It’s no secret that records have made a comeback in recent years. 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.
3199 Albany Post Rd, Buchanan
Big Jim’s Records is a store to buy, trade, and sell records. The Buchanan shop is fully stocked with records from a wide range of decades, and you can even browse the website for available records. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for, 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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24 Main St, Hastings-on-Hudson
This record emporium specializes in current underground hardcore, punk, and metal, along with a variety of psych kraut, rock, prog, ska, dub, jazz, novelty, folk, ’60s, 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, or browse the online collection.
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9 Railroad Way, Larchmont
Underground Vinyl is the result of a passion project created by 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 supplies turntables, speakers, and accessories.
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923 Central Ave, Peekskill
Bruised Apple is a one-of-a-kind bookstore that carries a handful of rare gems, from books to CDs, movies, and even records. This is a store you peruse around with an open mind as you see what speaks 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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13 Main St, Floor 2, Tarrytown
Marquee Records was founded amid the pandemic by Tarrytown Music Hall volunteer Greg Jacquin. It started when he had the idea to drive around Westchester and collect records form over 50 donors. Jacquin and his volunteers then put together two record sales, raising over $8000 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 Marriott, Tarrytown
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.