Records & music · Ballard
Sonic Boom Records
on Ballard, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Independent record store on NW Market St selling new and used vinyl, CDs and cassettes with a focus on indie music, plus house merch; it also buys used records.
Hours
Daily 11am–7pm
Checked November 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Ballard Locks (Hiram M. Chittenden Locks) (15 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Metered street parking surrounds Ballard Ave NW, and the meters are free on Sundays. ADA customer parking for the Sunday market is on NW Vernon Pl between Shilshole Ave NW and Ballard Ave NW.
- Ballard shops
- Most shops open 10–11am and close 6–7pm, with shorter Sunday hours; several boutiques close Mondays.
Shops a few minutes away
All of Ballard →- Summit & Terrace Artisanal FragranceBeauty · 5402 22nd Ave NW1 min walk
- Annie's Art & FrameGifts · 2212 NW Market St1 min walk
- Secret Garden BooksBooks · 2214 NW Market St1 min walk
- Market Street ShoesFashion · 2232 NW Market St #1011 min walk
- BeginJewelry · 5349 Ballard Ave NW3 min walk
- Horseshoe BoutiqueBoutiques · 5344 Ballard Ave NW3 min walk
Before you go
What are Sonic Boom Records's hours?
Sonic Boom Records is usually open Daily 11am–7pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Sonic Boom Records?
Sonic Boom Records is at 2209 NW Market St in Ballard, Seattle. It's near Ballard Locks (Hiram M. Chittenden Locks) (15 min walk).
Where can I park near Sonic Boom Records?
The closest option for Ballard is Metered street parking surrounds Ballard Ave NW, and the meters are free on Sundays. ADA customer parking for the Sunday market is on NW Vernon Pl between Shilshole Ave NW and Ballard Ave NW.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Link.
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