12 Tónar on Postcard

"Record Shopping at 12 Tónar 12 Tónar is one of Iceland 's longest-serving record stores and is also a local record label. Housed in a traditional wooden house in downtown Reykjavik, it's the best place to find all kinds of Icelandic music—from classical and pop to rock and underground rarities; you can even get locally produced, non-commercial one-offs. It's an elegant space with listening stations, and an espresso machine upstairs. They hold the occasional concert downstairs."

The Best Shopping in Iceland

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"Record Shopping at 12 Tónar 12 Tónar is one of Iceland 's longest-serving record stores and is also a local record label. Housed in a traditional wooden house in downtown Reykjavik, it's the best place to find all kinds of Icelandic music—from classical and pop to rock and underground rarities; you can even get locally produced, non-commercial one-offs. It's an elegant space with listening stations, and an espresso machine upstairs. They hold the occasional concert downstairs."

The Best of Reykjavik

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Alafiya Hasan

Google

I loved this place, we crossed by it on our first night in Reykjavik and it looked like such a fascinating space, full of life and conversation. We got to visit today just as we were leaving, and I so wish I had more to spend because the record collection here is SUPERB. Best I could leave with was 2 cheap CDs but I’m still glad to have souvenirs!

Nikolai Puc

Google

Truly the best record store in Iceland! Super hip vibes with a nice cafe attached. The downstairs has a small but incredibly curated used section with incredible titles. Prices are very nice and fair for the area.

dosse dai

Google

It's a great record store with a small cozy cafe inside, where you can enjoy coffee, beer and other drinks. We enjoyed our last day in Iceland in this here and successfully spent our last money and bought many CDs. The owner is a very polite guy who has helped me to find some rare music I was searching for.

Yahui Du

Google

This store changed my life 7 years ago. Now I am back. It changed and has live DJ and bar in the house. I found my notes from 7 years ago, which is a surprise. I love this store so much❤️

Nathaniel Blue

Google

Cool spot. We showed up at 21:00 and there was a super fun bar scene going upstairs with a local DJ spinning a very fun eclectic music set. Beer was great and staff was friendly. Most the records were downstairs. It’s a pretty small selection but well curated. New vinyl is well organized. Used is a bit cluttered and a bit hard to navigate. Fair prices. No listening station I could find but there might be one up near the bar. Didn’t leave with any records as new repress vinyl isn’t my thing.

TOKYO ZOMBIE

Google

I found a paint of Sigur Ros album cover on the window. That's why I traveled Iceland from so far away Japan. I took a cup of chai that the nice guy put in. This record shop is so lovely place filled with music lovers. Takk.

Anna Tomczyk

Google

Atmospheric place, there are not many like this, the shopkeeper advised us of Icelandic music according to our interests, we were able to listen to it, buy the one we liked the most and left satisfied :)

Simon Tonkinson

Google

Great little record store in Reykjavik, comfortable chairs so you can listen to stuff, and an extra level down in the basement. We were visiting from Canada as part of Iceland Airwaves and saw Groa perform live there. Very cool experience to see the .band up close with so many other enthusiastic people, absolutely amazing atmosphere!

Alafiya Hasan

Google

I loved this place, we crossed by it on our first night in Reykjavik and it looked like such a fascinating space, full of life and conversation. We got to visit today just as we were leaving, and I so wish I had more to spend because the record collection here is SUPERB. Best I could leave with was 2 cheap CDs but I’m still glad to have souvenirs!

Nikolai Puc

Google

Truly the best record store in Iceland! Super hip vibes with a nice cafe attached. The downstairs has a small but incredibly curated used section with incredible titles. Prices are very nice and fair for the area.

dosse dai

Google

It's a great record store with a small cozy cafe inside, where you can enjoy coffee, beer and other drinks. We enjoyed our last day in Iceland in this here and successfully spent our last money and bought many CDs. The owner is a very polite guy who has helped me to find some rare music I was searching for.

Yahui Du

Google

This store changed my life 7 years ago. Now I am back. It changed and has live DJ and bar in the house. I found my notes from 7 years ago, which is a surprise. I love this store so much❤️

Nathaniel Blue

Google

Cool spot. We showed up at 21:00 and there was a super fun bar scene going upstairs with a local DJ spinning a very fun eclectic music set. Beer was great and staff was friendly. Most the records were downstairs. It’s a pretty small selection but well curated. New vinyl is well organized. Used is a bit cluttered and a bit hard to navigate. Fair prices. No listening station I could find but there might be one up near the bar. Didn’t leave with any records as new repress vinyl isn’t my thing.

TOKYO ZOMBIE

Google

I found a paint of Sigur Ros album cover on the window. That's why I traveled Iceland from so far away Japan. I took a cup of chai that the nice guy put in. This record shop is so lovely place filled with music lovers. Takk.

Anna Tomczyk

Google

Atmospheric place, there are not many like this, the shopkeeper advised us of Icelandic music according to our interests, we were able to listen to it, buy the one we liked the most and left satisfied :)

Simon Tonkinson

Google

Great little record store in Reykjavik, comfortable chairs so you can listen to stuff, and an extra level down in the basement. We were visiting from Canada as part of Iceland Airwaves and saw Groa perform live there. Very cool experience to see the .band up close with so many other enthusiastic people, absolutely amazing atmosphere!

12 Tónar

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