Record Stores in Rochester, New York
1 record store — last verified July 2026.
- Record Archive
Rochester's flagship record store since 1975: 13,000 sq ft with 250,000+ vinyl records, 60,000+ 45s, and an in-house Backroom Lounge — full beer/wine bar, live music stage, listening parties, trivia and drag bingo.
5 sources
Greater Rochester
Record stores in the cities and towns around Rochester.
Brighton, NY
- Bop Shop Records
Independent jazz, blues, classical and American-roots specialist on Monroe Ave since 1982, with 200,000+ new and used vinyl and a listening room hosting frequent live jazz, folk and blues performances. Sits in the Town of Brighton, just outside the Rochester city line.
4 sources
- Hi Fi Lounge
Self-described 'world's smallest music and audio store,' selling new and used vinyl and CDs plus turntable sales and repair on Brighton's Monroe Ave strip; grew out of the CD Exchange, started in 1986.
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- Needle Drop Records
Underground-music specialist (punk, indie, hardcore, metal, noise) that relocated from the South Wedge to a larger Monroe Ave space in Brighton in 2023 after 12 years at its original spot. Buys used vinyl and hosts in-store sets.
3 sources
Irondequoit, NY
- House of Guitars
Legendary institution since 1964 - massive guitar store with a huge adjoining vinyl/CD/tape department (millions of items), rock memorabilia, and decades of music history on the walls. Physically in the Town of Irondequoit, just past the Rochester city line.
4 sources
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Rochester, New York?
Rochester, New York has 1 record store in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Are the record stores in Rochester independently verified?
1 of the 1 record store in Rochester carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Rochester?
Yes — 1 of Rochester's record store double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Record Archive.