Record Stores / Ecuador

Record Stores in Quito, Ecuador

10 record stores — last verified July 2026.

  • Album Musical

    Open Hours not listed

    Small record stall inside the Plaza Arenas commercial building, listed by Google Maps under the Record Store category; thinly reviewed but a distinct listing from Quito's other Lavayen-area shops.

    1 source

  • Alfred Vinil

    Open Hours not listed

    Small vinyl-and-CD stall in Centro Comercial Granada's Piso Celeste section, carrying contemporary, classical and Ecuadorian music alongside other genres; a compact but well-reviewed crate-digging stop.

    1 source

  • CDC Music

    Open Hours not listed

    Self-described largest vinyl store in Ecuador, stocking rock, pop, hip-hop, house and disco pressings alongside cleaning machines, sleeves, mixing consoles and DJ cases; hosts live mixing events.

    2 sources

  • El Surco Ecuador

    Open Hours not listed

    Also branded Vinyl Center; billed as Ecuador's largest vinyl store since opening Sept 2018, with a 15,000-record catalogue of new vinyl, CDs, cassettes, turntables and hi-fi gear, plus travelling vinyl fairs nationwide.

    2 sources

  • GirandoA45Rpm Tienda de Discos

    Open Hours not listed

    Beloved used/rare-vinyl shop on Lavayen street run by Leo and Germán, specializing in 7" Ecuadorian pressings, LPs and cassettes; reviewers rave about staff expertise and hard-to-find local records.

    2 sources

  • Larga vida al vinilo Uio

    Open Hours not listed

    Vinyl and CD stall inside the Quitus Craft Market, with a well-regarded collection including 90s techno-pop finds and rock band merchandise like t-shirts; owner is active replying to Google reviews.

    1 source

  • LAVA Records

    Open Hours not listed

    La Floresta shop selling new vinyl, CDs, cassettes and analog photography supplies, describing itself as having the country's largest and most varied selection with a source-it-if-we-don't-have-it policy.

    2 sources

  • Music Service Ecuador

    Open Hours not listed

    Imported-music specialist ('Especialistas de Música de Importación') inside the Unicornio II office building on Av. Río Amazonas, selling vinyl and CDs across genres to a loyal local following.

    2 sources

  • Valita Discos y Libros

    Open Hours not listed

    Records-and-books combo shop tucked into a small local, praised by reviewers as beautiful and well-stocked with a good selection and fair prices.

    1 source

  • VinylAddiction Records

    Open Hours not listed

    Small vinyl-and-CD shop on Lavayen street, a few doors from GirandoA45Rpm (both share the same Google Plus Code, confirming immediate proximity), leaning toward Ecuadorian artists with some pop crossover.

    1 source

Frequently asked questions

How many record stores are in Quito, Ecuador?

Quito, Ecuador has 10 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.

Are the record stores in Quito independently verified?

3 of the 10 record stores in Quito carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.

Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Quito?

Yes — 1 of Quito's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Valita Discos y Libros.