Shop Music New and Old at These Westchester Record Stores
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These Westchester County record stores carry a range of vinyl from recent pop releases to classic and vintage albums.
Records have made a massive comeback in recent years. And whether you’re a collector of vintage records or simply enjoy the look of albums on your wall, records hold a timeless, widespread appeal. After all, there’s something special about placing your record on the turntable, carefully touching the needle to the vinyl, and listening to completion. Westchester has stores stocked with crates full of new and pre-loved vintage records of all genres and time periods.
Big Jim’s Records
3199 Albany Post Rd, Ste 124, Buchanan; 914.239.8589
Big Jim’s Records is an independent record store where you can buy, trade, and sell records. The Buchanan shop is fully stocked with LPs from a range of decades, and you can browse the website to check out available records. If you’re in the market for a specific record, you can email the staff to check the inventory. Records are constantly being added, so make sure to stop by for the most up-to-date vinyl.
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Clockwork Records
24 Main St, Hastings-on-Hudson; 914.478.0241
This record emporium specializes in ’60s current underground hardcore, punk, and metal, along with a variety of psych kraut, rock, prog, ska, dub, jazz, novelty, folk, and mainstream rock. If this sounds up your alley, head over to the shop, which is a two-minute walk from the Hasting-on-Hudson Metro-North stop.
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Underground Vinyl
9 Railroad Way, Larchmont; 914.500.0045
Underground Vinyl is a passion project created by two Larchmont residents. Listeners who enjoy new albums, this is your store! You’ll find current and classic rock, rap, hip-hop, pop, and indie records, with the occasional pre-owned vintage vinyl on display. The shop also sells turntables, speakers, and accessories.
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Bruised Apple Books and Music
923 Central Ave, Peekskill; 914.734.7000
Bruised Apple is a one-of-a-kind bookstore that carries a handful of rare gems, including books, CDs, movies, and even records. This is a store where you can peruse around with an open mind, since something is bound to speak to you. The doors to this Peekskill shop have been open since 1993, making it a longtime favorite in Westchester County.
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Marquee Records
13 Main St, Fl 2, Tarrytown; 914.631.3390
Marquee Records was founded amid the pandemic by Tarrytown Music Hall volunteer Greg Jacquin. It started when he was inclined to drive around Westchester and collect records from over 50 donors. Jacquin and his volunteers then put together two record sales, raising over $8,000 for the nonprofit Tarrytown Music Hall. Now, the record store, which is run completely by volunteers, sits above the music hall’s marquee.
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Related: Marquee Records Is the Spot to Score Vinyl in Tarrytown Music Hall
*Bonus*
The Westchester Record & CD Show
The Westchester Marriott, Tarrytown
October 29
This October, The Westchester Record & CD Show will be posted up in Tarrytown alongside its enormous collection of records. Everything from rock and metal to alternative, pop, and even comedy will available for shoppers. If you’re a vinyl lover in Westchester, this is something you won’t want to miss.
