Record collectors visiting Japan should make a beeline for Disk Union, an 8-floor musical mecca filled with vinyl and CDs.
Disk Union - image © Florentyna Leow
Despite the fact that we live in the era of music streaming, vinyl records and CDs are enjoying an unprecedented renaissance. In Japan, the love for these tangible items never really disappeared, with CD sales still higher than most other countries. Unsurprisingly, this makes Japan a treasure trove for record hunters. A must-visit for the music geek is Disk Union in Shinjuku.
Disk Union - image © Florentyna Leow
Disk Union is no mere record shop. The main Shinjuku shop has 8 floors, stocked from top-to-bottom with secondhand CDs and vinyl across a range of musical genres. From Japanese visual kei and indie rock to esoteric British reggae bands from the 70s, you’re likely to find a rare record on your wishlist, or at least discover your new favorite band here. Prices vary - and they’re often sold at market values - but dig deep enough and you’ll score a bargain or two.
Disk Union - image © Florentyna Leow
English name:
Disk Union Shinjuku (record/music store)
Japanese name:
ディスクユニオン 新宿
English address:
Yamada Bldg., 3-31-4 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0022
Japanese address:
〒160-0022 東京都新宿区新宿3-31-4 山田ビル
Opening hours:
11am-9pm (Monday-Saturday)
11am-8pm (Sunday and national holiday)
Nearest Transport:
Subway: 1-minute walk from exit A5 of Shinjuku-sanchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi and Fukutoshin lines, and Toei Shinjuku line.
Train: 3-minute walk from the east exit of Shinjuku Station.
Telephone:
Japanese Rock/Indies Store (BF): +81-3-3352-2697
Rock CD Store (1F): +81-3-3352-2691
CD・Record Accessory Store (2F): +81-3-5919-4565
Progressive Rock Store (3F): +81-3-3352-2141
Latin・Brazil Store (4F): +81-3-3352-2760
Used Rock CD Store (5F): +81-3-3352-2723
Indie・Alternative Rock Store (6F): +81-3-3352-2715
Punk Store (7F): +81-3-5363-9779
Website:
Official website (Japanese)
Near To Here:
Disc Union is located in Tokyo's Shinjuku district. See our complete list of things to do in Shinjuku, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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