Neptoon Records Listening Parties#
- What: Album release listening parties at iconic record store
- Vibe: Community events celebrating new releases
- Find it: neptoon.com
Venues & Spaces#
Lala (at June Restaurant)#
- What: 40-seat vinyl listening bar
- Vibe: "Living room listening to records" — relaxed, curated
- Where: Basement of June restaurant
- Find it: Scout Magazine
Doze Hifi#
- What: Vinyl café with rotating vintage speakers
- Vibe: Saturdays disco/house, Sundays jazz/soul/funk
- Find it: Search "Doze Hifi Vancouver"
Red Cat Records#
- What: Independent record store on Main Street
- Where: 4386 Main St
- Find it: redcat.ca
Zulu Records#
- What: Vancouver's legendary record store with listening stations
- Vibe: In-house turntable refurbisher, huge selection
- Find it: 1972 W 4th Ave, Kitsilano
Audiopile#
- What: Record store with new and used vinyl
- Where: Commercial Drive
- Find it: audiopile.ca
Beat Street Records#
- What: DJ-focused record shop
- Vibe: Electronic, hip-hop, house music
- Find it: Gastown area