The History of Record Shops in Edmonton, Canada



I thought because my wife and two cats are there and hopefully living there soon, I thought I would do a Record Shop History for Edmonton.  The more information I receive the more this will be filled out.

I’m very curious to find out of the cities history in this regard as I don’t know much about it. There will be a video on this at some point.  This will be edited as more information becomes available 

HMV

I just realised both Banbury and Edmonton are linked with this company. The Canadian owner of the Canadian part of this business bought the U.K side a couple of years ago.




Blackbyrd Moosyik

Located down Whyte Avenue, specialising in new, pre owned vinyl and home grown vinyl taken section which is the first one I went for. Very spacious walk in store, very well layed out. I go here every time I go to the city




Sunrise Records

Located in West Edmonton Mall. Specialising in new releasesx



Record Collectors Paradise.

Located at 11004 150 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5P 1S1,



EROC records

This is a booth located at 118, 12011 111 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 0E7






Listen Records



Located at 10443a 124 St, Edmonton, AB T5N 1R7, 




Revolver



Located at 154 Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre, 82ave & 83st, Edmonton, AB T6C 4E3,



London Drugs

A chain store who stock the latest vinyl releases as well as various media with food and drink

Indigo

A chain of stores who stock new releases as well as books and various accessories






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