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6 Best Record Stores in São Paulo
This is a shortlist of the best record stores in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Some of them are specialists in Brazilian music, others have more of an indie approach. Many of them are located in downtown São Paulo. The intention of this guide is to present the diversity and depth of vinyl record culture in São Paulo.
Chico & Zico
“…legends”
Chico and Zico are becoming legends. They sell very well on the internet and are known internationally for the number of rare discs they have on their wall and their gigantic stock.
| Store Details | Where to Find Them |
|---|---|
| Address | R. 24 de Maio, 188 – 113 – República, São Paulo – SP, 01037-010, Brazil |
| Marketplace | EZIQUIEL in Marketplace |
| @chicoezico.discos |
Patuá Discos
“…a great space to spend some time talking, researching, and listening to good music.”
The store is in Vila Madalena, a neighborhood known for bohemia. You will find afrobeat, reggae, dub, jazz, and rock. It’s not a place to look for rare records, but it is a great space to spend some time talking, researching, and listening to good music. The store promotes small record and book release parties and meetings with DJs, especially on Fridays.
| Store Details | Where to Find Them |
|---|---|
| Address | R. Fidalga, 516 – Pinheiros, São Paulo – SP, 05432-000, Brazil |
| Marketplace | patuadiscos in Marketplace |
| @patuadiscos | |
| Recommendations | Fôrça Bruta by Jorge Ben |
Disco 7 Vinil
“…a pioneer when it comes to Brazilian music in global terms.”
One of the most famous stores in Brazil! Carlinhos Disco Sete, the owner, is a pioneer when it comes to Brazilian music in global terms. He was the main seller for European and Japanese collectors who went to Brazil in the late 1990s and early 2000s to buy records. His knowledge is impressive. Today, his son, Felipe, is in love with 7-inches and they have pushed the store even further in that direction.
| Store Details | Where to Find Them |
|---|---|
| Address | loja 24 Galeria Nova Barao, R. Sete de Abril, 154 – República, São Paulo – SP, 01042-010, Brazil |
| Marketplace | Disco7Vinil in Marketplace |
| @disco7vinil |
Made in Quebrada Discos
“…hip-hop, soul, and indie.”
Joao Paulo and Edvaldo Quebrada are at Galeria Nova Barão in front of Disco 7, the main stronghold of São Paulo’s record stores. They are partners in business, but their stores are separate and complementary. They mainly sell hip-hop, soul, and indie.
| Address | Rua 7 de Abril 154 – Nova Barão Gallery, store 21 Rua Alta – Center of São Paulo |
| Marketplace | Madeinquebradadiscos in Marketplace |
| @madeinquebradadisco |
Sonzera Records
“A must-visit in São Paulo!”
Andressa and Luciano Sorrentino started their business as a truck that sold in squares, fairs, and on the street. After becoming very successful, they opened a store in the Nova Barão Gallery. A must-visit in São Paulo!”
| Store Details | Where to Find Them |
|---|---|
| Address | R. Nova Barão, 35 – República, São Paulo – SP, 01042-010, Brazil |
| Marketplace | SONZERARECORDS in Marketplace |
| @sonzera_records |
Memória Discos
“…you’re sure to find a holy grail or two”
This store focuses on rare Brazilian music. The stock is selective and does not have many 7-inches, but you’re sure to find a holy grail or two.
| Store Details | Where to Find Them |
|---|---|
| Address | R. Sete de Abril, 154 – República, São Paulo – SP, 01044-000, Brazil |
| Directory | memoriadiscos in Directory |
| Marketplace | memoriadiscos in Marketplace |
| Memória Discos |
