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HMV record shop Shinsaibashi

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HMV record shop Shinsaibashi

One of Kansai’s Largest Vinyl Record Specialty Stores.

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HMV record shop Shinsaibashi is a used vinyl record specialty store operated by HMV, a major CD shop chain. Inside its bright and open store, you will find a wide range of items centered on used vinyl records, along with new vinyl records, CDs, cassette tapes, and record-related goods. With around 50,000 items in stock, it boasts one of the largest selections in the Kansai region.

Among the HMV record shop locations across Japan, the Shinsaibashi store is known for its high proportion of new vinyl records and its extensive lineup of goods. In addition to Japanese music such as city pop, Japanese jazz, and anime soundtracks, the store also carries a wide range of Western music from the 1960s to the 1990s. It also offers a rich selection of records with obi strips, rare pressings, and classic albums, making it enjoyable for everyone from beginners to collectors.

The store has English-speaking staff and translation devices, creating a service system that allows everyone to enjoy choosing records. New used-vinyl arrivals are added every day. Another appeal is that each visit offers the chance to encounter a new record while experiencing Japan’s unique music culture.

If you want to discover music, anime, or idols that match your personal tastes, head to the nearby HMV&BOOKS NAMBA.

Highlights

  • A vinyl record specialty store boasting a selection of around 50,000 items.
  • A large selection of new vinyl records, with around 15,000 in stock.
  • All genres are available, from Western music to Japanese music.
  • Tax-free shopping is also available for used vinyl records.
  • Multilingual translation devices can also be borrowed.

Photos

  • A bright and open store interior

    A bright and open store interior

  • Organized by genre and artist for easy browsing

    Organized by genre and artist for easy browsing

  • A popular and wide-ranging selection of anime soundtracks

    A popular and wide-ranging selection of anime soundtracks

  • Comments from staff on new vinyl records are also worth noting.

    Comments from staff on new vinyl records are also worth noting.

  • A wide selection of record-care goods and players

    A wide selection of record-care goods and players

  • Record bags that can be carried onto airplanes

    Record bags that can be carried onto airplanes

  • There are two listening stations inside the store, where visitors can freely preview records.

    There are two listening stations inside the store, where visitors can freely preview records.

  • Limited-time original goods available only here

    Limited-time original goods available only here

  • Rare pressings are released in large numbers every Saturday. Look for the red and yellow POP signs.

    Rare pressings are released in large numbers every Saturday. Look for the red and yellow POP signs.

  • A wide selection of 7-inch singles

    A wide selection of 7-inch singles

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have an overseas-shipping service?
A

International shipping is not available.

Q

Is parking available?
A

There is no parking, so please use a nearby coin parking lot.

Q

Is parking available?
A

There is no parking, so please use a nearby coin parking lot.

Q

Are there coin lockers?
A

There are no coin lockers inside the store, but paid lockers are available in DAIMARU WHITE AVENUE. See here for the location.

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Details

Name in Japanese
HMV record shop 心斎橋
Postal Code
542-0086
Address
O・M・Hotel Nikko Bldg. B1F 1-3-3 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
Telephone
06-7661-0010
Closed
Follows Shibuya Modi’s holiday schedule
Business Hours
11:00am - 8:00pm
Access
Directly connected from Exit 8, the Hotel Nikko Building Connecting Passage, from Shinsaibashi Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, via the South Ticket Gate
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)
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