Record Stores in Wellington, New Zealand
4 record stores — last verified July 2026.
- Creeps Record Parlour
Newtown record shop with a big secondhand vinyl selection alongside used VHS, DVDs and retro console games. Cash-only, independently run, a beloved neighbourhood fixture.
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- Flying Nun Records (Wellington)
Cuba Street 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 and secondhand releases and merch.
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- Over The Hill Records
Small shop tucked in the Left Bank laneway off Cuba Street, specialising in metal, punk and hardcore vinyl and merch -- one of the only dedicated heavy-music record stores in the country.
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- Slow Boat Records
Wellington's longest-running independent record store, on Cuba Street in the heart of Te Aro. New and secondhand vinyl, CDs and DVDs across a huge range of genres, plus posters and memorabilia for serious collectors.
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Wellington, New Zealand?
Wellington, New Zealand has 4 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Has a record store in Wellington closed recently?
Yes — Death Ray Records closed recently. Its page stays up with a list of nearby open shops.