ROTTERDAM, 6 November 2025 – From long-running institutions on the Binnenweg to a fresh opening on the Zaagmolenkade, Rotterdam’s vinyl scene offers plenty of places to crate-dig. This roundup maps out reliable spots across the city, from second-hand treasure troves to specialist dance outlets.
If you are planning a weekend browse, note that opening hours vary per store and some shops combine retail with events or DJ sets. Always check the latest times before you head out.
Offbeat Records (Rotterdam-Noord)
Zaagmolenkade 208, 3035 KD — Open Wed–Sat (see socials for exact times)
Offbeat’s new street-level shop is a proper treasure cave built from the ~40,000-LP haul they migrated from the Céno Classics basement. The layout encourages roaming: tall new-arrival walls, genre islands for cosmic disco/Italo/left-field electronics, and deep crates of jazz, soul, funk and hip hop that turn over fast. If you’re into dance music’s more adventurous corners (Electro, Wave, UK-leaning hybrids) or reissue-label archaeology, this is your playground. Prices are fair for the curation level; you’ll find budget 12"s alongside rarer imports and clean used jazz that’s been graded carefully. Staff are chatty and opinionated in the best way—ask for a “sounds like X but spacier” recommendation and you’ll leave with three. Expect listening sessions, occasional in-stores, and a steady drip of new stock on Instagram. Great coffee options nearby on Zwaanshals for mid-dig breaks.
De Plaatboef (Nieuwe Binnenweg)
Nieuwe Binnenweg 81-A, 3014 GE — Often late on Fridays
A Rotterdam institution with a breadth that rewards patience. Front tables carry charting new releases and classic reissues; head deeper for long runs of second-hand rock, pop, reggae, hip hop, soul, metal, and dance. Their “misc” and bargain sections are bigger than most shops’ whole inventories—great for building a collection on a budget. You’ll also find a strong CD wall, music DVDs, and the odd gear/accessory. Staff know the stock by memory (someone will point you to “third row, halfway down” without looking), and they handle buy/sell/trade with clear grading and sensible cash/credit offers. Friday late opening makes this a perfect after-work dig before a drink at Rotown across the street. See: https://www.plaatboef.nl/
Demonfuzz Records (Nieuwe Binnenweg)
Nieuwe Binnenweg 86, 3015 BC
Demonfuzz is the DJ-magnet of the strip: tightly curated second-hand with quality control that’s obvious the moment you flip. Funk, soul, jazz, reggae, disco/boogie, hip hop, and club 12"s dominate, with a sprinkling of soundtracks and psych. Sleeves are clean, inner sleeves replaced where needed, and grading is conservative—if it says VG+, it plays VG+. New arrivals hit the front bins frequently, so a quick stop every few days actually pays off. They’re generous with the listening station and happy to pull comparable titles from behind the counter. Expect knowledgeable talk about pressings (which Blue Note cut, which JA press to avoid, etc.). Prices reflect condition and demand but there are still steals if you dig. See: https://www.demonfuzz.com/
Velvet Music Rotterdam (Centrum)
Oude Binnenweg 121-A, 3012 JC — Usually open Sundays; Fridays often till 21:00
Velvet is the central, everyone-welcome stop: new releases across indie, pop, hip hop, metal, electronic, jazz and world, plus a tidy second-hand section and a strong selection of Dutch artists. It’s easy to browse: staff-pick cards, themed endcaps (“New this week,” “Represses,” “Under the Radar”), and a helpful 7" corner. They’re great for gifting—fresh box sets, colored variants, and essentials (sleeves, cleaning kits, tote bags). Expect in-stores during album cycles and Record Store Day. If you’re visiting Rotterdam and want one stop that covers a bit of everything, this is it. See: https://velvetmusic.nl/
Clone Records (Hofbogen)
Raampoortstraat 12, 3032 AH — Fridays often late
The mothership for Rotterdam’s dance-music DNA. Clone’s retail arm mirrors its revered label/distribution: a laser-focused selection of house, techno, electro, Italo, Detroit/Chicago classics, and forward electronic forms—plus a discerning wall of reissue labels. If you follow catalog numbers, this is heaven; if you don’t, staff will triangulate your taste in two questions and send you to the right crate. Listening is encouraged; turnover is brisk; the “back in” section is addictive. They also carry DJ accessories, magazines, and label merch. Fridays can morph into mini-meetups when new shipments land, and in-stores pop up around releases. See: https://clone.nl/
Vinylspot (Centrum)
Josephstraat 162, 3014 TX — By appointment + monthly events/sales
A compact, collector-minded space that feels like being invited into someone’s meticulously organized music room. The selection leans second-hand jazz, soul, reggae, funk, rock and psych, with hand-picked new arrivals. Because visits are appointment-based or tied to monthly open days, you get unhurried browsing and room to listen. Stock is curated rather than maximal; every crate tends to have keepers. The owner’s newsletters/Instagram announce themed sales (e.g., Blue Note day, ’70s soul refresh), which are worth timing your visit around. See: https://vinylspot.nl/
JensDo Records (Noord)
Zwaanshals 294B
Cozy, living-room vibe with a neighborhood feel; small but well-curated second-hand across rock, jazz, soul, and odds-and-ends that rotate quickly. Ideal add-on to an Offbeat visit. See: https://jensdorecords.nl/
Plato Rotterdam (Centrum/Binnenweg)
Nieuwe Binnenweg 13
A familiar Dutch chain with a local heartbeat; wide new-release coverage, regular in-stores/signings, and good browsing flow if you’re hopping between Velvet, Demonfuzz, and De Plaatboef. See: https://www.platomania.nl/
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