Last updated: 2026-08-21
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Buffalo, NY has 11 listed record stores. A few places to start with are Black Dots, The Record Baron, and Hi-Fi Hits Records. These listings also branch into cassettes, CDs, hi-fi gear, and cafe or drinks. The clearest genre signals in current store descriptions are rock, jazz, metal, and punk.
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Buffalo, NY · 67 mi from city center
Black Dots is a record shop with a bar attached, hosting live shows in what regulars call the Garage Room - not something you find at most Buffalo shops...
Buffalo, NY · 77 mi from city center
The Record Baron in Buffalo carries vinyl records and cassette tapes across punk, garage, jazz, metal, and rock genres. Located at 4587 Broadway Suite 1...
Buffalo, NY · 74 mi from city center
Hi-Fi Hits Records in Williamsville carries one of the largest selections of vinyl records, CDs, music DVDs, and audio equipment in Western New York. Lo...
Buffalo, NY · 69 mi from city center
Doris Records Inc is located at 286 E Ferry Street in Buffalo, NY. The store operates Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm, with Sunday closures....
Buffalo, NY · 69 mi from city center
We carry a wide range of styles - rock, indie, jazz, metal, punk, experimental, and others, so we are open to buying a lot of different titles. As far a...
Buffalo, NY · 68 mi from city center
Apples & Oranges, Records & Tapes, LLC is located in Kenmore, a neighborhood in the Buffalo area of New York. The store operates at 3048 Delaware Ave an...
Buffalo, NY · 70 mi from city center
Buffalo, NY · 67 mi from city center
Buffalo, NY · 73 mi from city center
Buffalo, NY · 72 mi from city center
Rick's Record Shack Stereo & Repair on Lake Shore Road stocks used records as its core, with new vinyl, CDs, and refurbished turntables. Owner Rick Rhod...
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9 listings have buying, trade-in, collection, or strong contact signals. Call first and mention format, condition, and collection size.
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Buffalo has 10 record stores listed in our directory, all mapped with Google ratings. They range from vinyl-focused shops to stores carrying cassettes, CDs, and hi-fi gear. Highly rated options include Out There Records (4.9) and apples & oranges, records & tapes (5.0 on Google), based on customer reviews.Related stores: apples & oranges, records & tapes, LLC
At least 4 Buffalo-area stores likely buy records: Black Dots, Rick's Record Shack Stereo & Repair, Out There Records, and apples & oranges, records & tapes. Buying interest often depends on title and condition, so contact the store before visiting to confirm current buying policies.Related stores: apples & oranges, records & tapes, LLC
Start by contacting a store to confirm they buy, then describe your titles and their condition, since offers usually depend on both. For example, Out There Records buys across many styles, and Rick's Record Shack buys used records in good condition. Bringing a clean, organized collection helps.Related stores: Rick's Record Shack Stereo & Repair
Formats: used vinyl, cassettes, CDs, hi-fi gear, and books. Genres: rock, jazz, metal, punk, and hip-hop. Black Dots carries jazz, punk, metal, soul, hip-hop, electronic, and rock, while The Record Baron stocks vinyl and cassettes across jazz, punk, metal, and rock.
A couple of listed shops carry hi-fi gear alongside records. Rick's Record Shack Stereo & Repair stocks refurbished turntables and offers equipment repair, and Hi-Fi Hits Records in Williamsville carries CDs, cassettes, and audio equipment. Reach out ahead of time to confirm services and availability.