This April 20th is Vinyl Record Day. That’s why we’ve selected the best places to buy vinyl records in São Paulo. So we hope to help you in your search for new LPs.
The success of vinyl records
Whole generations have passed since vinyl records became obsolete. Since then, the music industry has invested in K7 tapes, CDs, MP3 players and, finally, streaming services.
Even so, many will agree that there is still no more charming way of consuming music than the record player and LP combo. In fact, a lot of people have vinyl players at home, whether old or new, and they go around looking for new “crackers”.
Where to buy vinyl records in São Paulo
New Barão Gallery
This gallery in the heart of the Republic is home to several stores specializing in the famous “bolachões”. A must for anyone who loves vinyl.
Where: Rua Sete de Abril, 154 – República
Casarão do Vinil
With more than 700,000 LPs in its collection, Casarão do Vinil is the place with the highest concentration of records in all of Latin America.
Where: Rua dos Trilhos, 1212 – Mooca
Patuá Discos
Two friends opened Patuá Discos in 2014 and have been selling LPs there ever since. The catalog includes vinyls from genres such as MPB, jazz, soul, funk, rock, rap and reggae. It’s worth checking out the store’s collection also online.
Where: Rua Fidalga, 516 – Vila Madalena
Cheap
Active since 1978, Baratos Afins occupies one of the many boxes in the famous Galeria do Rock. If you dig around, you can find rarities of various styles and artists.
Where: Avenida São João, 439 (stores 314 and 318) – República
Sebo do Messias
One of São Paulo’s most traditional bookstores also has an entire section dedicated to LPs (and also CDs). Make sure you don’t leave with bags and bags of items.
Where: Doutor João Mendes Square, 140 – Sé
Sebo José de Alencar
Another bookstore on the list, also very close to the Sé metro station. There you can find rare vinyls at great prices.
Where: Rua Quintino Bocaiúva, 285 – Sé