It's the kind of used bookstore you can get lost in. If I were a local, it would be part of my…read moredaily routine. The shelves are thoughtfully labeled, and the place has an energy that feels. You can tell when an owner genuinely loves the books and records they carry. The Bruised Apple is one of those stores. Worth stopping in if you want to get lost for a few hours.

What a lovely bookstore! We came across this hidden gem that has been here for more than 30 years…read more We parked our car right outside and saw the inviting window and warm lights of this cozy bookstore. The instrumental music was playing, the owner was very kind and welcoming. The customers were browsing and it was the most relaxing environment with so many wonderful resources. We will certainly be back! Thank you and Happy New Year!

Super friendly may be the theme of these Beacon reviews. Kudos to the staff blasting punk rock…read moremusic as we stumbled in Who would've thought I'd be able to buy comic books and a Taking Back Sunday vinyl all in one place, and for a killer price to boot?!

This was Stop #2 during my Hudson Valley record store "crawl." Excellent selection of vinyl records…read moreat fair prices. Seemed like there were many "regulars" that came into the store. There's something for everyone here from the $5 bargain bin to $200 Original Master Recordings (OMR) displayed on the walls. Something that stood out to me the condition of the records - so many are in terrific condition, the stock of records is just very well curated. Staff were playing The Rolling Stones when I entered the store. Another patron ended up purchasing It's Only Rock N' Roll (1974). Reminded me of that scene from High Fidelity "I will now sell 5 copies of the 3 EPs by the Beta Band" haha

This was Stop #1 during my Hudson Valley record store "crawl." Really wide selection of vinyl…read morerecords. Mixture of new and used vinyl records, prices slightly higher than other record stores in the Hudson Valley area. There were many Record Store Day and Record Store Day Black Friday releases in stock throughout the bins. This is a must-visit for vinyl record collectors visiting Cold Spring. Store owner was playing really great jazz music in the background (Ahmad Jamal).

Wonderful people here…read more Small but wide collection. Great for Jazz and picking. Well worth the trip and I never leave without finding some gem. Some 'new' but I'd say if you're looking for jazz or solid clean copies of classic rock, this is the place.

I like this record store. I really do first the negatives they don't take credit cards as a…read morenon-cash person I prefer to pay with a credit card. What a shame prepared with cash or you don't get your own stuff I don't condition. Some of the records the greatest are the greatest you might wanna if you know how to look at a record to see how What conditions and check it out before buying the prices are a bit high but when you find a deal you find out if you're in the area, which has very few record stores. PS if you're coming to look for CDs, you're out of luck as they don't carry much. only a few dollar ones which I had most of out in front.

I really like this record store and have gotten a few fun/exciting purchases here. It's in a great…read morelocation, they have new and used records and, unlike some record stores, the people who work here are nice. I think this is definitely one of a very few go to record stores in the area.

The worker was extremely friendly, the aesthetic of the store was very clean, and the vinyls were…read moreall very well taken care of and perfectly curated. There are a lot of good deals and a lot of good media to choose from!

This is a great shop, one of the best in the Hudson Valley/metro area. As a collector, I've…read moreshopped at most of the stores in the area and this one really surprised me. I'd been in some time ago but don't remember the selection this good. Nice mix of new and well-priced used. Example, I paid under $10 for a Promo copy of Elvis Costello Blood and Chocolate in very nice, VG+/E condition. Good Jazz selections as well. They also had a nice selection of bootlegs which you don't see very often. They sell books and clothing which for me usually means it's not a serious store, but Main Steet Beat is the exception. Great staff well laid out and popular, the store has a nice vibe plus Nyack is a fun town to visit with great restaurants and a rich history.

Let's keep vinyl addiction records alive and well. it's a small shop, but has classics to modern to…read moretrue hidden gems. i can't even tell you how many "lana del rey fan club" or special release vinyls i saw here. I am a die hard fan and even this collection shocked me. incredibly modest prices. The instagram has a basic flow, but they post inventory pretty often. friendly staff who informed me there is some inventory coming soon back in stock of a band i love. they take cards, are open on sundays, and have a few other small items for purchase.

Nothing like vinyl shops. The staff here is super friendly. I happen to be here when they had some…read morecool artists doing their thing. Loved digging through the nice selection of vinyls all types of genres too!!

The gem of the town. I don't think I have ever had a positive experience at a record store like…read moreI've experienced at Marquee Records. I was almost instantly given the warmest welcome by their three volunteers, Mark, Scott, and Tom. My first interaction was with Mark who gave me a separate tour of the Theatre and provided the inside scoop into the history of the building, how it was built in the 18000s and saved so that it wouldn't be torn town. I admired the building, and how they keep it preserved. The moldings on the wall were beautiful, the tiling, and the architectural design of the theatre was preserved for 300 years and is still running. I was also given a small peek into the old projector room that they don't use anymore. I didn't know this until now but this theatre is a favorite of my grandparents. I was also a fan of the DVD donation collection that they had in the shop. It's huge! They have plenty of genres for all ages and that's when I had a fun conversation with Tom about movies, and famous actors. If you take the time to stop and talk to them, they are pretty great. I found the movie I was looking for which is pretty cool seeing as the chances were slim but I was happy and purchased a few extras. Each DVD is around $2 but I don't know how much the records are. Scott is also really kind and personable as well and will answer any and all questions you have about music, the difference they make for the theatre, and where you can find them on social media. If you ever find yourself in Tarrytown and you're looking for a place to find good music and a really cool movie collection coming here is the best choice. That's the same if you would like to meet some really cool people who care a lot about the theatre and it's history. So please come browse, chill, donate, or even volunteer. You'll be glad you did.

Great cause, and a great little shop. See my previous review. Just note, that for some reason,…read more3/5 times I bring up a $2 record, one of the dudes in particular will say, 'oh, I didn't see that' or 'oh, that wasn't priced, where'd you find it,' and then charge you $10; it's all for the Theater, so, fine, but it sort of takes the fun out the dig or the search. These are not pristine records, they're donations. Either its' $2 unless marked' (as posted everywhere), or its '$2 unless marked, or possibly more when you bring a record up and the guy randomly decides he wants to charge more.' If it's the latter, the signs need to change.

I came to the city of Beacon New York, to see Judy Collins preform,at the town crier café. Before…read morethe show I decided to stop by a very good organic burger restaurant. As I walked down the main street, I saw a sign out on the sidewalk that said record shop. Being a fan of independent record stores, I've been to over 100. I quickened my pace to enter. When I walked in I was greeted very warmly by the proprietors. The shop is somewhat small but very well organized. I was asked what type of music I like. I said folk rock pop Bluegrass. Sandy the woman behind the counter pointed out the folk section. Phil showed me the new arrival section. He said that if there's anything that I want to listen to in the used section. Just pass it over and I'll be happy to put it on the turntable. There is a very good mix of all types of music: folk, bluegrass, rock, pop, country, soundtracks, jazz. As well as an 80s section. Along with an oddball section.that features, records by John Travolta, Don Johnson, among other oddities. There is also a box of new releases, along with some new releases behind the counter up on the wall. The prices of everything including the new releases, were very good indeed. There are plenty of great records to choose from. I chatted more with the owners of the store, about collecting used records, the market today for new and used vinyl and the joy of listening to records on a real hi-fi system versus the poor sound MP3 files. I've been to many many record stores as I said. But I'd have to say, Sandy and Phil were the friendliest and most helpful proprietors, of a record shop,that I have encountered in my travels. I picked up Chubby Checkers folk album quite a rare find.As well as a couple of folk albums, one from Eric darling the other artist TomScott. As well as Bob Dylan's brand-new album- Shadows In The Night, The store has been open for about nine months as of January 2015. My time in the store was fantastic. Both Sandy and Phil made my experience at the stores very special. . I'll be sure to return often, to pick up many more vinyl records to add to my vast collection. The store is definitely worth a trip from anywhere in the Hudson Valley

what a great place if you are into vinyl records, nice selections fair prices and fun to go back…read morein time and be nostalgic! location is on main street and very easy to find.

Bruce is the man. Carries mostly VG+ rated records and anything less is clearly noted and priced…read moreaccordingly. Always open to negotiate and is always fair. You never have to worry when buying vinyl from Bruce.

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