The Best Independent Record Stores In Brussels
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Finding itself at the heart of Europe and different music traditions, Brussels definitely deserves a bright spot under the international music radar due to its wide range of music bars, diverse festivals, and a museum fully dedicated to musical instruments. Moreover, Brussels raises the bar by hosting an interesting number of independent record stores, true music temples for both connoisseurs and aficionados.
![The Collector](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1.-the-collector.webp)
1. The Collector
Store
![Veals and Geeks](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2042063.webp)
Opening Hours: Mon–Sat, 10:30am–6.30pm; Sun, 1pm–6pm
2. Veals & Geeks
Shop, Store
![Doctor Vinyl](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2042058.webp)
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun, 11:00am–8:00pm
3. Doctor Vinyl
Doctor Vinyl
Located on la Grand Ile, Doctor Vinyl is considered a major institution for all dance and techno music lovers. Given its cutting edge selection, this is literally the Mecca for renowned DJs from the city’s über dance scene to get their new beats – think FUSE and Libertine – just to name a couple. With such a reputation, chances are you can bump into the most praised DJs on the scene while they’re getting their vinyl fix. With a constant flow of new titles every week, your best bet is to grab your top choice straight away or risk losing your perfect catch.
Opening Hours: Mon–Tue, 12:00pm–7:30pm; Wed–Thu, 12:00pm–8:30pm; Fri–Sat, 12:00pm–7:30pm
Address: Rue de la Grande Ile 1, 1000 Brussels, Belgium, +32 2 512 73 44
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Caroline Music | Courtesy of Thomas Gillot
4. Caroline Music
Store
![72 records](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2042059.webp)
Opening Hours: Mon–Sat, 10:00am–7:00pm; Sun, 1:00pm–6:30pm
5. Records
Store
![Elektrocution](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2042060.webp)
Opening Hours: Mon–Sat, 12:00pm–7:00pm; Sun, 2:00pm–7:00 pm
6. Elektrocution
Shop, Store
![Kozmic Music](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2042064.webp)
Opening Hours: Mon–Sat, 10:00am–6:30pm
7. Kozmic Music
Store
Opening Hours: Mon–Sat, 11:00am–6:30pm; Sun, 12pm–6:00pm
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