These are the 5 best record stores in Frankfurt!

Frankfurt am Main is much more than just a financial hub. For music lovers, and especially vinyl collectors, it's a surprisingly pleasant place to explore. Whether you're looking for jazz classics, obscure techno, or forgotten rock gems, the city has something for everyone. In this blog post, we've listed the 5 best record stores in Frankfurt for you.

1. Tactile Record Store

Address: Friedberger Landstraße 114, 60316 Frankfurt
Opening hours: Wednesday to Friday from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Saturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Tactile is sleekly designed, modern, and well-organized. The collection focuses on genres like jazz, soul, afrobeat, electronica, and downtempo. Everything is neatly organized, and the store has a calm, almost gallery-like atmosphere. This isn't a dusty basement full of yellowed covers, but a place where vinyl is taken seriously. There's a lot of new material in the bins, but also a surprising number of lesser-known releases from smaller labels.

The staff is enthusiastic and knows what they're talking about. So if you're not sure where to start, just ask. Chances are you'll come home with something you've never heard of, but will instantly fall in love with.

2. Lucky Star Records

Address: Heidestraße 152, 60385 Frankfurt (Bornheim)
Opening hours: Wednesday to Friday from 2pm to 7pm, Saturday from 11am to 4pm

Lucky Star Records is exactly what you hope to find on a city break: an independent record store with character. This store has been in Bornheim since 2007 and now boasts around 20,000 records. The focus is on rock, punk, pop, and garage, but you'll also find krautrock, folk, and soul. The atmosphere is homey, the selection is impressive, and you can tell the owner is a true collector himself.

Tip: take your time. There's a lot of beauty here, but sometimes it's just a little bit deeper in the tank.

3. Hoppigaloppi

Address: Berger Straße 56, 60316 Frankfurt (Norend)
Opening hours: Wednesday to Friday from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Saturday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Hoppigaloppi is perhaps the most charming store of all. Not only because of the selection—which is already excellent with indie, electronic music, soul, experimental, and obscure pop—but especially because of the overall atmosphere. It feels like a creative living room full of music, art, and character. Besides vinyl, you'll also find prints, books, and other collectibles. And as is the case with good record stores, there's a good chance you'll strike up a conversation with other visitors.

Perfect for those looking for something different from the standard releases.

4. No. 2 Records

Address: Wallstraße 15, 60594 Frankfurt (Sachsenhausen)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 11am to 8pm, Saturday from 10am to 4pm

No. 2 Records is Frankfurt's oldest secondhand record store, and it shows. Vinyl has been sold here since 1984, and with over 50,000 records in store, you'll never get bored. The selection is incredibly diverse: from 50s rock to 90s metal, from jazz to hip-hop, and even classical music. And the best part: everything is clearly organized, and you can preview records.

This store is a true collector's paradise. You'll find not only great deals here, but also rare items you'd likely only find on Discogs for ridiculous prices.

5. Big Black Records

Address: Eiserne Hand 8-10, 60318 Frankfurt (Norend)
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday from 11am to 7pm, Saturday from 10am to 2pm

Big Black Records is the kind of store where you'll walk out with a smile, even if you haven't bought anything. The atmosphere is warm, the selection is funky, and the owner is someone who's genuinely passionate about music. The store focuses on soul, funk, reggae, hip-hop, dub, and electronic styles. Think of a mix between the soundtrack of a summer festival and a deep crate-diving session in a club basement.

Here you'll find releases you'll completely miss in mainstream stores. If you're open to musical surprises, this is the place to be.

Finally

Frankfurt might not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of record stores, but you'll be surprised. The five shops on this list are each unique and complement each other beautifully. Whether you're looking for the latest releases, obscure gems, or secondhand classics, you're guaranteed to go home with a bag full of vinyl.

And once you're home, don't forget to hang your favorite finds beautifully. With the Sticky Vinyl hanging system, you can easily and neatly place them on the wall. No drilling required, and changing them is a breeze.

Have fun on your vinyl trip through Frankfurt!