Herald favorites: best vinyl record stores in BA
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Buenos Aires has long been a city that cherishes the tactile experience of discovering new music, with its record stores serving as both shops and social hubs. This tradition dates back decades, with many stores enduring the decline of CDs and large retail chains. In recent years, new vinyl stores have sprung up all over the city, catering to a diverse range of musical tastes.
These shops specialize in rock, jazz, world music, classical, Argentine folklore, and tango. They often carry deluxe 180-gram reissues as well as used records, including rare and hard-to-find editions, making each visit a treasure hunt. Apart from traditional shops, used-record stands at Parque Rivadavia and Parque Centenario, and San Telmo's antique market further contribute to the city's record store culture.
The Herald newspaper has compiled a list of the best vinyl record stores in Buenos Aires. Founded in 1939, Casa Piscitelli on San Martín Street is one of the oldest record stores in the city, specializing in classical music but also carrying a broad selection of jazz, tango, and rock. RGS on Av. Corrientes, established in 1966, was one of the first to sell compact discs and has reissued Argentine albums.
Jarana Records in Palermo, established in 2016, specializes in new and used vinyl records and accessories, offering over 10,000 albums across various genres. El Gallo Cantor on Av. Corrientes is a hidden gem, with a vast collection of old records, books, and magazines for sale. Oid Mortales on Av. Corrientes is another unassuming shop that has been a haven for music lovers since 2002, offering a selection of used records, books, and films.
Musicomio on Av. Alvarez Thomas is a small store with a vast selection of neatly arranged bins, including box sets. Exiles Records in Palermo has a special section devoted to African music, with a fine selection of Argentine and international rock. Lastly, Eureka on Defensa Street in San Telmo specializes in used records, with a constantly changing inventory that ensures every visit offers something new and unexpected.
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