Calcutta Records traces its roots to the streets around Free School Street and New Market, where Bengali music records have been traded since the era of HMV's Dum Dum pressing plant. Our Bengali vinyl collection includes Rabindrasangeet, Nazrul Geeti, Baul folk music, adhunik Bangla gaan, and classic Bengali film soundtracks — many available nowhere else.
What is Rabindrasangeet on vinyl?
Rabindrasangeet refers to songs written and composed by Rabindranath Tagore. Original HMV pressings by singers like Debabrata Biswas and Suchitra Mitra from the 1950s–70s are among the most collectible Bengali records.
Do you carry Baul music records?
Yes — we stock records by legendary Baul singers including Purna Das Baul and Lakshman Das Baul. Baul music on vinyl is rare and increasingly sought after internationally.
Are Bengali film soundtracks included?
Yes. Classic Satyajit Ray era soundtracks and popular Bengali film music from the 1960s through 1980s are part of this collection.
Can I find Nazrul Geeti records here?
Yes — Kazi Nazrul Islam's patriotic songs and love songs as recorded by HMV India feature in our collection, particularly original 78 RPM and early LP pressings.
What is Rabindrasangeet on vinyl?
Rabindrasangeet refers to songs written and composed by Rabindranath Tagore. Original HMV pressings by singers like Debabrata Biswas and Suchitra Mitra from the 1950s–70s are among the most collectible Bengali records.
Do you carry Baul music records?
Yes — we stock records by legendary Baul singers including Purna Das Baul and Lakshman Das Baul. Baul music on vinyl is rare and increasingly sought after internationally.
Are Bengali film soundtracks included?
Yes. Classic Satyajit Ray era soundtracks and popular Bengali film music from the 1960s through 1980s are part of this collection.
Can I find Nazrul Geeti records here?
Yes — Kazi Nazrul Islam's patriotic songs and love songs as recorded by HMV India feature in our collection, particularly original 78 RPM and early LP pressings.
