Montana is all about preserving the past, so it should come as no surprise that you’ll find over half a dozen record stores in the Treasure State. If you love vinyl, take a road trip to Missoula and check out Ear Candy. Not only is the selection here massive, but you’ll discover a lot of bands you may not have heard of before thanks to the founders’ extensive knowledge of the music industry. You might even find your next favorite song.

Ear Candy is located at 624 South Higgins Avenue in Missoula. And clearly, it's easy to spot from the street.
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This eclectic record shop feels right at home in this vibrant city.
Ear Candy was founded in 1997, and it has been a beloved local treasure ever since.
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Founders John Fleming and John "Tex" Knesdek were already longtime veterans of the music scene when they launched this endeavor, having done everything from playing in bands themselves to handling event production and venue management.
As a result of the owners' diverse tastes in music, you'll find a little bit of everything here.
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They do specialize in all kinds of electronic music (house, electro, etc.), hip hop, funk and soul, but you'll also find plenty of classic rock and reggae in these aisles.

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This is the perfect place to come if you're looking to be blown away by a band you've never heard of.
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Here, they love buying direct from the artists to help them maximize their profits, which diversifies their collection even more.
Even if you can't make it to the physical location, you can support this charming business -- in fact, they make most of their sales from online orders.
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The team sells a wide variety of records to people all over the world on a daily basis.
If you can make it to Missoula, however, checking out this place in person is a unique experience of the best kind.
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Ear Candy is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sundays from noon until 5 p.m.

Do you love to listen to records? You can browse Ear Candy’s selection here.

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Ear Candy Music, 624 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT 59801, USA