Last Vestige Music Shop

Record store in Albany, NY

Last Vestige Music Shop in Albany carries new vinyl, used vinyl records, 45s, CDs, cassettes, DVDs, and turntables with a focus on punk and rock genres. The shop also stocks accessories including Grado phono cartridges, record cleaning supplies, phono pre-amps, and protective sleeves. Every Tuesday customers receive a second item of equal or lesser value at half off when purchasing any secondhand CD, record, or tape.

The store operates as both a physical location at 173 Quail Street and an online mail-order service. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 7 PM and Sunday from noon to 5 PM. Last Vestige Music Shop has served the Capital Region for over 30 years, stocking quality used, out-of-print, and new vinyl records for local, regional, national, and international customers.

Last updated: 2026-08-01

Quick facts

  • 4.7 on Google (299 reviews)
  • $3 bargain bins with typically solid condition records
  • Extensive 45s section; punk, local, country, funk, and soundtrack sections
  • Bargain bins at $3/record; curated stock averages $6–7 per album with solid condition
  • Deep bins reward diggers with rare finds: original pressings, 45s, soundtracks, local & regional artists
  • Used vinyl bins yield 5-of-7 excellent condition at $3 each
  • Deep inventory per artist beyond top-shelf displays
  • 1950s-60s easy listening, classic rock, and historical records
  • Organized by genre: punk/local, easy listening, classic rock, funk/Motown, country/bluegrass, soundtracks, historical, 45s
  • Recent finds: 1971 Grateful Dead repress, 1960 Bill Monroe original, 1961 & 1967 Patsy Cline, Doc Watson Cornell recording
  • Quality control varies in bins—inspect before purchase; top shelves easier to assess
  • Store cat on-site; owner known for bulk yard sales nearby

Source checked: 2026-08-06

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Nearby Cities: Albany, West Albany, Rensselaer, Roessleville, Menands, Hampton Manor, McKownville, Delmar, Colonie, Westmere

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record store address: 173 Quail St, Albany, NY 12203

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