Vinyl Radar · Berlin
The 10 best record stores in Berlin
From the techno temples of Kreuzberg to the secondhand gems of Neukölln — the independent shops that make Berlin a vinyl capital, ranked by the collectors who dig them.
10 stores · 4.7 avg · 100% independent
No city takes vinyl more seriously than Berlin — home of the world's most famous electronic store and a scene that runs deep across techno, house, soul and secondhand rock. Ten shops worth planning a day around.
Where to dig — the 10 stores
Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain have the highest concentration — Hard Wax, SpaceHall, Audio-In and Ghost Town are all here. Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg are also strong. Each store below has its rating, neighbourhood and how to get there.
Soultrade
Neukölln's go-to for soul, funk, hip-hop and jazz — a serious digger's shop with deep stock.
Melting Point
Kastanienallee shop with a sharp electronic and leftfield selection — a Mitte staple for new 12"s.
Ghost Town Records
Friedrichshain gem — small, carefully curated and beloved, with one of the best ratings in the city.
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