June Records is a Toronto based music boutique dedicated to the exploration of music and vinyl culture. June carries new and used vinyl records that range from popular favorites to the avant garde, rarities, originals and collectables. June also carries audio electronics, headphones, vinyl care accessories and other music related merchandise.more...See more text
While most people get their music digitally, there is a core (and growing) group of music fans hooked on a century-old technology. “They want a tangible artifact,” says Dennis Reynolds, referring to vinyl records. “They want to engage in music in a way that is more their own.”
The co-owner of June Records notes that while vinyl never really went away, sales are now higher than they’ve been in two decades. About 90 per cent of new recordings are also released in the older analog format as well as digitally. “Vinyl has always been collectible but there is a different quality to the sound, which is vastly superior to digital.” Dennis says it’s not that it’s a warmer sound, "it’s got more depth. If the song was recorded in a big room, you can hear that. When digitized, things are too compressed to notice those kinds of nuances.”
For distraction-free record shopping, check out June Records. This bright, well-organized store boasts an all vinyl inventory, meticulously curated and inspected to ensure the highest quality fidelity for collectors. Have you got a stack of wax with more pops and crackles than a bowl of Rice Krispies? The store also offers a record cleaning service to restore old and well-loved LPs.
Hands down, this is one of the best places to go in Toronto when you’re looking to bolster your vinyl collection. Open since 2012, the store is bright, well-organized and staffed with people who know their records inside out. You can check out the newest releases either on the wall or website; both are updated frequently. And if you have a hankering for live music, just ask about the in-store schedule or if they can recommend a club act.
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