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At a glance01Blackbyrd Myoozik — Calgary02Sloth Records03Melodiya Records
Current position#1 in Calgary#2 in Calgary#3 in Calgary
Recognized asExact 17 Avenue store with new and used vinyl, CDs, a searchable webstore, used-record intake and a direct special-order workflow with arrival notice, two-week holds and shipping by arrangementExact Beltline independent carrying new and used vinyl across multiple sizes, CDs, cassettes, local Calgary releases and turntable-care accessories, with active release, listening-party and stock communicationExact 17 Avenue independent specializing in new, vintage, rare and audiophile vinyl across broad genres, with frequent new releases, changing used stock and direct collection-buying contact
Best forNew releases, broad genre browsing and accountable special ordersIndependent music, local releases, physical formats and release-day discoveryVintage, rare, international and audiophile vinyl
Decision fitSearch by artist, title, label and catalogue number; confirm pressing country and year, format and speed, colour or variant, matrix/runout when consequential, inserts and whether the exact copy is live store stock, web stock, preorder, special order, used, consignment or a separate marketplace listing · For used records, require a record and sleeve grade under a named standard, ask whether the copy was cleaned or play-tested, inspect warp, scratches, groove damage, noise, labels, seams, odour and every included disc or insert; a stock image never proves the copy · Confirm hold and preorder rules, pickup notice, packaging, tracking, insurance, defect test, return postage and refund or exchange remedy plus total after-tax delivered cost; verify turntable setup before attributing playback problemsSearch by artist, title, label and catalogue number; confirm pressing country and year, format and speed, colour or variant, matrix/runout when consequential, inserts and whether the exact copy is live store stock, web stock, preorder, special order, used, consignment or a separate marketplace listing · For used records, require a record and sleeve grade under a named standard, ask whether the copy was cleaned or play-tested, inspect warp, scratches, groove damage, noise, labels, seams, odour and every included disc or insert; a stock image never proves the copy · Confirm hold and preorder rules, pickup notice, packaging, tracking, insurance, defect test, return postage and refund or exchange remedy plus total after-tax delivered cost; verify turntable setup before attributing playback problemsSearch by artist, title, label and catalogue number; confirm pressing country and year, format and speed, colour or variant, matrix/runout when consequential, inserts and whether the exact copy is live store stock, web stock, preorder, special order, used, consignment or a separate marketplace listing · For used records, require a record and sleeve grade under a named standard, ask whether the copy was cleaned or play-tested, inspect warp, scratches, groove damage, noise, labels, seams, odour and every included disc or insert; a stock image never proves the copy · Confirm hold and preorder rules, pickup notice, packaging, tracking, insurance, defect test, return postage and refund or exchange remedy plus total after-tax delivered cost; verify turntable setup before attributing playback problems
Profile typeExact place / boundaryExact place / boundaryExact place / boundary
Geographic scopeCalgary, AlbertaCalgary, AlbertaCalgary, Alberta
Public editionQ3 2026Q3 2026Q3 2026
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Start with artist, title, label, catalogue number, format and pressing. Confirm the exact copy and stock channel, then compare grading, staff discovery, special-order execution, pickup or shipping, defect handling and complete acquisition cost.
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