Entry No. 17 — the Oklahoma City file — filed under: records

Trolley Stop Record Shop

Housed in the restored Penn Theater — an old movie house that sat closed and was used as a junk shop before its rebirth — this shop stocks vintage vinyl, 78s, 45s, cassettes, 8-tracks, even VHS, plus music memorabilia. Owner John Dunning is the laid-back, deeply knowledgeable presence behind the counter, and the space hosts live shows.

The move: Crate-dig for 78s and 8-tracks inside a restored 1920s movie theater, get format recommendations from the owner, and circle back for one of the in-store live shows.

📍 Before you go Find it at the NW 12th & Penn corner of the Classen Ten Penn district, just southeast of the Plaza District — the boxy old theater facade with its vertical marquee is your landmark, set back from the street with parking along Penn. Weekends reward the live-music angle: the shop runs a regular open mic and a monthly jazz jam, so check the current calendar before timing a visit around one. Make an afternoon of it by walking a few blocks north to the Plaza District on NW 16th, where murals, galleries, and bars cluster within a short stretch.

• 📍 Ten Penn (NW 12th & Penn)
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Low-key
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 1212 N Penn, Oklahoma City, OK 73107

Hours: Check current hours; live shows are event-based

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Further reading: travelok.com · kfor.com

last checked: 2026-06-06