First off I'm a Brockport native.I live near Seattle now. Shopping and eating local are HUGE for…read moreme when I'm home. I originally got introduced to TSME when my dad was shopping for cds with AC/DC ORIGINAL vocalist Vaughn Scott. It impressed me that they found it as an import that they could get. Since then I go every time I'm home. I've gotten music, movies and even posters for the Goonies and Purple Rain! Recently I found my niece here in WA was getting a record player for Christmas. My sister in law asked to help her track down two classics from when we were younger. I was nearly always a rock and hard rock kind of kid. I found Aerosmiths greatest hits and Def Leppard Pyromania! TSME took my call after I got back home to WA AND I got a them both from WA. A week later they're safely in my hands and awaiting my 21 year old nieces first play of them after Christmas. I would shop these guys and wait to receive the items because they've never failed me And I've always been abundantly happy with their service! Can't wait to go back again

Do not recommend owner is very rude and refuses to give advice it's insulting he was rude to my sonread more

The record store Rochester has been waiting for!!…read more NeedleDrop has an amazing selection of vinyl that gets better everyday (how is that even possible). The owner and staff are knowledgeable, approachable and enhance the entire experience. I love that NeedleDrop is just a record store, selling records, turn tables and a few other MUSIC related items. I can never just buy one record here. Let's be honest, I have a problem and NeedleDrop is my fix. I should just sign over my paychecks to them and be done with it.

Fun and quirky little shop. They definitely gravitate towards more independent music which is…read moreawesome. Well organized and laid out. I don't often make it over to this place as much as I should. Worth the trip.

I love shopping for vinyl, mostly because it feels like a treasure hunt, with the reward being some…read moreof your favorite music in physical form. Whenever I'm in Rochester, I make sure to stop here to get my fix. It is HUGE. You could easily spend a long chunk of time here perusing through their collection of records. But that's not all they have. They've got CDs, movies, books, vintage clothing, posters, and lots of great "gift" type items. They even have a little bar area that serves as a venue for musicians to play. The inside is quirky and everything I love to see in a record store. I really resonate with the posters they have hanging and all the random decor they have throughout the shop. The staff is super friendly and eager to help if you're looking for something specific, which is a plus since there's so much terrain to cover. Record Archive is definitely what I'd consider a top tier record shop.

So after living here what feels like forever, I FINALLY made it to Record Archive. This place is…read moremassive. In the back, there's a cool space where they host live concerts and yes, you can grab a libation while you enjoy the music. Cheers to that. The selection? Ridiculous (in the best way). Vinyl and CDs from just about every artist on the planet. They'll even buy your old music. You'll also find some local goods, and the moment you walk in, you're hit with the comforting smell of incense. It's a vibe! The staff? Helpful, friendly, and chill and zero snobbery. It honestly reminds me of Wax Trax and Vintage Vinyl in Chicago... but way bigger. I'll be back.

Nice little music shop with good selection of vinyl, CDs and a small amount of audio equipment…read more They are great about advertising local music. They have live music in the store on select Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights Pretty chill vibe - Definitely coming to life again after Covid

The Bop Shop! Cool independent record store. I always find something I want here and sometimes I…read morefind albums I didn't know I needed. Definitely deals in more used vinyl but they do carry some new. Also something that I enjoy is their classical selection. It's not something most stores have.

Great little record shop with a huge selection of new and used titles to choose from. The owner was…read morevery helpful and offered to order an item we wanted that wasn't in stock. He also shared information about upcoming listening party events. The shop has a small seating area with free posters and goodies leftover from previous events. The location is right off of Main Street and you can find parking in multiple adjacent lots We picked up an indie record store exclusive edition vinyl and got a free poster with our purchase.

Cute store!!! My friends and I went for the Sabrina Carpenter listening party and the owner seemed…read moreso nice and the store was well organized!

I was in the area this weekend for my nieces graduation from SUNY Geneseo. Early Saturday morning…read moremy nephew told me of a music store he spotted driving down Main Street the night before. He wanted to check out the guitars they had for sale. So, having a few hours before the afternoons ceremonies. My nephew and I went to Buzzo's Music Store. The store was crowded with proud parents and soon to be former students. Saying their final goodbye's to Buzzo while introducing their parents for the first time. My nephew walked straight to the back of the store to see what instruments were for sale. I was awestruck by the amount of original concert memorabilia and other items that seem to hang from everywhere. I started to look thru the old records for sale. I found Chris Squire's 'Fish out or Water' and 3 YES albums that I picked up as well. I turned and asked the man behind the counter (It was Buzzo.)if they had any more Chris Squire albums? He did not think so, but was happy to meet someone who was a YES fan. I told him that some of the remaining members of YES and ASIA are touring and will be performing at the Westchester County Center in June. This conversation quickly turned into how may YES concerts we have seen and what we thought was their best show. Then a friend of Buzzo's walks into the store and joins the conversation. ( I apologies, I forgot his name.) Both He and Buzzo begin to tell me that YES played at the Ballroom on the Geneseo campus back in 68. That is cost 50 cents to get in to see the show when the conversations turns to the topic of Chris Squire's solo. Both men said "Chris played Strangers in the Night." Anyway, I had a great time speaking to both men! They also sell Instruments, musical equipment and other stuff. If you are in the area, will be travelling near or just on the highway driving through. Please stop by! Just a side note, I found the 'Ballroom' on the SUNY Geneseo campus and walked thru it. There was a party going on inside for the graduating students so that parents could meet the teachers. Guessing it was standing room only? No more than 1000 people. But that would be maxed out. However...It had to be one AWESOME SHOW!! ....and my nephew liked the guitars in the back.

Nice folks and good sales. Bought a new ukulele from them today. Hope to come back againread more

This is officially my favorite record store in Buffalo. The owner, Wayne, is such a genuine guy and…read morewill ask if you need any help looking for something specific the moment you walk in the door. And if you stick around browsing long enough, he'll tell you incredible stories about famous musicians and his friends in the business. The atmosphere in his store is like no other. Wayne takes pride in the memorabilia he has on the walls and shelves, as he should! Each piece he collects has a story that's worth hearing. The walls are covered in artwork by local artists, concert posters of famous bands who performed locally, and some really fun stuff too, like a drawing by Bono that his friend gave him! Cool Beat has an awesome collection of vinyl. Both new and old and all different genres. The store is super organized and every artist/ record was easy to find. Wayne is always working on getting new music in so always check back in from time to time to find something new. He also sells cds, 45s, posters, and other retro Buffalo/ music related items. His store seriously has a great collection and his prices are extremely fair in comparison to other record stores in the area. He also has a stamp card to get $5 off when you spend $50. All in all, Cool Beat is hands down the best place to come if you truly appreciate music and want to support local business.

I recently moved to Buffalo from Seattle and have been checking out the local record shops. I was…read morestarting to feel a bit underwhelmed until I visited this spot! Large selection. Well organized. Good prices. (I'm especially into soundtracks, and this place has an impressive collection of used soundtracks.) This is my new favorite local record shop!

Bob has a great selection, really good prices and is super helpful. I stopped in on a whim and…read moreended up finding records I didn't know existed. He puts out new stuff weekly. I would highly recommend checking home out.

Nice shop and conveniently located. Features mostly all used and vintage vinyl. Shop is well…read moreorganized with the "grail" vinyl posted up on the wall. If you're looking for the latest brand new pop album; it's not here. If you want that one Rolling Stones album that you grew up listening to, they'll have that for sure. I did find a few albums that I had been hunting for and was happy to get them. I was; however, disappointed that they accept PayPal as payment and no credit cards. Payment terms are not clearly marked or advertised until you walk up to the "counter" and see a small sign asking you to pay via PayPal using a QR code. I don't like this at all. Get a Square and accept credit cards. I ended up paying cash and was on my way. Probably won't be back due to the payment thing unless I see it clearly marked for my convenience next time I roll by.

Revolver does it again. Great to have a local business dedicated with a passion for music. This is…read morethe fourth Revolver Records to open in WNY. Great selection and staff. I put these shops in the top tier of vinyl shops in the country. Highly recommend stopping in.

Love that vinyl is back! This store brings back memories. Record stores are rare. Worth a stop for…read morethat person that is old school audiophile purist.