Best record stores for metal in Portland, Oregon

January 5, 2025 12:10 PM

Where should I go in Portland, Oregon, for the best selection of metal on vinyl? (Also interested in dungeonsynth, synthwave, original movie soundtracks, but mostly metal.)
posted by skycrashesdown to Travel & Transportation around Portland, OR (3 answers total)

I can't speak as to genre, but family members who do vinyl have mentioned "finds" at Variety Records on Foster/Powell.
posted by stormyteal at 12:17 PM on January 5

Crossroads is a flea-market setup with lots of vendors housed within- they have one vendor that does only metal music (i can’t vouch for how well it’s stocked or if it is of particular quality). But there are lots op vendors to check out. There are good soundtrack sections nestled in there. It’s worth a stop for sure.
posted by furnace.heart at 12:42 PM on January 5

Try Landfill Rescue Unit! I don't know if they have the best selection of metal or if there's better, but the last time I went there they definitely had a good chunk of metal among their eclectic collection. And if nothing else, the vibe is pretty metal.
posted by rhiannonstone at 2:48 PM on January 5 [1 favorite]