Contact / Location
Backbeat Books and Music
Store Hours – July 2020
Thursday – Saturday – 11am – 4pm
Sunday – 11am – 3pm
613-466-0663
866-873-1507
info@backbeatperth.com
www.facebook.com/backbeatperth
www.twitter.com/BackbeatPerth
6 Wilson Street W
Perth, Ontario, Canada
K7H 2M5
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Came in to Backbeat today on a recommendation from a coworker. Phenomenal selection of new and used vinyl and a very good and eclectic book selection. Great service as well. Highly, highly recommended. Chris Pawkette
June 18, 2016 Fantastic gem in downtown Perth! Lots of new and used books with a wide selection available for all literary tastes. Wonderful staff - very friendly, helpful and professional. Becky Walker
December 29, 2017 Books & music. What more could one ask for? The especially great thing about this place is that it is curated properly. Of course they have all the usual suspects on vinyl- the Beasties, Bowie and the Hip- but other lesser known gems as well like Car Seat Headrest and Jason Isbell and all the genres including jazz, rock, indie, soul and rn'b. There are high quality turntables, record sleeves and vinyl travel cases, used cds, used 45"s, lp's and cassettes (blanks & classics).
The second half of the store is done up in a similar fashion- new, used, classics, kids, y/a
and book related stuff like journals and cards.
Although the description of the book section is shorter it is still just as awesome as the music side.
I left with 4 books and no vinyl. That's unusual for me but a true testament to the excellence that is Backbeat.
Oh, and dude is very knowledgeable and nice and was playing the Stone Roses debut. It may not be gigantic but there is always something that makes u stop and say, "aw man, i gotta have that." What more could one ask for in a book/record store? Nuthin'. David J Balcer Jr
July 7, 2017 - Amazing store, great selection of vinyl , books and new and used equipment, can't wait to return!
Trevor McLean
May 27, 2016 Great selection, Well priced, and good quality of vinyl! Jon Ward
August 25, 2017 Everything you could want in a used book and record store. Alphabetical order..really..so awesome. All the latest record players..record cleamers ect..i'm only visiting but i.ll make it out again Dan Brissette
June 15, 2017 - Wow. I cannot believe how incredible the customer service is here. The amount of help and guidance I received here was beyond expected. Their prices are unbeatable and the staff really know their stuff. Beats all record stores in Ottawa. You have a new regular, thank you.
Phil Renaud
April 10, 2017 My favorite small town music store with better finds than the big city! Christine Hewitt
April 15, 2017 GREAT STORE & GREAT OWNERS...carny corbett local 384 / socan Carny Corbett
November 12, 2016
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A great store for new and used vinyl, as well as new and used books. I make the trip regularly from Ottawa and it's always worth it - Great selection... read more 
Chuck B
9/09/2014 This is the coolest little shop! They sell new and used books for all ages and interests. They sell new and used vinyl. They sell new and used turntables and... read more 
toughgirl
5/14/2015 Knowledgeable staff, great selection of new, used and rare vinyl. Plus a nice selection of used books as well as new and used turntables. 
Suzanne C
7/11/2015 - Knowledgeable staff, great selection of new, used and rare vinyl. Plus a nice selection of used books as well as new and used turntables.
7/11/2015 A great store for new and used vinyl, as well as new and used books. I make the trip regularly from Ottawa and it's always worth it... read more
9/09/2014 This is the coolest little shop! They sell new and used books for all ages and interests. They sell new and used vinyl. They sell new and used turntables and... read more
5/14/2015
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Love this place! The owner is a true small business owner who cares a lot about customer service - he jotted my name down months and months ago for an album I wanted, and actually contacted me when it came in! Very impressed, and I will never, ever visit Perth without making this my first stop! This place is absolutely wonderful. Thanks again for Astral Weeks - its a beauty.
Justin from Toronto
Justin G.
10/30/2014