We’re back open starting tomorrow (July 2) but we’ve implemented some changes. Please take a minute to read this if you are planning to visit Backbeat soon. Here’s everything you…
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Hey Backbeaters! We are working to get the shop open for you to be able to browse and it shouldn’t be much longer before we can welcome you back. Things…
Since we are back open how about a couple quick “flippin’ videos” of some of the used albums to hit the arrivals bin. Want something set aside? No problem! We…
Just received some recent vinyl releases that should have been here over that past couple of months but because of… well, we all know why. Anyhoo they are here now,…
Hey Backbeaters! It’s Friday and we’ve got a bunch of new releases to feature today, including Neil Young’s “Homegrown” that many of you have been excited for. Head over to…
We just put out another load of used books! These ones aren’t included in the Big Book Browse which you can view here: https://bit.ly/2LiW2Rl See something you like? Just let…
Have you got items aside for pick-up? If so, we just got in some copies of the Summer edition of Exclaim! Let us know if you’d like us to put…
It’s Friday (well, pretty sure) and we have a bunch of new releases to dig into! Yes, some of these albums were released over the past month or two but…
For now, we’re open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12-4 pm for pickups. This means that you can browse for records and books using our “Flippin” and “Book Browse” videos…
Hey Backbeaters! We hope you are all doing well and staying safe. The Ontario government has announced that we can now begin to get ready to re-open. In order for…
We all look forward to Record Store Day each and every year. This year though, has been a little different. First, RSD was moved from April to June and now…
How are you all doing? We’re thinking of you lots and hope everyone’s hanging in there. We’ve just added some classic books to our inventory that’s currently available to…
Hey Backbeaters! As you know, our shop is closed until further notice because of Covid-19. We’ve had lots of emails and messages from you folks about how you can support…
How are you spending your extra downtime at home? There are only so many episodes of Tiger King to watch and the news isn’t very entertaining lately. How about picking…
It’s Friday (I think) and usually it’s the day we talk about new music. Unfortunately, with distribution shut down we aren’t receiving any deliveries so today we are giving you…
It’s Friday, it’s late, it’s still time for some new tunes! As much as we’d love for you to come down to Backbeat this weekend and grab some great new…
As promised, here is our BIG Flippin’ Video of our entire (well, almost entire) used record inventory from March 21, 2020. We used YouTube because of the size of the…
Hey Backbeaters. As you likely heard, the Ontario government has mandated that non-essential businesses close. So effective immediately our shop is closed until further notice. We will still be checking…
What’s new today? Well, DIO has released their 1996 – 2004 studio albums on vinyl and the packaging is top notch. They all have a 3D lenticular cover that you…
Hey Backbeaters. The time has come to adjust how we operate the store to reduce health and safety risks presented by Covid-19. Do we want to make these changes? Nope.…