Vinyl Radar · Bologna
The 8 best record stores in Bologna
From the centro storico to the Bolognina diggers — the independent record shops that make Bologna a vinyl city, ranked by the collectors who shop them.
The best record stores in Bologna are SEMM Music Store, Disco D'Oro and Discobolandia — 8 independent shops, all rated 4.6★ or higher on Google. Full ranking with hours, areas and maps below.
8 stores · 4.6 avg · 100% independent
Bologna's record scene runs from the arcaded centro storico to the Bolognina — a music-mad university city with deep secondhand crates across rock, jazz, soul and metal. Eight shops worth planning a day around.
All 8 stores on the map
Every shop in this guide, plotted across Bologna — tap any pin to open that store's full profile.
Where to dig — the 8 stores
The centro storico around Via Galliera and the Bolognina hold the highest concentration. Each store below has its rating, area and how to get there.
SEMM Music Store
A large, well-stocked store near the university — new and used across all genres, one of Bologna's most reviewed.
Disco D'Oro
A historic shop on Via Galliera — deep secondhand across rock, jazz and beyond, a Bologna institution.
Discobolandia
A Bolognina shop with deep used bins — a proper crate-dig north of the centre, well-loved by locals.
Discorama
A central shop on Via de' Monari — a broad, well-rated selection in the heart of the old town.
Ostia Records
A Bolognina specialist and Discogs seller — sharply curated used vinyl, a digger's favourite.
Dj's Paradise
A DJ-focused shop on Via Andrea Costa — house, techno and dance 12"s for the Bologna club scene.
Metal Factory
The city's metal and hard-rock specialist near the university — vinyl, CDs and merch for the heavy crowd.
Vinili Backtobeauty
A small central shop on Via de' Monari — carefully picked used vinyl from a longtime Discogs seller.
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