About Us

Georgetown Records

We also host culture

Spinning since 2004 — born in the heart of Georgetown and raised on loud guitars, deep cuts, and pure love for vinyl. We started as an independent neighborhood shop, and that’s exactly what we still are: no big labels, no corporate playlists — just real music for real people.

We sell more than records — we sell stories, soundtracks, and soul. Alongside our good friends at Fantagraphics Books, we host live shows, book signings, and art events that keep the creative pulse of the neighborhood alive.

Our bins change every week and cover everything from punk and garage rock to Middle Eastern grooves, jazz, country, and classic rock. If it moves us, it’s here. 

We live for this. We love music. Always.

Mike McCready, November 2008

Mike McCready spent the day as a temporary employee, helping sell the vinyl you love. All in a day’s work for
the plucky lad — everyone’s gotta start somewhere.

Winston Jarrett, October 2008

Winston Jarrett stopped by and — rumor has it — gave Martin a dancing lesson.

Jeff Ament & Ben Shepherd, December 2008

Jeff Ament and Ben Shepherd dropped by the fabulous Metal Typer. Plenty of bass in the air — and their album picks showed impeccable taste.

Vivian Girls, April 2009

The Vivian Girls stopped by the shop, adding a little indie rock magic to the day.

Jini Delaccio, February 2010

Legendary photographer Jini Delaccio visited the shop on her 93rd birthday. She’s the artist behind the iconic album covers for The Fabulous Wailers, The Sonics, and many more.

Terri Tarantula played an in-store show today, July 17th, 2010.

There was a drummer! I swear! Just a bad camera angle for him.

Zak Sally

Cartoonist and member of Low was next on the bill for the anniversary show.

Tad & Brothers of the Sonic Cloth

Tad and his band, Brothers of the Sonic Cloth, dropped by the shop. Adorably deceptive — you’d never guess they’ll blow your mind with blistering rock… though maybe you would.

Mark Pickerel, December 2010

Mark Pickerel dropped by during Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery’s 4th anniversary celebration. True
to form, he played the kick drum with his heel — and kept time on a tambourine with his other foot.

Vince Mira, May 2011

Vince Mira stopped by the shop with his brand-new CD in hand.

The Psychedelic Furs, October 2012

The Psychedelic Furs dropped by Fantagraphics Bookstore to stock up on records and comix ahead of their set at the Showbox. It was a scene — Chicago-born saxophonist Mars Williams, a Krazy Kat enthusiast, trying to explain the strip’s distinctly American brickbat humor to his British bandmates.