Contact & Location

Backbeat Books and Music

STORE HOURS
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Saturday: 11am – 5pm
Sunday: 11am – 4pm

613-466-0663
866-873-1507

info@backbeatperth.com

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6 Wilson Street W
Perth, Ontario, Canada
K7H 2M5


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  • 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 Avatar David J Balcer Jr
    July 7, 2017

    GREAT STORE & GREAT OWNERS...carny corbett local 384 / socan

    Carny Corbett Avatar Carny Corbett
    November 12, 2016

    These guys are amazing. Never have had a better shopping experience, and you turn me omto music and books I would have never even known existed. Thanks as always for the service with a smile. A trip in to Backbeat always brightens my day.

    Coral Sproule Avatar Coral Sproule
    December 22, 2016
  • Love this store. Always find a treasure that transports me back to my 80's Goth days in the UK. Wish I could get there more often with more $'s. Such a lovely couple. Wish them a lifetime of success

    Sammi Hopwood-White Avatar Sammi Hopwood-White
    July 26, 2017

    Great selection, Well priced, and good quality of vinyl!

    Jon Ward Avatar Jon Ward
    August 25, 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 Avatar Phil Renaud
    April 10, 2017
  • All I have to say is awesome! Christine gave me so much help finding the records I needed with such unbeatable prices. They even offered to look at my record player if I couldn't figure out what was wrong with it. You guys are just plain awesome :)

    Jessie White Avatar Jessie White
    April 11, 2017

    Always a GREAT experience when you walk through the doors! Like family, Like Christmas lol!! Always look forward to Tuesday`s! Thanks Christine and Dan! You two are amazing! Cheers!

    Daniel Jon Avatar Daniel Jon
    July 18, 2017

    My favorite small town music store with better finds than the big city!

    Christine Hewitt Avatar Christine Hewitt
    April 15, 2017

 

  • star rating  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

    avatar thumb Chuck B
    September 9, 2014

    star rating  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


    September 9, 2014

    star rating  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

    avatar thumb toughgirl
    May 14, 2015
  • star rating  Knowledgeable staff, great selection of new, used and rare vinyl. Plus a nice selection of used books as well as new and used turntables.


    July 11, 2015

    star rating  Knowledgeable staff, great selection of new, used and rare vinyl. Plus a nice selection of used books as well as new and used turntables.

    avatar thumb Suzanne C
    July 11, 2015

    star rating  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


    May 14, 2015

 

  •   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

    thumb Justin G.
    10/30/2014