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Brazilian Record and Book Stores With the exchange rate nearly as exhilarating as the music, I did some serious vinyl huntin’ and book buyin’ in Rio. There are modern CD and bookstores everywhere in Brazil, but the stock tends to be regional. CDs are currently about the same price as in the States, as the currency realignment reduced the normal price by half. LPs were an incredible deal, averaging about 10 RL. ($6.60) for things that are extremely difficult to find in America, about three buck for most everything else. I tried to buy used LPs in Salvador, but the street vendors seemed to have washed them in sea water, or something that left visible scub marks on the surface.Here’s a list of some of the stores I loved: Toca do ViniciusRua Vinicius de Moraes 12, Ipanema, Rio. This book and record emporium is located in the picturesque Ipanema section of the city. Set up by one of the authors of Brazil’s biggest hit, "The Girl from Ipanema" on a street bearing his name, near the bar bearing his name, near the bar where they first saw the girl, the shop is a delight specializing in bossa material. Emporio Musical 163 Rua Sete de Setembro, Centro, Rio. 9-17, 8-12 Sat and closed Sunday An LP treasure trove along the main pedestrian walkway in the center of the city. I went back twice.
Livraria Antiquário
Nova Livraria Leonardo da Vinci What amazes, is that here in Brazil, at this great store, there is a wider selection of music books in English than most bookstore in the US. The knowledgeable and very friendly staff will help you order just about anything you want.
Motodisco
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