25 Best Record Stores in Barcelona, Spain

Revolver Records

“Music lovers from Barcelona have visited this store at least once.”

It is popularly known as the “Green Revolver,” which refers to the color of the store’s logo. It’s a true institution in the city with several decades of history. Music lovers from Barcelona have visited this store at least once. Lots of new and second-hand records and a wide range of prices and styles that include indie, punk, metal, industrial, and electronic, among many others.

Discos Revolver

“…thousands of new and second-hand crates full of records…”

A block next to Revolver Records, you will find “Revolver Rojo” or the Red Revolver. Discos Revolver is a one-floor record store with several sections where you can find CDs, LPs, and musical memorabilia. They also have thousands of new and second-hand crates full of records that cover genres as diverse as soul, funk, reggae, electronic, indie, punk, prog, and anything else from the 1950s to the present.

Daily Records

“…the most legendary store for skinhead, rude, mod, and punk scenes.”

This store is located on Carrer de les Sitges, a tiny street parallel to the Ramblas that connects Tallers with Carrer Bonsuccés. It is a very important street in the history of record stores in Barcelona. Daily opened its doors in 1994 and it’s the most legendary store for skinhead, rude, mod, and punk scenes. Their selection includes music across all genres such as oi, hardcore, punk, ska, rocksteady, northern soul, reggae, indie, new wave, psychedelia, and many others. The store also has a big section of musical memorabilia, books, and merchandise.

Kebra Disc

“…probably one of the most authentic record stores in the city.”

They are probably one of the most emblematic shops in Barcelona and a true institution among collectors and records lovers. Jordi, the owner, has defined the character of the store, which is probably one of the most authentic record stores in the city. Their stock consists mainly of music that spans from the ’60s to the ’90s, but mostly punk, garage, and psychedelia. You will rarely find electronica here. There is a large assortment of collectibles and bootlegs, but also an enviable collection of Iberian punk cassette tapes, fanzines, and books.

Pentagram Music Store

“…specialized in metal and all its styles, including thrash, death metal, black, doom, etc.”

Pentagram is a store specialized in metal and all its styles, including thrash, death metal, black, doom, etc. The owner, Rubén, is a former employee at Revolver (and previously at Hysteria) until he decided to open his own record store specializing in the music he loves the most. They have a wide section of formats, both vinyl and CD, as well as original, new, and reissues. They also have a large collection of T-shirts, patches, and accessories.

Discos Impacto

“Essential.” 

Discos Impacto is one of the most celebrated record stores on Carrer Tallers alongside Revólver. You will recognize them by their big window full of records. There are lots of crates and records are arranged alphabetically. In the back room, there are sections for hip hop, house, funk, soul, and jazz. Essential.

Discos Paradiso

“…find records of all genres that collectors and disc jockeys worldwide have had on their Wantlist for many years.”

As of today, Discos Paradiso is, for many reasons, the most emblematic record shop in Barcelona. Gerard, Arnau, and Vinyetes have great taste in selecting records and have access to collections that not everyone can access. They also have a good international network of contacts that has positioned them as a referent among the best record stores globally. You will find records of all genres that collectors and disc jockeys worldwide have had on their Wantlist for many years. It is not rare to find yourself digging next to a famous DJ at Discos Paradiso.

Wah Wah Records

“They are probably one of the top 10 record stores on the planet.”

Wah-Wah Records is an all-time favorite record store for diggers worldwide. They have been a reference point for music lovers coming from all over the world. They are known for having one of the finest selection of records in Europe, but also because they are a very well-respected record label run by Jordi Segura, who is also the founder of the store. They are probably one of the top 10 record stores on the planet. They opened their doors in 1992 and, since then, they have been a peregrination point for music aficionados worldwide. They specialize in psychedelia, garage, library, and jazz.

Discos Edison’s

“The crates of this store have been dug by DJs from all over the world for decades.”

Founded by Matías 40 years ago, Discos Edison’s is located in the center of Raval. After retiring, he sold the business to Elizabeth Cross, a young music lover who took over the company and is still running it. The crates of this store have been dug by DJs from all over the world for decades. They have lots of 7 inches, 12-inch singles, and LPs. Highly recommended for those who like to get their fingers dirty.

Subwax BCN

“… a must for those looking for techno, acid, minimal, electro, house, electronica, and ambient.”

Subwax is a record label, DJ collective, and record store that has had different locations since they originally opened their first shop. Most recently, they have set their new home at Carrer de la Riera Baixa, next to Wah Wah and Edison’s. Subwax’s brick-and-mortar record store is a must for those looking for techno, acid, minimal, electro, house, electronica, and ambient.

Tvinyl

“…you can come across different local DJs playing the music they sell: house, disco, and techno.”

Tvinyl is located next to CCCB and in front of a street basketball court in the heart of Raval, the most authentic Barcelona underground district. The new place they opened after moving from their original location describes the personality of the owner, Jerome, a German DJ and collector that formerly worked for Deejay.de. They do have a DJ booth with a rotary mixer and a couple of Technics where you can come across different local DJs playing the music they sell: house, disco, and techno.

Galeries Olimpia

“…four different record stores with hundreds of thousands of records.”

Inside this old commercial mall, you will be able to find four different record stores with hundreds of thousands of records. It’s a very authentic spot where you will be able to feel the Barcelona underground scene.

• Crockan’s Mutant Store
• Glove Record Store
• Rhythm Control
• Vinilarium

Vintage A5E

“…a traditional vintage store with furniture, clothing, and a decent number of record crates.”

Sant Pere Més Alt is perhaps the most well-known street in the Gothic quarter in the Rivera neighborhood. Palau de la Música stands in the middle of the street, one of the greatest representatives of the modernist architecture movement. The street ends at the beautiful and intimate Plaça de Sant Pere, where there is a beautiful church and several terraces where you can have a drink after digging. The Vintage A5E store is next to the aforementioned square. It is a traditional vintage store with furniture, clothing, and a decent number of record crates. There are thousands of second-hand records of different genres including funk, soul, jazz, disco, and rock from the 1970s to the 1990s.

Barcelona City Records

“…an enviable collection of imported Latin, jazz, soul, funk, and disco records”

Barcelona City Records is a record store owned by Oriol, who formerly ran Funk & Soul Records at Galerías Olimpia a long time ago. The new space is beautiful and has an enviable collection of imported Latin, jazz, soul, funk, and disco records.

Decibel

“…mostly new stock…”

Decibel is a small store with mostly new stock of various music styles that include rock, indie, reggae, jazz, soul, hip hop, and electronica.

NUT Records

“…find a wide variety of second-hand and new house, techno, and disco records.”

NUT Records was opened in 2015 by DJ Lyonel, a Barcelona clubbing activist whose stock is available on Discogs. He has mainly focused his efforts on electronic music and its sub-genres. You’ll find a wide variety of second-hand and new house, techno, and disco records.

Ultra-Local Records

“…an institution for the local indie scene…”

Ultra-Local is an institution for the local indie scene and they have a huge collection of both new and second-hand records. They also sell tapes, fanzines, books, and clothes. They regularly host shows and DJ sets. This place is worth a visit at least one time if you pass through Barcelona!

Surco

“…the oldest record store in the city.”

Surco is the oldest record store in the city. They opened in 1974 and have become an independent institution and trusted record store among the local community. They are a small store with a lot of personality. They specialize in Beatles as the owner Carlos is a big collector. They basically sell new CDs, LPs, and books and have a small section of second-hand records.

Disco 100

“…jazz and classical connoisseurs and specialists”

Located at Calle Escorial and open since 1978, they have a collection of 123,000 records, and 13,000 of them are LPs. They are jazz and classical connoisseurs and specialists. They are probably the biggest record store in Spain. They also sell hi-fi equipment and turntables. A must-visit!

El Genio Equivocado

“…a record label with a predilection for local indie pop and is highly inspired by the DIY movement.”

El Genio Equivocado is the equivalent of Ultra-Local Records in the Gràcia neighborhood and a destination for indie lovers in town. El Genio Equivocado is also a record label with a predilection for local indie pop and is highly inspired by the DIY movement. They have recently opened a physical space in Gràcia where, besides selling new and second-hand records, they also sell tapes, CDs, books, clothes, and music memorabilia.

Vinil Vintage

“…a temple for those who like to get their fingers dusted.”

This shop is located in the heart of Gràcia, a temple for those who like to get their fingers dusted. They have thousands of records everywhere, so this is a spot for collectors who like to dig. They also sell vintage hi-fi equipment.

BCore Disc

“…a legendary record label famous for being the home of the local hardcore and punk scene.”

Located very close to Vinil Vintage, this record store is the home of BCore, a legendary record label famous for being the home of the local hardcore and punk scene. (They have recently started a sub-label called Adarce Records). The owner is also a legend of the indie and punk scene of Barcelona.

Libertine Records

“They specialize in techno, deep house, and electro.”

The Libertine collective was born in Berlin in 2014 and promoted by Yoshi and Sbri, well-respected DJs and producers of the German underground clubbing scene. They began their career as rave promoters in Berlin but immediately founded Libertine Records to release their own productions. Their catalog includes releases of such relevant names as DMX Krew or Luke, among others. They have recently opened physical record stores in Berlin and Barcelona. The headquarters in Barcelona opened its doors in March 2019. They specialize in techno, deep house, and electro.

Jazz Messengers

“…a huge catalog of new and second-hand jazz records and all its sub-genres, from more conventional to avant-garde.”

Jazz specialists with its flagship store in Barcelona. They have a huge catalog of new and second-hand records and all jazz’s sub-genres, from more conventional to avant-garde. A must-visit!

Music World

“…an emblematic store with lots of second-hand records…”

Music World is an emblematic store with lots of second-hand records at competitive prices. Without any doubt, a place that is worth visiting if you are around.