Record Stores in Hamilton, Canada
9 record stores — last verified August 2026.
- Antique Avenue
8,000 sq ft antique mall on Ottawa Street since 2010 — mid-century modern furniture, vintage decor and collectibles alongside a dedicated vinyl-records section.
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- Dr. Disc
Hamilton record shop since 1991 with 20,000+ new and used vinyl in stock plus new/used/import CDs and DVDs; also sells, rents and repairs DJ and PA gear.
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- Flashbacks
Nostalgia-focused record shop on the Concession Street strip with vintage vinyl, cassettes and memorabilia; buys, sells and trades, plus worldwide shipping through its active Discogs store.
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- Into The Abyss
Musician-run record shop in Hamilton's International Village with an eclectic new-and-used vinyl selection, vintage clothing and music merch; moved two blocks to 181 King St E in spring 2026 after a sprinkler flood and facade collapse at its former home.
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- Out Of The Basement
Old-school used-vinyl shop on the Ottawa Street strip, run by owner Iggy from the same location for close to 40 years; secondhand LPs only, no new releases.
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- Revolution Records
Colourful sixties-styled record shop anchoring Hamilton's 'Ottawa Street record alley' since 2015, with a huge new/used LP, 45 and CD selection across every genre and low RSD prices.
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- Stardust Records
Ottawa Street record shop since 1983 with an extensive range of rare and collectible vinyl LPs and 45s alongside CDs and cassettes; buys records case-by-case and takes special orders.
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- Sunrise Records
Hamilton branch of Sunrise Records, Canada's national record-store chain (est. 1977), inside CF Lime Ridge Mall; carries new vinyl alongside CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays.
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- Where Heads Meet
Used-record-and-headshop combo on Ottawa Street since 2009, locally known as 'Hamilton Record Store'; large secondhand vinyl/45/CD/cassette inventory alongside smoking accessories, decor, tee shirts and comics.
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Greater Hamilton
Record stores in the cities and towns around Hamilton.
Dundas, Canada
- Revolution Records
Revolution Records' second location, opened 2025 in the former Records on Wheels storefront that anchored downtown Dundas for nearly 40 years; carries the same new/used vinyl mix as the Ottawa Street flagship.
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Hamilton, Canada?
Hamilton, Canada has 9 record stores in the directory, last verified August 2026.
Are the record stores in Hamilton independently verified?
9 of the 9 record stores in Hamilton carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Hamilton?
Yes — 2 of Hamilton's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Antique Avenue, Where Heads Meet.