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.

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

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

I wouldn't go out of my way to come back to this place but if you're within a 5-10 minute drive it…read moremay be worth it. The store is probably around 40 feet by 40 feet, not very large. Prices are OK. Admittedly I'm not much of a vinyl person but I skimmed the selections. A little of everything, lots of mainstream 70's and 80's stuff. I'm more of a CD person and they have very little. I'd say about 50 or so CD's by the cash register - $3 a piece. The shop is located in Sugerloaf. A cool little town with a bunch of artsy little shops. A few photographers have studios showing their work as well as a few restaurants. It's maybe a quarter mile long, the area that has theses shops. So if you have a little time to kill it's definitely worth checking out. So even if you're dissappointed by the record store, you can take a nice stroll thru town.

I used to purchase a lot of music there but as time passed I got into the CD thing and then totally…read moredigital now. I want to replace some 45's in my collection now and without going to NYC or Coney Island, this is my hope that the store is still open. Never had a problem shopping there although some times it just wasn't in my budget so it didn't go home with me lol! That being said, Ed, I believe his name is, always did his best to make it happen for me.

Let's keep vinyl addiction records alive and well. it's a small shop, but has classics to modern to…read moretrue hidden gems. i can't even tell you how many "lana del rey fan club" or special release vinyls i saw here. I am a die hard fan and even this collection shocked me. incredibly modest prices. The instagram has a basic flow, but they post inventory pretty often. friendly staff who informed me there is some inventory coming soon back in stock of a band i love. they take cards, are open on sundays, and have a few other small items for purchase.

Love this place. Started coming here about 2 years ago, and I stop by all of the time--such a wide…read morevariety of music. The owner is so nice and always gives you a great deal. I love the 3$ bin--amazing selection of vinyl, CDs, and cassettes, all at fair prices.

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.

Great selection, VERY rare and valuable vinyl here. The owner is super knowledgeable and not pushy…read moreAT ALL. Highly recommended!!

Bruce is the man. Carries mostly VG+ rated records and anything less is clearly noted and priced…read moreaccordingly. Always open to negotiate and is always fair. You never have to worry when buying vinyl from Bruce.

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.

Cool place. Decent size. Lots of stuff to look at. Very good parking. Staff is friendly.read more

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.