14 Locations
Berlin is a vinyl lover's dream, and its record shops are among the best in the world. From techno to jazz, secondhand bargains to rare pressings, a record shop here rewards hours of digging. This overview gathers Berlin locations for crate diggers.
Independent record shops across Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain and Neukoelln stock everything from electronic music, the city's calling card, to soul, punk and world sounds. Many are run by DJs and enthusiasts, with listening decks and expert tips. Flea markets and specialist stores add secondhand and collectible finds. Vinyl culture runs deep here.
Browse the addresses below to find a record shop across Berlin, from techno specialists to secondhand troves.
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.
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.
The HHV Store in Friedrichshain is Berlin's interface between record culture and street style: Those browsing for vinyl here will find around 2,500 records from Hip Hop to Jazz, Techno to Reggae, flanked by sneakers and streetwear on 200 square meters in Grünberger Straße.
Soultrade Recordstore in Neukölln is Berlin's go-to spot for black music on vinyl: Soul, Funk, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Afrobeats, expertly curated by people who truly understand their craft. If you're looking for rare originals, limited reissues, or quality used records, Sanderstraße is the right place.
Even if this record store has moved from Mitte to Friedrichshain in the meantime, the name Mitte Musik Recordstore remains, as does the well-assorted range of electronic music!
Loud, louder - Vopo: If you want to have a big impact on your turntable, Vopo Records is the right address! As experts for punk, metal, hardcore and garage, the guys here serve vinyl fans of the harder pace.
City Music Berlin, located at Europa-Center in Tauentzienstraße, is considered Berlin's largest purchase and sale of used recordings.
Even though this record store has moved from Mitte to Friedrichshain, the name Mitte Musik Recordstore remains, as does its well-sorted selection of electronic music!