6x record shops in Pop City The Hague!
Music on vinyl is like a paper book compared to digital. It creaks just a little nicer and the smell of the slightly musty record sleeves is actually irresistible. But the record store itself also evokes nostalgia for many people. Browsing in the record bins never disappears. Therefore, here is a list of the Hague record shops you should not miss during a visit to pop city The Hague!
Record stores in The Hague
Step into a record store in The Hague and you immediately feel the passion for music. There is a lot of band merchandise and the walls are full of posters of local pop venues, bands and festivals. Owners are happy to put on a record for you, talk to you about the latest vinyl released or second-hand music collection just arrived. You'll often run into local artists and music organisations. Whether you like heavy metal, classic rock, country, pop music, jazz, soul or the expanded electronic dance music genre, there is a favourite record shop in town for everyone.
Bennies Fifties - Namensestraat 73
In Scheveningen, you will find the colourful Bennies Fifties. In this large shop, they sell all kinds of retro stuff, but most importantly, records. They have a large section for vinyl, from singles to complete series to jukeboxes and record players.
Vinyl Grove - Boekhorststraat 10
Emphatically with one O in the spelling. Local vinyl lovers know this shop all too well. The Vinyl Grove record shop with the red walls, cool artwork and window display and, of course, the passionate owner Ramesh. You can find wooden stands full of vinyl gems, from classics to new records. But you can also order records here. It's not for nothing that local artists love coming here.
High Definition Records Scheveningen - Keizerstraat 85
On the Keizerstraat shopping street in Scheveningen, you will find record shop High Definition Records Scheveningen with an 18-metre-long aisle full of records. Online sales are largely through Discogs, the global marketplace for music. For customers who prefer not to order online themselves, the record shop is happy to take the order off their hands.
Crazy Horse Records - Prinsegracht 8 (GR8)
The name Crazy Horse Records is after Neil Young's backing band and befitting the location of the PAARD pop venue next door. Previously, the record shop sat on a corner and was called Record Corner. Besides records, you can also find vintage audio and gear here.
Empire Records - Korte Houtstraat 12
The address around the corner from the Plein for true music and film lovers. Besides second-hand records, DVDs and CDs, you can also find rock merchandise like printed mini guitars and figurines as well as original Marvel and other movie gadgets at Empire Records.
3345 Vinyl Records - Noordeinde 87 G
A dusty record shop? That certainly does not apply to the fresh hip shop of 3345 Vinyl Records near Noordeinde Palace. Also for electronic music styles. The shop likes to lend itself to DJ sets and live performances where you can do hip moves and you can listen to records in the listening corner. Enjoyed your visit? Buy something from the in-house merchandise line consisting of t-shirts and tote bags.
Vinyl markten en evenementen in Haagse platenzaken
There are regular vinyl markets in the city, check the agenda for this. Regular musical performances are organised during festivals or on certain days. Think Sniester, Rewire Festival and Record Store Day. Ask in the shops.
Take a quick look at the calendar for markets
At markets and events, you often come across a stall full of vinyl records.
