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.

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.

Was this the best record store I've been to in years? Was this the most randomly located record…read morestore I've been to in year? The answer is yes to both. I can't stope talking about this place. Went here on a whim on the way to Peekskill and I was not disappointed, great metal, great jazz, great digs, great prices. Dude at the counter, (Jim?) was super friendly, super helpful. Found some real gems and for sure will be back on the regular.

Awesome store! I came primarily for jazz. I found a few extremely interesting titles but the store…read moreis just chock-full of deep catalog unusual stuff you just don't ever see. And the best record store T-shirt design I've ever seen in my life! Person manning the front desk was very friendly and knowledgeable. I hope the locals appreciate what they have in this store.

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.

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!

Way too expensive for things that she got for free. Nice stuff to look at but not worth the insane…read moreprices. It's a lot of clutter as well a you're walking on-top of people/stuff. Most of the jewelry was cheap and fake, but priced as if they were real. Would not recommend coming here. There are a lot of better priced and more organized thrift shops in the area that I would highly recommend going to over this place.

Wandering around on Sunday morning in Beacon; we found this place…read more It's not filled with the usual flea market junk. There are true antiques, collectibles, memorabilia, and a few tchotchkes. There is some original Corning ware with the cornflower pattern, Old vinyl records, and table games, See photos. For some of us it brings back a sense nostalgia.

As a visitor to Beacon, New York, O was happy to find this small flea/farmer's market off the main…read morestreet. Found New York Textile Lab's kiosk there. Bought a beautiful organic cotton, wool, and alpaca hoodie for travel to Japan in October! Also found cotton /wool blend socks for the same upcoming trip! Woo hoo! Scored! There was also a long line for ??? So we queued up to see why... By the time we got to the front of the line, the display cases were mostly empty of baked goods (it was a bakery kiosk!) but we shared one (1) chocolate pretzel croissant. Didn't look impressive, but looks can be deceiving! Wow! What a delicious, flavorful chocolate croissant, crispy on the outside and an explosion of chocolate in the moist interior! We should have bought more! Overall a great flea/farmers' market! Try it!

On a pleasant Sunday afternoon it's relaxing to wander past the assorted tables filled with a…read moreplethora of odds and ends. There are stacks of 33.3 rpm vinyl records; maybe you'll find something. It's ironic that most people got rid of them when it was almost impossible to find phonograph needles several decades ago. Remember Walk-man's MP-3's? Where are they now?! Stalls of clothing, semi-antiques, jewelry, old magazines and toys. There are some things that make you wonder; like old black and white, family photos in albums. Who were these people and how did they end up a flea market? There's no captions. Such as; uncle So & So at cousin X's wedding, or our first new car. It's a little sad.

Not your average record store! Darkside Records is a must visit if you're in the Hudson Valley…read more Justin is awesome and the whole team is friendly, and super knowledgeable without being 'record store pretentious.' The new space is unreal and holds countless vinyl records, CDs, video games, DVDs, VHS, etc. along with so many cool products ranging from swag and gifts, to cannabis equipment and incense. Darkside has a great website to place orders in case you can't stop in in person. Even as a local, I place preorders online for new music, and always can rely on them to have what I'm looking for, including indie-exclusive pressings and vinyl variants. As a loyal customer for nearly 11 years, it's been great to see this business grow into what it is today. Excited for what this new chapter brings to them, and our community. The new Darkside is more than just a storefront, but a community and a VIBE! Soon, it looks like they'll have self pouring taps for customers, as well as a bar on the second floor. Hoping they'll continue to have concerts in the new space. A must visit!

I ordered RSDs from here (Hello Kitty and Sleep Token!), and they shipped out/arrived at exactly…read morethe speed I paid for at checkout (despite it surely being a busy day/week for them). They'll be in my top choices for RSDs and other products any time I can't grab them locally. I believe I paid fair prices ($25 + $55) for both items.

Well-merchandised and organized stalls make for a pleasant visit. And there is always the chance…read moreyou will find that item you had to idea you needed. In our case it was a set of espresso cups with faces painted on them.

The store is right off of 84 and pretty easy to get to. It offers a nice sized parking lot. Like…read moremany of its comparable stores in the area, it offers a wide array of items. The store is fully stocked from antiques, to toys, to collectibles, to clothes and even furniture. The price point is on par with other vendors of the same assortment type. Staff is always welcoming and offering service should any questions arise. It is a nice stop for vintage nostalgia needs.

Beacon Reads is our favorite bookstore. The selection is great and updated by the amazing volunteer…read morestaff. Books are usually between $2 and $5, and the staff is extremely knowledgeable about available books and their customers--when we return, they know exactly where to point us. Vicki is especially wonderful and a highlight of every visit! Bonus: the proceeds go to the library, so it's a win-win :)

Amazing little book store that is part of the library next door! All the books are donated by the…read morecommunity and sold at very affordable prices and all profit goes to the library. There's lots of books to choose from and the staff is super nice.