The 8 Best Record Stores in Geneva (2026 Guide)

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The 8 best record stores in Geneva

From Bongo Joe to the Plainpalais diggers — the independent record shops that make Geneva a vinyl city, ranked by the collectors who dig them.

8 stores · 4.6 avg · 100% independent

Geneva's record scene runs from the world-known Bongo Joe by the Rhône to the shops of the Pâquis and Plainpalais — strong across global grooves, electronic and secondhand. Eight shops worth planning an afternoon around.

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Where to dig — the 8 stores

The centre and Pâquis around the station, plus Plainpalais, hold the highest concentration. Each store below has its rating, area and how to get there.

1
Bongo Joe Records record store, Centre, Geneva
4.8 · 320

Bongo Joe Records

A record shop, label and café on the Place de l'Île — global grooves and leftfield, and one of Europe's best-loved.

Centre · Place de l'Île 1, 1204
2
DIG IT! Records record store, Pâquis, Geneva
4.7 · 174

DIG IT! Records

A Pâquis shop near the station on Rue des Corps-Saints — deep across genres, a Geneva digging staple.

Pâquis · Rue des Corps-Saints 8, 1201
3
O'CD record store, Plainpalais, Geneva
4.4 · 170

O'CD

A big shop on the Plainpalais roundabout for secondhand vinyl and CDs — a reliable central dig.

Plainpalais · Rond-point de Plainpalais 6, 1205
4
Sounds record store, Plainpalais, Geneva
4.6 · 107

Sounds

A Plainpalais shop on the Avenue du Mail — a broad, well-rated selection across new and used vinyl.

Plainpalais · Avenue du Mail 8, 1205
5
Disques Plain Chant record store, Centre, Geneva
4.8 · 51

Disques Plain Chant

A centre shop on Rue du Stand specialising in classical and harmonia mundi — an expert, highly rated stop.

Centre · Rue du Stand 40, 1204
6
Vinyl Resistance record store, Pâquis, Geneva
4.2 · 44

Vinyl Resistance

A Pâquis shop on Rue des Terreaux-du-Temple — a secondhand dig near the station, well worth a rummage.

Pâquis · Rue des Terreaux-du-Temple 3, 1201
7
Brazzaville Records record store, Grottes, Geneva
4.8 · 23

Brazzaville Records

A cultural space and record shop in the Grottes — a curated, well-rated dig with a community feel.

Grottes · Rue de la Faucille 9, 1201
8
Urgence Disk Records record store, Jonction, Geneva
4.6 · 14

Urgence Disk Records

A shop inside the legendary Usine cultural centre by the Rhône — punk, metal and underground vinyl.

Jonction · Place des Volontaires 4, 1204

Frequently asked

What is the best record store in Geneva?
Bongo Joe by the Rhône is the world-known shop, label and café. DIG IT! Records and Sounds are the deep specialists; O'CD is the big all-rounder for secondhand.
Which area is best for record shopping in Geneva?
The centre and Pâquis near the station and Plainpalais have the highest concentration, within walking distance.
Do Geneva record shops sell secondhand vinyl?
Most do. O'CD, DIG IT! Records and Sounds are known for deep used stock — bring time to dig.

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