Zzz Records

Closed Monday 9/7/2026 for Labor Day.

We are open 8am-7pm Saturday 4/18 for Record Store Day.

Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Open 8am to 6pm Black Friday.

We will be closed Monday 9/1 for Labor Day.

We’ll be open 1-5 pm this Friday for Independence Day.

REM’s “Radio Song” makes no sense in any way and yet, somehow, it’s a perfect song.

Don’t forget to check out Slipnot, the Slipknot tribute band.

Who wants to see the Pixies/Modest Mouse/Cat Power show in Waukee on June 23rd? Stop by Zzz at 2200 Ingersoll Ave. for your chance to win a pair of tickets before they go on sale this Friday. Limit of 1 enter per person per day. [Winner will be drawn Thurs. night 1/25]

Here is a list of our favorite Coltranes: 1) John 2) Chi 3) Rosco P.

“What’s that watermelon doing there?” “I’ll tell you later.” – at Des Moines, IA

We have one wristband to give away for Hinterland on Sunday (8/6/23). The first person to come in and correctly spell "Einstürzende Neubauten" wins it. Good luck!

Zzz will be open regular hours all weekend, but closed Tuesday, July 4th for repairs. See you soon!

Memorial Day update: we’re open regular hours this weekend, but closed Monday the 29th.

There are many titles being released on Saturday for Record Store Day. This is the only one from somebody who uses the flying elbow drop as a finishing move, though. Doors open at Zzz at 8am sharp! #RSD2023 #randysavage

I put this on and instantly time traveled back to the Fort Dodge K-Mart, circa 1982. Next up is Wes Montgomery.

Welcome NCAA fans coming to Des Moines this week! If you are wearing gear from Kansas, Howard, Arkansas, Illinois, Texas A&M, Penn State, Texas, or Colgate, stop by our store and get 10% off any purchase. (or just show us your game tix!) Offer good through 3/19/2023.

New vinyl prices keep climbing higher & higher, but some labels *get* it and are not here to gouge you. Here are some new titles going on our shelf today priced at $20 or less! @matadorrecords @4AD_Official @beggarsgroup

Despite Connie McBurney and Mike Lizano’s warnings, we are open regular hours today!

We will be opening just a bit late today (1/16/2023). Hours will be 2:30-6 pm. – at Kansas City, MO

Zzz will be open 10-2 Saturday (12/24/22), closed all day on Sunday, then back open at noon on Monday the 26th. Happy holidays!