Lunchbox Records is an independent new and used record store at 825 Central Ave in Charlotte, NC 28204. The store began as a record label in 1990 and opened its physical shop in 2005. Along with LPs, it sells CDs, DVDs, 7-inch singles, cassettes, magazines, and books, plus stickers, patches, and buttons. There is also a full line of turntables, needles, belts, and cartridges, as well as record storage and cleaning supplies. The music covers indie rock, punk, metal, jazz, soul, rap, and independent vinyl. The shop is an Authorized Dealer of Blue Note Records, so it carries a large selection of new and classic Blue Note titles, color editions, and monthly arrivals marking the label's 85th anniversary.
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The store is open Monday through Saturday from 12 pm to 6 pm, and Sunday from 1 pm to 6 pm. You can call 704-331-0788 or email info@lunchboxrecords.com. Customers note that prices generally range from about $5 to $50 and up. Recent arrivals listed on the website include King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's From Demos To Demons LP for $27.99, Tyler, The Creator's Igor gatefold LP for $27.99, and Sleep Token's Even In Arcadia gatefold LP for $30.99. Some titles come as indie exclusives in colored vinyl, such as the Dexter & The Moonrocks LP in Blizzard Blue for $32.99. The website also lists upcoming preorders. Anderson .Paak x Cordae's Heavy Is The Crown is due on October 23, 2026, as an Indie Exclusive Clandestine colored vinyl LP for $23.99. Queens Of The Stone Age's Perfecth and Sleep's Hemispheres both come out on October 30, 2026. Perfecth is available as a CD for $13.99 and a clear vinyl indie exclusive LP for $29.99, while Hemispheres is listed as a CD for $12.99 and an opaque purple indie exclusive LP for $25.99. Later in the year, Asthmatic Kitty's Worst Christmas Ever! arrives on November 6, 2026, in Rudolph red vinyl for $22.99 or a Dinked Edition peppermint swirl version for $25.99. Erykah Badu & The Alchemist's Before The World Blows is set for December 11, 2026, with a black vinyl LP at $37.99, an orange indie exclusive LP at $39.99, and a CD at $14.99.
If you want to sell records, the store generally gives store credit for used CDs and DVDs. You don't need an appointment, but calling ahead at 704-331-0788 helps make sure a buyer is available. For larger collections, the store will travel to your home. Used LPs and 7-inch singles need to be in very good or excellent condition, with no deep scratches, dents, or warping. Typical offers include $5 to $15 for indie rock, $5 to $15 for metal, $2 to $10 for punk, and $3 to $10 for pre-1970 recorded jazz in excellent condition. Used cassettes are mostly worth $0.25 to $2.00, with metal, punk, and rap going up to $5.00. CDs need their original packaging and jewel cases, and most sell for $1.00 to $3.00. The store no longer buys VHS movies, and Christmas albums are only worth something in November or December.
The shop has a 4.7 out of 5 rating on Google Maps from 1,108 reviews. It has hosted more than 350 in-store events for bands. Gift certificates come in $10, $25, $50, and $100 amounts, and the merchandise includes shirts, hats, tote bags, slipmats, and 45 adapters. The website has an About page with the history, contact details, and hours, and a collections section that shows the categories. Checking the website before you visit is the easiest way to see what is in stock, since some titles are listed as out of stock.
Published Date
21 October 2026
