July 9, 2026

Vinyl Radar · Ghent

The 9 best record stores in Ghent

From Music Mania to the Overpoort diggers — the independent record shops that make Ghent a vinyl city, ranked by the collectors who dig them.

9 stores · 4.8 avg · 100% independent

Ghent punches well above its size for vinyl — from the legendary Music Mania to a cluster of specialist shops across the historic centre and the Overpoort student quarter. Nine shops worth planning a day around.

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Where to dig — the 9 stores

The centre and the Overpoort area around Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat hold the highest concentration. Each store below has its rating, area and how to get there.

4.7 · 652

Music Mania Records

A legendary Ghent institution on Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat — deep across all genres and by far the most reviewed shop in the city.

Overpoort · Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 19, 9000

Website Map+32 9 278 23 38

4.8 · 156

Vinylkitchen

A vintage record store on the Lange Violettestraat — carefully curated secondhand vinyl, a Ghent favourite.

Centre · Lange Violettestraat 160, 9000

Website Map+32 474 25 55 06

4.5 · 126

Vynilla Record Shop

A central shop on the Sint-Kwintensberg — new and used across genres, a reliable Ghent dig.

Centre · Sint-Kwintensberg 38, 9000

Website Map+32 9 223 71 22

4.7 · 123

GenX Recordstore

A record store and music bar near the Overpoort — records with a drink and a friendly student-quarter vibe.

Overpoort · Bagattenstraat 197, 9000

Website Map+32 477 44 17 84

4.9 · 114

LAB23

A sharply curated shop on the Kammerstraat — electronic, hip-hop and streetwear culture in the centre.

Centre · Kammerstraat 9, 9000

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4.8 · 106

Consouling Store

The shop of the Consouling Sounds label on the Baudelostraat — doom, post-metal and heavy experimental.

Centre · Baudelostraat 11, 9000

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5.0 · 50

My fcking Records

A perfectly rated shop on the Sint-Jacobsnieuwstraat — a small, sharply curated dig in the centre.

Centre · Sint-Jacobsnieuwstraat 82, 9000

Map+32 472 51 44 52

4.9 · 85

Music Mania (Kraanlei)

Music Mania's second location in the historic Patershol on the Kraanlei — a curated, top-rated dig by the water.

Patershol · Kraanlei 6, 9000

Website Map+32 9 286 82 31

5.0 · 22

Objects & Sounds

A perfectly rated shop on the Buitenwallepad — carefully chosen records and objects, a curated Ghent gem.

Centre · Buitenwallepad 4, 9000

Website Map+32 470 23 19 33

Frequently asked

What is the best record store in Ghent?

Music Mania on Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat is the legendary institution and by far the most reviewed. Vinylkitchen and LAB23 lead the specialist shops; Consouling is the go-to for doom and metal.

Which area is best for record shopping in Ghent?

The historic centre and the Overpoort area (Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat) have the highest concentration, all within walking distance.

Do Ghent record shops sell secondhand vinyl?

Most do. Music Mania, Vinylkitchen and Vynilla are known for deep used stock — bring time to dig.

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The 9 best record stores in Ghent