Vinyl is one of the most meaningful ways to connect with music, and Toronto’s record shop scene is at the heart of finding the perfect soundtrack for your favourite person this season.
Skip the bustling store chaos this year and give the gift of music instead, as the city is stacked with incredible vinyl stores, each with its own vibe, specialties, and hidden gems.
From rare finds to independent releases and classic albums that shaped entire genres, plenty of record shops offer the whole package for every collector, casual listener, and vinyl novice.
Here are five Toronto vinyl stores worth visiting this holiday season.
Pop Music
- Address: 345 Broadview Ave.
This east-end shop is known for its wide collection of the most popular records of all time. Offering what’s trending to the classics in every genre, from rapper Tyler the Creator’s 2025 project CHROMAKOPIA to Radiohead’s 2003 rock album Hail to the Thief, Pop Music has become one of Canada’s most popular online record stores. This season, the shop is showcasing their Christmastown selection, featuring more than 200 iconic Christmas albums.
For more, visit Pop Music’s website.
High Notes Coffee & Vinyl
- Address: 2057 Dundas St. West
This hybrid café and vinyl shop invites visitors to browse without the rush, creating a unique experience that blends sipping a delicious cup of coffee with listening to your favourite records. High Notes offers more than 16,000 new and used products, a thoughtful mix of classic albums, modern staples, and local releases.
For more information, click visit High Notes Coffee & Vinyl’s website.
Battle Records
- Address: 1164 Dundas St. West
This vinyl shop is the destination for hip hop, R&B, soul, funk, rock, jazz and punk. Battle Records’ focused selection is a one-stop-shop if you’re buying for someone who loves contemporary urban music or is a fan of deep cuts.
Play De Record
- Address: 411 Spadina Ave.
Play De Record has been a staple for Toronto’s music community for over 30 years, known since the 90s for supplying records to the city’s radio DJs. The shop offers a wide range of vinyls, but for the holiday season, definitely indulge in some of the biggest albums in their selection, from Dolly Parton’s A Holly Dolly Christmas to Celine Dion’s These Are Special Times.
For more information, visit Play De Record’s website.
Rotate This
- Address: 186 Ossington Ave.
As one of the city’s oldest record shops, Rotate This remains a favourite among both local and international collectors for its widespread collection of new and used titles. With new releases daily, tap in to find some rare holiday finds like the soundtrack to A Charlie Brown Christmas.
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