pjaicomo Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I am going in a week or two, and I have never been before. All I really know about is Sonic Boom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicole Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 ummm Sonic Boom is in Toronto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circlingvultures Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 ummm Sonic Boom is in Toronto. There are probably a few stores with that name. I haven't been to the Toronto one in a few years. I wonder if it's even worth checking out on my next trip up. Hits and Misses has pretty much taken over the Toronto record store game haven't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesupervillain Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 ummm Sonic Boom is in Toronto. There are probably a few stores with that name. I haven't been to the Toronto one in a few years. I wonder if it's even worth checking out on my next trip up. Hits and Misses has pretty much taken over the Toronto record store game haven't they? Hits and Misses is aptly named. Sometimes they have stuff worth buying and sometimes there's nothing but shit in there. Criminal Records is good for newer stuff, not sure what their older catalog is like as I haven't been there in about a year. I'd say Rotate This is still the best record store in the city, which is sort of sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjaicomo Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share Posted August 24, 2010 Good tips so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circlingvultures Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 ^ These are all record stores in Toronto. Sorry dude, got off topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmhmm Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Easy Street Records in Seattle is great. There are two locations so try to hit both of them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porchlight Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Here is a list of shops including mine on Capitol Hill in Seattle. http://www.everydaymusic.com/ http://www.porchlightrecords.com http://www.wosound.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjaicomo Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share Posted August 24, 2010 I will be in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travis Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Whats the record store that has the Hendrix statue out front? Thats the only one Ive been to in Seattle but it was decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hickey Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Does Singles Going Steady still exist in Seattle? That was a great punk record store. If it's still open, go there. Easy Street is also great. I got a bunch of great stuff very cheaply at the one on Mercer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillho Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Easy Street for sure. Within walking distance of the Space Needle too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porchlight Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Whats the record store that has the Hendrix statue out front?Thats the only one Ive been to in Seattle but it was decent. The Hendrix statue is still there, but it's now an art store. The shop that was there, Everyday, is now a few blocks away. Singles Going Steady is all punk/crust/metal/hardcore and it's down on 2nd and Bell. I can't believe I forgot about that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hickey Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Easy Street for sure. Within walking distance of the Space Needle too. I did that walk and it was kind of a hike. But I had time to kill, so I didn't care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingpotato Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Hits and Misses is aptly named. Sometimes they have stuff worth buying and sometimes there's nothing but shit in there. Criminal Records is good for newer stuff, not sure what their older catalog is like as I haven't been there in about a year. I'd say Rotate This is still the best record store in the city, which is sort of sad. Not to further the derail but I was in Criminal a month or so ago and his used section is pretty minimal and comprised mostly of Madonna / Lionel Richie / Michael Jackson and Peter Frampton. I did score a Steve Earle record for 6$ there however. What's so bad about Rotate This? I always find good shit when I'm there. Neurotica not too far down the street is pretty good as well. I was in there and found a box of 7'' including Alkaline Trio - Hell Yes and the split with the Blue Meanies - he hadn't priced them yet so he let me have them for a tenner (!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circlingvultures Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Hits and Misses is aptly named. Sometimes they have stuff worth buying and sometimes there's nothing but shit in there. Criminal Records is good for newer stuff, not sure what their older catalog is like as I haven't been there in about a year. I'd say Rotate This is still the best record store in the city, which is sort of sad. Not to further the derail but I was in Criminal a month or so ago and his used section is pretty minimal and comprised mostly of Madonna / Lionel Richie / Michael Jackson and Peter Frampton. I did score a Steve Earle record for 6$ there however. What's so bad about Rotate This? I always find good shit when I'm there. Neurotica not too far down the street is pretty good as well. I was in there and found a box of 7'' including Alkaline Trio - Hell Yes and the split with the Blue Meanies - he hadn't priced them yet so he let me have them for a tenner (!). I like Rotate This. Found a euro press of the PMFS knife lp for $4 in there once. Usually walk out with a few things when I stop in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whenslunchrecords Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Vancouver, Red Cat, Zulu Scratch Records Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesupervillain Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Hits and Misses is aptly named. Sometimes they have stuff worth buying and sometimes there's nothing but shit in there. Criminal Records is good for newer stuff, not sure what their older catalog is like as I haven't been there in about a year. I'd say Rotate This is still the best record store in the city, which is sort of sad. Not to further the derail but I was in Criminal a month or so ago and his used section is pretty minimal and comprised mostly of Madonna / Lionel Richie / Michael Jackson and Peter Frampton. I did score a Steve Earle record for 6$ there however. What's so bad about Rotate This? I always find good shit when I'm there. Neurotica not too far down the street is pretty good as well. I was in there and found a box of 7'' including Alkaline Trio - Hell Yes and the split with the Blue Meanies - he hadn't priced them yet so he let me have them for a tenner (!). They are much better now than they were, but when I first started going there 10 or 11 years ago, the staff were such assholes. They would literally berate you if they didn't approve of the music you were buying. I bought El Gran Orgo and proceeded to get a 20 minute lecture from the dude behind the counter about how the band wasn't getting any money from it because the label was screwing them or some shit and I was just like, I just want this CD, chill out. I also find they lean more towards the indie/hipster side of stuff. They were a much better place to get punk/hardcore records years ago as opposed to now. I mean the amount of awesome records I got new off the shelf there for cheap is nuts. Shape Of Punk To Come for 12 bucks, Shorter, Faster, Louder for 10 bucks, Circle Takes The Square - As The Roots Undo for 12 bucks. I guess that could have more to do with the amount of people buying vinyl then versus now, but I have always had a bit of distaste for Rotate. I haven't bought a record there in years. In fact, I haven't even been in their new location, and they moved a LONG time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinyl Fury Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I just did a weekend trip to Seattle last month. I highly recommend Jive Time for used stuff. They also have a great overstock section in the anitque mall across the street. Best $1 section ever. Easy Street and Everyday Music are good spots. Sonic Boom was ok. Avoid Bop Street. Huge selection, but way overpriced. I actually wrote about my trip here: danfury.tumblr.com check this out too : dkpresents.wordpress.com/2010/05/01/supersonic-wax-a-look-inside-6-seattle-record-stores/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohnotherobot Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I remember there being a new-ish store in Vancouver last time I was there on Main and Broadway (on Broadway a block or so in). It had a lot of collector-type stuff like OG pressings of Spacemen 3, etc. I cannot remember the name of it for the life of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twelvetwenty Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Is there anything on Vancouver Island? I'll be there next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoonbill Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Is there anything on Vancouver Island? I'll be there next week. ditch records in victoria used to be pretty great. scored so much stuff there in 1998 the first time I went. was pretty underwhelmed by the selection when i was there last may but its probably worth checking out. where else are you visiting on the island? there are some surf shops in tofino (west coast) that sell records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbtg Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Zulu in Vancouver is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stropav Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Audiopile is my favorite in Vancouver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrstripe Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I just did a weekend trip to Seattle last month. I highly recommend Jive Time for used stuff. They also have a great overstock section in the anitque mall across the street. Best $1 section ever.Easy Street and Everyday Music are good spots. Sonic Boom was ok. Avoid Bop Street. Huge selection, but way overpriced. I actually wrote about my trip here: danfury.tumblr.com check this out too : dkpresents.wordpress.com/2010/05/01/supersonic-wax-a-look-inside-6-seattle-record-stores/ Is Jive Time records good for newer stuff? Or newer used stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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