Music might be more accessible than ever before in the digital age, but for many, digital recordings will never replace rummaging through racks for treasures. New and secondhand CDs and vinyl discs at 40 rue des Écoles span world music, rap, reggae, salsa, soul and disco, while No 42 has pop, rock, punk, new wave, electro and soundtracks.
Its nearby sister shop Crocojazz specialises in jazz, blues, gospel and timeless crooners, with books and DVDs as well as recordings.