Lisbon record shops tour

You'd be surprised to know how many there are. For the collectionists who are looking for that rare record, the turn-table underground enthusiasts, those interested in portuguese sounds or simply lovers of music, there are options for everyone. Most of them sell mostly vinyl, but you can also find tapes or CDs, new or second-hand. No huge crowded stores here, instead you'll have to go and find these small houses, hidden all over Lisboa, some of them easy to miss if you're not attentive. A good opportunity to escape the busiest streets and maybe find something new!

This list is organized by the proeminent music style of each store, but keep in mind all of them offer more than just one type of music. Dig in!

Psychedelic, Prog, Garage Rock

These stores will give of the best selection of Psychedelic, Garage, Fuzz, Prog and Classic Rock, but you may also find a Tropiacalia record here and there, and plenty of rarities! Those who love music-related merchandising will have a treat aswell. They are located around Santa Catarina, which is worth a stroll on its own.

Groovie Records

Rua de S. Paulo 252, 1200-109 Lisboa, Portugal

Vinil Experience

Rua do Loreto 61, 1200-106 Lisboa, Portugal

Hard Rock, Punk, Metal and sub-genres

These are for the lovers of heavy! Besides Hard Rock, Punk and Heavy Metal, a varied range of subgenres is represented aswell - Hardcore, Industrial, Core, etc. You will also find a heavy dose of memorabilia and merch, related to the mighty guitar solo and all-things leather. They sit around the center of Lisboa, an opportunity to check out the city's surroundings.

Glam-o-Rama

R. Viriato 12, 1050-010 Lisboa, Portugal

TNT - Tó n' Ticha

R. de Campolide 54, 1070-037 Lisboa, Portugal

Electronic, Experimental, Dance music

Currently there is one dedicated Electronic, House and Techno record store in the area of Lisboa. The underground scene lives from the proximity of artists and fans, and that's what the store aims at. You can try the records that grabbed your attention instore, and you are garanteed to find the beat to make you dance!

Carpet & Snares Records

R. da Misericórdia 14, 1200-173 Lisboa, Portugal

Fado

Want to discover more about the music that is synonymous with portuguese tradition and 'saudade'? These are the spots to check out. Both stores have some particularity that makes them hard to go unnoticed. Along with the classic Fado records and singers, like the great Amália Rodrigues, there are other portuguese records available aswell.

Discoteca Amália

R. Áurea 272, 1100-200 Lisboa, Portugal

Lisboa Cidade do Fado

R. do Carmo, Lisboa, Portugal

A mix of everything

All of these stores offer records from a wide range of genres, from Rock, Heavy to Dance, Electronic and Jazz or World music. They are well scattered around the entire city. If you are looking for nothing in particular and want to pass a good time browsing through dozens, hundreds of records, rarities and merch, look no further!

Books & Records Megastore

Largo do Intendente Pina Manique 18, 1150-041 Lisboa, Portugal

Carbono

R. Telhal 6B, 1150-323 Lisboa, Portugal

Tabatô Records

R. Andrade 8A, 1170-016 Lisboa, Portugal

Discolecção

Calçada do Duque 53, 1200-155 Lisboa, Portugal

Flur

Avenida Infante D. Henrique, Armazém B4 Cais da Pedra - Santa Apolónia, 1900 Lisboa, Portugal

Louie Louie

Escadinhas do Santo Espírito da Pedreira 100, Lisboa, Portugal

Magic Bus

Av. da Liberdade 9, 1250-096 Lisboa, Portugal

Mau Génio

Estr. de Benfica 731A, 1500-089 Lisboa, Portugal

Sound Club Store

R. da Misericórdia 14, 1200-108 Lisboa, Portugal