Moondog Records

Moondog is the requisite university-area record store, located just a few doors down from the birthplace of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ first record shop institution, Big B’s. But Moondog doesn’t strictly cater to the student body: concentrating on quality vinyl, the store’s jazz, R&B and soul sections are eerily impressive. Owner Clint McKean notifies his social media followers when choice titles come in and even sells guitars, books, CDs and stereo equipment when available. A bit pricier than more established music shops—a fact that doesn’t seem to dissuade the regular clientele—the venue also offers interesting deals during sidewalk sales.