São Paulo, Santos and Rio de Janeiro

London Calling Discos

Galeria do Rock · Rock, General · $$

Second-floor shop in the Galeria do Rock run by Walter, whose knowledge of the Brazilian music scene draws collectors, including visitors from abroad hunting rare records.

Tip: Part of the Galeria do Rock, São Paulo's famous multi-store music gallery. Closed Sunday.

Galeria do Rock - Av. São João, 439 - 2º andar 302-304-306 - Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo - SP, 01035-000, Brazil

Rockway Store

Galeria do Rock · Rock, Metal · $$

Galeria do Rock shop selling records, CDs and band shirts, with rock and metal strong. Customers praise the attentive staff and fair prices.

Tip: Staff will search for specific bands if you ask. Closed Sunday.

Galeria do Rock - Av. São João, 439 - Loja 328 / 329 - 2° Andar - Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo - SP, 01035-000, Brazil

Aqualung Records

Galeria do Rock · Rock, General · $$

Tidy, well-organized Galeria do Rock shop with fair prices and good service.

Tip: Reviewers praise the organization and the prices. Closed Sunday.

Av. São João, 439 - 305 303 - Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo - SP, 01035-000, Brazil

Supernova Record Store

República · Jazz, World · $$

Across from the Galeria do Rock, a shop jazz lovers praise, also good for Brazilian MPB and samba.

Tip: Right across the street from the Galeria do Rock, so easy to add to that crawl. Closed Sunday.

em frente a Galeria Do Rock e Supermercado Bem Barato - R. 24 de Maio, 77 - Lj 35 (Piso Superior - República, São Paulo - SP, 01041-001, Brazil

Baratos Afins

República · Rock, Metal, Punk/Indie · $$

Legendary República record shop that serious collectors rank among São Paulo's best, with first Brazilian pressings in great condition and fair prices.

Tip: Rock and metal fans should plan extra time. Closed Sunday.

R. 24 de Maio, 62 - República, São Paulo - SP, 01041-000, Brazil

Besouro Discos

Gonzaga · General · $$

Beautiful Gonzaga shop with great music playing and a kind owner.

Tip: Customers love the atmosphere. Closed Sunday.

R. Dr. Galeão Carvalhal, 51 - Lj 15 - Gonzaga, Santos - SP, 11055-200, Brazil

Blaster

Gonzaga · Rock, Metal · $$

Gonzaga gallery shop one reviewer says could sit inside the Galeria do Rock in São Paulo.

Tip: Owner Rafa is well liked. Closed Sunday.

Galeria Ipiranga, Loja - R. Fernão Dias, 4 - Gonzaga, Santos - SP, 11055-220, Brazil

Discos de Vinil Calçada Paulista

Marapé · General · $$

Marapé shop with a large collection and many rarities, run with real care by Paulo and Kelly.

Tip: Locals send records abroad for family. Closed Sunday.

Rua prof. Reynaldo Porchat, 11 - casa 3 - Marapé, Santos - SP, 11070-220, Brazil

Dom Discos

Centro · General, Rock · $$

Multi-floor Centro shop with all kinds of records, a good selection and fair prices. Don't miss the upper floors.

Tip: Reviewers found rare singles upstairs. Closed Sunday.

Av. Mal. Floriano, 102 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20080-002, Brazil

Lovinyl Records

Centro · General · $$

Centro shop on Avenida Marechal Floriano whose records arrive well packed and often in better condition than their Discogs listings.

Tip: Nearby Dom Discos on the same avenue. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

Av. Mal. Floriano, 127 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20080-005, Brazil

Clube da Esquina

Centro · World, General · $$

Centro shop with a deep MPB selection and a good acervo praised by locals.

Tip: Expect many reissues at higher prices alongside used finds. Check the condition of used records. Closed Sunday.

Rua da Constituição, 64 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20060-010, Brazil

Lucas Discos

Lavradio · World, General · $$

Stand at the Feira do Lavradio antiques market with more than 5,000 records, praised for friendly service.

Tip: This is a market stand, so check the market days before you go.

Stand na Feira do Lavradio - R. do Lavradio, 56 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20230-070, Brazil

Only Music Records

Centro · World, General · $$

Centro favorite whose owner and his daughter speak English and sample records for you, with one reviewer calling it their favorite record shop in Rio, maybe Brazil.

Tip: Reviewers found a like-new first edition Jorge Ben here. Closed Sunday.

R. Sete de Setembro, 204 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20050-006, Brazil

Allegro Discos

Centro · General · $$

Second-floor Centro shop with a big variety, clean, organized and fairly priced, and visitors praise the knowledgeable staff.

Tip: Look for the second floor on Travessa do Ouvidor.

Tv. do Ouvidor, 8 - 2º Andar - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20040-040, Brazil

Gram Discos

Icaraí · General, World · $$

Icaraí shop with great-condition records at fair prices and many Brazilian and international artists.

Tip: A collector says the quality beats most shops in Rio, São Paulo and Minas. Closed Monday and Sunday.

R. Mem de Sá, 64 - Sl 301 - Icaraí, Niterói - RJ, 24220-261, Brazil

Pantoja Discos

Centro · General · $$

Cozy shop that feels calm after the Centro hustle, with an impressive variety of records.

Tip: Run by Zé and his mother, who customers say are very attentive. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

R. Dr. Celestino, 8 - Centro, Niterói - RJ, 24020-091, Brazil

D&O Música e Leitura

Ingá · General, World · $$

Ingá shop with LPs, books, CDs and DVDs and warm, personalized service. Customers have found vintage Gilberto Gil here.

Tip: A good place to buy a first vinyl.

R. Dr. Paulo Alves, 101 - Ingá, Niterói - RJ, 24210-445, Brazil

Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.