It has survived five moves, multiple economic downturns, and the changing listening habits of music fans, but Real Groovy is arguably experiencing one of its best eras as it celebrates 45 years in business.
Having first opened in 1981 on Mount Eden Road, the Auckland record store moved onto Queen Street in 1987, firstly on the corner with Turner Street before settling into what became its spiritual home for 25 years at 438 Queen Street.
Further moves followed in 2016 and 2019, before they finally settled in their current spot on Victoria Street in 2023.
They have now been there for three years and, in 2026, are celebrating their 45th birthday, making them one of the oldest remaining retail stores in the downtown area.
Real Groovy has survived as other music stores, like Marbecks, Sounds, and the CD and DVD Store, disappeared from the CBD.
