This is arguably one of the best record stores in Berlin, if not in Germany. More than 25,000…read morerecords on sale. Most of them in excellent condition, kept in a plastic bag, which you can also keep. Good value for money! And very nice and competent staff including the dog Bobby who greets everyone with a wagging tail. Must visit if you love vinyl.

if you like krautrock / kosmische musik, this place is unbelievable. the originals section is DEEP…read moreand expensive - if you've got coin to drop, you can get those can / amon duul / ash ra originals you've always wanted. the clerk is friendly and knowledgeable. the rest of the store seemed wonderful too, but honestly i hardly touched it. this is a magic place and i will be coming here every time i visit this city.

Tucked away near a transit hub, this is a small but mighty shop. Some used, but mostly new records…read more There is a hardcore and punk section. Fair prices. Check it out people!

Ambience is nice, but I think it's misleading for them to claim participation in Record Store Day…read more(2024) with only a handful (i.e. around twenty out of over a hundred) of RSD 2024 record issues. That's just shortchanging at best, and baiting and switching at worst -- for those who care about RSD.

This place was one of the few used music stores in the area that also had a decent selection of…read moreused CDs. Prices are not cheap for the used records or discs but also not so outrageous that i would walk away. The place is big compared to other shops but also has a bit of a smell (smoke or?) that other reviews have pointed out. Overall i would be sure to stop here if dong a neighborhood record shopping day.

What a disappointment. Had so looked forward to a visit here only to be met with rude,…read moreinconsiderate staff, overly priced vinyl and a stinky store. If cigarettes are your thing (especially during a pandemic) you've found your nirvana. Since that's not my idea of fun, I'll pass next time and visit some of the many other (read: better) vinyl locations in Berlin. Oh and one more thing, if you do intend to buy here, be sure to bring cash. That's all they take. Yeah, it's as shady as it sounds.

Hardwax is famous because it is a record store & distribution house run by the legendary Rhythm &…read moreSound duo Moritz Von Oswald and Mark Ernestus. It is an essential stop for re-issues for the American reggae label Wackies, all forms of your Basic Channel, Planet E & Honest Jon's. Its also the spot for Minimal & Dub Techno, House and more recently select Dub & Dubstep records. If you're lucky, you might even find here selections from an eclectic dub techno label from San Francisco called de'fchild (defchild.com) Hardwax, is located on the 3rd floor of the building, up through a heavily graffiti-ed stairwell, deep within a courtyard, recessed from the street. This is a comparatively small shop with a number of listening stations but doesn't feel cramped. 4 Stars!

I could have easily spent a day and half my savings at Hard Wax. Cool location, really well curated…read morehouse/techno. I skipped the vinyl because I was traveling but I found some great CDs in the european label section. you can get an awesome Hard Wax tote bag for 5€!

Awesome Hardcore/Metal/Punkrock Record store in downtown Berlin. Tons of records as well as…read moreclothing. They sell drinks and they're own beer which is pretty cool. Definitely a good stop if you're in Berlin.

This shop specializes in punk/hardcore music and fashion. They had a lot of stock and my favorite…read moremusic style blasting over head. I didn't find anything rare or unusual here and was disappointed when browsing their huge selection of shirts by the huge price tags.

Rotation is ALL things house and techno, and all their myriad subgenres. The staff is insanely…read moreknowledgeable and their weekly mailing list is brilliant to keep up to speed to the latest greatest in the vein. When i was in there a short time ago to promote my label (while on holiday in Berlin), they actually apologized to me for not having a de'fchild (defchild.com) bin section, they rationalized that they don't sell enough of that sound and because of our more "classic sound" maybe we'll have better luck with Hardwax. They were right! I'm back here for sure on my next trip to Berlin! 4 Stars!!

Definitely the best store in Berlin. Anything i wanted was there. Down, under the main boxes you…read morehave also less expensive records! I found there amazing things, Just great!

we met last Saturday when I passed your store the curtain was half closed , so I continued on my…read moreway and am unfortunately came across the worst vinyl..franz & josef store. what a pity you do not be opened ...;) However, I wanted to thank you for the minutes you spent me when we crossed in front of this shop that does absolutely not deserve that people are spending their money . I wanted to go see your store yesterday I could not but I will when I return to Berlin !! By the way because I am a big collector! So many thanks!!

Best record shopping experience I had on a recent trip to Berlin…read more The store is not necessarily the best stocked in town, but there are gems to be found at prices that are not extortionate. Also one of the few (only?) places that has a small selection of cassette tapes, vintage magazines and books on music as well as the usual records and CDs. The guy working at the time was very friendly even to an ignorant Englishman such as myself that can't speak German, nor even attempt to given I have no knowledge of the language at all. Most impressive of all, he rounded up my purchases to €35 and threw in the approx. €6 worth of 7" singles I'd picked out for free. He didn't have to do that at all, but he called it a "thank you for coming" gift. Don't expect that treatment just because you read it here of course - I wouldn't expect it again if I went back - but its touches like that that make a visit here a very welcoming experience, unmatched in Berlin from my currently limited experience.

Top Second Hand Record Store ! I saw Tons of good Records of…read moreevery Genre I can think of. Sadly I do not live here in Berlin.

Avoid this place! Unfortunately, staff member takes out his emotions on other people, making it…read moredifficult to browse or enjoy the experience. I would go to any other record store. To be specific, while I was browsing (for about 15 min) asked me if any record I had heard was "good enough for me", and when I told him I was still listening, and helping my friend pick something, he told me the store is for buying and ripped the records from my hands. He gave his back on me and gave me threatening looks. I thought he might be verbally aggressive and I wanted to leave as quick as possible.