Record Stores / Switzerland

Record Stores in Zurich, Switzerland

20 record stores — last verified July 2026.

  • 16 Tons

    Open Hours not listed

    Kreis 4 vintage-only record shop (no new re-releases) rated among Europe's best, with deep punk, new wave, indie, jazz, rock'n'roll, reggae, soul, funk and blues stock, plus secondhand clothes and furniture.

    2 sources

  • 6pack records

    Open 12pm–5pm today

    Kalkbreite institution buying, selling and trading vinyl since 1996; roughly 80,000 records in stock spanning hip hop, soul/funk, jazz, blues, reggae, rock, pop, electronic and world music.

    2 sources

  • Antiquariat Im Seefeld

    Open 11am–4pm today

    One of Zurich's oldest antiquarian bookshops, in Seefeld since 1979, with a longstanding secondhand vinyl selection specialising in classical, jazz and rock/pop alongside its books.

    2 sources

  • Arche Brockenhaus

    Open 10am–5pm today

    Altstetten secondhand department store and social enterprise with a dedicated Musik-Café department: a large, browsable vinyl-LP and singles selection plus an in-store listening station, spanning Schlager to soul, jazz to rock to classical.

    2 sources

  • Berggeflüster

    Open 11am–4:30pm today

    Metal specialist tucked inside Analph Comic Shop on Strassburgstrasse, selling vinyl, CDs, tapes and merch to Zurich's underground scene; friendly staff, open Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings only.

    2 sources

  • Bikini

    Open 12pm–5pm today

    Aussersihl secondhand vinyl shop on Militärstrasse, open Wednesday through Saturday.

    2 sources

  • Blutt Records Philippe Künzi

    Open Hours not listed

    Roughly 30-year-old Kreis 5 secondhand shop for CDs, LPs and DVDs run as owner Philippe Kunzi's personal hobby; opening hours are irregular and appointment is recommended before visiting.

    2 sources

  • Flat Disc Records

    Open Hours not listed

    Small, tidy Kreis 4 shop on Stauffacherstrasse buying and selling new and secondhand vinyl and CDs, strong on rock, metal, punk, indie, jazz and blues; cash only, and the owner offers visitors coffee.

    2 sources

  • George Tanner Records

    Open Hours not listed

    Wiedikon specialist trading vinyl, CDs, DVDs and music books since 1983, strong in jazz, blues, rock'n'roll, country, soul and Americana, plus a worldwide title-search service and thousands of rare LPs from private collections.

    2 sources

  • Hum Records

    Open Hours not listed

    Small Ankerstrasse shop mostly stocking hip hop with some jazz and Latin; beautifully curated with rarities, though prices run 5-10% above Discogs. On a special summer schedule through mid-Aug 2026.

    2 sources

  • Jama Music

    Open 10am–6pm today

    Kreis 4 record store on Stauffacherstrasse trading for over 45 years, specializing in alternative pop, rock, metal, punk, electronica, hip hop/R&B, soul/funk and jazz on vinyl; staff give spot-on genre recommendations.

    2 sources

  • Katalog Record Warehouse

    Open Hours not listed

    Sizeable Kreis 6 warehouse of secondhand vinyl about 15 minutes' walk from the main station, praised by travelling collectors for rare albums, box sets and classic rock at fair prices.

    1 source

  • Music Gallery Ernst

    Open Hours not listed

    Owner-run record shop on Am Wasser praised for a well-organized selection of records and 45s with genuine rarities; owner Kurt is described by reviewers as friendly, knowledgeable and easy to deal with.

    2 sources

  • Musik Hug VINYL STATION

    Open 10am–5pm today

    Dedicated vinyl storefront of the long-running Musik Hug chain on Zollstrasse, stocking records 'from classics to rarities' alongside CDs, turntables and music merch.

    2 sources

  • Panthera Records

    Open Hours not listed

    Kreis 4 specialist in house, techno, trance, electronica, disco and pop, run by DJ-owner Marc Fuhrmann; new vinyl plus a deep stock of older techno discs into the 90s.

    2 sources

  • Rena Kaufmann

    Open Hours not listed

    Century-old family record shop on the Bahnhofstrasse shopping mile, now run by 4th-generation Kaufmann sisters; classical, jazz and pop on new and used vinyl and CD alongside Marshall and GPO hi-fi gear.

    2 sources

  • Sihl Records - Vinyl & Bar

    Open Hours not listed

    Kalkbreite record shop with an integrated lounge bar serving coffee and drinks; new and affordable secondhand vinyl 'from all corners of the world' rooted in house and techno, with in-store listening.

    2 sources

  • Vinyl-Garage

    Open Hours not listed

    Literal garage record shop in Zurich-Seebach run by Sandro Loehrer, with roughly 10,000 LPs, EPs, maxis and singles across rock, pop, rockabilly, folk, country and world music, plus a CHF 5 bargain bin; open by appointment (call or WhatsApp ahead).

    2 sources

  • Zero Zero Niederdorf

    Open Hours not listed

    Small Niederdorf branch of Zero Zero, in the heart of Zurich's old town, offering a classic rock and pop-leaning vinyl and CD selection.

    2 sources

  • ZERO ZERO Zürich Rare Groove Vinyl & CD

    Open 10am–5pm today

    Kreis 4 crate-digging destination with a large, constantly changing selection of new and secondhand vinyl across hip hop, soul, rock and reggae, plus rare pressings and boxsets; fair cash paid for used collections.

    2 sources

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Frequently asked questions

How many record stores are in Zurich, Switzerland?

Zurich, Switzerland has 20 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.

Has a record store in Zurich closed recently?

Yes — OOR Records, REC REC Laden, silver disc closed recently. Their pages stay up with a list of nearby open shops.

Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Zurich?

Yes — 2 of Zurich's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Antiquariat Im Seefeld, Sihl Records - Vinyl & Bar.