The Record Ship Relocates to East Douglas
The music store moves to a new storefront in Wichita after closing its previous location on North Cleveland.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Record Ship has officially relocated to 2202 East Douglas in Wichita. The move comes after the business closed its former retail space at 230 North Cleveland on October 17, 2026.
Why it matters
The business owner sought a more suitable retail configuration and a prominent storefront along the Douglas corridor. The move places the shop within a burgeoning three-block area that has seen nine new businesses open recently.
The Record Ship transitioned from its former shop at 230 N. Cleveland to a new site at 2202 E. Douglas. The move is part of a broader shift in the district where a recent road diet narrowed Douglas to three lanes between Washington and Grove.
The players
Les Easterby
Les Easterby is the owner of The Record Ship who facilitated the move to the Douglas corridor.
Andrew Gough
Andrew Gough is the owner of Reverie Roasters and the Lahn building where the new record shop is located.
The details
Owner Les Easterby subleased the space from Andrew Gough, who owns the Lahn building where the shop is now situated. The store continues to offer vinyl, CDs, cassettes, VHS, 8-Tracks, and books.
Timeline
October 17, 2026: The Record Ship closed its North Cleveland shop.
November 1, 2026: The new location is expected to be fully operational.
Market Landscape
The shop's move to Douglas reflects a broader trend of local businesses clustering within areas reshaped by municipal infrastructure projects. This migration positions The Record Ship among nine other new entrants within a revitalized three-block commercial corridor.
Customers looking to purchase vinyl, cassettes, or vintage media can now visit the updated shop at its new Douglas address. The move provides shoppers with a more accessible retail environment compared to the previous North Cleveland facility.
The takeaway
Businesses often relocate to capture higher foot traffic generated by city infrastructure improvements and commercial clustering. Local customers can support the shop at its new location starting in early November.
What happens next
The Record Ship is scheduled to be fully operational at the 2202 East Douglas location by November 1, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on local storefront changes, visit the Wichita Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wichita Eagle.
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