Vinyl Record Stores in Calgary

Vinyl records have surged in popularity in recent years. Purists insist they just sound better than digital recordings. Here are a few musically inclined shops in which to find a surprising array of new and used collectible records.

Vinyl Record Stores in Calgary
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Hot Wax Records

1
114 10 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1V3

Over its 30-plus years as a specialty record shop, Hot Wax not allowed momentous changes in recording technology distract it from its one true love: vinyl. The boutique carries tens of thousands of new and used records as well as classic re-issues.

Recordland Ltd

2
1208 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0T1

Visiting Recordland is a bit going on a musical expedition. Its shelves are dense with 12-inch records. While it may seem overwhelming, the staff knows where everything is. You just have to ask. Or, better yet, start exploring.

Lukes Drug Mart

3
832 Edmonton Trail NE, Calgary, AB T2E 3J6

Perhaps the hippest drug store ever, the three Lukes locations in Calgary carry a well-curated selection of new alternative vinyl releases, limited-edition pressings and rereleases. Enjoy a cup of Four Barrel coffee while you browse the platters.

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Sloth Records

4
B-736 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0B7

Another of the city’s thriving specialty record shops, Sloth carries a huge and diverse selection of new and used alternative vinyl in addition to turntables, books, T-shirts and small press comics.

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Turn It Up! Records & Hi-Fi Inc

5
117-3411 20 St SW, Calgary, AB T2T 4Z6

The Inner Sleeve sells new and used vinyl in a wide variety of genres, as well as turntables and turntable repair kits. Need your own turntable fixed or serviced? The shop does that, too.

Heritage Posters & Music Inc

6
1316 11 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T3C 0M6

Selling an absolute profusion of new and used records that turns over regularly, Heritage Posters and Music also stocks vintage movie posters as well as a delicious array of concert and gig posters. Also find pop-culture memorabilia of all sorts.

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