Record Stores in Fortaleza, Brazil
16 record stores — last verified August 2026.
- Bolacha Preta
Joaquim Távora shop run by 'Mário Vinil,' a longtime dealer in vinyl records, turntables, receivers and amplifiers, praised by regulars as one of Fortaleza's best record stores.
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- Bruta Flor
Meireles multi-space combining restaurant, bar, art gallery, antique shop and vinyl record store, opened in late April 2021, with DJ sets and live events.
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- Direct Discos
Praia de Iracema shop and online store opened July 2021 by Thiago, a leading organizer of Fortaleza's vinyl-fair scene, stocking curated Brazilian and international vinyl.
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- Disco Mania
Fixture of the old Galeria do Rock since the 1980s, run by Cosme Alberto, selling vinyl, CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays across forró, MPB, pop and rock -- 'todos os tipos de discos, em todos os estilos.'
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- Discos Raros
Praia de Iracema shop run by Edmar 'Bastos' since February 2000, specializing in vinyl records.
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- Edmar Discos
Montese shop run by Edmar Pontes since February 2000, buying, selling and trading rare rock, MPB and 'velha guarda' LPs, CDs and DVDs, plus format-transfer services.
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- Freelancer Discos (Centro)
Second-floor Galeria Pedro Jorge outpost of Alex Aguiar's vinyl/CD/DVD shop, moved into Room 227 in December 2022, spanning genres 'from maracatu to extreme black metal' plus band shirts and snacks.
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- Freelancer Discos (Quintino Cunha)
Quintino Cunha branch of Freelancer Discos, the original physical location before the brand expanded into a second Centro shop, still trading alongside it.
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- Freelancer Discos
Second-floor Galeria Pedro Jorge outpost of Alex Aguiar's vinyl/CD/DVD shop, moved into Room 227 in December 2022, spanning genres 'from maracatu to extreme black metal' plus band shirts and snacks.
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- Hi-Fi 6 / Hifive Discos e Bar
Vinyl bar and record shop in a converted Meireles casarão, opened in 2021, pairing a curated record shop with craft beer, DJ sets and cultural events; designed by co-owner/architect Marília Eskinazi.
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- O Augusto Discos Antigos
Centro fixture run by Augusto Silva, selling records since 1976 and considered one of Fortaleza's largest secondhand vinyl stocks (150,000+ records) across MPB, forró, brega, bossa nova and classical.
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- Jazigo Loja & Distro
Benfica heavy-metal specialist since August 2016, run under the 12-year-old Jazigo label, selling vinyl, CDs, band shirts and craft beer to Fortaleza's metal scene.
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- O Vitroleiro
Montese shop run by Silvio César de Barros, selling vintage victrolas, turntables and LPs, and a regular exhibitor/host of Fortaleza vinyl fairs.
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- Planet CDs
Second-floor Galeria Pedro Jorge shop run by Márcio Alves since the late 1990s, stocking CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, vinyl and official band merch, with an import specialty rooted in metal and alternative rock.
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- Sidney Discos
Cidade dos Funcionários shop run by Sidney Barros Souza, specializing in rock, blues and metal LPs and CDs, with personalized cover design and national/international shipping.
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- Sonoro Discos & ETC
Benfica shop specializing in new national and imported vinyl across rock, jazz and MPB, plus band shirts, beer and music biographies; a regular Feira Vinil organizer/participant.
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Fortaleza, Brazil?
Fortaleza, Brazil has 16 record stores in the directory, last verified August 2026.
Has a record store in Fortaleza closed recently?
Yes — 78 Rotações Discos e Áudio, Botija Discos closed recently. Their pages stay up with a list of nearby open shops.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Fortaleza?
Yes — 2 of Fortaleza's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Bruta Flor, Hi-Fi 6 / Hifive Discos e Bar.