Record Stores in Cape Town

Revolution Records

Cape Town , South Africa

Address: 73 Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa

This hipster haven trades in both new and previously loved vinyl, CDs, tapes and DVDs. Apart from peddling the funk, it also offers repairs on record players. The clientele has a propensity to hold on to old technology. It was founded by Laurent Lemoine in 2001 and is open seven days a week. Records cost from R40 upwards.

Mabu Vinyl

Cape Town , South Africa

Website: mabuvinyl.co.za

Address: 285 Long St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Great store packed to the ceiling with music of all genres, in all formats. Good selection of all kinds of dance music but lots of other genres to choose from as well.

The Other Records

Cape Town , South Africa

Address: 114 Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa

A Place of colourful musicHome of The Other DJsWe're All Connected

Deer Hunter

Cape Town , South Africa

Website: theoldbiscuitmill.co.za

Address: 375 Albert Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7915, South Africa

The shop was founded by Shaun Baskind and Kezia Eales in Joburg but relocated to Cape Town in December 2012. This migration is aptly in keeping with that of its nomadic hippie clientele. Deerhunter peddles not just used records that include CDs and vinyl across genres, it also sells clothing, furniture, toys, record players, books and more. It’s open from Monday to Saturday. Records are priced from R30and are famously willing to negotiate. Cool shopping venue with eateries. Fashionable boutiques, food markets & restaurants offered in a unique, industrial-style setting.

The Vault

Cape Town , South Africa

Website: americanclothing.co.za

Address: 124 Main Rd, Wynberg, Cape Town, 7800, South Africa

Voom Voom Vintage

Cape Town , South Africa

Address: 15 Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa

In the heart of Cape Town’s bohemian Observatory, it is run by the legendary Fred “Spider”. The shop has been voted one the best record shop in the country. You will find an incredible selection of rare blues, jazz, free jazz, Blue Note, Prestige, Chess, deep funk, boogie, 12", Salsoul, Prelude, soul, 60's and 70's rock, hip-hop, house, breaks, 80's to 2000's maxi, punk, reggae, ska, dub, blues, rhythm' n' blues, rock'n'roll, disco, Latin, Kwaito, Afro-beat, Afro-Synth, Bubble-gum and other South Africa jazz or zulu flavors.

Roastin' Records

Cape Town , South Africa

Address: 28 Wandel St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Roastin Records was born out of the love for vinyl records. We have a record shop situated in Deluxe coffeeworks in sunny Cape Town, South Africa. Besides from selling a selection of handpicked new and used vinyl we also function as an independent record label and focus on local relases.