Hudson Valley Record Stores

For all you vinyl junkies, record-spinning maniacs, and retro music aficionados, we have rounded up a list of record stores in the Hudson Valley. Its not just LPs, most of these shops also carry cassettes, CDs, and every other music format you can think of plus memorabilia, speakers, record players, etc. So whether you are building your music collection or just starting out you’ll find what you need.

With National Record Store day coming up on April 12, 2025 plenty of shops are gearing up to have special events and sales on Saturday. Happy diggin’!

Hudson Valley Vinyl

267 Main Street, Beacon | (845) 756-1411

With exposed brick and wood flooring, this vinyl store in downtown Beacon has a more boutique feel than some others in the region. If you are in the market for Classical music, show tunes, big band, Sinatra, Streisand, or country records then this is NOT your go-to. Hudson Valley Vinyl opts for jazz, soul, r&b, rock, rap, reggae, blues, Latin, disco, and psychedelic records, which they buy and sell at high turnover. They make daily buying trips throughout the state and the Northeast, and will even do a house call, paying cash for LPs, 45s & 12″ singles they want. In store they also host occasional house shows.

Darkside Records

611 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie | (845) 452-8010

Voted Best Record Store in the Hudson Valley two years in a row, Darkside Records is the area’s largest independent music store offering a full range of new and vintage vinyl, as well as CDs, cassettes, and memorabilia. Pick up a throwback band t-shirt or poster while you browse through the massive selection. As an authorized dealer for Mondo/ Deathwaltz, Daptone, and Bluenote, Darkside has access to rare and limited-edition presses and exclusive releases of indie, movie soundtracks, and jazz.

Spike’s Record Rack

395 Main Street, Catskill | (518) 618-1311

Rhino Records

Water Street Market, Suite 202, New Paltz | (845) 255-0230
6 N Front Street, Kingston

Books, music—whatever your flavor of Geek, Rhino Records has you covered. With locations in New Paltz and Kingston this is a go to for anyone in Ulster County looking to pick up vintage vinyl, mainstream releases, and choice esoterica for the daily drop-ins. The displays are tastefully executed and well organized. One Facebook reviewer said, “Not only do they offer amazing tunes in many formats but an eclectic curated selection of books. While I was there someone double-parked and ran in looking for a recording of John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme”. How Kingston can you get. Their books range from Beatnik to Gorey. I’m in love. Go there or be square.”

Rocket Number Nine

50 N Front Street, Kingston | (845) 331-8217

Over his 22-year career at Sony Music, Doug Wygal had a front-row seat for trends in the industry. The writing on the wall was clear: Vinyl would make a comeback. As a lifelong musician with a history in record retail, Wygal welcomed this news. “I always wanted to have a record store of my own. Ten years ago, I saw licensing and manufacturing of vinyl picking up,” he says. So in 2014, he took the leap and purchased Wright Gallery Records in Uptown Kingston. After a month of renovations, he reopened as Rocket Number Nine Records. “I have a lot of people that come in weekly, and a handful that come in daily because I am constantly looking for records and updating the selection,” Wygal says. “It’s always a challenge to keep used inventory fresh and bring in new titles, but I do it every day.” While he does go to record shows and flea markets, Wygal primarily buys from individuals. “I really believe in being fair as a buyer and paying people what records are worth.” Rocket Number Nine sells every format across all genres from soul to psychedelic to classical, from $1 up. “You never know what will turn up, so record stores become a meeting place for like-minded people looking for that next thing. Being a collector myself, finding a great record is like hitting gold. I can’t wait to get it back to the store.” 

Last Vestige Music

173 Quail Street, Albany | (518) 432-7736

If you’re in the Capital Region, you’ll want to check out Last Vestige’s Super Tuesdays—every Tuesday when you buy any CD, record, or tape, you get a second one half off. It won’t be hard to find two things you like in their extensive and varied collection of rock, blues, punk, country, R&B, and gospel records. The store also sells all vinyl geek accessories from Grado phono cartridges to LP poly bags, protective sleeves, record cleaning supplies, and used turntables. The record store is an Albany institution, which first opened its doors in late 1989, taking advantage of the city’s music-hungry college student population. Last Vestige has stood the test of time and remains in its original Quail Street location, which is hard to miss with its lime green and sunshine yellow exterior.

John Doe Records & Books

434 Warren Street, Hudson | (518) 212-7653

The placeholder name is appropriate for this oft-morphing treasure chest, which bounced from Pawling to Rosendale to Tivoli to Livingston before finally finding a home in Hudson, NY in 2002. Alongside being an expert collector of obscure vinyl, the kooky, charismatic owner, “Bunny” has made a name for himself as a booker and event promoter, organizing countless music shows, art exhibits, and cultural events and nurturing the weird and creative side of Hudson.

River Street Beat Shop

197 River Street, Troy | (518) 272-0433

One happy Facebook reviewer proclaimed, “This store continues the tradition of a record store being a communal place where you can find a friendly store owner to talk to who is an encyclopedia of musical knowledge. Jimmy is also a super warm, welcoming guy who gave us a great deal on 15 albums on both vinyl and CD. Highly recommended.” This record store, just one block from Troy’s riverfront, is a sanctuary for music lovers, which a broad selection across genres and listening formats, including some work by local artists. Open every day but Monday, this is a reliable spot to find obscure limited run recordings alongside classics. A generous return policy allows you to trade back records you didn’t like. They have free live music every Saturday afternoon.

Woodstock Music Shop

6 Rock City Rd Woodstock | (845) 679-3224

This Woodstock shop is a destination for musicians and record diggers alike, with a selection of instruments, strings, turntables, accessories, and, of course, records. Coincidentally the Woodstock storefront was once a bank, and the collection of thousands of records is, fittingly, referred to as the vinyl vault. The selection includes vintage, new releases, and reissues. If you can’t make it into the store, fret not, their selection is for sale online. And for real album artwork geeks, they offer upcycled record cover puzzles.

Everything Nice

110 Canal Street, Ellenville

Everything Nice in Ellenville is a small, thoughtful record shop opened by Jessica Clark in 2023. Tucked on Canal Street, it carries a curated mix of new and used vinyl, plus a tight selection of books from One Grand. It’s open Thursday through Sunday—quiet, welcoming, and low-key. The kind of place where you flip through records without rush, maybe find something unexpected, and leave feeling a little better. No frills, just good music, good books, and a sense that someone really cares about what’s on the shelves.

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Bruised Apple Books

923 Central Avenue, Peekskill | (914) 734-7000

Like a gentleman’s study out of another time period, Bruised Apple Books in Peekskill features soaring tin ceilings with shelves upon shelves of books and LPs. Dust motes glint in the light, the smell of old leather-bound volumes is on the air, and floorboards creak as you meander through the cozy maze of literature and music. Vintage arm chairs and reading lamps are tucked here and there in case you need to plop down and really test drive a book before buy it. Both books and records are meticulously organized and reasonably priced. Worth a day trip.   

The Vinyl Room

396 Main Street, Beacon | (845) 297-3344

In 2023, lifelong music aficionado John Kihlmire moved his record store-meets-bar to Beacon’s bustling Main Street. In addition to the full bar, the Vinyl Room has a selection of turntables, cassettes, CDs, and over records of every genre from jazz and blues to rock and prog, soul, Latin, and classic 80s music. The selection is restocked every Friday. “I do have a lot of rare stuff, but this shop is also really good for someone just getting into vinyl or looking to broaden their horizon,” Kilhmire says. There are craft beers on tap, plus a selection of local wines and bespoke cocktails made to order, so you can sip while you browse or listen. The Vinyl Room offers live music every weekend, with DJs like Pete Rock and DJ Scratch, and outdoor seating.

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The Vinyl Music Vault        

300 Main Street, Oneonta | (607) 441-3121

The Vinyl Music Vault in Oneonta is a one-man labor of love. Meet owner Vincent Mashburn, who is every inch a native New Yorker. Fast-talking, no-nonsense, eccentric, and opinionated, he is as much a reason to visit as the more than 100,000 records that line the shelves of his music emporium. His selection runs the gamut—soul, rock, folk, jazz, classical, opera, salsa, hip hop, metal, country, easy listening, cuarteto, Gregorian chants, you name it. The store has every conceivable modern music format—8-tracks, 45s, 78s, tapes, CDs, LPs—and the vintage stereo equipment to listen to it. “It’s like a little museum where you see all the formats man has devised over the course of time—formats we attribute to technological advances, but really are due to laziness,” Mashburn says. He is a purist, preferring the sound quality of old-school formats like reel-to-reel tapes over digital, which he says sound like a “foghorn.” With 37 years’ experience as a junior high school band teacher, Mashburn’s instinct to educate is strong. He teaches customers about genres, artists, instruments, recording mediums, and equipment. “Most people don’t grow up with music anymore, so someone has to take their hand and show them,” he says. “Music has been my field since I was born. When it’s your business and it’s your passion, you do it better than anyone.”

Stonykill Coffee & Records

36 Main Street, Floor 2, Chatham | (518) 938-1515

Opened in 2024 upstairs from The People’s Pub on Chatham’s Main Street, Stonykill Coffee & Records is a cozy haven where caffeine meets vinyl. Locally owned and operated, this second-floor shop offers a curated selection of coffee, tea, books, records, and tapes. Open Wednesday through Sunday, with espresso service until 3pm, it’s an inviting spot to sip a cortado while browsing musical treasures. Adding to its charm, the shop hosts “Stonykill in Session,” a biweekly live radio show featuring themed music sets and live performances, broadcast directly from the shop’s DJ booth overlooking the village.

Happy hunting, record lovers!

This article appears in April 2018.