Zap Records

Nice way to spend a Saturday, shelving new CDs and listening to Santana/Quicksilver/Jefferson Airplane. Feeling the San Francisco vibes.

This is the first batch of titles that I've been cleaning up for sale in the shop. There are so many interesting records in this collection and many of them I don't ever see come through. I am still in the process of pricing these and grading them so I hope to have them out over the next couple of days.
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One of the reasons that I enjoy buying records is that I come across unique finds such as this item. Truly unique packaging designed by Robert Rauschenberg for this, the quintessential "Speaking in Tongues" album from who else but The Talking Heads. This is only the second time I have stumbled across this gem and it brings me great joy share it with all of you.
Teaser alert! More to come...stay tuned!!

Whats this you ask? 👀

A space age turntable, the one and only Electrohome Mariner! 👽🕺🚀

Fully refurbished by our audio tech, currently in store and available for purchase! DM for detail 😎

Come on by and chat about music with Gary!

Getting to the X and Y section of the box of new arrivals. Brilliant collections from XTC & YMO.

New arrivals and featured CD box sets! Come dig for a bit to break up your day, we are open 12 to 6.

Marked down! Stop by to see what else is in this stack and walk away with a deal.

Then go grab a cold Lemon Drop from , a Gelato from , or a pint at the with the money you saved.

Vinyl collector math 😎

Time travel to your favourite decade with some new vinyl 👽🍄🕺

Come dig in Kingston. Open 12 to 6 daily!

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Alt text: browser bins full of records, above them is a display with the Melvins and Joan Jett. In the background is a classic view of a record store with CD box sets etc!

What shows are you looking forward to in Kingston?

I moved here for the music scene and have been able to fill my calendar with great shows for the last 33 years!

CDs are a budget friendly and space saving way to appreciate your favourite artists and discover new ones! If you collect them you probably know that many new CDs are basically the same price as they were in the 90s! 👀

I remember when CDs topped vinyl, right about when I opened my record store in 1991 😭😭 I still love them and collect them and, glad so many of you have rediscovered the CD format!

Support local! These two want you to check out the new video/stream from PEACH GINGER TEA.

Our first customer of the day made the Saturday display - vinyl that he grew up listening to with his dad or with art that captured the time, and a few of his own faves.

Thanks Scott!

Which recommendations would you vouch for from his picks?

Recently purchased a collection of mint condition blues vinyl. Awesome selection. Many more not pictured here. C'mon by the shop and see for yourself. robertcrayband

Promenade is a go. C'mon by while the rain is holding off.

Ana Black were possibly Kingston's finest hair metal band. Rock solid vocal performance from front man Mick Scott as well as an impressive duel guitar tandem of Dave Frood and Christien Hanthorn. Also featured Dave Daynes (bass) & Thom Frood (drums). This is their one and only album "She's a Tease" from 1987.

I do love repurchasing records that I sold long ago. Judging by the sticker and the price I'd say that I had previously sold this about 30 years ago. I immediately recognized my scrawl. I am so easily amused 😀.

We like to keep prices low around here, but sometimes knock down the price to keep titles moving. Check out the deals at the counter when you stop by next!

Who is your favorite Beatle?

Displays are stocked with great titles for your collection. See ya soon!

Happy Monday everyone. A new day, a new display! Keepin' it fresh. Always something to see.

One thing we love about our customers is how they love music as much as we do!

Tonight is the Slaight Music Video Showcase at the Grand so we wanted to highlight our local music section.

Do you have vinyl releases from Kingston in your collection?

What local bands album would you recommend and why?

Love concert posters? Want to shake up some old memories of times in Kingston from 1980-2010s? Take a wander to ⚡️Zap Records Kingston's poster archive! ⚡️This was a fun project I worked on with , .jameson.wood and

Tips for searching 👇
Enter a venue or band name into the main menu search bar
Or..
Scroll through the 300+ posters via the menu "Our Scene>Poster Archive" 🤟

Find anything cool? Drop some breadcrumbs in the comments! 😎

In the new release section you will also find our LOCAL albums! Celebrate shared memories of your time in Kingston and support your musician friends 😎

Also new: marked down some slow movers from the major distros in the hopes we can find them a good home!

If they are into rare and collectible, you can always get em a Zap gift card! If they are meticulous about storing their collection, they will love that we ultrasonic/ vaccuum clean and meticulously care for all the records we put out.

Open late today.