At the intersection of a classic record store and a vinyl boutique, vinyl index. focuses on the quality of music on the shelves along with an educational and satisfying experience for our customers.
dig, drink, listen
Order a drink from our menu to sip while you flip through the record bins or lounge in the evening hours for one of our signature music events.
Located in the heart of Somerville, MA’s Union Square, Vinyl Index is a communal space to learn about music. We pride ourselves on being a bright and welcoming record store with a distinctive and diverse selection. A mix of new and used records adorn the walls and bins featuring a healthy dose of Indie, Hip Hop, Electronic, Wave, Funk, Soul, Jazz, Reggae, World, and Soundtracks plus dedicated staff picks, local, new and re-issue sections.
A sum of all its parts, we also have mail order, a Kids 45 Record Club, Vinyl Index Records exclusive vinyl pressings, music curation & programming services, an ultrasonic vinyl cleaning service, and now events with drinks! Our newly expanded space provides a 10ft long bar with stools and communal bench seating for guests to relax at with a beverage in hand. Signature music events run weekly featuring local DJ talent, record release parties, and even concert recordings played in full. DIG, DRINK & LISTEN at Vinyl Index.