The best vinyl shops in Brussels

For the true 'Sound of Belgium', you have to visit Doctor Vinyl! Are you a slave to the beat? Then this shop, located on place Saint Géry, is the place for you. Whether you're looking for techno, (deep) house, breaks, acid, new beat, broken beat... there's sweet medicine to be found on the shelves of this musical doctor’s practice!

Arlequin Records is one of the oldest record stores in Brussels. Dive into their colourful mix of diverse genres including rock, soul, reggae, disco, jazz, hip-hop, French chanson and new wave. And if you need help, their staff are on hand to give you advice. They know their stuff, too, because they've been working there since the 80s!

Are you a fan of heavy guitar riffs, nihilistic lyrics and dark album covers? Then you must visit 72 Records! This record shop on rue du Midi specialises mainly in heavy music genres from the 60s, 70s and 80s.

Let the sun into your house! Give Dust Dealers in Saint Gilles a visit! There you'll find fantastically eclectic grooves: jazz, funk, hip hop, bossa nova and everything with soul. You’ll be transported to another world.

Listening to music has never been easier. Too easy, according to many. And that's exactly why a vinyl record can be so much better. Is your record collection crying out for a new centrepiece? Then it's time for a visit to Seymour Kassel Records on rue de Flandre. It’s a real treasure trove of top vinyl! This record shop sells only unique “first press” and “limited edition” discs.

The Marolles district has yet another great address dedicated to vinyl: Sono Ventura Records. A nice little spot, located on rue Haute, where you'll find all sorts of genres, from electro to hip-hop, disco and many other musical styles.

What better way to brighten up your day than with a great rock record? Head to Veals & Geeks, where you’ll find the perfect kraut, indie, garage or punk record to take home with you!

The renowned Belgian record label, housed in the functionalist building which was originally home to socialist cooperatives, has its own vinyl shop. Here you'll find albums by artists produced by [PIAS]. The shop also organises concerts and events to coincide with album releases.

La boîte à musique, is THE classical music specialist in Brussels. The shop - a certified Belgian Royal Warrant holder since 1994 - has been around since the 1930s and has adapted to the market and the evolution of music formats over the decades. Inside, the staff bend over backwards to respond to customers' requests as best they can. They have a knack of unearthing musical gems on the basis of very limited leads. Now that's expertise! While the shop primarily focuses on CDs, you'll also find vinyls, Blu-rays, box sets, etc.

Spread over two storeys, Hors-série offers a range of second-hand records (vinyls, CDs) of all genres: jazz, classical, pop, French chanson, world music... You might be in luck and unearth that collector's item you've been looking for! The shop also offers books, comics, DVDs and sheet music.