Record Stores in Auckland, New Zealand
6 record stores — last verified August 2026.
- Alien Records
New Lynn record shop run out of the Powertool Records label's space, stocking new and used vinyl and CDs across genres in a dusty, treasure-hunt-style store. Limited, irregular opening hours -- check ahead before visiting.
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- Flying Nun Records (Auckland)
K Road retail home of the legendary Flying Nun label, stocking the label's own catalogue on vinyl (The Chills, The Clean, The Verlaines and more) alongside a wider range of new releases and merch.
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- Nami Record Bar
Ponsonby listening bar from the OCKHEE/Swings team; all-vinyl DJ sets off a curated resident record collection, Korean bar food and cocktails. Opened April 2024.
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- Real Groovy
New Zealand's largest independent record store, in the Auckland CBD. Multi-floor emporium of new and secondhand vinyl, CDs, cassettes, DVDs, posters, clothing and pop-culture memorabilia; buys collections and trades.
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- Southbound Records
Eden Terrace store billing itself as NZ's largest range of new vinyl LPs, with a huge catalogue across genres plus turntables, accessories, CDs and secondhand stock.
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- Volcanic Vinyl
Curated vinyl pop-up trading Saturdays only from inside Tiny Triumphs cafe in Devonport, on Auckland's North Shore. Underground and contemporary records at sharp prices, plus tees and used music books. Not a daily storefront.
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Recently closed
- Flying Out .
- Marbecks Records closed October 2025.
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Auckland, New Zealand?
Auckland, New Zealand has 6 record stores in the directory, last verified August 2026.
Has a record store in Auckland closed recently?
Yes — Flying Out, Marbecks Records (October 2025) closed recently. Their pages stay up with a list of nearby open shops.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Auckland?
Yes — 1 of Auckland's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Nami Record Bar.