this is one of my favorite record stores in the Buffalo area. I love how a whole lots of listening…read moreparties for different album releases or even early listening parties before albums are even out. It's a pretty good size record store with lots of old records used records in brand new releases. I found lots of cool records here that I would've never found anywhere else including little 7 inches and old Christmas ones. I love how it's really close by to a lot of other stuff in buffalo, which makes it really easily accessible when going to other places in Buffalo. Everyone here is really nice and the staff is always super helpful when you're looking for a specific record. Overall, a great record store.

Super great record store out in Buffalo. My family and I come here a lot for their album release…read moreparties or early list parties and we love it here. The store itself has such a great variety of both new and old vinyls, posters CDs and more. We love the little bar in the back, which has sodas that we can drink during the record release parties. The staff here is super friendly and approachable, which makes the store even better. Overall, if you're looking for some good priced vinyl or a place to celebrate new album releases this is your store

Great selection , friendly staff, and a great location. Can't wait to go back and buy some more.read more

Been buying records from Phil for a long while, but he's expanded and the grading of the records is…read moreno longer credible. Sad, because it didn't used to be that way.

I recently moved to Buffalo from Seattle and have been checking out the local record shops. I was…read morestarting to feel a bit underwhelmed until I visited this spot! Large selection. Well organized. Good prices. (I'm especially into soundtracks, and this place has an impressive collection of used soundtracks.) This is my new favorite local record shop!

This is officially my favorite record store in Buffalo. The owner, Wayne, is such a genuine guy and…read morewill ask if you need any help looking for something specific the moment you walk in the door. And if you stick around browsing long enough, he'll tell you incredible stories about famous musicians and his friends in the business. The atmosphere in his store is like no other. Wayne takes pride in the memorabilia he has on the walls and shelves, as he should! Each piece he collects has a story that's worth hearing. The walls are covered in artwork by local artists, concert posters of famous bands who performed locally, and some really fun stuff too, like a drawing by Bono that his friend gave him! Cool Beat has an awesome collection of vinyl. Both new and old and all different genres. The store is super organized and every artist/ record was easy to find. Wayne is always working on getting new music in so always check back in from time to time to find something new. He also sells cds, 45s, posters, and other retro Buffalo/ music related items. His store seriously has a great collection and his prices are extremely fair in comparison to other record stores in the area. He also has a stamp card to get $5 off when you spend $50. All in all, Cool Beat is hands down the best place to come if you truly appreciate music and want to support local business.

Revolver does it again. Great to have a local business dedicated with a passion for music. This is…read morethe fourth Revolver Records to open in WNY. Great selection and staff. I put these shops in the top tier of vinyl shops in the country. Highly recommend stopping in.

Love that vinyl is back! This store brings back memories. Record stores are rare. Worth a stop for…read morethat person that is old school audiophile purist.

This is a solid record shop that once was located on Delaware Ave. in Kenmore under the same name…read more They feature mostly vintage and use vinyl with a small selection of CDs and tapes. Pricing is overall fair and market value. Owners are very knowledgeable and passionate about the music. Parking is limited with a restricted private residential lot and private church lot. During the week I usually would park in the church lot since it isn't open. Compared to other area shops, this is near the top in terms of quality vintage selections. They miss the mark on new and popular releases if that is what you're looking for. Overall worth the stop and I encourage you to spend some time there.

Nice guy, It's a small little hole in the wall but the selection was much better than I anticipated…read morewhen looking at the size of the place. The value is reasonable, some records I knew I could get a little cheaper but I do think it's important to support these small local businesses. The service and morning spent browsing are worth the couple extra bucks I spent on my record.

My favorite of the revolver stores in Buffalo! I prefer the variety this location has as I have…read morefound more obscure things here that I had been looking for. Building is cool as well.

This shop is an adorable vinyl place right on Elmwood. I stopped in to browse for nothing in…read moreparticular and ended up grabbing 4 vinyls. They have a ton of used, new and seasonal stuff. Everything is organized by artist so if you are looking for something in particular you can hopefully find it. I could honestly spend hours browsing here - great repeat for customers!

This was an unexpected pleasant stop! The outside is very deceiving -hiding the gems inside…read more Tons of stuff inside! The proprietor was very nice to chat with and welcoming. The store was well organized and clean!!

This place is in an amazing old house that they totally gutted and redid. Lots of new and ventures…read moreitems. A fun place to burn an hour. The owner Grace was exceptionally nice.

Music Matters is a great spot to pick up new vinyl, tons of cds, awesome amount of DVDS and Blu…read moreRays for sale too- the owner is super cool, helpful and will bring out bin after bin of more movies if that is your thing- just ask him. What a great way to spend a snowy day in NF- listening to Ziggy Stardust. 3 hours of pure joy for this movie lover. Highly recommend that you stop in to check out this hidden gem.

Great little shop, really good prices with alot of selection, highly recommend if u want used…read morerecords

Such a cute little bookstore. Everyone will find something they like after coming here. The place…read moreis a little cramped, as I found it hard to turn around inside the bookstore. The owner was very friendly. He asked if I needed any help, and he offered to find any book I might be looking for. I ended up purchasing two paperback books, and he ended up giving me a book for free.

Such a friendly owner! His shop has a little bit of everything and he will help you find whatever…read moreyou are looking for and give you some suggestions for things you might not have tried! Used books stores are gold mines for well-loved books old and new and this shop is no exception!