Needle Drop Records
Record store in Rochester, NY
Needle Drop Records stocks used vinyl at $5–$10 alongside new releases and rare pressings across punk, hip-hop, jazz, indie, and classic rock. Owner Russ actively curates to avoid filler, tests records before purchase on the turntable, and loans equipment free. His knowledge is deep and the service reflexive.
On Monroe Avenue in Rochester, the store has become the kind of destination that would anchor a record scene in much larger cities. The neighborhood has real character, and reviews consistently cite the rare experience of finding exactly what you came for—or something better.
Last updated: 2026-07-04
Quick facts
- 4.8 on Google
- Good mix of affordable used records and more selective new stock
- Owner knowledge and in-store testing matter here
- Strong all-around choice for people who want both value and curation
Source checked: 2026-07-03
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