Selectors’ Records

Selectors’ is exactly the kind of record store I was hoping to find in Vancouver. Expect dub, grime, techno, industrial… I saw a lot of stuff there I haven’t seen anywhere else but an issue of Wire, if that makes sense.

I saw this mentioned in the December 3^rd on-​line version of the Georgia Straight talking about record shops. Actually this shop itself didn’t have a specific mention in the main body of this article but rather someone posted this shop in the comments section. This makes sense considering that most articles are featured based on who is willing to buy advertising space but was glad that someone posted a link to this otherwise I wouldn’t have known about this place at all.
The place has a lot of space, however, a small selection of items. This is a good thing so that you’re not overwhelmed looking for something.
This store specializes in Electronic music & Dub.
Most of the stuff is very $$$, however, a great selection of items that I’ve never seen at other shops for the genre.
This is an exclusive electronica shop.
I am very specific about my electronica and it is hard to describe to someone the beats that interest me beyond a few descriptive words.
Brady, part owner with his brother, was amazing in spending an hour and allowing me to listen to over 12 records until I found a specific beat that I was into.
I am more into the harder industrial mid beat dark stuff.
Brady had patience for me as I picked the right album for me and my mood. Patience that other record stores wouldn’t bother with.
I had a more positive experience here than Pacific Rhythm.
There is a row of turn tables that you can sit and listen to with others like a bar.
Lots of windows and bright light coming in so that you don’t feel so dark or in an actual club while shopping for music.
I have a thing for electronica based out of France, Germany and selections from the UK.
I am not really into the new electronica or Coachella friendly electronica tent music but rather constructive beats and more underground stuff.
Worth another visit.