Kops Records Queen

The Queen Street shop is the convenient downtown entry into Kops' record inventory. The business began in 1976 under Martin Koppel, and its association with collectible singles is part of what distinguishes it from shops built primarily around recent LP releases. The current catalogue also makes room for new vinyl, so the choice is not limited to older pressings. This location is particularly useful when you are shopping online and collecting an order in person: Kops directs that process through Queen. The Danforth branch has a different practical role in the business, including the processing of incoming used records. Visit Queen for the central location, then use the branch-specific information before assuming both shops offer the same browsing experience.

New and used vinyl albums and singles. Kops' long-standing interest in 45s makes the smaller format worth checking, alongside the changing LP selection.

395 Queen Street West, just east of Spadina. The Horseshoe Tavern and Rivoli are on the same Queen West stretch; the Spadina record shops are a short walk north.

Queen is the branch to use for the online pickup arrangements described by Kops. For a browse of newly acquired, still-unpriced records, read the Danforth branch guide before crossing town.