My high school and undergrad years were spent walking along Yonge Street when I wasn't studying or…read moreattending classes. I loved going into record stores. Sunrise Records were one of the stores that I would visit. I was thrilled to find this Sunrise at Quinte Mall. I felt like I was transported back to being young and carefree, listening to countless hours of music when I found out that this mall has both a Sunrise and a Sam. I was simply missing Yonge Street. I walked into this Sunrise and immediately browsed the new releases section. It is exciting to me to look at new releases and own a copy of the latest album that I am dying to have. It doesn't feel the same way when you are streaming music on your app! This store has an amazing selection of vinyl records. The downside is that vinyl is so expensive, thanks to only a handful of record-pressing places in the world. I saw INXS's Kick album go for $55. Insane! This store has cool music collections. It also had a Mickey Mouse collector's chess set, to commemorate Mickey's 90th birthday, for $90. Coincidence? I don't think so. I love the novelty items at this store. Pac-Man mugs and LED lights? Yes, please! Pusheen mini plushies? I want them all! I managed to get the remastered Pet Shop Boys's Actually album. It comes with an additional album of songs, remixes, and unreleased songs. The price was also right. I went up to the counter to pay. I got a friendly woman who helped with my transaction. I paid with a credit card and was happy with my purchase. (345)

Love this place! The owner is a true small business owner who cares a lot about customer service -…read morehe 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

From the owner: Backbeat Books and Music is a locally owned store in Perth, Ontario…read more We specialize in new and used books, vinyl, turntables, audio gear and CDs. We carry new turntables and related accessories from Pro-Ject, Rega and Music Hall, cartridges from Ortofon, Audio Technica and Shure. At Backbeat we also have all the products to help keep that vinyl collection and turntable in top shape. We carry the Spin-Clean Record Washing System, Mobile Fidelity accessories, carbon-fibre record and stylus brushes, outer and inner sleeves, speaker cable and connectors, and much more. We are focused on providing a book and record store experience so we do not offer any online shopping. We are a real store where you can browse records, maybe take a listen to one on the turntable, grab a book off the shelf and hang out for awhile. Whether you are visiting from Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto, Montreal or beyond, we hope that when you are in Perth, Ontario you stop by and enjoy some time at our store.

This place is hard to leave. So many unique items it is hard to see everything in one visit…read more Items priced to sell, no 'junk' and super tidy! Owner is helpful and friendly. I will be returning with friends. Got some great Christmas gifts from here! Don't want to share this treasure shop but l never could keep secrets.

This and That always has a new stock and friendly staff. It is the perfect little shop to find a…read moregift for that person who loves quirky or vintage items, or for someone who just has everything. Their prices are always reasonable and they are willing to help you find what you are looking for.

This store carries a great selection of used books and new books. They are supporters of the 1000…read moreIsland Writers Festival and contribute a great deal to the world of books.

Great books at great prices! You never know what sort of treasure awaits. The staff are friendly…read moreand helpful. I've bought several books and asked the owner why they were about half the cover price. Apparently they get books that were returned unsold from *new book* stores at highly discounted prices and pass on the savings. It is worth a stop if you are in the area, and if you are an audiophile, there is a vinyl section in back. If you enjoy books, you're likely to find something of interest at a reasonable price.