If you happen to be in Calgary and need a vinyl record fix, don’t bother with HMV’s sad collection – go to these independent record stores instead! I’ve gathered all the information about the stores (addresses, store hours, etc.) into this one handy page that you can print out in case you are planning a record-buying binge.
Sloth Records
Website: www.myspace.com/slothrecords
Phone: 403-265-6585
Address: 736b 17th Avenue, SW
| open | close | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11 AM | 7 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM | 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM | 7 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM | 7 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM | 7 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM | 6 PM |
| Sunday | 12 PM | 5 PM |
Comments:
Primarily stock new vinyl
Has a listening station
Staff is polite and knowledgeable
Also sell turntables and DJ equipment
Heritage Posters and Music
Website: http://www.heritagepostersandmusic.com
Phone: 403-802-1846
Address: 1502 11 Avenue, SW
| open | close | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11 AM | 7 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM | 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM | 7 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM | 7 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM | 7 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM | 6 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM | 6 PM |
Comments:
Some real bargains can be found
The owner is incredibly helpful
Has a listening station
Place has a cool vibe
Hot Wax
Website: http://www.hotwax.ca
Phone: 403-283-0055
Address: 114 10th Street, NW
| open | close | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11 AM | 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM | 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM | 6 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM | 6 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM | 6 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM | 6 PM |
| Sunday | 12 PM | 5 PM |
Comments:
Good selection of 60′s to 80′s rock and pop
Listening station frequently busted
Basement vinyl vault has several gems hidden away
Melodiya Records
Website: http://melodiyarecords.ca
Phone: 403-246-8916
Address: 2523 17th Avenue, SW
| open | close | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11 AM | 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM | 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM | 6 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM | 6 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM | 6 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM | 6 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM | 5 PM |
Comments:
Connected to Phoenix Comics
The Inner Sleeve
Website: http://www.theinnersleeve.com
Phone: 403-242-9899
Address: 117, 3411 20th Street, SW
| open | close | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11:30 AM | 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM | 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM | 6 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM | 6 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM | 6 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM | 5 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM | 5 PM |
Comments:
They do turntable repair as well
Recordland
Website: none (?!)
Phone: 403-262-3839
Address: 1208 9 Avenue, SE
| open | close | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10 AM | 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM | 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM | 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM | 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM | 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM | 6 PM |
| Sunday | 12 PM | 5 PM |
Comments:
No listening station, and they won’t let you bring your own record player either (I saw them hassle someone about it while I was there)
Their staff have been found by many reviewers and friends to be rude (I tend to agree with that)
Their vinyl vault is pretty large (which seems to be the only reason people go)
Store has a lot of potential, but seems to be lacking in a lot of respects
This information is current as of October 20, 2011. Check websites or call in case hours have changed. If any of this data is incorrect or you have a store selling vinyl that’s not on the list just shoot me an email.
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