Planet Records
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New England’s favorite music store since 1983. We put new titles out every day & carry a wide selection of new & used CDs, LPs, DVDs, books & more!
Our store is in Harvard Square, Cambridge. We pack tons of quality new and used music and movies into a well-organized, easy-to-browse space. We are perhaps the last store in the region to have a truly broad selection of CDs, with very substantial, deep jazz and classical departments — a rarity today. Fans of blues, bluegrass, folk, New Orleans music, country and other American traditions will alw
05/29/2025
🚨 FUN EVENT ALERT 🚨
Our friends are hosting a weekly record spinning brunch! Bring your own records (even better, buy some records at Planet Records first 👀) and live out your DJ’ing dreams while eating, drinking, and having a great time at the family-owned McCarthy’s and Toad. Here’s the info:
WHEN: Every Sunday (starting June 1st), 12-4pm
WHERE: McCarthy’s and Toad (1920 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02149)
WHY: You deserve to show off your epic record collection that’s cooler than everyone else’s! Also, you get to support local businesses and keep physical media alive.
07/20/2024
Win two tickets to see Def Leppard, Journey, and Steve Miller Band on August 5th, 2024 At Fenway Park in Boston, MA
Comment on this post to enter!! Winners will be chosen on July 30th!
06/16/2022
Dear Planet Customers: We will be opening up slightly later than normal today. That is all! 🙈
06/12/2022
Now hiring! Full time preferred. Come on down to fill out an application if interested! 👨🌾
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Our Story
Since 1983, Planet Records has been one of Boston’s most trusted fonts of musical knowledge and a resource for dedicated collectors or casual listeners alike. Located in Harvard Square, Cambridge, we house a huge collection of new and used music, movies, and books in a well-organized, easy-to-browse space. Whether you’re looking to fortify your vinyl collection or pick out some CDs for your next road trip, we’ve go you covered, whatever your musical interests lie. Rock, pop, jazz, soul, and R&B fans will find everything from the big name classics to deep cuts they might have missed. Enthusiasts of traditional American genres like the blues, bluegrass, folk, New Orleans music, country, and more are sure to find something special. We also keep other niche genres - pop vocal, lounge, kids, electronica, experimental, soundtrack, international, etc. - very well-stocked. Our knowledgable staff is always ready to help, so pop on in for a visit!
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144 Mount Auburn Street
Cambridge, MA
02138
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 6pm |
| Friday | 11am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 6pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 6pm |