Hammer City Records is an independent HARDCORE, PUNK, METAL Vinyl Record store located on James St North. Hammer City Records prides itself in being a mostly Vinyl record shop carrying titles from small independent labels from around the block and across the world. From early PUNK Rock to modern day thrash and grind, Hammer City Records carries a wide variety of aggressive music genres, though our SKA & REGGAE sections are growing. The store also has a supply of books, shirts, patches and magnets to make any PUNK/METAL fan content. We also stock a wide range of consignment items that cover a wide range of genres, including new local releases bands have brought in and used records from personal collections. Vinyl fans be advised that Hammer City Records is one of many stores that carry the format on James Street North which has been unofficially christened Vinyl Alley.

We launched with limited stock on August 2010′s Art Crawl night and have since greatly expanded stock and great consignment items. For now we remain cash only but debit and credit are coming soon.

We’re located at 228 James North but the entrance is around the back of the building, off the alley that runs from Robert St (between the Classic patio and Granny’s take out). It’s not always obvious that it’s an alley because people often park in it. We’re now in the basement space to hang a left as soon as you’re in the door. Lost? Want to know if we’re open or still have that release we featured online? Ring us at 905-546-PUNX

The shop is less than a 10 min walk from the GO Station, and even less so from the MacNab Bus Terminal – just head North (towards the lake, I know it’s weird if you’re coming from TO) along James Street.

If you’re driving there is some metered parking along Robert Street but parking is free on Hughson, the first street off Robert. There is also a pay lot just along Hughson.

For a handy map to help you find us click here.

REGULAR SHOP HOURS:
Monday to Thursday 12-6PM
Friday 12-8PM
Saturday & Sunday 12-5PM

PHONE: 905.546.PUNX

HAMMER CITY RECORDS: Down the alley…in the pit…where punk belongs!!!

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Email: hammercityrecords@gmail.com
Snail Mail/Deliveries: 17 W 4th St Hamilton, ON L9C 3M2

Twitter: @hammercityrex
Instagram: hammercityrecords

On Art Crawl nights (2nd Friday of every month) the front unit is open and we are accessible via the BContemporary Gallery on the happening James Street North where every gallery and most businesses have art on display.