This conveniently central shop stocks a full spectrum of jazz, from '30s stompers to mainstream, avant-garde and Afro jazz. Effortlessly ool.
Gravenstraat 12Literally, 'classical and ethnic'. A good place for some of the smaller German and French labels and, bucking trends, for good, old-fashioned vinyl.
Weteringschans 193Head 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...
Utrechtsestraat 52-60Vinyl from '70s punk rock, jazz, funk, soul, Latin, and soundtracks, through lo-fi, indie, noise, garage and industrial, to '80s and '90s indie, electro,...
Westerstraat 244The biggest record store in Amsterdam sits bang on its busiest shopping thoroughfare. Fame offers a vast array of stock in a variety of genres.
Kalverstraat 2-4Amsterdam'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...
Singel 10The 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...
Paleisstraat 135V&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...
Kalverstraat 203