OT: Visiting Calgary, what are the best places to buy CDs?

[Dipsy Doodle]

I like buying eclectic music...dub, funk, soul, gospel and blues from the '40s - '50s, etc. What are some of the best stores to pick stuff like that up? And are they underwater!?

Some quick Googling said that Sloth Records, Recordland, and Hot Wax Records are good places to start. Sound about right?

Thanks!

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[InfinityIggy]

I like buying eclectic music...dub, funk, soul, gospel and blues from the '40s - '50s, etc. What are some of the best stores to pick stuff like that up? And are they underwater!?

Some quick Googling said that Sloth Records, Recordland, and Hot Wax Records are good places to start. Sound about right?

Thanks!

Sloth and Hot Wax are probably your best bets for those. Cant speak for Recordland.

If you are here during the Stampede there are usually a couple of vendors in the BMO center that are setup to sell vinyl's so you should check that out as well if you get the chance.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Sloth and Hot Wax are probably your best bets for those. Cant speak for Recordland.

If you are here during the Stampede there are usually a couple of vendors in the BMO center that are setup to sell vinyl's so you should check that out as well if you get the chance.

Right on. Thanks man!

 

[Kanye]

itunes

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

It's been a few years since I've been there, but you could easily spend a long time in Recordland. I've come across a lot of random gems I wouldn't have expected there. They literally have rows, and rows, and rows of stuff from the floor to the ceiling and everything is "sort of" alphabetized (ie: all the A's will be in one section, but they may not necessarily be in order, etc...)

Bring a list of things you're looking for or else you'll be stuck there forever just browsing

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

It's been a few years since I've been there, but you could easily spend a long time in Recordland. I've come across a lot of random gems I wouldn't have expected there. They literally have rows, and rows, and rows of stuff from the floor to the ceiling and everything is "sort of" alphabetized (ie: all the A's will be in one section, but they may not necessarily be in order, etc...)

Bring a list of things you're looking for or else you'll be stuck there forever just browsing

I'm visiting friends who work during the day...I got nothing but time. Sounds like my kinda place!

 

[BVicious]

Yea iTunes or google it man.

 

[1989]

I believe Phoenix Comics' south location on 17 Avenue SW still has a record store attached to it.

 

[MarkGio]

CDs? Is this some sorta trick thread?

 

[FLAMES666]

I believe Phoenix Comics' south location on 17 Avenue SW still has a record store attached to it.

Yes they do Melodiya records, good place

It's been a few years since I've been there, but you could easily spend a long time in Recordland. I've come across a lot of random gems I wouldn't have expected there. They literally have rows, and rows, and rows of stuff from the floor to the ceiling and everything is "sort of" alphabetized (ie: all the A's will be in one section, but they may not necessarily be in order, etc...)

Bring a list of things you're looking for or else you'll be stuck there forever just browsing

Owner is an ******* but its an awesome place, does anyone know if they were effected by the flood?

 

[trckrdr]

Yes they do Melodiya records, good place



Owner is an ******* but its an awesome place, does anyone know if they were effected by the flood?

I've heard this a lot but never had any problems with him.

The Inner Sleeve is a really underrated place. Their stuff is in a lot better condition than most places. I'd also check out Heritage for their selection.

 

[InfinityIggy]

I've heard this a lot but never had any problems with him.

The Inner Sleeve is a really underrated place. Their stuff is in a lot better condition than most places. I'd also check out Heritage for their selection.

Heritage is also a really good selection, id give that a shot as well.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

CDs? Is this some sorta trick thread?

I want my music collection to be tangible, dammit!

 

[TylerSVT*]

I half expected thread start date to be 1999

 

[BVicious]

While we're in the time machine, I'm looking for a flip phone that still works.

Ending a call nowadays is not nearly as cool

 

[Ace Rimmer]

While we're in the time machine, I'm looking for a flip phone that still works.

Ending a call nowadays is not nearly as cool

http://www.lg.com/ca_en/cell-phones/lg-A341