HR Records

HR Records is a brick-and-mortar record shop in Uptown Washington, DC, serving music fans at 702 Kennedy Street NW. The store specializes in used records, with a selection spanning jazz, soul, funk, R&B, Go-Go, hip-hop, international music, and more. Its online shop features both new and used vinyl, including albums by artists such as John Coltrane, Alice Coltrane, Art Blakey, Lee Morgan, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, and Manu Dibango.

Alongside records, HR Records offers music-related print items, including posters and archival materials such as Village Voice advertisements for Slugs’ Saloon. Customers can also purchase gift certificates in multiple values, redeemable for records sold online or in the shop. The business invites visitors to browse its collection in person or online and provides a newsletter subscription and Instagram presence for staying connected.

With a focused mix of collectible releases, familiar jazz recordings, and music from a range of genres, HR Records offers a local destination for discovering and collecting records. The shop can be reached by phone at (202) 469-9868