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Since 1989, Hard Wax has been Berlin's most important record store for electronic music – founded by Mark Ernestus, today located in the Kraftwerk complex in Kreuzberg, right next to Tresor and Ohm. Those who truly understand Techno, Dub, and House don't just stumble upon this place by chance.

Dodo Beach Record Store in Schöneberg is arguably Berlin's most renowned address for vinyl enthusiasts: around 30,000 records, curated rarities, and a legendary Metal Dungeon in the basement. If you want to not only buy records but also learn a lot about these fine pieces, this is the right place.

A staple of Berlin's club culture since 2015, now newly rooted in Neukölln: Sound Metaphors at Weichselstraße 22 is the record store DJs from all over the world seek out for the most curated selection of second-hand vinyl for techno, house, disco, and dub.

In Spandau, near the train station, Berlin's oldest still active record store has stood since 1974. Musicland Berlin is far more than just a place to buy records: it's an institution that unites vinyl, community, and music history under one roof.

Heideglühen in Berlin Moabit is a well-established institution for fans of electronic music who appreciate a familiar atmosphere and enjoy partying during the day. Hidden behind a wooden fence near the Beusselstraße S-Bahn station, guests can expect a lovingly designed place that, with its DIY charm, resembles a treehouse more than a classic club.

Those searching for off-mainstream vinyl in Friedrichshain will sooner or later end up on Marchlewskistraße. Since 2006, Bis Aufs Messer Records has stood for curated record sales with attitude: punk, drone, avant-garde, and jazz, coupled with expert advice and its own label.

At Yorckstraße 52 in Schöneberg, there's more behind the name POP – The Record Store than just a vinyl shop: here, passionate record knowledge meets a vibrant community that understands pop culture as a discourse. Around 10,000 records, Friday evening events, and a newly renovated store concept make it one of Berlin's most personal destinations for record lovers.

In the Bergmannkiez, in the heart of Kreuzberg, resides one of Berlin's largest record stores: Spacehall combines an impressive vinyl assortment across three rooms, focusing on electronic music from House to Techno to Minimal, and has long achieved the status of a true Berlin institution.

Hidden in Berlin-Mitte is a record store that takes its name literally: Record Store Berlin is an address for vinyl lovers seeking original pressings, signed rarities, and shellac records from the thirties – enjoying cult status worldwide.