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Blackbyrd Myoozik
Categories: Shopping Books, Mags, Music and Video Music & DVDs Shopping Books, Mags, Music and Video Vinyl Records Music & DVDs, Vinyl Records [Edit]
10442-82 AveEdmonton, AB T6E 2A2
(780) 439-1273
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 10 am - 9 pm
Sat 10 am - 6 pm
Sun 12 pm - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
11 reviews for Blackbyrd Myoozik
11 reviews in English
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Review from John S.
Updated - 4/25/2012
Just wanted to update my review after the last Record Store Day (April 21st). Showed up 45 minutes before the store even opened and there were still about 7 people in line before me. It was great chatting with fellow vinyl nerds while we waited to get into the store. Some even had lists printed out and we all went over what we were hoping to scoop that day. When 10 o'clock arrived, the line up ran way down Whyte ave. While the crowd was big, it was also respectful and not to hard to navigate despite the large number of people packed into Blackbyrd, but it was the hard work of the staff that kept things moving smoothly in a rather cramped situation. It looked like they had everyone in and working that morning and that helped keep things rolling. Staff were moving people through the register while other helped people with their questions/requests and helped find stock when asked. Record Store Day is like Xmas and my birthday rolled into one for me with Blackbyrd being where I want to spend it - and a big part of this is the friendly staff. And I did scoop a live Lou Reed LP so that's pretty cool!
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Review from Jeff G.
4/29/2012
Another shoebox-shaped indie record store. Everytime I've visited Blackbyrd it's always been on a low-key Saturday afternoon. I can't imagine what this place must be like when it's busy because it is so cramped and narrow.
Blackbyrd is similar to Listen Records & CDs in that they sell a lot of "indie" music. When I was there today they were playing some shoegazer, doom-and-gloom type stuff. I don't know what it was but it's probably taking the airwaves by storm over on CJSR FM88. The Record Store Sub-culture is alive and well at Blackbyrd. Probably.
Previous reviewers have mentioned that Blackbyrd's staff aren't very chatty. It's true, they don't seem that outgoing but I don't find that an issue. I'm not going there to socialize. Who cares?
They have a larger selection of rock music than Listen does, which is cool. They also sell concert tickets for bands that you've never heard of. They have a white-board in the store to let you know what shows they sell tickets for but it's really high up on the wall and it looks like it's written in Arabic so you'll have to ask them anyway. I like that they keep in touch with their customers through Twitter and Facebook to let us know what has just arrived. They even post photos sometimes of their new stock before they put it on the shelves.
It's kind of a hipster store. Record fans that like their rock & roll will know what I mean.
My only real gripe about this place is the new release rack that they have by the front door. I was there mid-afternoon when the sun was beating through the front window and on to all of the records on this rack. I was eyeing the Stooges picture disc that they had but I opted not to buy it because I'm not interested in suntanned records. Don't Blackbyrd's staff know that heat is vinyl's worst enemy? Move the rack or pull the shades down please.Listed in: Edmonton Record Store Crawl
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Review from Adrian B.
Edmonton, AB
4/10/2012
New and used Vinyl and CDs ( i even saw some cassettes last time i was in there) Its pretty great that they have such a good selection. There is quite a range of hard to find and rare music. I think it helps that the staff all seem to be " music nerds" as well :D
All in all. If they don't have what you want.. they can probably order it. -
Review from Matthew L.
Edmonton, AB
12/16/2011
I wanted to save money on purchasing some tickets for an upcoming show. Instead of buying online, I headed over to Blackbyrd. It's a long, slim music store, with a good selection of newer, harder-to-find records, plus a well curated, reasonably priced used section.
Upon purchasing my tickets, the guy at the counter seemed a little peeved - Blackbyrd doesn't make much from ticket sales. But this guy probably would have looked peeved even before piracy/MP3s killed most record stores.
But since it's Christmas time and I was looking for a gift to buy, I decided to actually buy a CD from them, despite a high price. And the (different) guy at the counter was pleased to help me. -
Review from Julia B.
Edmonton, AB
8/27/2011
This is a really great spot for getting your music that would not be found at a chain music store. I love that they have old and new records for sale, of all different variety! They offer a fair amount of local bands too, which is great to see!
Downside: the staff made me pretty uncomforatble, as they did not talk to me the entire time, and only did the standard "did you find everything you were looking for?" when I put my items on the counter and said I was ready to be checked out. -
Review from Alex P.
8/27/2011
Since Megatunes closed, I pretty much get my music exclusively at Blackbyrd. I wasn't a die-hard Megatunes fan really, but they had a lot of stuff I couldn't find elsewhere. Blackbyrd doesn't really have the same selection as Megatunes did, but they're the next best thing.
The staff are hit and miss I find. Some of them are very friendly and will recommend things until the cows come home (which is good for me, because these days I just go in there and pick something random.) Some of the staff keep to themselves and seem a little put off by customers, which is kind of weird.
You can listen to any CD while you're there, which is great for me since I just buy random stuff. Listening to part of a few songs is enough for me to decide if the CD is worth buying.
The shop is cozy and warm; I like the atmosphere a lot. It's my current favorite place in the city to go to find new music. -
Review from Gerald S.
Smith, AB
10/1/2010
Just dusted off the old turntable and looking for some new vinyl to spin, this is the best place to find old and new bands.
Very good selection of new releases at resonable prices, and you can even find a real good selection of old bands releasing on vinyl.
I havn't used there ticket service yet but will definetly be checking it out. -
Review from Jack G.
Edmonton, AB
1/7/2010
CD's are hard to come by these days.. When I say CD's I mean the rare CD's from indie labels or the classics. Blackbyrd Myoozik doesn't carry the pop music that you will find at HMV and that's what I like about it. In addition to CD's they also carry vinyl records which are hard to come by anywhere.
Many of the CD's are used but they are in great condition. If you are looking for something specific and can't find it anywhere you might have some luck here. -
Review from Jeanette B.
Edmonton, AB
10/2/2008
Although I love my ipod, and I am a sucker for downloading music off itunes, I still love CDs and am adamant about supporting my favourite bands. Blackbyrd Myoozik is where I go to find a lot of indie music that I like, and I can't leave here without at least purchasing one CD. The store is fairly small, but Blackbyrd is about quality, not quantity. You won't find a bunch of MC Hammer, Tiffany, or other forgotten artists. Instead, you'll find a lot of timeless music, and there's a large focus on the indie music scene. You'll find everything from punk, dance, techno, electro, alternative, blues, and more. Many of the CDs are used, but they are good quality and at reasonable prices. Blackbyrd also carries new and used vinyl, which I find really cool, because I really don't want vinyl to ever die. I've also sold some of my CDs here and got a fairly good price for them.
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Review from Robin S.
Edmonton, AB
11/6/2008
I don't pop into Blackbyrd nearly as often as I'd like. As one of the city's best record shops, they're a top location for buying show tickets and stock a good selection of music of all genres. And although I haven't sold anything to them in a few years, Blackbyrd always paid really well for used CDs, far better than the Wee Book Inn down the street.
As a fairly serious record shopper, I appreciate that they've got a decent selection of vinyl here but find it can be fairly expensive and also notice that they don't necessarily check used records coming in for condition. It's always nice when you can simply trust that an album is in good shape but at Blackbyrd I would definitely recommend taking the time to check for scratches as I've been disappointed more than once. I'm also not too fond of their habit of mixing new and used records together, and it'd be nice if they carried a larger selection of 7" singles.
But when it comes down to it, they do get in some pretty rad stuff - in fact, writing this, I'm dying to run down there this afternoon for the Milk 'n Cookies reissue I spied a few weeks back. -
Review from Paula K.
10/21/2008 1 photo
Blackbyrd is a favourite haunt for music lovers. You can find a lot of titles you can't find elsewhere, as well as extensive selections in genres not readily available in chain CD shops. I appreciate the World Music and Alternative sections. CDs are both new and used, and you can sell or trade your unwanted music here too. Collectors will be thrilled with the vinyl selection, and Blackbyrd is an avid supporter of independent recording artists. The place is relatively small and can get cramped when it is busy, but this is definitely a place for anyone who love music that strays from the mainstream.
