Third Man Records

About the Shop

Third Man Records is a Nashville, Tennessee institution that functions as far more than a traditional record shop — it's a fully realized music ecosystem built around a deep, almost obsessive love of vinyl and live sound. Founded by Jack White, the label and storefront specializes in vinyl releases spanning indie rock, blues, folk, and experimental music, with a catalog that ranges from White's own projects to carefully curated archival releases and newly discovered recordings like those of the late Connie Converse. The Nashville location houses The Blue Room, an intimate venue that hosts a steady stream of live performances and direct-to-acetate recording sessions, giving the space a rare energy that blurs the line between record store and cultural hub. Third Man also operates a Detroit outpost in the Cass Corridor neighborhood, extending its reach beyond Tennessee. What truly sets Third Man apart is its commitment to the tactile and the analog — from its long-running Vault subscription series delivering exclusive pressings to members, to its Third Man Hardware line of guitar pedals and a collaboration with Victrola on limited-edition turntables and speakers. It is, in every sense, a place where the record is still treated as something sacred.