Record Store Day in Paris, France
Two dates to know: Record Store Day Black Friday is Friday, November 29, 2026, and the next main Record Store Day is Saturday, April 17, 2027.
What is Record Store Day?
Record Store Day is an annual event built around independent record stores. The main event traditionally lands on the third Saturday of April each year; Record Store Day Black Friday is traditionally held the day after US Thanksgiving. Both days bring exclusive, limited-run vinyl and CD releases sold only at participating independent shops — not big-box retailers, and not mail order until the in-store exclusives sell through. Because pressings are limited, popular titles can sell out within the first hour, which is why a line-early culture has grown up around the day even at shops that are otherwise quiet on a weekday morning.
Tips for the day
- Arrive early. At busy shops, lines for popular titles can start well before opening.
- Bring cash. A cash line often moves faster than card on a shop's highest-volume day of the year.
- Check each shop's own site or Instagram in the week before the date — participating shops post their own opening time, line policy, and which exclusive titles they've ordered in.
- Release lists are first-come, first-served and vary store to store. A title in stock at one shop may not show up at another, even across town.
- Expect one-per-customer or per-household limits on the most in-demand titles.
- Not every independent record store participates every year, and allocations vary shop to shop — confirm directly with the shop rather than assuming based on a past year.
Shops to check in Paris, France
Independent record shops open in Paris, France right now. We don't yet track which specific shops participate in Record Store Day or what they've ordered in for a given year — check each shop's own site or Instagram close to the date for their exclusive-release list, opening time, and line policy.
- A-One Records
Parisian outpost of New York's A1 Record Shop (since 1996), opened 2023 with secondhand vinyl continuously restocked from NYC shipments; strong in soul, disco, hip-hop and jazz from 4 euros.
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- All Access
17th-arrondissement concept store mixing vinyl and CDs with an audiophile listening room and art gallery.
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- Aux Comptoirs du Chineur
Vintage curiosity shop in the Village Saint-Paul (Marais) mixing 1940s-1990s vinyl with period clothing, retro-gaming, typewriters and DJ gear; buy-sell-trade welcome.
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- Babaluma
11th-arrondissement shop with 20,000 new and used vinyl records, formerly Bigwax, renamed Babaluma in 2023.
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- Balades Sonores
Parisian vinyl institution since 2012, now near Marche Saint-Pierre in Montmartre with roughly 50,000 mostly-new records spanning indie pop-rock, soundtracks, ambient, electronic and jazz.
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- Bar Italia Records
Cafe and record shop near Pere-Lachaise from Massimiliano Diliberto Paulsen, pairing coffee with pop-rock, indie, funk, soul, jazz, hip-hop and world vinyl, plus a dedicated Made in Italy section.
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- Be Disc
Neighborhood record shop in the 20th arrondissement selling new and secondhand vinyl.
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- Beatsqueeze Record Shop
Record stall at the Marché aux Puces dealing hip-hop, soul, reggae, rock, punk and electronic vinyl, plus breakbeats and scratch/turntablism finds. Open Sat-Mon.
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- Betino's Record Shop
Independent record shop on Rue Saint-Sébastien in the 11th arrondissement.
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- Big Smile Bazaar
Used-vinyl shop opened 2013 by Big Cheese Records founder Yamani 'Momo' Dazi, drawing on a 30,000-record personal stock; strongest in hip-hop, 1980s rock and Brazilian sounds.
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- Blazing Music
Record shop run by producers Éric and Amadeo 85, eclectic secondhand vinyl from €5 spanning house, afro, Caribbean, jazz, punk, groove, and funk.
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- Born Bad Records
Rock-focused independent record shop near Bastille stocking over 10,000 vinyl titles.
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- Comets Cafe & Disques
Dog-friendly cafe and record shop in Charonne since 2017, pairing specialty coffee and homemade pastries with a curated selection of contemporary, experimental, jazz and minimalist vinyl.
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- Cracki Records Shop
First bricks-and-mortar shop from Parisian techno label Cracki Records, opened 2022 in Menilmontant; label releases plus a curated selection, festival merch and in-store showcases.
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- Crocodisc
Latin Quarter institution of 40-plus years buying and selling new and used vinyl, CDs and DVDs.
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- DHV
Specialist dealer in rare 45 and 33 rpm vinyl plus hi-fi and video equipment, in the 12th arrondissement; visits also available by appointment.
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- Disc King
Vinyl and CD shop on boulevard du Montparnasse since 2001, offering in-store pickup or delivery; regulars single out its jazz stock.
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- Dizonord
Vinyl-only shop opened 2019 near Jules Joffrin, run by DDD Records; a sound-research space spanning Japanese ambient, afro-funk and field recordings. A Financial Times pick among the world's best record shops.
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- Etoile Disques
Generalist vinyl and CD shop near the 17th's Champs-Elysees end, buying and selling 33s, 45s, CDs and comics, popular with classical and jazz collectors; cash purchases of full collections.
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- French Connection
Record stall at stand 268 in the Marché Dauphine, specialising in funk, modern soul, rare groove, boogie, R&B and disco — turntables on hand to preview before you buy.
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- Geminicricket (Gemini Cricket)
Record stall at stand 267 in the Marché Dauphine flea market, stocking a wide range of jazz, pop and rock vinyl; turntables also available at stand 270.
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- Gibert
Flagship of Gibert's record department on Boulevard Saint-Michel — one of France's largest independent vinyl retailers, new and used, alongside its book/media floors.
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- Ground Zero / Nationale 7 Records
Combo shop near Gare du Nord: Nationale 7 sells new vinyl upstairs, sibling shop Ground Zero sells new and used vinyl in the basement.
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- Hands and Arms
Independent record shop (webshop since 2009, physical store since 2017) spanning indie pop, garage, film scores, sixties sounds, jazz, soul, world and experimental; home to two in-house labels.
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- HARK Records
Curated secondhand-vinyl record shop and hi-fi restoration workshop in the 11th, opened 2023 by a group of audiophiles and music professionals; also stocks new releases.
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- Heartbeat Vinyl
Independent record shop on Rue Godefroy-Cavaignac in the 11th arrondissement.
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- illogicall music vinyls store
Vinyl specialist founded 1998, physical shop since 2009, built around an enormous pop-icon catalogue (Madonna, Michael Jackson, Mylene Farmer) alongside vintage rock, jazz, soul, funk and chanson, all original-era pressings.
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- Kanaga Records
Reggae-focused record shop on the Canal de l'Ourcq with roughly 5,000 new and used vinyl sourced worldwide, spanning reggae, dub, soul, hip-hop and rock.
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- La Compagnie du Disque
Record and CD shop in the 15th arrondissement also stocking DVDs, posters and music merch, with staff known for personal recommendations.
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- La Dame Blanche
5th-arrondissement shop with roughly 100,000 vinyl records spanning classical, jazz, rock, electronic and world music.
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- La Spirale
Independent vinyl and CD shop in Montmartre near Studio 28, spanning rock'n'roll, punk, garage, metal, hip-hop, krautrock, jazz, electro and French chanson, plus music books.
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- Le Bar a Loot
Record shop and craft-beer bar in the 20th, stocking new, secondhand and collector vinyl alongside concerts, DJ sets and music-focused talks.
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- Le Rideau de Fer
Vinyl and comic-book shop at the foot of Sacre-Coeur, founded in Montmartre in 1982 by the late Michel Heurtault; a deep, well-worn selection spanning jazz, blues, rock, electronic and film scores.
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- Le Silence de la Rue
Rock'n'roll record shop in the 11th arrondissement since 1989, selling new and used vinyl and CDs with a strong jazz, soul and funk selection alongside its rock core.
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- Librairie Paralleles
Bookshop-and-record-store since 1972 near Les Halles, now known more for its frequently-refreshed rock-leaning vinyl and CD selection than its books.
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- Listen! Record Store
Record shop specializing in original pressings and limited reissues across jazz, soul, funk, disco, pop and reggae, with a focus on original Japanese pressings and vintage 60s-00s stock.
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- Long Play Records
Record shop near Bastille with new and used vinyl, CDs and cassettes across electronic, indie rock, hip-hop, soul, reggae, jazz and world music; hosts monthly DJ showcases.
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- Lucky Records
Marais fixture since 1991 devoted to Madonna and pop-icon collectibles (Mylene Farmer, Kylie Minogue, Michael Jackson, Britney Spears), plus vinyl, CDs, DVDs, books and memorabilia.
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- Major Tom
Record shop inside the Ground Control venue near Gare de Lyon, stocking vinyl from pop to punk plus electronic, soul and world music; hosts showcases, release parties and DJ sets.
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- Maquis Megastore
Small, densely-packed record shop in Sentier stocking vinyl, CDs, collector imports and music books/posters; strongest in hip-hop, soul, disco, funk and French pop.
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- Miniwax
Cafe-record store near Republique with a sharp, eclectic vinyl and cassette selection, specialized books and merch, plus a basement space for label residencies and exhibitions.
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- Monster Melodies
Independent vinyl shop near Les Halles with a nostalgic, carefully curated record selection.
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- Mood
Concept store buying and selling used, vintage and collector vinyl (soul, funk, rap, reggae, world) near La Villette, plus Hi-Fi repair and vintage furniture.
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- Music Avenue Paris
Independent record shop and hi-fi/DJ equipment dealer since 2010, specializing in black music (soul, funk, hip-hop, jazz, rock, electronic), with turntable and amp repair.
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- Music Fear Satan
Metal, punk and rock record shop and label in the 11th arrondissement, operating since 2010.
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- Music House
Electronic-music record shop opened February 2023 between the Rex and Sacre nightclubs, run by DJ Jee and Frank; new and vintage 2000s-oriented vinyl rarely found elsewhere in Paris.
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- Music Please
Vinyl-only neighborhood shop near Colonel Fabien, open since 2005 and known for soul, electro and jazz.
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- Musica
K-pop/J-pop/C-pop specialty shop in the Olympiades Chinatown mall, importing official vinyl LPs, cassettes, and CDs from Korea since 1985.
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- Musiques Musiques
9th-arrondissement shop specializing in vintage and collectible vinyl pressings, with a focus on Japanese imports.
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- Nostalgia Mood
20th-arrondissement shop for vinyl, CDs and cassettes spanning jazz, rock and classical.
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- Pala Pala Music
World and African music record shop near Château Rouge in the 18th arrondissement, also hosting cultural events.
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- Panorama Records
Vinyl stall at stand 227 in the Marché Dauphine flea market, run by Christophe — affordable rap, hip-hop, electro-funk, soul, jazz and disco alongside rarer finds.
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- Paris Jazz Corner
Jazz specialist near the Jardin des Plantes covering bebop, west coast, free jazz, fusion, swing, Brazil and Latin.
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- Patate Records
Paris's go-to reggae, dub and ska record shop since 1992, tucked into the 11th arrondissement near Bastille.
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- Record Station
10th-arrondissement shop stocking original first pressings imported from the US, UK and Japan.
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- Rock Paradise
15th-arrondissement rock'n'roll and rockabilly specialist shop, label and recording studio.
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- Rock'n'Roll Voltage
Record and CD shop in the Marais specializing in metal and hard rock, with a wide selection for collectors and friendly, knowledgeable service.
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- Sauviat Musique
The last record shop of Barbes, open since 1947 and specializing in Arabic and Maghrebi music — a neighborhood institution in the 18th arrondissement.
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- Shelter Record Store
Original-press and limited-reissue specialist opened 2022 in Les Batignolles; strong in jazz, soul, funk, disco, reggae, African and West Indian records, ~80% original pressings.
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- Sons et Images d'Hier
Independent record shop in Batignolles blending vinyl, hi-fi gear and vintage finds.
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- Souffle Continu
Independent record shop and label near Voltaire specializing in new pressings, reissues and rarities.
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- Soul Ableta
Generalist record shop since 2017 in Barbes with 33s, 45s and CDs across world music, rock, jazz and funk, plus hi-fi equipment sales and repair.
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- Superfly Records
Curated secondhand and rare vinyl since 2009 in the Marais, deep in soul, funk, disco, jazz, Afro, Latin and Brazilian (bossa/MPB) — named among the world's best record shops by The Vinyl Factory.
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- Syncrophone
Electronic-music label, distributor and record shop since 2004, a major force in French techno with tens of thousands of vinyl (80% electronic/techno/house, 20% varied sub-genres).
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- Techno Import
Emblematic electronic-music record shop since 1993, specializing in techno, house, acid, minimal and gabber, with roughly 10,000 vinyl in store and a DJ-gear corner.
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- The Mixtape
Record shop and cultural space by Popnshot on the Montmartre hill near Abbesses, centered on rock, pop and folk, with DJ workshops for kids and artist meet-ups.
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- Toolbox Records
Vinyl-only techno, dub and bass-music specialist shop and label near Bastille, active since 1998.
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- Vintage Music Power
New concept store (opened 2024) selling vinyl, CDs, refurbished vintage Hi-Fi equipment and vintage radios converted into Bluetooth speakers.
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- Yoyaku Record Store
Respected independent electronic-music record shop near Barbes, stocking new and secondhand vinyl across techno, house, ambient, experimental, electro, jazz and world; ships worldwide.
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See the full record store listing for Paris, France.