Record Stores in Buffalo, New York
7 record stores — last verified July 2026.
- Black Dots Records & Bar
Independent record shop that grew into a full music venue: vinyl bins up front, a full bar, and a back-room 'Garage Room' stage hosting live music, vinyl nights, and chess night.
3 sources
- Cool Beat Music and Books
William Street combo shop selling vinyl records alongside used books.
1 source
- Doris Records
Buffalo's longest-running record store, opened in the 1960s by Mack Luchey and named for his wife; a young Rick James was a regular. Now run by son Derrick, stocking soul, funk, and R&B vinyl.
2 sources
- FYE
Walden Galleria branch of the FYE pop-culture and music retail chain.
1 source
- Out There Records
Buffalo shop specializing in new and used punk, metal, and underground independent releases, plus buy/sell/trade.
3 sources
- Revolver Records
Buffalo vinyl institution that grew out of The Peddler flea market in 2012. Its two-floor Elmwood Village flagship added a bar, live-music stage, and listening stations alongside the longtime Hertel Ave shop.
2 sources
- Rick's Record Shack Stereo & Repair
Lake Shore Road shop pairing used vinyl and stereo equipment sales with audio repair.
1 source
Greater Buffalo
Record stores in the cities and towns around Buffalo.
Williamsville, NY
- Hi-Fi Hits Records
One of WNY's largest vinyl/CD/DVD selections in a Williamsville (Amherst) storefront; leans New Wave, garage, rockabilly, blues and roots rock, plus an Authorized Blue Note dealer.
2 sources
- Revolver Records - Williamsville
Williamsville (Amherst) location of the Revolver Records new/used vinyl chain, founded 2012 by Phil Machemer out of the Elmwood-West Ferry flea market before expanding to multiple WNY storefronts.
2 sources
North Tonawanda, NY
- Record Vault
Family-run record shop in a former bank building on Payne Ave, complete with a walk-in vault; sells vinyl, turntables, instruments and pop-culture gifts alongside a $1 clearance bin.
2 sources
Tonawanda, NY
- Soul Stop Records
Low-key Tonawanda vinyl shop stocking rock, jazz, soul/funk, blues/R&B, Afro-Latin, reggae/dub and techno/house; hosts in-store DJ sets and listening events, and buys collections.
2 sources
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Buffalo, New York?
Buffalo, New York has 7 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Are the record stores in Buffalo independently verified?
2 of the 7 record stores in Buffalo carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Buffalo?
Yes — 3 of Buffalo's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Black Dots Records & Bar, Cool Beat Music and Books, Revolver Records.