Alley Cat Records is an independent record store based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, created for people who love discovering music on vinyl. Our online shop features a carefully selected mix of new and used records spanning many genres and eras, from trusted classics to modern releases.

Whether you’re searching for something specific or browsing for your next favorite record, we aim to make digging online feel as personal as flipping through the bins in-store. We’re proud to be part of Santa Fe’s creative community and grateful to share our love of music with listeners near and far.

About the Vinyl:

Grading Standards

Alley Cat Records follows the Goldmine Grading Guide, the widely accepted standard for evaluating the condition of vinyl records in the resale market. Grades range from Mint (near perfect) to Poor/Fair (heavily worn or damaged). Each record is carefully inspected, hand cleaned, and sleeved by us before being listed. We take time with every item and stand confidently behind our grading.

Pricing & Pressing Information

We use Discogs as a reference for pricing and pressing details. Discogs is a widely used, transparent resource that helps collectors and sellers understand market value, and we believe in that openness. Our goal is to price records fairly and to accurately identify the exact pressing being sold. We are thorough in our research and thoughtful in how each item is listed.