equipment, we recommend Todd Efkeman on Facebook Marketplace. Shop here!
Stereo Repair Resources
We encourage you to support these Central Ohio repair shops:
Audiowright Shop
3521 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-5880
4770 Indianola Ave. Suite 140
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 859-4350
Stereo Lab
4532 Indianola Ave
Columbus, OH 43214
(614)-268-5500
American Plastic
1349 Delashmut Ave.
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 294-5100
Columbus Car Audio & Accessories (North)
2975A Morse Rd.
Columbus, OH 43231
(740) 366-6610
Sound & Vision
1216 E Powell Rd.
Lewis Center, OH
(614) 785-9700
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.
