Do any of you know of a record store—whether in Spain, elsewhere in Europe, or anywhere else in the world—that sells library music? I don't mind flying to the other side of the globe if necessary, thanks in advance. I believe there is a shop in Madrid that specializes in this, but I'm not entirely sure.
If you're referring to CDs rather than vinyl,
then I recommend Beijing, China.
Which store in Madrid is this?
I've never seen an entirely-library record store (what a dream!), but many stores I've visited have small library sections. I had a lovely visit to a store in Amsterdam a few years ago after finding out they stocked library. The name escapes me at the moment, Platypus(?)
Quote from: ChunYinZi on September 25, 2026, 05:32:42 PMI recommend Beijing, China.
That's not a bad idea at all, that way, I could see the world. And explore music from a different perspective, in other formats.
Quote from: Mr on September 26, 2026, 01:17:14 AMWhich store in Madrid is this?
I was going to mention Discos La Metralleta, a buy-and-sell record store located in a parking garage right in the heart of Madrid. But the reviews have made me a bit wary. I mean, how could the sellers themselves think of selling a record like "Tough Guy" for 15 quid? I also think I saw Discos Paradiso, which is in Barcelona.
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Quote from: Mr on September 26, 2026, 01:17:14 AMI've never seen an entirely-library record store (what a dream!), but many stores I've visited have small library sections.
It used to exist in Valencia. It was called "La Ragazza del Piper", but it closed—the reason is unknown. About two years ago, I spoke to the owner, and she told me she had closed the shop for personal reasons, though there were still some websites claiming it was open.
Quote from: Mr on September 26, 2026, 01:17:14 AMI had a lovely visit to a store in Amsterdam a few years ago after finding out they stocked library. The name escapes me at the moment, Platypus(?)
I'll take a look at it, and I'd also like to know how to learn to crate dig. Will there be an area with boxes full of records?