Whether it be because you’re looking to stay out of Mother Nature’s elements by getting indoors or you simply find yourself in need of something to do, you’ll find that there are plenty of ways to enjoy an entire day inside here in Western New York. In the past, we shared how the city is home to a massive 10,000-square-foot bookstore over at Old Editions Bookshop where you’ll find so many different gems to go sorting through. If you’re prepared to take on another all-day shopping adventure in this area of the Empire State, then you’re bound to love everything that’s packed inside of this massive record store. Take a look!
Head an hour east of Buffalo to spend all day sorting through both new and pre-loved gems at Record Archive.
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One of our favorite stops to make when we find ourselves out in Rochester, Record Archive is made up of more than 250,000 records. Woah!
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This shop has been up and running here in Western New York since 1975 and the massive 13,000-square-foot space is the ultimate paradise for any music lover - especially those who are fans of records.
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As you make your way around the store, you’ll find that it’s quite easy to find what you’re looking for…
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…with all of the records in the shop wonderfully organized by genres and, of course, alphabetical order.
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With aisles full of both new and vintage vinyl records, you’ll be completely amazed by New York State’s largest record shop.
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If you need an added bonus or an excuse to start planning a day trip out here, keep an eye out for their Record Store Day, which happens each April. You’ll find all sorts of amazing deals on records.
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While you’re making your way through Record Archive, you also might notice that this enormous store doesn’t just have records.
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With shelves full of DVDs, CDs, cassettes, vintage toys, clothing, audio equipment, and so much more, it’s next to impossible to walk out of this shop empty-handed.
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To find out more about all that you can discover at Record Archive, click here.
Record Archive/Facebook Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
To stay up to date with Record Archive’s upcoming events, be sure to follow their official Facebook page!
If you’re ready to take on more unique places to go shopping here in Western New York, then you’ll love reading about how the Tattered Tulip Is A Two-Story Barn Near Buffalo And It’s Full Of Both New And Old Treasures!
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Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
To stay up to date with Record Archive’s upcoming events, be sure to follow their official Facebook page!
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Address: 33 1/3 Rockwood St, Rochester, NY 14610, USA
