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Yes, The Record Centre Is Open!

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This week, Al visits  John Thompson, owner of The Record Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. John traded the grueling heat of a paper mill for the warm crackle of vinyl.

In 2011, John bought The Record Centre from a friend—starting with just six bins of records in the back of a video store. He has turned it into a thriving destination that’s part record store, part vintage audio showroom, part concert venue, and part record label. 

This is John’s story.

A wall display in a record store featuring framed album covers and various vinyl records stacked on wooden shelves.
Interior of The Record Centre showcasing vintage audio equipment and vinyl records, with artwork on the walls and guitars displayed.
Interior view of The Record Centre in Ottawa, showcasing vinyl records, vintage audio equipment, and artwork on the walls, with customers browsing.
A vintage wooden speaker displayed in a music store, showcasing its unique design and a brass plaque.
Display of vintage audio equipment including turntables and amplifiers in a record store.
A collection of vintage audio equipment, including boomboxes and speakers, displayed on shelves in The Record Centre.
Interior view of The Record Centre showing vintage guitars hanging on the wall, a variety of merchandise, and a customer browsing near the checkout area.
A vibrant collection of framed art and posters on a wall, featuring colorful images and advertisements related to music and concerts.
An aisle between rows of wooden shelves filled with numerous vinyl records, with a red stool and a blue box visible on the floor.

Wow Allan, it is really great!! You make me look so good haha! 

Thanks so much!

— John Thompson, Owner of The Record Centre

You can learn more about The Record Centre at TheRecordCentre.com.

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