The biggest problem I have with Hot Topic is that ANY time I go in and try to pick up a vinyl, they're sold out. When they repressed Three Cheers and Black Parade, I wanted to see if I could get those for sentimental value or whatever but the lady at the register was like "Nope, we sold out."
They also never had Frank's album and only a few Hesitant Alien vinyls. But they sure did have a lot of MLP and All Time Low.
The best place I've seen to try and get a vinyl is Hot Topic's website because even if they have low stock of something they at least have it somewhere.