15 Best Record Stores in Hamburg

Zardoz Records is a long-established Hamburg record shop on Marktstraße, with more than 30 years in the city’s music retail scene. Its shelves cover a broad span of genres, while indie and alternative are particular strengths.

Plattenrille rewards an unhurried browse, with an unusually deep vinyl selection that stretches across genres. The shelves include well-kept second-hand records at sensible prices, while its buying and selling service makes the shop relevant both for collectors hunting down additions and anyone ready to move records on. Set at Grindelhof 29, it is a particularly worthwhile Eimsbüttel stop for dedicated crate-diggers.

For more than 30 years, Slam Records has been a destination for vinyl in Hamburg’s Schanzenviertel. Its shop at Schulterblatt 104 combines an established neighborhood presence with a collection built for curious digging.

Michelle Records has served music shoppers at Gertrudenkirchhof 10 since 1977, offering records and CDs across a wide range of artists and genres. The shop is designed for browsing, with enough variety to reward both a focused search and an exploratory visit.

Selekta Reggae Record Shop on Schulterblatt 18 is a specialist destination for reggae, dub, soul, roots, and dancehall vinyl. Its selection includes old-school and contemporary releases, with particular appeal for collectors searching for original 7-inch singles and harder-to-find cuts.

Norma Jean Records at Mundsburger Damm 55 offers a wide genre selection with records for different budgets, from affordable finds to rare pieces priced at the higher end. Several copies or versions of a title may be available, which is useful for collectors comparing pressings and condition.

The shop has a friendly, welcoming feel and suits both a quick stop and a careful search through the shelves. On-site service adds a personal dimension to the buying process.

Fischkopp-Plattenshop is a compact Hamburg record store at Grabenstraße 4 with a clear specialist identity: hardcore punk, crust, Oi, metal, and grindcore. It is the kind of place that rewards listeners looking beyond mainstream shelves and searching for heavy, underground sounds.

HANSEPLATTE at Neuer Kamp 32 is a record store with a strong Hamburg identity, focusing on music from the city. The attractive space combines a local-minded selection with friendly, attentive service, including recommendations tailored to the person browsing.

It is particularly appealing for visitors looking for Hamburg artists, distinctive regional releases, or a thoughtful music gift. The team’s willingness to play different sounds when helping with a choice makes the visit feel personal rather than purely transactional.

Pure Soul Records is a Hamburg shop for collectors who enjoy digging beyond standard releases. At Kohlhöfen 17, its strongest draw is a deep selection of rarities, with enough breadth to reward an unhurried browse rather than a rushed stop.

Remoto Records brings a relaxed vinyl stop to Neuer Kamp 32 in Altona, with new and second-hand records to browse and a team ready to lend a hand. You can also enjoy a drink while listening, making it an easy place to combine record hunting with a little local music atmosphere.

Minigroove is a compact record store on Simon-von-Utrecht-Straße, well suited to vinyl digging in Hamburg’s St. Pauli area. Its collection covers multiple genres, with a particularly strong focus on second-hand records in good condition.

The shop is densely arranged, which adds to the crate-digging character but can make browsing less comfortable when the store is busy. It is open from 12 to 6 pm Monday to Saturday, and closed on Sundays.

Cruise Records at Seilerstraße 56 combines a physical record shop with a clear online-shopping setup, including new arrivals and pre-orders. The store is especially appealing for rock-oriented browsing, with in-store shopping, collection options and practical pickup services available for local purchases.

LEMME KNOW Records on Seilerstraße 24 is a carefully arranged destination for house, soulful house and disco vinyl. The selection is notably curated rather than broad and generic, making it a natural stop for focused electronic-music browsing in Hamburg.

Local pickup and on-site services are available, while the regular schedule is limited to appointments or collection arrangements rather than standard walk-in hours.

On Erikastraße in Hamburg-Eppendorf, Ju-Ju Trumpet is a record shop built around a broad, well-organized selection. New vinyl makes up much of the stock, complemented by secondhand finds for shoppers who still want an element of surprise.

Back Records – Vinyl in St. Pauli is a friendly neighbourhood record shop on Wohlwillstraße 24, with a practical, easy-going approach to browsing. The store offers a mix of music to explore and is well suited to a short stop while walking through St. Pauli.