Lexington’s CD Central to close after 30 years in business

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A longtime staple of Lexington’s music scene is preparing to close its doors. CD Central, the beloved independent record store on South Limestone, announced in a Facebook post that it will shut down next month after 30 years in business.

The store’s owner says the decision to sell was personal, not financial, and a new team plans to open a different business at the same location.

As the store winds down operations, CD Central will no longer accept trade-ins or purchase used CDs or vinyl. Customers are encouraged to redeem gift cards as soon as possible and pick up any special orders currently on hold.

The store also asks that local bands with consigned music reach out to arrange pickup or payments before the final closing date.

An exact closing date has not been announced.