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 Dance music and club music |
Shop 4/256 Crown Street Darlinghurst Sydney, NSW 2010 Australia +61 2 9331 8900 http://www.acetaterecordbar.com/ |
Recently moved to this bigger, roomier and more central location, Acetate is a specialist in dance music and everything from funky breaks to quality house. Acetate employs Sydney DJs Junior B, Nick Toth, Bill Cotsis, Declan Lee and Steve Sonius. Their regular newsletter sends out a list of weekly releases to customers. They also sell dance party tickets. If you cannot find what you want, be sure to ask ... they will try to order it in for you if it is not in stock. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Alluring Antiques |
36 Queen Street Woollahra Sydney, NSW 2025 Australia +61 2 9363 1326 http://www.anneschofieldantiqu... asantiques@bigpond.com |
When it comes to antique collection trade, no one knows it better than Ann Schofield who has been involved in the same for 41 years. Distinguished personalities, museums and galleries patronize the the collection of her store, Anne Schofield Antiques. From the 18th century to the 1950's, this place offers an alluring collection of antique jewelery. And Worldwide collectors and connoisseurs vouch for these. Among the collectibles, Tahitian and South Sea pearls are the most sought after. All in all, a visit to this place surely leaves you bedazzled. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gastronomic Antiques |
80 Queen Street Woollahra Sydney, NSW 2025 Australia +61 2 9363 2817 http://www.artwinefood.com.au/ artwinefood@mac.com |
Since 1990, The Art of Wine and Food houses rarities of gastronomic collection. The store's highlights are wine and food-related antiques and curiosities. This place showcases collectibles like wine funnels, champagne buckets, books on wine, tastevins and the popular corkscrews. These are enlivened by prints, engravings, drawings or still paintings of wine and food subjects. The rare absinthe glasses and the duck press are the most sought after. Frequented by famous personalities, this place truly sets apart from the conventional antique stores. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Secondhand music store |
376 Pitt Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 (0)2 9267 7745 http://www.ashwoods.com/ |
There are loads of secondhand compact disc and record shops concentrated in this strip, along the upper end of Pitt Street heading towards Central, but Ashwoods is the best, and best-known. Ashwood's shelves bulge with hard-to-find vinyl, obscure compact discs, and rare tapes and recordings. Collectors and music lovers will be in heaven. Staff are helpful and knowledgeable, and since stock is changing regularly is can be worth paying this place a few visits for the chance of picking up a real piece of rock memorabilia. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jazz, jazz and more jazz |
3 Barrack Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 (0)2 9299 8527 http://www.birdland.com.au/ |
In case the name did not give it away, this shop stocks jazz, jazz and more jazz, everything from trad, swing and big band sounds, through to the latest Aussie talent. This is the place to come to track down recordings from that great new (or not so new) band you caught at the Basement or Round Midnight or Soup Plus. The staff have an in-depth knowledge of the local and international scene. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Treasures for Navigators |
31 George Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 2 9247 8107 |
Located in the George Street, this unique shop displays an exquisite collection of nautical antiques and maritime artefact's. Bottom of the harbor Antiques showcases clocks, diver's helmets, scientific and navigational instruments from the Australia's earliest days of settlement. This place also offers china and silverware and small furniture items from passenger liners of the past. And as you stroll around the shop you can also pick up some nautical gift items. Alluring to the navigators and the antique enthusiasts, this place surely assures a merry time over maritime.. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Vinyl, CD's, dance party tickets, music mags, DJ equipment and a huge variety of streetware. |
46 Oxford Street Darlinghurst Sydney, NSW 2010 Australia +61 (0)2 9957 2938 http://www.centralstation.com.au mailorders@centralstationrec.com |
DJ groupies and music lovers browse for hours through this enormous basement store. Divided into four sections, if you know what you are after you can be sure it is here. Loads of vinyl, CDs, dance party tickets, music magazines, DJ equipment and a huge variety of streetware are on offer. Almost any style of music is available: Techno, Trance, Electro, Drum'n'Bass, Breaks, Hardcore, Hip Hop, R'n'B, Top 40 and Tech House music. Central Station Records have been around for almost as long as the Sydney club scene and they just keep on growing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All kinds of sounds |
165 Oxford Street Bondi Junction Sydney, NSW 2022 Australia +61 2 9389 1683 |
If these walls could only talk! Downbeat has been selling music to the Sydney masses in this same location since 1962. That is before the Beatles came to Australia. Before the dawning of the Age of Aquarius. Before Countdown! Downbeat remains an independent retailer amid a gulch of department and mega music stores, selling a cross-section of chart music, dance tracks, independent labels, and soul, jazz, blues and latin at competitive prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 The (book)worm has turned |
Shop 9, Orange Grove Plaza, Balmain Road Lilyfield Sydney, NSW 2040 Australia +61 (0)2 9810 2666 http://www.isis.aust.com/femin... feministbookshop@iprimus.com.au |
Established at the height of the women's movement in 1974, the Feminist Bookshop was Australia's first women's bookshop and continues to serve the women of Sydney with an extensive range of books on feminism, personal development, relationships, family, life matters, sexuality, and indigenous issues. The shop also sells a range of cards, CDs, posters and gifts, and offers student, refuge and health centre discounts. The shop also incorporates an information and resource centre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Every type of music |
471 Oxford Street Bondi Junction Sydney, NSW 2027 Australia +61 2 9810 8421 http://www.fishrecords.com.au/ bondi@fishrecords.com |
Smack bang in the heart of the busy Bondi Junction shopping district, Fish Records stock most mainstream and chart topping CDs. The CDs are easy to find as they are well organised by music styles and artists. Fish has a great ordering system - if they do not have what you are after, it will not take long till it is in your eager little hands. There are 3 other stores in the city. Refer to www.fishrecords.com.au for their locations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Specialist music store |
282 Oxford Street Paddington Sydney, NSW 2021 Australia +61 (0)2 9361 3980 |
Specialising in Blues, Classical, Folk, Jazz, Nostalgia and soundtracks, this well-organised stored has been selling a diverse range of music from around the globe since the 1970s. They have many titles in stock and helpful staff are always on hand to help you find what you are after. There is also a special section devoted to children's music and one for Australian sounds too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Records galore |
Shop 2, 336 Crown Street Darlinghurst Sydney, NSW 2010 Australia +61 (0)2 9331 2942 http://www.goodgroove.com.au |
Owned and run by Thomas Crown and JD, two of Sydney's finest soul and funk DJs, Good Groove specializes in both new and secondhand records and also stocks CDs. The music styles on offer include funk, soul, rare groove, new school breaks and hip-hop. They can provide loads of advice about music and Sydney's thriving club scene. They also sell dance party tickets for some of the hottest gigs around. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mega music store |
Shop 1, Mid City Centre Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 (0)2 9221 2311 http://www.hmv.com.au midcity@hmv.com.au |
HMV is Sydney's biggest and best-known chain of music stores, specialising in off the chart and top 40 CDs and tapes. There are plenty of headphone jacks so you can have a listen before you buy, and the staff are switched-on, dedicated music specialists who can answer pretty much any music-related questions you may have. HMV also has well-organised jazz, classical and soundtrack sections, and regularly offer discounts on recent releases. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gold Mine! |
60 Castlereagh Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 2 9232 2422 http://www.hardybrothers.com.a... |
The 'Hardy Brothers Jewellers' have been designing and providing service for jewelery in Australia since 1853. Founder John Hardy opened his first store in Sydney around the same period Australia experienced a Gold Rush (1850s). If you need restoration services, you can bring your rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings as well as watches and clocks! The long list of services also includes the designing of trophies. Subtle silver jewelry, silver accessories, along with silver plates and cutleries are available here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Summer reading |
60-64 The Corso Manly Sydney, NSW 2095 Australia +61 (0)2 9977 1699 humphrey@solnet.com.au |
The location of Humphrey's could not be better--you have to walk right past it on your way from the Manly Ferry Wharf to the beach. So it is the perfect spot to pick up a little light reading to tuck in your beach bag, or for the ferry ride back to the city. This sprawling newsagency-come-bookshop has books on subjects ranging from art and crafts to classics and contemporary fiction, as well as an impressive reference section. You can also pick up inexpensive cards and stationery, and take advantage of Humphrey's customer loyalty program and seniors discounts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Secondhand records |
391 Liverpool Street Darlinghurst Sydney, NSW 2010 Australia +61 (0)2 9331 4250 |
From dance to breaks, Listen up Records is the local Darlinghurst secondhand record shop. Their secondhand section is huge. As well as new and old vinyl they also sell CDs. They buy a lot of records and are renowned for giving people good prices for pre-loved records. Staff are well-informed and happy to help you find what you are looking for. New stock comes in all the time so it is worth making a few trips. After browsing check out the excellent eateries on nearby Victoria Street, Darlinghurst. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classical music store |
Shop 19 Town Hall Arcade Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 (0)2 9267 1351 |
Michael's is Sydney's only exclusively classical music shop. Specialising in Opera, the store stocks historical recordings right up to the most recent 'recordings of the month', with budget lines also available. The most popular composers to the most obscure can be found here, and Michael's also places orders on request. Staff are a wealth of knowledge and are friendly and helpful. Chances are, if you do not know the title of something you have heard, but can hum the first bar, they will be able to point you in the right direction. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Theological texts |
21 King Street Newtown Sydney, NSW 2042 Australia +61 (0)2 9577 9966 http://www.moore.edu.au/mooreb... books@moore.edu.au |
Run by Moore Theological College, Moore Books has a wide and comprehensive range of religious texts. Primarily Christian-orientated, (Moore is an Anglican training college), the shop also stocks ancient Greek and Hebrew texts and other religious works such as the Koran. There is also a good selection of religious music, children's books and greeting cards. If you cannot find what you are looking for, just ask ... friendly staff are always happy to help. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Good for imported music |
20 Willoughby Road Crows Nest Sydney, NSW 2065 Australia +61 (0)2 9438 5724 |
Sinatra fans will be in heaven in this established music shop on the North Shore. Music Plus, in addition to dozens of Sinatra standards spanning his 5-decade career, specialise in a full range of jazz right up to the latest acid releases, as well as a superb range of classical music. And the big "Plus" is that Music Plus are import specialists, which means anything they do not have on their shelves they can order from their world-wide network of industry sources. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classical and jazz specialists |
34 Oxford Street Paddington Sydney, NSW 2021 Australia +61 (0)2 9360 3306 http://members.ozemail.com.au/... paddingtondisc@ozemail.com.au |
In the heart of Sydney's trend-setting Oxford Street, Disc specialises in classical, jazz and sound tracks. If they do not have what you are after, they can source it from as far out as the UK, Europe and the US. They also stock some of the latest chart music as well as some more unusual finds. Friendly staff will go out of their way to please your music tastes. Subscribe to their quarterly newsletter for educated music reviews and discounts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Catholic bookshop |
150 Castlereagh Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 (0)2 9624 8630 http://www.paulinebooks.com.au orders@paulinebooks.com.au |
Operated by the Sisters of St Paul, Pauline Books & Media is a Catholic bookshop carrying an extensive range of books on topics relating to the history of the Church, personal development, pyschology and theology. There are also general books on religion and some children's books as well as a number of Italian-language religious texts. They also stock audio books and there is a substantial music section. Watch out for special events and book signings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Specialist recorded music shop |
255B Crown Street Darlinghurst Sydney, NSW 2010 Australia +61 (0)2 9380 8223 http://www.therecordstore.com.au admin@therecordstore.com.au |
Set in the heart of Sydney's club central, the Recordstore stocks Drum'n'Bass, Breaks, HipHop, Party Breaks, Scratch Plates, Funk, Dub and Hardcore vinyl plus a range of music related DVD's. The store features eight listening stations so you can preview the latest music. The Recordstore is also Sydneys' only dual records store with techno, electro specialists 'Machine Musik" in the back room. Cruise by for information about your favourite tune, to stock up, or to absorb the wealth of knowledge about Sydney's club scene from local working DJ's. Check it out! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Secondhand and new CDs |
Shop 2, 37 Glebe Point Road Glebe Sydney, NSW 2037 Australia +61 (0)2 9660 1416 |
Stockists of a variety of music including: funk, soul, dub, ambient-trance, reggae-dub, raggamuffin, dance, jazz and classical section. Recycled Records have a large variety of imported secondhand and new CDs. They stock a good selection of hard to find music goods, such as percussion instruments, imported streetware, arthouse videos, international music magazines, and provide even the most choosy music lover with a great selection of music and music goods to browse through. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mainstream and alternative music |
66 King Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 0 2 9299 4233 / +61 0 2 9299 8710 http://www.redeye.com.au mail@redeye.com.au |
This basement shop is located in the heart of the city. The types of tunes they stock include electronic, alternative and mainstream. Their speciality is world music releases and much treasured promotion stock. Checking out their weekly list of new music ensures you will be ahead of the rest. They also stock T-shirts, vinyl, CDs, music tickets and videos. Additional Branch: Pitt Street, the city +61 (0)2 9262 9755. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hard core punk music |
243 Australia Street Newtown Sydney, NSW 2042 Australia +61 (0)2 9557 8771 |
Hardcore punk music for the predominantly skater clientele is on sale here. As well as being a retail shop, Resist is also a hardcore punk recording label. The store stocks band music from Australia and overseas and a good selection of magazines to match. The store also has a skate section for all your skateboard needs. Staff are well-informed and able to advise you on all your purchases. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mood music |
162 Pitt Street Mall Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 (0)2 9223 8488 http://www.sanity.com.au |
Queues stretching down Pitt Street Mall can usually be traced to Sanity Records, where major Australian and International recording artists regularly drop by for in-store appearances, CD signings and live performances. This huge emporium offers styles across the full music spectrum, and if they do not have what you are after, just ask and friendly, informed staff will order it for you. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Multimedia hub |
99 Norton Street Leichhardt Sydney, NSW 2040 Australia +61 (0)2 9572 7766 http://www.shearersbookshop.co... shearer@att.net.au |
Shearer's On Norton successfully combines the best that all good CD shops, booksellers and Internet centres can be, with a fantastic offering of all of the above, and great coffee besides. There is a good selection of Italian books and music (given Shearer's location in the heart of Little Italy). They also cover a huge selection of other categories including Australiana, children's books, computers, cooking, travel and history to name but a few. The bookshop has its own reading group and hosts regular authors evenings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Every kind of music |
183 King Street Newtown Sydney, NSW 2042 Australia +61 (0)2 9519 8622 mbeaumont@natronics.com.au |
Well known to Newtown residents and Sydney at large, So Music has one of the best selections of world music in town. They stock loads of groovy Greek music, Latin specialties, plus the usual dance, pop and independent sounds you would expect to find in the middle of the King Street strip. There are plenty of bargains to be had out the front of the store in AUD10 and AUD20 bins, and the staff are walking world music atlases. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lots of music |
68 Campbell Parade Bondi Beach Sydney, NSW 2026 Australia +61 (0)2 9130 8075 |
Selling a wide selection of CDs, the store is well laid out and spacious, making it easy to browse through their titles. They sell some dance party tickets and a small selection of streetwear. Helpful staff are happy to advise you on your purchases, and if they do not have what you want, will try to order it for you. Drop by before or after a swim at the famous Bondi Beach. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Famous jewellers |
28 Castlereagh Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 (0)2 9235 1777 http://www.tiffany.com/Locatio... |
This legendary store features some of the finest jewellery in the world. You will also find breathtaking crystal, flatware, chinaware, silverware, and timepieces for sale. Shop for engagement rings and anniversary presents, or something special for a newborn baby. Anything wrapped in Tiffany's signature blue box is sure to be considered an heirloom that the recipient will treasure for generations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A variety of music styles |
Shop C7, Concourse Level Wynyard Station Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 (0)2 9299 0211 http://www.unsound.com.au mail@unsound.com.au |
Specialist in R'n'B, hip-hop, Reggae, Jazz and House, this store is well stocked. They have a quite good selection of second hand CDs and vinyl and it is worth making a few trips to check the ever-changing stock. The owner goes overseas regularly to buy both new and secondhand tunes. The staff Leo and Daniel (owner) are very knowledgeable and their selection is always of very good quality. They are always on hand to offer help and advice on your purchases. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Heavy metal and rock music |
505-525 George Street Hoyts Cinema Complex Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 (0)2 9283 2423 http://www.utopia.com.au contact@utopia.com.au |
Situated in the heart of Sydney's shopping central, this small store stocks alternative music that is hard to find elsewhere. Predominantly you will find a load of heavy metal music, classical rock and of course hard rock. The staff are a wealth of knowledge about heavy metal and rock music and if they have not got what you want, they will try to get it. They also produce a magazine with all the latest rock related news. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Photographic and digital imaging supplies |
1 Gordon Street, Unit 2 Camperdown Sydney, NSW 2050 Australia +61 2 9550 5833 http://www.vanbar.com.au camperdown@vanbar.com.au |
Visual imaging is serious business at Vanbar, which makes this store a paradise for photographers and visual connoisseurs alike. Ilford, Agfa, Lee filters, Polaroid, Nikon, Luxmen lighting, Kaiser, Fujifilm are just some of the brands you can find here. Vanbar claims to be Australia's largest distributor of professional photographic and digital imaging products - a bold statement to make. With 12,000 products available through the on-line shop though, this statement is quite possibly true. Ask about a Vanbar VIP card and receive discounts on stock. Review © 2007, Wcities |