Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Happy New Years to you all. I have recently bought a DJ mixer off Tungsten Gruven and I'm now happily DJying at home - on two Techinic 1200s. I've dusted off my old record collection of mostly classic rock albums. I've got rarities from Jimi Hendrix's Band of Gypsy, Steven Stills solo albums (that also feature Hendrix on them), David Bowie, Elivis Colstello, CCR, Derek & The Dominos, Simon & Garfunkel, Talking Heads, The Police, Alice Cooper, Lots of Zepplin and it's been great to hear all the great music again.I've got some lesser known stuff by Booker T & The MGs, Robin Trower, Gill Scott Herron, Weather Report, Ahmad Jamal, War, Santata and a great copy of the Dead's Anthem of the Sun.There's something about handling the vinyl and the needle to the record that really enhancing the music enjoyment experience. There's a warm to the music from that era and hearing it on CD doesn't have the same je-ne-sais-quoi!In that spirit, I've been drawn lately to the 45 inch singles, specifically reggae and funk 45s. I'm on a quest to build a strong collection. It's inspiring to talk to the collectors and record stores about the medium. One thing the say about 45s is that the grooves on the record are deeper than the LPs, and because the 45 record is spinning at a higher speed, the quality is much better than what you'd find on the full length. I'm finding it a lot of fun and once I have a mix to share with you I'll post it here. I'm going to be traveling for the next month, first to France and then to Atlantic Canada & back - planning on spending any off time looking for rare grooves. Can anyone help suggest some good record stores in Southern Ontario that would be worth Checking out. I'm going to be in Ottawa, Kingston, Fredericton, Saint John, Halifax, Montreal. Anyone have some old vinyl for sale?big ups to all the skanks in 2010!Jayjay@nufunk.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobL Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) Yo, in Ottawa, your best bets are probablyVertigo Records - www.vertigorecords.ca193 Rideau Street, Ottawa - (613) 241-1011Turning Point Thewww.turningpointmusic.ca411 Cooper StreetOttawa, ON K2P 0H1(613) 230-4586Birdman Soundwww.birdmansound.com593 Bank StreetOttawa, ON K1S 3T4(613) 233-0999oh and i forgot to mention Legend RecordsLegend Recordsmaps.google.ca1315 Wellington StreetOttawa, ON K1Y 3B1(613) 596-5766they have a very extensive collection i just find them more on the pricey side. But if their is something you want they probably have it. for montrealhttp://www.laventure.net/tourist/montreal.htm(The vinyl Tourist review)Beatnick3770 Rue Saint-Denis(514) 842-6944Métro: SherbrookeI go to beatnick everytime i am in montreal. They have a mix of every genreInbeat Record Store - www.inbeatstore.com3814 St Laurent, Montreal - (514) 499-2063I think this store will be your dream store if your into mixing Edited January 22, 2010 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I've been drawn lately to the 45 inch singles I think you meant 45rpm singles ... not to be confused with 12inch singles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questcequecest? Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Can anyone help suggest some good record stores in Southern Ontario that would be worth Checking out. I'm going to be in Ottawa, Kingston, Fredericton, Saint John, Halifax, Montreal. None of those places are in Southern Ontario I would suggest Cheapies and Dr. Disc in Hamilton, and Encore in Kitchener - among the best record stores I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 what's with the little 45 insert shape being so popular lately? I've seen it as a belt buckle, neck chain, t-shirt logo, etc on tv or movies lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 what's with the little 45 insert shape being so popular lately? I've seen it as a belt buckle, neck chain, t-shirt logo, etc on tv or movies lately.I got my tattoo in 1996. I swear!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 45 rpm! d'oh - I'm such a newb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 45 rpm! d'oh - I'm such a newb! lol ... easily done I did chuckle thinking of somebody spinning a 45" vinyl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Thank RobL for all those spots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.G.C. Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Round Again Records on Baldwin St.. east of Beverley St..The best.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Blue Streak Records in Peterborough is a fav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 In Toronto; Play De Record, Paridise Bound, Penguin Music, Rotate This, Kopps Records and Cosmos Records have the best vinyl selections.my favorite new purchase is the vinyl album for Menahan Street Band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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