Slow Boat Records is Wellington, New Zealand’s longest running independent record store. Situated at 183 Cuba Street in the vibrant and eclectic Te Aro area of the capitol’s downtown CBD, it has long been a favourite of the discerning music fan. Slow B...
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Music, CD’s, Vinyl LP’s, 78’s, 45’s, posters, tee shirts, DVDs
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Slow Boat Records is a great place to visit if you're around Cuba street. These are the kind of record stores that hardly exist any more, and should most definitely be supported. Slow Boat stocks a wide range of contemporary, and classic artists, including T-shirts and memorabilia. Be sure to factor an extra half hour into your time budget because you'll surely need it.
Great place to find records and CDs, both secondhand and new, on Cuba St. The staff are friendly and helpful, and while prices can be a bit steep, quality and selection are pretty exceptional. Don’t be surprised if you walk in looking for one specific album and walk out with that one, plus a handful more.
You "could" describe Slow Boat as one of the best record stores in New Zealand, but comparatively speaking, it might be one of the best record stores in the world. For early 20th century music, classic jazz, country, rock, soul, folk and beyond, Slow Boat has an amazing selection of both vinyl and CDs. The staff are extremely sharp and knowledgeable as well. This is one of those places where taking a recommendation is well recommended.
The demise of the "record" shop is truly a sad thing. For many, spending their lunch hour pursuing the shelves at their local independent store is a distant memory. Youtube and Spotify have, for better or worse, left us music geeks with a slender choice. Slow Boat, however, has weathered the corporate, electronic storm and is the place to pick up CDs, LPs and even posters in the capital. On the very rare occasion I actually purchase a hard CD, this is where I invariably head. A Cuba Street stalwart.