Auckland record store Marbecks to close physical shop and move online

Monday 1 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 1 Sep 2025, 1:33pm

Marbecks will close its Queens Arcade location in Auckland after more than 90 years of operation. The specialist music retailer plans to transition to an online-only business model starting on 31 October.

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1. 1NewsMon 1 Sep 2025, 12:52pm

   Marbecks announces closure of Queen St store, move to online sales (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 1 Sep 2025, 1:18pm

   Iconic Auckland record store Marbecks to close, reopen as online-only shop (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 1 Sep 2025, 1:33pm

   Marbecks to close 90-year-old Auckland Queens Arcade record store (opens in new tab)