Disk Union Shinjuku CD･Record Accessory Shop — Local services in Tokyo

If you are an avid record collector, especially if you're into indie rock/alternative music, I highly recommend paying a visit to this Disk Union outlet.

Every time I'm in Tokyo, I make it a point to stop at this particular Disk Union outlet. Over the years I've found some fantastic rare records at the Used Indie/Alternative music section located on one of the upper floors at reasonable prices. The selection of used records is simply astounding, and if you're lucky, you might find some rare CDs and cassettes among the shelves as well.

In recent years (as of 2024), they've added a video game OST section on 1F, and a Japanese pop music section on B1F. If you're into local music, both these sections are well worth the visit, however the layouts and stores may change as the years go by, so do check their official website for updates before you visit.

While there are many other Disk Union outlets (in Shinjuku alone!), this one stands out as my favourite of the lot. It may get a little cramped inside (what store in Tokyo isn't cramped, anyway?), and the crates tend to be overstuffed with records, making it rather tedious to dig through at times, but if you've got an hour to spare, please make it a point to come visit! You won't be...

Extremely rude staff.

Apparently, I was in the shop near to their closing time.. a slightly more senior guy came over and very rudely proclaimed that the shop was closed. He was just short of pushing me out of the shop and showing me the middle finger.

I was still trying to recover from the rude shock and hurried to pay for 3 LPs.. I should have just walked out without buying anything from them. Did not expect to receive such rude and bad service in Japan.

Would love to give no star at all, but the minimum is one. Bad experience and visit at your own risk of spoiling your day. Will never go back there again, even if their music...

A must if you are a crate digger or a vinyl connoisseur. One might consider "pricy" here, but to me it shows they know how to value everything in music. Even an obscure avant-garde EP most have never heard of, they know how to price it. They know how to dig themselves, and they know how to find that clean copy in a great condition - a place like this is the reason why I love Tokyo as a fellow DJ/music enthusiast. They keep us fresh and on top...