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Records in Helsinki
Records in Helsinki
Helsinki has a selection of great "underground" record stores with a greatly varying selection of both Finnish and international music. Most of them also sell vinyl (12"/10"/7"). Generally speaking, prices aren't cheap, but the selection may be worth it. Some of the more collectible stuff may even be cheaper than elsewhere.
If you have only a limited amount of time, check out the record stores around Viiskulma', a brisk walk from the city center:
A.H. Records, Fredrikinkatu 12, . Used rock/Finnish/funk.
Digelius, Laivurinrinne 2, . Jazz/classical.
Eronen, Laivurinrinne 2, . Dub/jazz/salsa.
Lifesaver, Pursimiehenkatu 3. Electronic/soul/disco/funk/hip-hop/jazz. New owners and a new location since Deceber 2009.
Levylaivuri, Laivurinkatu 41.
Popparienkeli, Fredrikinkatu 12, . Rock/pop.
Elsewhere around the city center:
Levykauppa Äx, Arkadiankatu 14, Possibly the most well-known record shop in Finland which does have plans to start a political party.
Darkside Records, Albertinkatu 12.
Fennica Records, Albertinkatu 36, .
Green Grass, Fredrikinkatu 60. Rock/pop.
Keltainen Jäänsärkijä, Urho Kekkosenkatu 4-6 A, . Helsinki's largest indie store, covers virtually except classical and electronic.
Stupido, Iso Roobertinkatu 23, . Rock/indie/misc.
A bit further:
The Funkiest, Lapinlahdenkatu 8, . Hip-hop/funk and jazz reissues.
Compact Records (Dark Side of the), Lönnrotinkatu 23.
Music Hunter, Unioninkatu 45, . Rock.
Streetbeat, Kirvesmiehenkatu 4 (Metro: Herttoniemi), . One of Finland's dance/electronic music pioneers, but they've closed their city center store and moved into the suburbs.
In Kallio, easily accessed via Hakaniemi metro station:
Black & White, Toinen Linja 1, . Rock.
Hippie Shake records, Hämeentie 1, . Rare 60/70s rock and hard rock.
Goofin Records, Hämeentie 46, . Rockabilly.
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