Phonopolis

Phonopolis makes the neighbourhood audible through its local section, in-store performances and window displays. The Mile End shop’s stated interests include independent and experimental rock, jazz, avant-garde music, folk and records from around the world. That is a useful brief for anyone who wants to leave Montréal with a new name rather than only a familiar album. The online inventory represents a fraction of the new and used records in the store, and special orders are welcomed. On Bernard, it is one of three nearby shops that reward comparing selections instead of choosing a single winner.

New and used vinyl, local releases, independent rock, experimental music, jazz, folk and international records. Rare and out-of-print titles have their own online section.

Phonopolis buys vinyl collections. Contact the shop with details before bringing records in; its published invitation does not establish a policy for CDs or other formats.

207 rue Bernard Ouest in Mile End. Sonorama is at 260 Bernard Ouest and La Rama at 77, making this a compact record-shopping group. The Rialto and Fairmount venue guides fit a wider Mile End evening.

A missing website result is not a final stock check here. Ask in person or contact the shop, since it explicitly says the online selection is only part of what is on the shelves.