Vinyl Radar · Albany
The best record stores in Albany
8 independent shops, ranked by the collectors who dig them — every one 4.8★ or higher on Google.
8 stores · 4.8 avg · 100% independent
Albany's independent record shops — the 8 highest-rated in the city, ranked by real Google reviews from the diggers who shop them. 8 shops worth planning a day around.
All 8 stores on the map
Every shop in this guide, plotted across Albany — tap any pin to open that store's full profile.
Where to dig — the 8 stores
Each store below has its rating, area and how to get there. All 8 are independent and 4.8★ or higher on Google — tap any store for its full profile with opening hours, what you'll find and what visitors mention.
Last Vestige Music Shop
Full profile →Record store in Quail St, Albany — rated 4.7/5 across 297 Google reviews.
Hudson Valley Vinyl
Full profile →Record store in Main St, Albany — rated 4.8/5 across 228 Google reviews.
River Street Beat Shop
Full profile →Record store in River St, Albany — rated 4.8/5 across 120 Google reviews.
Belltower Records
Full profile →Record store in Norad Mill, Albany — rated 4.7/5 across 88 Google reviews.
Spike's Record Rack
Full profile →Record store in Main St, Albany — rated 4.8/5 across 81 Google reviews.
Sound House Records
Full profile →Record store in King St, Albany — rated 4.9/5 across 64 Google reviews.
Sweet Side Records
Full profile →Record store in Curran Ln, Albany — rated 4.8/5 across 52 Google reviews.
Rocket Number Nine Records
Full profile →Record store in N Front St, Albany — rated 4.7/5 across 50 Google reviews.
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