Music shopping in Canada
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Second Vinyl
Second Vinyl is an excellent place to find a used record.
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Cosmos Records
If your soul aches for funk and rare groove, this shop's got it – on vinyl, and in pristine condition. Jazz, Latin and African beats are also on the menu.
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Phonopolis
Indie rock, jazz, blues and classical sounds – and hybrids thereof – are the manifesto of this little record shop, which buys and sells CDs and LPs.
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Sam the Record Man
Seeking the latest in drum 'n' bass? Some retro Maritime folk music? With a little patience, everyone from opera devotees to easy listeners will find what they need at this multilevel landmark amongst Canadian record stores.
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Soundscapes
If you're struck with the need for bluegrass or spoken word in the wee hours, head here. Good prices, lots of local and rare finds and concert tickets are specialties. You'll also find listening booths, books, mags and DVDs on music, and friendly staff.
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HMV
Entertainment headquarters. This cavernous, multilevel store is like a department store for music with fantastic sections of everything you could ever want, from classical, world music, techno and francophone to pop and jazz, as well as DVDs and video games.
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Lyle's Place
The city's best new and used record store, Lyle's is the perfect place to hang out with like-minded music fans on a rainy afternoon. Ask staff about the local music scene and they'll point you in the direction of Victoria's best live venues - you can also buy tickets for local concerts here.
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Sillons
This independent record store has been around for almost 20 years and specializes in jazz, world music and music from Québec and France. It’s not the best place for metal or hip-hop but other than that this is a great place to come if you want advice on which Jean Leloup or Les Colocs CD you should be adding to your collection.
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Vinyl Exchange
This used-record and CD shop will sort you out with hard-to-find tunes to fill out your collection. It's worth a browse just to see the descriptions about the artists. Take the Tragically Hip for example: 'a beloved Canadian institution – we, however, prefer universal healthcare.'
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