For the uninitiated, it's time to get out there and start your record collection. Support your local record stores and explore South Florida's six best.
1. Sweat Records. If you've ever wondered where all of Miami's music nerds congregate, look no further than the building with murals of music icons, better known as Sweat Records. Situated next to Churchill's Pub in Little Haiti, this thriving independent shop is a well-known pillar of Miami's music scene. It hosts various monthly community events ranging from live in-store performances on its small stage to movie nights. Its Classic Album Sundays event was dubbed "Best Way to Spend a Sunday" by New Times this year. A strong sense of community can be felt at this spot. Not only does the intimate shop offer an impressive selection of both new and used LPs across genres (including music by some of your favorite locals), but you can also find some really neat gifts (don't miss the Miami-themed lapel pins), CDs, books, and so much more. Be sure to grab a cup of coffee and a vegan treat from the store's coffee bar after a day of crate digging. Sweat Records forever. 5505 NE Second Ave., Miami; 786-693-9309; sweatrecordsmiami.com.

This music treasure trove is worth the trek across the county line.
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3. Brooklyn Vintage & Vinyl. Less than a year old, Brooklyn Vintage & Vinyl has already been crowned "Best Record Store" by New Times. The cozy Allapattah spot specializes in used vinyl. In a 2016 interview, store owner Diane Perez told New Times: "It's pretty much all records. There are some cassettes and T-shirts we made up with the store's logo for sale. I've bought some collections over the years, so there are a couple records that are still sealed, but we're not selling anything right now that is less than 15 years old. Everything is pretty much from the year 2000 or earlier." Listen to previously loved finds at the store's listening station, equipped with comfy chairs and a serious living-room feel. Be sure to pass by the shop's Spiked Records + Jam event, offering live music every third Sunday of the month. 3454 NW Seventh Ave., Unit C, Miami; 305-575-9160; brooklynvintageandvinyl.tumblr.com.