Back in the day, vinyl records were all the rage. Whether you were the one to have a huge collection, you listened to your parent’s collection, or you swapped with friends, vinyl records were the best way to listen to new music. However, technology eventually led to other ways to indulge in sound – tapes, CDs, mp3s, and streaming. Over the past few years, there has been a resurgence of vinyl records as a popular music option. But where might you find vinyl to begin your collection again? Start with Bananas Records in St. Petersburg. What’s been dubbed the largest vinyl record collection in the world, this giant vinyl warehouse has to be seen to be believed.

If you’re an avid music lover who appreciates nostalgia, visiting Bananas Records in St. Pete is in order.
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What’s been dubbed the world’s largest vinyl records collection, owner Michelle Allen and her husband Doug have been in business for almost 45 years.
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Bananas Records is said to be the largest vinyl retailer in the world, with more than three million records within the collection.
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There are two locations to choose from - the 7,000-square-foot store and the 11,000-square-foot warehouse, both within the St. Petersburg area.
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You’ll find a bevy of records, all ranging in style, genre, and year of release - from rare items valued at nearly $500 to new releases from your favorite radio artists.
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It’s not just vinyl records here, though. There is also a huge wall of cassettes if you really want to take it back.
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Audiophiles or even vinyl newbies consider Bananas to be the place to go to find the best records that you can’t just source from anywhere.
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You can easily spend hours perusing the shelves, hunting through dollar albums, entire collections, and music crates.
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The music lover in you will be in absolute heaven with one visit to Bananas Records in Florida.
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Have you ever been to Bananas Records in St. Petersburg, Florida? Did you know this is considered the largest vinyl record collection in the world? Share with us your thoughts in the comments section! Or if you want to know more about this place, including hours of operation, check out the Bananas Records website or the Bananas Records Facebook Page.

Did browsing vinyl records in St. Pete strike up an appetite? We have the perfect stop next. Head over to try The Chattaway for a fried chicken recipe that hasn’t changed since the 1930s.

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Bananas Records: Vinyl Warehouse, 2226 16th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA