Small shop, with a decent variety. Seemed to have far more CDs than vinyl which surprised me. Most…read moreof the vinyl seemed like it was added in where ever it could fit, most of the bins were so tightly packed you could hardly flip through. I think a bit of organization would go a long way to make an easier shopping experience. Glad I finally stopped in and certainly could have left with more than I did.

Really nice shop. Stuff old, stuff new. The lady running the shop was happy to let me fumble…read morearound until I found stuff I didn't know I was looking for. Organized-ish, but I did like that I had to get into the stacks and hunt. Was rewarded for my efforts, and priced reasonably so.

The Archive is a physical media retail store that opened in Bridgeport, Connecticut in June 2017…read more It was founded by friends and business partners Brandon Upson, James Neurath, Ryan Emerson and Ralph Stevens. The shop is the brick & mortar division of Vinegar Syndrome: a film restoration and distribution company that specializes in protecting and preserving genre films (mainly produced between the 1960s and 1980s). The company was founded in 2012 by Emerson and business partner Joe Rubin and named for the acidic smell of deteriorating film. It is considered a boutique Blu-ray label and to date has released well over 800 titles on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD. The Archive is dedicated to selling movies and music in a wide variety of physical media formats. Consumers will find all sorts of new and used titles available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, VHS, Betamax, Laserdisc, Vinyl, CD, and Cassette tape. A second location opened in Aurora (CO) in October 2022 and a third (named 'Vinegar Syndrome') opened in Toronto (ON) in October 2023. I've been doing business with the Archive for a number of years now. I'm a huge fan of collecting physical media. Although streaming media seems to be the way to go now, streaming services are only as good as your internet connection, the quality is too compressed and titles are disappearing all the time. I like having an actual vinyl record or 4K disc in my hands. Physical formats are also usually loaded with all sorts of liner notes, posters and bonus features that you won't get with streaming services. I try to stop at the shop every few months or so. While I sometimes leave empty handed, other times I leave with some great finds. They often carry great film releases from labels like Arrow Video, Blue Underground, The Criterion Collection, Severin Films, Shout! Factory, and of course Vinegar Syndrome. At times, the shop will even get a limited amount of new releases weeks before they are available on Amazon. If you're a fan of physical media then you need to get to the Archive right away!

Massive selection and great service. I got some anime and picked out a few of my favorite movies…read more Great place!

Agree with the first review. Lovely, brand new location that crams a lot of great books into the…read morelocation as it is not the biggest location I have been to. The Glastonbury and Milford locations kind of the size that seems to be standard. The staff who work here have some fantastic tastes though! Their buy one get one half off tables were overflowing with all of my horror book needs! Despite telling myself I was only getting a few, I walked out with 8. Oops. Can't pass up a great deal, right?! Finding my niche tastes here is what pushes it to 5 stars for me!

the new store was absolutely gorgeous inside and so organized. it smelled so clean and the…read moreselection was amazing! my new favorite Barnes and Noble!

The place is ok. Heavy metal vinyl section is probably the best you will find. A bit pricey but LPs…read morehave gone up in value. There seems to be a major contrast in personalities with the two guys who work there. The guy in front was friendly and helpful. The guy in the back could use a lesson in manners. That guy's got a major chip on his shoulder. I think he is the manager because he was barking out the prices.

The prices are not clearly organized and it felt like the man was making up prices on the spot. I…read morewanted to purchase items from a discount bin of DVDs, the bin was labelled "5 for 10" there were no other qualifiers for what belonged in the bin but when we brought up the items we thought were on sale, we were informed that certain items didn't belong there and he was going to charge us for them... I love stores that offer physical medias such as CDs and DVDs and it is disappointing to be turned off by one of the few remaining stores of its kind in my area.

I collect a lot of vinyl and this is one of the best places around to get near- mint-condition used…read morevinyl for great prices. I'm into a lot of 80s New Wave, so I came out with a few albums in that category (some for under $10 each), one from Springsteen that was $10, and then even a couple of classical composers for $4 each. And guess what? Not a scratch on any of them! (Here's the catch: A couple records skipped in more than one place in the same song, though I realize skips are par for the course with used records. Not that I don't trust the grades given to the records on the price tags, but there should be a way to test out the records before you pay for them.) The owner is very kind and helpful. It's a small store packed with a lot of records that are alphabetized (which helps if you're looking for something specific) in their respective categories. The place can seem a little claustrophobic and could use a clearing out of the boxes and crates of records on the floor that can make maneuvering difficult and browsing a bit uncomfortable. Yes, the owner generously cleared one area so I could have a better look at a particular genre, but he shouldn't have to do that. The boxes and crates on the floor plus the skipping on some of the albums are the only reasons I'm giving four stars instead of five. Overall, Replay offers better quality and prices than some other used vinyl shops I've visited in both New Haven and Fairfield Counties. It's worth conquering your claustrophobia, I promise, and you're bound to find something you're searching for as well as something you didn't even know existed.

I got into record collecting around 2011, shortly before Cutler's in New Haven closed. Options were…read morelooking pretty scarce, until I came upon Replay Records and I have to say a good portion of my collection is now from there. Even after an 8 year excursion to NYC, I'd still prefer to go to Replay, as it's small but unpretentious. Pairs quite nicely with a trip to Glennwood for a burger and a dog.

Usually come here for a quick stop to see what they have for games…read more They have a lot of games, consoles and other gaming items for almost every console that has been out. There are some higher price games locked away in a cabinet such as retro PS games like silent hill.

My 20 something's love this store full of nicely organized vintage and used games on top condition…read more Good selection and super helpful nice employees a nerd gamer hub that beckons you in.

I bought RSD Jeff Buckley vinyl, very good price and fast shipping. It was exactly as described and…read morehe honored my request of taking the wrap of the album to prevent splitting. He shipped it properly and it arrived in perfect condition. He responds quickly. I'm very pleased and will definitely buy from them again

Coffee! New records! Old records! I spent at least a half hour alone digging through those blue dot…read more(dollar) bins. Brand new and vintage records alike are here, not every new record, but a fun eclectic mix of the old. That record remember from when my folks were kids? Found it! The album artwork is amazing, and I dint even get to the bins on the floor. My kid loves anything Stranger Things and she found some success here too. Obligatory Uncle Joes stickers were by the register, and the staff were friendly without hovering. You are almost exactly behind Cromwell Diner so f you're in Central CT this isn't far, but park with care in tiny angled lot, Can't wait to dig around another time soon.

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!