A really wonderful K-pop store! We came here without much…read moreexpectations and were pleasantly surprised! The store is bigger than it seems on the outside and very well organized. They have most new products and a variety of other stuff. They even have photocards for trade! The guy at the counter was very friendly. I bought a Dreamcatcher POCA version album and he still had preorder bonuses available!

I went in to do a store pick up, donate a couple of my extra albums, and see what they have in…read morestore. It is really cozy and larger than it looks from the outside. They have a large selection of albums, lightsticks, cds, merch, photocards, and Digipaks (smaller albums). They also have a collaboration with Hello82 to help distribute a few group albums with American perks. The service was quick as I went right after it opened. The pricing is very similar to other Kpop stores around Toronto and the GTA.

This record store is a real gem. Everything is so well curated, the dollar bins are incredible. I…read morecan't compare this to so many other stores because they really take care to make sure that what they have on the shelf is of good quality whether it's new or used. The neighborhood is also awesome. I live in the US so maybe I was a bit star struck when I visited but I can't recommend this place enough. The people working here were also very friendly and helpful.

Nicely organized, little record store on Ossington. Take time to pop in and see what they have as…read morethey get new used vinyl. Prices are competitive. They spin some nice tunes while your browsing.

What a great used record shop! It was very easy to get to in the trolley system from the…read morelake/downtown area. The selection had many titles that I have not been able to find at other locations. The attendant was super informative and helpful. He saw what I was looking for and made great recommendations. The prices seem reasonable and comparable to other shops I visited. I will definitely visit again.

Possibly the fanciest, spacious, and tidiest record store in Toronto. Store is well-designed and…read moreyou can find something to your taste, no matter your music genre preferences. If you are into CD's, cassettes, and their respective players, they have them too! I picked up a new copy of the Cult of the Lamb vinyl here, which I've never seen anywhere else. Also picked up the Beatle's Magical Mystery Tour vinyl - solid track list. The staff is not as friendly as other record stores and there are a lot of unwelcoming "you're on camera" type signs literally everywhere, which really threw off the vibe of the store (I mean is this necessary?). However, the vinyl selection is great and reasonably priced, and I appreciate that they grade the used vinyls for quality as well.

I dropped 3 bins of records (pictured) off at your Oshawa location shown in the attached photos in…read moreNov 2024. My name and number was taken down on a post it note by the manager. No receipt of proof of good received was given to me I was called back by the manager shortly to say that the total of $150 would be paid to me for the records. I have tried without success to get back to the store to collect the money but seemed to always be earlier than your 12 noon opening time. I finally got back into the store Today to collect the money and was given a less than welcoming response. Since I was given no receipt and the time had elapsed I was made to feel like I wasn't entitled to the money. I was told as the till bottom was gone through that there was no record of my visit and no money left for me. I operate a business and would certainly not treat my customers like I was treated. I feel it might help that you improve your system of handling product left behind by TRUSTING customers. I have been a loyal customer Of KOPs records and this has definitely changed my mind about doing business with you in the future.

Nice store with a good, well-organized selection of both new and vintage vinyl. Check it out!read more

Awesome gem tucked away in downtown Toronto area! Owner and…read morehis shop have been around for years..! Found a couple great dub records and even a 7" Of my own NoCal punk band! Awesome hang and highly recommend to anyone looking to dig through some bins!

I had a fantastic experience with this business. They were listed in the "shop local" list for…read moreToronto and my nephew said he loves this store. I was not going to drive into Toronto so I emailed them and they were very responsive. They sent me pics/prices of records for the artist my nephew likes. Then they helped my do the online purchase and shipped it to him in a timely manner so he would have it for Christmas. Overall a great experience

I love a good music store. Such stores are few and far between, mainly due to a shift in how we…read morelisten to music. We are more into streaming it than physically owning a copy in some form, be it digitally as music files, or on a CD or record. Frankly, I've adopted both methods. I stream music wherever I have a wifi connection. However, at home, my music collection is a combination of digital files from my years being an iPod fan (the best device to go on a road trip and bring your own music without thinking about data charges), and playing albums on my record or CD player. I was recently in Leslieville, waiting for a pizza order. It would take thirty minutes for the pizza to bake. You can't rush a good thing. I decided to take a stroll around the area. I found In the Groove. I was first elated to see a music store full of records (vinyl to those who like that hip term), CDs, cassettes, and more. My heart sank when I saw that this store was closing for good. Wait a minute, though. A man walked out of the store. Is it really closed? I stood in front of the store and read every posted sign. The closing date was January 31st, 2023. It was February. I looked at the other sign that said that the closing sale was held over. Yes! I still had mixed emotions. It's always sad to see a music store close. I went in to check it out. I am the type that I can spend hours in a music store, looking at everything and ending up buying some good albums to add to my collection. I only had fifteen minutes before I had to leave and fetch dinner. It was the best fifteen minutes and I made it count. A man behind the counter said hi to me. We would later trade first names. I got Sheldon's business card, who is the owner of this fine business for 25 years. He lives in Richmond Hill. We both talked about how it does take a bit of time to get to Leslieville from York region. I found two albums that caught my attention. The first was Duran Duran's Seven and the Ragged Tiger. It's a classic. It was my first cassette tape purchase in my life. I still have it. I want to return and get the record version. There were two copies of the album in the store. What I settled for instead was Peter Cetera's Solitude Solitaire. I have always enjoyed listening to his music, either with Chicago or his solo work. I oddly did not own anything by him until I decided to get this album. The downside was that I did not come prepared with cash. Sheldon said that he had disconnected his payment machine the prior month and only accepts cash. He let me know that there was an ATM machine down the road. He asked how much the album in my hand was. It was going for $8. He was generous to offer it for $5 if I had cash. If you know me, it is rare that I have cash on hand. I had a $5 and a twoonie. So rare. He didn't want the latter. He was fine with $5. I got a $5 album from a generous man. He saw that love for music that we both shared. His kind gesture meant a lot. Besides being a music lover, Sheldon is a professional photographer. He told me that he has loved what he has done over the years. The pandemic caused him to lose a ton of money having his store closed. Although he originally had the end of January as his closing date, he is playing it by ear and will decided at the end of this month whether he is done for good. I need to drop again by before it shutters for good. I am hoping that his store is still around a bit longer. It's a gem, with 45 and 78 RPM records that I still need to explore. Part of me wishes that I had found this store sooner. However, I'm glad that I did recently. I met a nice man behind the business who sold me an album than now has more meaning than meets the eye. (45)

Sheldon is super friendly and chatty. I didn't find anything that I wanted, but my friend joyfully…read morebrowsed the plethora of records and ended up taking four home. While he was browsing, Sheldon kept me entertained, and another regular customer came in and joined the conversation. I can see why the other reviewers found him too busy to help since he's so chatty, but it's fine to interrupt him. He's just that neighborhood shopkeeper that enjoys chatting with customers, not necessary the corporate employee who maintains professionalism at all times. Stop by and find a good record, or just go chat with Sheldon.

Best record store on my Toronto visit. Great selection for everyone. Friendly person on the counter…read moreand knows his records. I will definitely return when i visit again

The best record store in Toronto. The vinyl selection is well curated. I found Japanese pressings…read moreand jazz, international music, and even some old Edison sound recordings. Amazing! The jazz section is not only organized by artists but also by instruments. Also appreciate that the classical music is actually showcased and not just thrown in the discount bin, as with other record stores. Staff is also super friendly and offered to help with any questions.

This is a great place to find old (and some new) DVD, Blu-ray, CD, records. DVDs are 3 for $10 and…read moreBlu-ray are 3 for $15. Have the store is dedicated to records. Everything looks in good condition. They also have some old record players and VHS TO DVD transfer service.

This place is kindof a mess…read more The records aren't well organized at all. Everything starting with the same letter is all jumbled together. So if you're looking for Bowie, his records will be scattered throughout the "B" section. That's okay I guess if you've got all day to browse, but the records are also packed in super tight. So browsing, usually a pleasure, becomes a real chore. Another bummer, there is little to no current music here.