Record shops Canada

Sonic Boom Records is the largest independent record store in the country. You can find vinyl records, CDs, DVD/Blu-ray, books, T-shirts, turntables and accessories for vinyl records, as well as lots of other quite varied and non-musical stuff. The selection of music is hyper diversified, no matter what style you're looking for. The place also buys used CDs, DVD/Blu-ray and vinyl from private individuals. Mention to the record store's premises, which are really nice and worth the trip on their own.

Located on trendy Bernard Avenue, in the heart of Mile End, and a stone's throw from bars and cafés that feature local bands (such as the Dépanneur Café), this independent record store promotes the local scene. Experimental rock, indie, jazz, folk, blues or world music, you'll find every musical style, even if Phonopolis specializes above all in the underground. Don't forget to take a look at the showcase which looks like a "mini-exhibition". The place also hosts events (check the website).

Opened in 1976, Kops Records is the oldest independent record store in Toronto. There is a great selection of all styles of music here, with both used and new records. Kops also has another branch on Danforth Avenue (where they stock tens of thousands of vinyl records) and one in Oshawa in the Greater Toronto Area. The place also buys back the vinyl you want to get rid of. Possibility to buy online on the website. Frequent draws for tickets to shows.

A nice independent record store where the bins are generously filled with vinyl and CDs, both new and used, not to mention a few turntables for the DJ in you and portable Bluetooth speakers. While music rules the place, there are also T-shirts with the record store's logo, cool greeting cards and other items. And the prices are very interesting, with many promotions throughout the months. Another branch on Church Street in the Church-Wellesley district.