Why it belongs in ORBIS
Ho Chi Minh City vinyl shop opened 2023 — over 2,000 records, funk to electronic, with live turntable testing.
Vina Groove is a vinyl records shop in Ho Chi Minh City (43/4C Tăng Bạt Hổ, Phường 11, Bình Thạnh) opened in 2023 by Francois, a French music lover, and Stav, a UK-born DJ. The shop houses over 2,000 records across funk, soul, jazz, electronic, and other genres, sourced from Francois's worldwide contacts. Vina Groove is the only shop in Saigon equipped with turntables and a mixer allowing customers to test records live during shopping. The shop hosts DJ workshops from world champion turntablists and is praised for its organized layout, affordable pricing, and knowledgeable, friendly staff.