Literally, 'classical and ethnic'. A good place for some of the smaller German and French labels and, bucking trends, for good, old-fashioned vinyl.

Head here for classic Bach recordings, obscure Beatles items, or that fave Diana Ross album that got nicked from your party. There are also second-hand 45s and new releases at...

Vinyl from '70s punk rock, jazz, funk, soul, Latin, and soundtracks, through lo-fi, indie, noise, garage and industrial, to '80s and '90s indie, electro, hip hop and reggae,...

The biggest record store in Amsterdam sits bang on its busiest shopping thoroughfare. Fame offers a vast array of stock in a variety of genres.

Amsterdam's one-stop hip hop shop and distributor. With its roots in NYC, Fat Beats has all the vinyl and CDs that any DJ (or aspiring upstart) could dream of. Staff are...

Palm Guitars stocks new, antique, used and rare musical instruments (and their parts). The excellent website features a calendar of upcoming local gigs, all of a worldly and...

The best international selection of rose-tinted reading, whether fiction or fact - plus CDs, DVDs, guides and the best gifts you'll find in town. It also has a second-hand...

V&D means good quality at prices just a step up from HEMA. There's a staggering array of toiletries, cosmetics, leather goods and watches, clothing and underwear for the whole...