Vinyl Radar · Rochester
The best record stores in Rochester
3 independent shops, ranked by the collectors who dig them — every one 4.8★ or higher on Google.
3 stores · 4.8 avg · 100% independent
Rochester's independent record shops — the 3 highest-rated in the city, ranked by real Google reviews from the diggers who shop them. 3 shops worth planning a day around.
All 3 stores on the map
Every shop in this guide, plotted across Rochester — tap any pin to open that store's full profile.
Where to dig — the 3 stores
Each store below has its rating, area and how to get there. All 3 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.
Record Archive
Full profile →Record store in 1/3 Rockwood St, Rochester — rated 4.8/5 across 2,188 Google reviews.
Bop Shop Records
Full profile →Record store in Monroe Ave, Rochester — rated 4.8/5 across 273 Google reviews.
Needle Drop Records
Full profile →Record store in Monroe Ave, Rochester — rated 4.8/5 across 124 Google reviews.
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