Bertus (Coffee & Pastries)

Alexanderplein 6, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Bertus started as a small record store in Rotterdam back in 1971. Over 50 years later, it's grown into a major player in vinyl and CD production, sales, and distribution. Not bad for a shop that just really liked music. The vibe here is pure passion for physical formats. They work with every genre, from Metal and EDM to Jazz and K-Pop, and they're all about making sure music lovers can get their hands on whatever they want, in whatever format they want. The whole thing is driven by a belief that holding an LP or CD, with the artwork and liner notes, is an experience streaming just can't replicate. They've also been smart about evolving. In 2022, Bertus merged with Record Industry, combining manufacturing and distribution know-how. They launched Music On Vinyl in 2009 and Music On CD in 2013, so they're actively keeping classic albums and forgotten gems alive. If you care about music as a physical thing, not just a playlist, Bertus is worth knowing about. It's a place built on a simple…