Clean and organized with a wide selection of great genres of music. I enjoy listening to almost all music but I've been called an old soul since I was in my 20's. They have new and used in all sections ranging from $50 down to $4.00. Talk about something for every one. The staff were smiling when I complimented the store for not smelling like a musty basement. They said everyday someone comes in with a box of LPs from their basement or garage. read more

I love independent record shops. This place is more for vinyl afficionados, but there is a great selection of cassettes and CDs. I found a used CD at a great price from a blues artist I enjoy whose physical media is difficult to find, so I left the store happy. read more

There was friendly and knowledgeable staff, great deals and a big variety of shows and movies.

Great Selection crazy deals you might happen on.very impressed listening station so no issues checking out your purchases. read more

Love Love Love this Record Store. I used to spend a lot more time here before I got old and moved to the suburbs, luckily, I still work downtown. Red Cat has done such a great job using their social media to showcase both their new and used records during the precautions and shutdowns. I really hope they continue to do this even when they reopen to general browsing. read more

I have to confess. I mostly come into to this store just for fun. I have enough LPs at home that I don't need more. But...you'll never know. I might just have a craving after I hear that good old song on the radio (for the millennials​, that's a gadget in your car that plays tunes with DJs talking, and no, you cannot skip the commercials!). The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The selection is just awesome, covering all the genres and decades. Most of them are in at least good condition if not better, unlike your thrift stores. So if you're looking for that good old song by the good old singer, alive or dead, here's the place! read more

One of the best record stores in Vancouver!! The staff are very friendly and helpful, have a great selection of vinyl and cd's. Have a great web site, always look forward to visiting there! John H. read more

I was seeking help on getting a replacement estimate for a damaged vinyl collection and Dave at Red Cat was the only one who offered advice to attain it. When it comes time to replace any of my records I will definitely only go to Red Cat. Inquired at Vinyl Records Gastown and they were unresponsive to my problem. Inquired at Zulu and no one replied to my request for help. Dave was the only one who gave me advice and am very grateful. Tells me the caring nature of a local business willing to help the community. Thanks Dave!! read more

The Best! Great service, selection and prices. Exceptional and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommended. 5 STARS! read more

I don't know much about records but this shop was recommended to me by someone who does. I liked that I wasn't bothered, there was plenty of staff who answered all the questions I did have but otherwise left me alone to browse. Music is so personal, and I really don't like when someone I'd breathing down your neck with advice (that was never asked for). Red cat is not huge but I found a lot of what I had come for and even so stuff I hadn't. This was my first record store experience and I will happily say it won't be my last as I may in fact have to aquire a turntable of my own. If you or someone you know is in the market for some great records and deals I highly suggest red cat, plus it's such a walkable and interesting neighborhood with loads to see and eat! Make a day out of it! read more

I love Vinyl nerds. The proprietor of this music and DVD store is fully VERSED ;-} in all things music, then and now. Helpful and with well formed opinions about the music scene. I love the small music stores of Vancouver. Over priced, and pathetically thin "World" music sections... but where else are you going to find people to talk about the "Post Apocalyptic" music scene. When downloading music will be only a story you tell the children and you're making turntables out of copper wire and magnets. Yes. Damn -I have to take this call. Just when "Children of Men" was starting to play in my head. Love that movie! read more

Red Cat Records - Music & DVDs Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Awesome shop if you're hunting for fresh wax. Oodles and oodles of it. No genres left out. I usually find the electronic/dance sections to be barren at non-specialty shops, but not here. Found a title I'd abandoned all hope of ever finding in the wild. The staff were really pleasant, giving recommendations on other shops to hit in the neighborhood and the city at large. Very comfy space. Big ups to in-store sound selector, I could listen to that Khruangbin album for days on end. read more

Love this place. Fair pricing, amazing selection (in such a small space), and friendly/helpful staff. Everyone in the city seems to rave about Zulu but I find their vinyl selection overpriced and spotty, with the 'new releases' hardly new. After moving here and investigating some of my options, I was beginning to worry that I've have to schlep all the way to Audiopile (or Krazy Bob's in Langley) in order to find the selection, variety, and pricing I desired, but then I found Red Cat. I've never gone in here without walking out with at least eight new LPs, which isn't great for my bank account but satisfies my impeccable taste in music. ;) Staff are very friendly and helpful. I was in there today and a boy who couldn't have been older than 12 walked up to the counter and asked one of the guys working if they sold anything "heavy." The employee could've been condescending and dismissive, but he engaged the kid in an earnest conversation about what kind of "heavy" music he liked, then gave him a CD to listen to. Later, I heard the employee nicely talking with the kid about Metallica. The kid was loving it and you could tell that he felt about a hundred feet tall; everyone in the store was smiling to themselves listening to the conversation. That's nice! They have a little 'record club' punch-card system; buy ten records, get $11 off the 11th record. read more

Red Cat occupies a couple of very specific niches in the record store ecosystem. In this age of itunes, pandora, and last.fm it's difficult for a thriving store not to cater to a niche or two. Firstly, this is the only record store I've ever seen with rockabilly and psychobilly separated out into a separate section. All your Carl Perkins, Reverend Horton Heat, Nekromatix, and Horror Pops all stacked next to each other in the back. Didn't see any rocket roll, though (for all of us, we should have a mission). They also highlight local artists. There's something of a wall of fame for their CDs and there's a bin of 7s strictly for locals. Second: vinyl. By my eye about half their stock is LPs. Mostly new, with a pretty nice, but smallish selection of used. (Who can compete with Zulu in that respect?) I was disappointed with the quantity of 7 and 10 inchers, but in browsing them I still found a few things I want. It's not just the media that's the focus here, though; this is the only spot in town where I've found adapters for 45s. They have cleaning kits for styluses and records too. Anything the record nerd wants to keep his equipment in top shape. Prices are a bit higher than I want to pay ($11 for a used Carl Perkins LP?), but Red Cat fills its niche very effectively. read more

What a cool place- I don't usually spend much time on this area of Main. But there's a lot of neat places, and this tops the list. This is the place to get sold-out tickets. You still need to act fast- but after trying Scratch and Zulu, this is the place that had the tickets I was looking for. I got their last three! They let me reserve them on the phone as long I paid at the same time. Picking up the tickets was incredibly quick and easy. I browsed around the store for a few minutes before heading back to the counter. They have an amazing selection of vinyl here. Very nice shop! read more

I LOVE Red Cat. I wouldn't say they are the absolute best, but they do a damn good job and the staff are always really nice (not pretentious). I like the layout of the new shop and think it is fabulous that they have managed to stay open in this world of iTunes. I swear I am the only one of my friends who actually still buys my music, and enjoys the feel of the CD in my hand. I know all the rage these days is vinyl once again, but I just don't have a player, so I'll stick to CDs. They also play in my car. I really like the staff recommended selection that is always changing. There's usually something there I want. However, at their prices, I have to refrain from splurging, because a few CDs will quickly add up to $50 or more. They are happy to reserve concert tickets if you call and pay over the phone. Their prices for tickets are usually pretty reasonable (lower service charges). I always feel a little awkward buying albums from the bands that the staffers belong to, but hey, it's good for them if I like their music. Now if only The Buttless Chaps hadn't retired. Bonus - They have little contests on their website for free swag! read more

Buy those hard to find concert tickets here, as they will most likely have it. Call ahead to make sure they have availability, and you can also get them to hold them for you on the phone. Street parking right outside the store, pick up is quick and easy, and they also accept major credit cards. Very nice staff here too. read more

Red Cat is great if you are looking for new release and old vinyl, friendly and generous staff AND the option to listen to ANYTHING you fancy. Also, congratulations to them on moving to a bigger location (across the street). So happy to see a place like this expand rather than collapse. read more

While visiting Vancouver I felt I had to get to Red Cat Records given the glowing reviews here that deem it a must visit. For those seeking out the store, I highly recommend driving or taking a bus to get there. The TransLink will require a lengthy walk from the King Edward stop, but if it's a nice day, go for it. Red Cat Records is a cozy store that manages to pack in a lot of CDs and vinyl given its space. As I tend to buy CDs, my review focuses on that experience there. Unfortunately, Red Cat does fall victim in some instances as a pricey CD store like most of the rest of Vancouver. I was aghast when I pulled out a used Pretenders "Best of" album for $19.99 when it only had one disc. Some double discs went upwards of $25 to $30, which was surprising since they weren't rare or on an out of print label. Overall, older and used CDs proved to be quite avoidable given their price. Thankfully there were two other sections of CDs worth looking at. There was the collection of new CDs that were going for $8 as a kind of sale, and looking through those unearthed a few good albums from the past year or so. The other section was $5 per disc. Thumbing through the selection proved that there were a couple of good bands worth checking out, including a Rodrigo y Gabriela album I was surprised to find as well as a few old punk compilations. Red Cat truly is a nice record store in Vancouver and is worth looking through, but be prepared to overspend on something interesting to you if you decide to drop by. read more

This is my favourite record shop in the city. The staff are super friendly and incredibly helpful. Unlike some of the other shops, where some of the used vinyl can be in 'iffy' shape, Red Cat always seems to have good, clean records on hand. Everything is sleeved (inner and outer!), reasonably priced, and well organized. They've also likely got the best selection of new vinyl in the city- it's the only place I've been able to consistently find the Numero comps I'm looking for. Bonus points for being far enough up Main that it's not too difficult to find parking, there's usually plenty right outside. read more

With a small shop up on Main St - Red Cat covers a lot of bases with the records and cd's they stock. Reasonably priced and probably the best selection of Rockabilly and Psychobilly in town. They feature a lot of local music, which is nice. Also - looking to avoid service charges with Ticketmaster; Red Cat sells tickets to quite a number of shows in town. The only downside is the tiny shop space - even though they make use of it! read more

As members of local indie band, the Buttless Chaps, Dave Gowans and Lasse Lutick, know a thing or two about running a good music store. Red Cat carries a fantastic selection of unique records and cd's, along with some classic new and used options. Obviously, the staff is extremely knowledgable and helpful and they welcome a challenge in finding a track or album that you cannot find anywhere else. Along with t-shirts and rare and collectable records, Red Cat also sells tickets to music shows in town at much less the service charge than you are used to. read more

Red Cat Records - Music & DVDs Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is a great local record shop I'm happy to frequent. It's nostalgic and one of the few older era music shops that have disappeared all too quickly. This is where I often buy tickets for local concerts, mostly indie and alternative bands. You can get them for a few bucks cheaper than online. It's a fairly small shop, but if you're looking for vinyl records or concert tickets, I highly recommend this spot. Also, the staff is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The location is also great if you want to make a shopping day of it. There are plenty of older and newer independent shops as well as good food spots nearby. read more

This place has a lot of new records. Prices are a bit on the high side though. Good selection. I like this store a lot.

What's not to love? Friendly, helpful staff/owners with a great new location and an expanding vinyl selection. The Red Cat guys have responded to their customer base and continue to evolve their business with the musical times. Hat's off to a well run local business in weird times for music sales! Don't forget to get your concert tickets here and save on ticketmaster etc fees. Thank you! read more

Awesome selection but the lady working there was not communicative whatsoever. No "hello" or "can I help you". She reeked like BO and kept walking past me without saying anything. Anyway, definitely not stepping foot in this location again. read more

Jack of All-Trades. Master of none. Has a Decent Selection of a wide variety of genres but seems mostly Classic Rock and Indie stuff. I like that they have listening station to check out any of the decently priced used records. I find the best selection in the USED new arrivals bin at the front, check back often. read more

red cat is hands-down the best record store in vancouver. the selection is soooo good, and you know what? if they don't have what you're looking for, they will happily hunt it down for you if that is at all possible. i base half my purchases there on their staff picks. they have good taste. they're also the only record store i've been to in vancouver where you don't feel like the staff are judging you based on what you bring to the counter. nothing but good things to say here. read more

concert tickets without the ridiculous service charge? yup. i go here mostly for the tickets, but i've gotten a couple of records before and i've asked a couple of times what to buy --- these guys have pretty good taste in music even though they don't sell EVERY ticket (big names usually don't make it there) they do have a lot of other selections and they're friendly as hell; really nice and helpful and definitely NOT PRETENTIOUS i'm a biiig fan read more

My personal favourite in the city. Great selection of new stuff, fair prices, some killer deals, a fun and knowledgable staff, good selection from all genres, good layout... I don't know what else to say. This place rules. It's the perfect model for any small record shop. read more

I've been trying to avoid this store and have finally succumbed. As a lot of people, I find it really hard to walk into a record shop and not spend, and they make this really difficult. I love this record shop: excellent cheap deals (.99 bins), really fair prices on everything else used and new, amazingly nice staff with no pretense and really well organized. The BEST thing is they get many new releases before anyone else in town. They also give a little extra care which counts: used records are cleaned really well and include a thick inner sleeve along with an outer one. They pack a lot into the shop and have great tote bags for records or other stuff, cartridges, record cleaning tools, turntables, high quality inner sleeves, etc. Whatever I've needed, they've had tucked away somewhere in the shop. If they don't have the record you're looking for, they're speedy at finding out how to get it and how much it'll cost. Customer service is the best here. Shop at Red Cat, despite the loss of their shop kitty. read more

Plenty of great reviews for this great store. I want to focus on the selling and trading of vinyl records with Red Cat. In short they do it the right way and are very honest which is very difficult to find these days. The staff can be trusted to give fair value for your records. Also they typically only take records they can use and pay you for those rather than others stores that take all your records but still only pay for those they want and usually don't pay much. Good selection and very good prices. Great new vinyl, one of the best. Staff is also one the best in town (top 2 if not #1) read more

I find most record stores in Vancouver to be extremely overpriced except Red Cat and Audiopile on Commercial Dr. Great new selection at great prices AND they have great used stuff to boot. They will also order anything for you so if you don't have a credit card or can't get someone to order your shiz for you off Discogs, I am pretty sure the guy at Red Cat uses discogs for special orders. I like decently priced records, great selections, knowledgable staff and cheap tickets. Red Cat gets 4 check marks there. Even if they started being dicks I'd shop there, but they're not dicks. So you should shop there. read more

By far one of the best Record stores in town!!!. If you can't find it here they will bring it in , custom, just for you. The staff are awesome, very friendly, and they all love music or actively play music. I've been shopping here for well over 5 years and just love this place, and in Van as we all know, that rain, the best place to spend a gloomy vancouver rain soaked day searching for that aural inspiration. read more

My first foray into Vancouver's record stores was nothing short of disappointing. Poor selection, high prices, and poor quality used vinyl. Some names kept popping up as highly recommended; Zulu, Audiophile, and Red Cat. I chose to venture to Red Cat based on it's recommendations and they were selling some tickets I wanted. The tickets were sold out, unfortunately, but Red Cat's selection made the trip all worth while. I went in with three diverse albums in mind, and left with those three albums in my hand. Joy Division, Can, and Nick Cave, oh how I love thee. My friend also made away with a good haul of Daft Punk, Moonface and Black Mold. My most expensive album was a 180 gram vinyl for $21, so the prices were more than reasonable. Not only did we get exactly what we had wanted, but we saw so, so much more that was just asking to be in my collection. Looks like I'll have to make another trip next week. To help ease my vinyl addiction, after every 10 albums purchased, your 11th is $11 off. Finally, a card in my wallet worth carrying around! read more

I got some stuff knocked off my list with some 90's Vinyls....I am a happy bunny.

Great selection of indie and electronic related vinyl and CDs. The anti-HMV.

This store is what record shopping is about, if I need a new release or something ordered I come here! My first visit I had Chemical Brothers "Exit Planet Dust" on my wish list, no other shop in Van had it - not only did they have it brand new - they had a mint used copy for only $11, for that visit alone 5 stars. Since then I have gone back time and time again, I casually inquired about Blur "Parklife" they said it had to be backordered as it was out of print - 3 weeks later I get a call saying it's in the store - brand new $25 awesome stuff! Picked up "The Harder They Come" soundtrack the other day used, great condition $5. Also have brought in used vinyl for store credit, they always give it a fair look and offer reasonable prices - highly recommend... read more

Red cat is alright for records, great for turntables, and has very friendly, unpretentious music nerds working the front desk. If you live nearby and have your own vinyl collection or turntable you've probably been here many times. If you don't fit any of the criteria you may not ever need to come in unless there's a small local show with presale tickets. Either way, you won't be left dissapointed, whatever your reason. read more

I've been buying concert tickets and records here for years. I've always had a great experience and the staff are always friendly. The left part of the store is all used records, and the new sealed ones are on the right. I love that they keep an updated list of upcoming shows both online and in their window. Great vibe. Nice small-ish shop. read more