Schoolkids Records - Raleigh

06/25/2026

Happy Global Beatles Day!🍏

Come celebrate with us by digging through our Beatles selection and finding your next favorite spin. Plus, we’re giving away FREE Beatles tote bags and T-shirts while supplies last!

Swing by today or anytime this weekend, shop some classics, and celebrate one of the greatest bands of all time with us.🎶

📍 In-store only • Giveaways while supplies last!

06/25/2026

On Wed July 8th, record stores around the globe - including Schoolkids Records Raleigh! - will be celebrating the new album from Jack White with special early-access listening parties. Come hear Frozen Charlotte in its entirety before its official release on July 10th!

Join us at 5pm! Admission is free, and party attendees will be able to purchase the album early!

Attendees will be gifted party favors* like safety manuals, Frozen Charlotte stamp sheets, and even have the chance to win a signed copy of the album**.



Frozen Charlotte from Jack White will be released July 10th on vinyl, CD, and cassette.

*While supplies last. Stamp sheet party favors are a free gift with purchase of Frozen Charlotte at the parties.
**No purchase necessary, must be present to win.

06/25/2026

this weekend! Grab your copies now to secure a spot, space is limited!

Folks, really excited to announce that BJ from American Aquarium will be playing a FREE solo acoustic show at Schoolkids on Saturday June 27th @ 5pm to celebrate the release of their eleventh studio album NEW WAYS TO LOSE and playing the entire album and signing afterwards!

space is limited so to secure a spot preorder the album here:
https://schoolkidsrecords.com/UPC/732388026487
you will notice a ‘shipping’ charge, that is part of the overall cost of the album (we cant take it off for one item) it will not be shipped out, you will pick the album up at the store on the day of the event.

hope to see you then!

06/24/2026

How did a non-studio release become one of the most celebrated records in The Smiths Official catalog?

Find out in this week’s The Complete Spin, where we’re highlighting Hatful of Hollow and sharing a few of the stories that make this album such an essential.

Give the album a listen and then stop by Schoolkids Records to grab a copy for your collection. Can’t make it in? Shop online anytime. 🎶

What’s your favorite Smiths track? Let us know below!

06/23/2026

Heads up — the hip-hop CD section just got LOADED. 🔥

We put out a huge wave of 90s and 2000s hip-hop this week and people are already scooping heavy. Classics, deep cuts, underground gems, and staples from every era.

If you’ve been meaning to dig, now’s the time. 🎧💿

06/23/2026

hey folks, grab a copy ASAP! Space is limited, the only way to guarantee a spot is to make sure you preorder the album (either format) and you can pick it up at the show on Saturday!

Folks, really excited to announce that BJ from American Aquarium will be playing a FREE solo acoustic show at Schoolkids on Saturday June 27th @ 5pm to celebrate the release of their eleventh studio album NEW WAYS TO LOSE and playing the entire album and signing afterwards!

space is limited so to secure a spot preorder the album here:
https://schoolkidsrecords.com/UPC/732388026487
you will notice a ‘shipping’ charge, that is part of the overall cost of the album (we cant take it off for one item) it will not be shipped out, you will pick the album up at the store on the day of the event.

hope to see you then!

06/22/2026

This July, we’re going back to the cottage to celebrate the release of the Heated Rivalry soundtrack on vinyl! Join us on Sat July 11th @ 6pm for a special listening/release party!

Featuring freebies, activities, prizes, and the chance to celebrate with fans

The Heated Rivalry Original Soundtrack is available to pre-order now on vinyl and CD. The soundtrack includes songs & score from the series, collectible insert items, and a new bonus track, “One Soul (Cottage Mix)” – dropping in record stores July 10.

06/19/2026

Carolina brought it home — now let’s celebrate all weekend long.🏒

If you’re downtown for the parade tomorrow celebrating the Carolina Hurricanes bringing home the Stanley Cup, swing by SchoolKids Records and dig through the crates while you’re here. Fresh new arrivals, rare finds, classics, and plenty of hidden gems waiting to be discovered.

Make a day of it — celebrate the Canes, support local, and take home your next favorite record. See you this weekend. 🎶🏆