The best record stores in Shibuya

12.January.2017 | MUSIC / SPOT

Once serving mainly the city’s DJ population, vinyl-focused record shops have been undergoing something of a revival over the past few years in Tokyo, attracting strong numbers of quality-conscious music enthusiasts who still prefer physical records over digital downloads. Visit-worthy stores can be found all over the city, but Shibuya is a particularly fertile ground for vinyl hunters looking to go on a shopping spree: this list highlights 13 of the best outlets in the area, and points out which genres are best represented at each store. No matter what your musical preferences might be, the variety on offer at these fine establishments is sure to satisfy.

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