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A specialty store offering around 80,000 used and new vinyl records.
HMV record shop Shibuya is a vinyl-focused shop operated by the major CD retailer HMV. It’s located in Tokyo’s Udagawacho area of Shibuya—once hailed as the “mecca of records”—and carries all genres except classical.
The store boasts about 80,000 records, making it a treasure trove for music fans. The first floor features rock, pop, anime soundtracks, and more, while the second floor focuses on jazz, soul, hip-hop, R&B, and similar genres. Reflecting Shibuya’s music culture, the shop also has an extensive selection of club music. In addition to buying records directly from Europe and the UK—which brings in rare and classic pressings—the shop also provides in-store appraisal services for those selling vinyl.
One of its highlights is the near-daily arrival of new products, offering customers the thrill of discovering unique one-off items.
Tax-free services are available, and staff can assist with basic English. If you’re looking for books or brand-new CDs, head to the nearby “HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA.”
A well-organized interior, clearly categorized by genre.
You can freely sample any record that catches your eye in the store.
Price tags on used items clearly indicate the product’s grade.
The store also carries a wide selection of record accessories.
An adjoining art gallery offers changing exhibitions for a limited time.
Tax-free shopping is available, making for an even better deal.
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you offer tax-free services?
Yes, we do.
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Are there services in foreign languages? (If so, please provide the supported languages.)
Guidance is available via translation device.
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What music genres do you carry?
We have all genres except classical. On the first floor, we offer rock, pop, Japanese pops, Soundtrack, record bags, and accessories; on the second floor, jazz, soul/rare groove, hip-hop, R&B, house/techno, club, world, and reggae.
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Do you sell CDs?
Since this store specializes in new/used vinyl, we only have about 100–200 used CDs. New CDs can be found at “HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA.”
