Melbourne Shopping

  1. Basement Discs

    Apart from being music specialists, supplying an exemplary range of CD titles across all genres, Basement Discs has regular in-store performances by big-name touring and local acts. Descend the long narrow staircase to the basement for a browse; you never know whom you might find playing.

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  2. Greville Records

    This den of music has been proffering advice, specialised titles and tickets for over 25 years. It's seen the street move through stages of grit to glitz and survived the download phenomenon. There's always a plum corner position in Melbourne for independent music and advice, and Greville Records is the pin-up example.

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  3. Northside

    Northside stocks everything from straight-up funk to Bollywood soundtracks, much of it on vinyl. When you've finished choosing your music, be sure to check out the store: it's like being inside a wave. Northside will also track down rare albums on request.

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