PROS: The selection of cassettes, vinyls, guitars, stereo receivers, and amps were plentiful. The…read moreprices were great and the owner even makes clocks, magnets, and wall hangs out of old records CONS: The lady who makes the souvenirs out of old vinyls was a bit cold towards me. she seemed like she either didn't want to be there or didn't want me there for some reason OVERALL: I would definitely come back here as this was one of my favorite stores, however, I would be weary of speaking to the lady at the desk

Glad we found this great place. They have tons of vinyl records...old and new. Prices were inline…read morewith other places. Had we had more time to shop, I, sure we would have spent more. They also carry really cool vinyl gifts - they take old records and make ornaments, letters and jewelry...super cool idea for your vinyl loving friends. If you're In the area and are into vinyl or instruments, you should pop in

Rocket is a great shop. Records are priced fairly, they pay fair prices for used records. My whole…read morecurrent collage art project is fueled by their 4 for a dollar bins out front. Aces.

This is a very good record store in the stockade historic district in Kingston. Lots of great new…read morearrivals very reasonably priced. They had two of Leonard Nimoy's records that came out in the 60s. I asked if they would do a deal if I bought both of them and they did great price. Very good selection of rock pop folk. New records as well. Definitely come here and browse around or go home with a stack of records

Record shops are the archeological dig of popular culture... you just don't know what's lurking…read moreunder the next pile of vinyl or CD's. I'm long past the stage of assembling a collection of music but am always fascinated by the opportunity to run into a chestnut. Rhino Records is a perfect place to lose yourself for a few hours. You may not run into a Pharaoh underneath the rubble but a clean copy of Disreali Gears is more than enough for one visit. Five easy stars.

It's been more than a few years since I've been here, and...realistically...record albums haven't…read morebeen a "thing" for me for more decades than I care to count (strangely enough, I have all my record albums stored in 2 large cardboard boxes, and even though I'll probably never play them again in this life, the thought of actually getting rid of them or selling them fills me with an inexplicable dread and just the thought of it is intolerable to me. The oldest of those records I've had since I was about 5. Anyway...). Record albums seem to be Rhino's mainstay, although their selection of CDs, which I've been collecting for decades, is extensive enough. Still, I'm heartened to see that Rhino still seems to be going strong, and that records are still, or are becoming once again, a "thing" for a lot of people. I'm a big fan of physical media, in my case CD's, DVDs, and...increasingly...Blu-Ray. I like to think my collection will outlive me. And for those who are record album collectors? I do understand... As I've mentioned in numerous reviews, the Hudson Valley was always my "happy place," since childhood, and as I got older and started driving longer distances, I often came back to the area, exploring it and expanding my awareness of it beyond my childhood and teen "comfort zones." I "discovered" New Paltz almost by accident, but I was intrigued. A delightfully scenic Hudson Valley town with a long, fascinating history. I found the parking intimidating (back then, you parked in a big, grassy lot and obtained from a machine a "ticket" that you then put on your dashboard. That ticket entitled you to a certain amount of "parking time"-- They had the same procedure in Nyack, which also became a town I liked to explore; I felt much more comfortable parking in a commercial garage like they had in NYC or Philly, but it evidently wasn't an option this far North up the Hudson), but I'd grit my teeth, park, leave the ticket displayed on my dashboard, and walk down the street past the unique shops and colorful restaurants, all of it having the magnificent Shawangunk Mountains as a backdrop off in the distance, until I reached Rhino Records. Rhino became my main destination. I thought it had a vast selection for such a small space. Strangely, I mainly remember what I DIDN'T obtain there, as opposed to anything I did, which in no way reflects on Rhino. At 1 point, I was trying to get the CD for the Stooges immortal "Raw Power" (I was in the process of replacing my most treasured albums with the CD). "Raw Power" was 1 of my most revered albums. It was the Stooges and Black Sabbath who got me through high school (just barely, but I couldn't have withstood those years without those records). Iggy had released a re-mixed version of the record on CD, which I had, but didn't like. Even though David Bowie's mix on the original album has been criticized ever since, that was the version I wanted. The clerk was sympathetic, but that original mix wasn't available on CD (it did ultimately become available, thank God!-- I encountered the same problem at a record store up the street, heading towards Rt. 9W, in what I remember as a strip mall. The name of that store escapes me now and I don't know if it still exists, but I tried to get a CD of Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers "Live at the Lyceum." They didn't have it, although I was ultimately able to obtain it.) Years later, my friend and his wife bought a 2nd house in Kerhonkson. I'd visit and we'd travel to Saugerties, Woodstock and New Paltz. My friend could peruse jazz record bins for hours, and we'd always stop at Rhino, and Banner Books down the street (which also, I'm gratified to learn, is still in business). The last time there, my friend was intending to spend the entire afternoon before heading back to NJ, but I was stricken with an intense migraine that felt like some organism trying to claw its way out through my skull. I had neglected to bring my pain pills (Vicodin and Percocet in those days, for both "pain and pleasure") and practically had to beg my friend to cut short our shopping excursion so we could head back. My friend agreed but he wasn't happy about it (we're still friends...I was best man at his wedding...but I've never been invited back up to Kerhonkson, and I can't help but think that that excruciating migraine was the reason why). I don't remember that Rhino sold books back in the day when I was a semi-regular patron, but it seems they do now. I remember that their prices seemed reasonable. If you're into record albums or CDs, Rhino is definitely worth an extended visit. These days, I prefer staying in NJ and going to the Princeton Record Exchange, but the next time I come up to the Hudson Valley...which hopefully will be sometime in the near future, God willing and the creek don't rise!...Rhino is a definite stop on my travel itinerary. Stores like this...and there aren't all that many of them around anymore...should be celebrated.

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

In the era of manicured collectibles and over run thrift stores, thank god this place exists. I…read morespend hours here and always leave with a stack of vinyl for an extremely reasonable price.

Best of the best. Top notch! Old stuff and new like from from Drake to Damn Yankees! Vinyl. CDs…read more Posters. Signed stuff. Turn tables, cables. Odds + ends in cardboard boxes like old VHS tapes and headphones. Last Vestige has great name and is fantastic for being a toughie on the block with hand written signs and ZZ Top posters galore. The guy at the cashier was down to earth, super laid back and friendly. We just chatted about some sound. Pretty cool homie and pink* store front. They have boxes of dollar deals - which is much better than shopping with arrogant hop-head mall rats at Best Buy or digging for stuff at the local yard sale. It is a really, really neat diamond in the rough. CDs are all clean and intact. Vinyls are in superior shape. Review: (I'll be spendin' some $$ here)

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.

Awesome place!! Hidden in a little nook, its a MUST for any music lover!!…read more Really interesting selection for all music tastes. And the owner was SUPER nice, friendly and knowedgeable. I bought a few albums (T Swift was the best purch for daughter). Will definitely drop in again when we're back in town (next summer)!!

From the owner: We are a locally owned and operated vintage record store located in Stockbridge, MA. Nested in the…read moreBerkshires, 7 Arts Music is just minutes away from The Norman Rockwell Museum, Berkshire Botanical Gardens, Daniel Chester French Museum and many other cultural attractions. We have a wide variety of vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, gifts and more, encompassing all musical genres. Now offering record cleaning service as well as professional DJ services

Really cool place. I thought it was just a record store but it's so much more. Collectibles and…read morepinball machines for days. I will have to go back when I have more time. The owner showed me around and told me to take as many pics as I wanted. Check this place out if you are into records, CDs, collectibles, pinball machines, graphic t-shirts etc!

So this is a mixed review. There are some things that I absolutely love about this place and then…read morethere are things that I can't stand. Let's start with the vinyl section: The albums are haphazardly scattered about the section with little to no care for condition or storage. They are in a very poor order and not well organized. You can find a few gems but they often have bent corners, they're scratched or missing sleeves. I wouldn't look to buy any used LPs here. Next up pinball: I absolutely love the set up with the black lights and nostalgic sounds that comes from the pinball machines. This is truly a time capsule and is worth the visit if you enjoy vintage pinball. I can not honestly think of another location like it. Finally the head shop / general merchandise: Much like the vinyl, it's a mess. Not easy to find anything. You'll end up stumbling on something rather than find what you want. Lots of items I noticed are damaged or broken due to lack or care. It's a shame because there is a lot of beautiful stuff. In conclusion; this place could be great if it was cared for. Not sure why it's a train wreck of disorganization, but it is. I could have easily dropped a few hundred dollars on my visit today but didn't because the condition and state of the items I wanted were not acceptable. If you want to play pinball, this is THE place. If you want to buy merch/vinyl, there are better places within a 30 minute drive.

Small bookstore with wonderful employees and fine selection. An example of how a bookstore can…read moreimprove a community.

This shop harkens back to what I believe an independent book shop should be. It makes you feel like…read moreyou're stepping back in time, in a GOOD way! The store is cozy with an excellent selection of books. There are no frills here, just a well-kept, organized, book shop with an excellent selection. We found some interesting reads we have never come across before for fair prices. Staff were incredibly welcoming and kind. Personal touches like this make all the difference. Check it out! Highly-recommended!