Alien Records

Here are some of the records I have bought from Alien Records:
— a Serbian ‘80s electro pop record
— Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will by Mogwai
— a NZ country music compilation
— a recording of Shostakovich’s 9^th Symphony
When people ask «where are all the good record shops?» the answer is: in a warehouse down a driveway in New Lynn, close to the RSA. Alien Records is run by what I can only lovingly describe as music nerds, one of whom will never fail to ask you if you play an instrument. This is endearing the first time but less so after the fifth or sixth. It’s full of oddities, hits, classic hits compilations, and lots of top quality new pressings. I’m always slightly amazed they’re still in business as it’s got to be the most hidden specialty shop in Auckland, but they do know their stuff and it’s good fun to spend an hour or so rifling through the bins so unless your ears are made of stone you’re bound to find something you want. They also sporadically hold gigs in the room next door.