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

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This is a great shop, one of the best in the Hudson Valley/metro area. As a collector, I've shopped 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. read more

Not the best selection, but I always find something to get an a pile to bring home when I get it go to this record store in Rockland County more for the Records not CDs for the record selections. Pretty decent not perfect. read more

PROS: The place is very organized and has records categorized by genre or artist name. The clerks are nice and allows dogs in the shop. Prices are reasonable compared to competition CONS: The place is cramped making it difficult for people to move around in. OVERALL: If you're a fan of old time records I would suggest coming here. Just make sure you come in when it's not busy read more

My sister got me some cool used albums from there for Christmas. Staff: please place your price stickers on the back of the jacket, and in an inconspicuous corner. I spent time carefully removing those stubborn stickers with goo gone. People who want these are obviously collecting and keeping the front of the jacket clean and unmarked is a huge deal. Thank you... read more

Great store! Would definitely recommend it if your in the area. Super selection of new and used vinyl. I found a few gems and could have spent quite a while browsing. The staff Alex was really and helpful. Cheers read more

I was walking around in Nyack. When I saw a previously empty storefront. With a sign in the window. I was thrilled to see that a record store,had just opened. It was a Tuesday so they were closed. But they had just opened the Friday before. So I decided to come back the following day. The store is not strictly a record store only. They have some very interesting books, music related, And other books as well. In addition they have some vintage clothing which included a really cool jeans jacket among other items. But I was mainly interested in the records. They had music playing and on the front counter they have the album cover displayed. I looked at the new section of records first. I saw the Beatles Rolling Stones, Aerosmith. There are a lot of new and up-and-coming artists, in the new section. The prices were good, a very eclectic mix, lots of new artists that I would like to discover. The used section was also very good. Familiar artists, mixed with some lesser-known artists, some i'm not familiar with. Very good eclectic mix. Then there's another section where they offer records for two dollars or three for five. All the records I looked at the used section were very reasonably priced and in good condition. No beat up records with scratches and marks on them. There is also a small section of the used compact discs, as well as some cassette tapes. They also sell turntables. A nice entry level turntable is offered. As well the excellent Music Hall turntables. The proprietor of the store. Was very friendly and helpful. She said soon they will be setting up a listening station for the used records. They can also special order any new record you would like. In addition they plan to have, some artists come and play Live music, in the store. As well as some, independent authors. I will definitely be a regular customer, at this fun funky record store. read more

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I've become a regular patron of this shop over the past year and am expecting to continue coming back for more.

Fantastic place! Friendly and even with an end of year sale! Prices are fair with lots of cheapie bins to search through. Some collectible items can be found, but a better collection of new vinyl. Wide selection of electronic and dance music. This is as clean a used record store as I've ever seen. It was easy to engage the staff about the discs, as they were knowledgeable about a wide variety of music. I almost used up a frequent buyer's rewards card on first visit. read more

I live in Brooklyn, spend plenty of time in San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley, and maybe my favorite record shop is Main Street Beat in Nyack, New York. It's run by two amazing people/amazing musicians, and their commitment to quality vinyl, books and all sorts of other great stuff (at reasonable prices) is unparalleled. They're also the best at Record Store Day, one of the few shops that treats you like a human person, and that really matters when you've been standing on line for too many hours wondering why the hell you drove for miles just to grab that Super Furry Animals reissue. Swing through next time you're nearby. read more

I've been up to The Kiam Records Shop twice since they opened late last year, and on each occasion I've purchased old school hip hop 12"s I hadn't seen elsewhere previously. Also picked up a few exceptionally reasonable budget Cds and they gave my daughter a couple of free Lps so she could start her own collection. Impressive assortment of new titles (on a wide variety of independent labels) for a space of its size. Well worth your own trip. read more

I've only been here 3 times in the past 2 years but it's always one of my favorite local shops to dig for records in. It's small, cozy, very homey and always packed with great titles for amazing prices. Definitely recommend for anyone in the area to drop by. read more

So great. The used bin was full of gold. Great prices. $20 got 3 great records Beatles, Santana and Prince. A punch card that gets you vinyl after after your tenth. AWESOME!! Clean and laid back. I live 40 minutes away and going here then to lunch is the perfect day. Really. read more

Great record store. Not a huge place but what they carry is quality used vinyl with frequent turnover. Seems they don't just buy piles of garbage but are selective in the collections they purchase and put out for sale. Fair prices too. They have new and used vinyl and some CDs as well. I never leave empty-handed! Frequent buyers card too. Owners/staff are very nice as well which helps for an all-around positive experience. read more

I love this Record Shop. Great People. Great records and got the local town charm... So yeah gonna build up my collection from those guys. read more

Love this store.Never know what gems you will find..Love the owners always friendly and helpful..

KIAM has a great selection of new and used vinyl. You get the sense that the owners spend a lot of time carefully selecting the stuff they sell. Great Jazz selection. It's a small shop but you can easily lose 2 hours browsing. Their used vinyl is totally reasonable and you don't feel like you're falling victim to inflated pricing, They always have a good sale section. read more

now one of my favorite little record stores!! they have a great selection of books, vintage clothing, vinyl, cd, cassettes, pins, necklaces- just a great variety of really cool things!! the store is neat and very pleasing to the eye. the window fronts (??) are colorful, the left side a mini room for vintage clothing and the right one a mini room for cheap second hand records/cassettes! the employees are super sweet and my trips here have been fantastic!! read more

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I visited this shop for the first time this past Saturday. It's cozy and well organized, not overwhelming like some other record shops. I purchased many records in the 'New Arrivals' bin, and felt their prices were appropriate. Mostly rock records, some jazz, and other genres. There is a small used cassette tape selection, as well as used CDs. She even sells a few turntables, if you're in the market for one. I spent about an hour in the shop and left happy. She also has a frequent purchaser card for used items - every $10 spent gets a stamp. Fill the card (10 stamps) and get a $10 credit to spend on used items. Fantastic if you're trying to build your collection! It's on the main street down there, but there's plenty of municipal parking lots around. I will shop here again, and recommend this for others. read more

Strolling through Nyack, I found this gem! Amazing vinyl selection--on par with the best shops anywhere else. Very friendly service, reasonable pricing, and a dollar bin that featured some deep cuts. read more

Good selection of records, a bit overpriced compared to Philadelphia prices. If you're from NYC, this may be 'cheap' in comparison. It's in a nice little town on the Hudson. read more

This little gem of a store is the perfect place to spend an hour sifting through vinyl. LPs are in great shape, well-organized, and varied in genre. There is something for everyone here. Loved talking with Jennifer O'Connor, co-owner and great musician (check her out!) - insightful, friendly, and knowledgeable. Cool vintage jeans and t-shirts, shoes, etc. I really enjoyed my visit there and walked away with some sweet vinyl! read more

I'm so happy this place is here! Recently bought a bunch of elvis Costello records and I am one happy camper. They have wonderful deals and an awesome selection!! Can't wait to browse again! read more

Incredible little record store. Their collection ranges from contemporary critical favorites to rare oldies, and the prices are alright for a local record shop. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. They also sell posters, books, cassettes, etc. I always come here when I'm looking for a record and looking to support local businesses. Absolutely lovely place. read more

My brother and I came in to do our yearly post-christmas record shopping and were greated warmly by Amy who was helpful through out our entire visit. The place was warm, friendly, tons of good music and Amy was on point with her tips. Overall a really great experience. Looking forward to coming back and making Main Street part of our family tradition. read more

Yo. Everything I do is official. You can catch me at an unidentified corner, with a Haitian individual, twist coils, Adidas high tops and all sorts of Swedish mafia in her waist. All I want to do is make music n vibe and the kiam record shop is the epitome of that. They have a free bin and dollar bin. The staff is awesome and the selections are very broad. Great place! read more

Finding record shops in the Rockland county area has been incredibly difficult these past few years. In Nyack around two or three years ago, the only record shop before Westwood or NYC closed, and definitely caused a bit of a depression for its previous visitors. So while on a recent visit to main street, I was completely shocked to see that a brand new record shop had opened. Within a few moments of stepping inside, I was greeted and had a great discussion with one of the employees about the shop and what they had in stock. While the collection isn't very large, I saw tons of great picks that honestly went beyond what I've seen at some larger and more established shops. Some of the vinyl is a bit pricey, but for such a great selection and for such a new store (according to the employee I talked to it had only been open for a week), it was expected. I'm always obliged to help out local businesses though, so I picked up a few fantastically priced CD's, and went on my way. I would definitely recommend this place. Although the shop is a bit small, it has a very nice home-y feel, and fits in seamlessly with the vibe of Nyack's historic Main Street. And since record shops are hard to come by around here, Rockland County vinyl lovers can once again rejoice. We finally have another record shop! read more