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River Street Beat Shop

4.8 ★★★★★ 119 Google reviews · Music store

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Used record store with an extensive selection of vinyl, CDs, and cassettes, plus knowledgeable staff.

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197 River St
Troy, NY 12180

+1 518-272-0433

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 11:30 am–5:30 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am–5:30 pm
Thursday 11:30 am–5:30 pm
Friday 11:30 am–5:30 pm
Saturday 11 am–4 pm
Sunday Closed

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 119 Google reviews — in their own words.

💽 CDs too 3 mentions

“Great vinyl and CDs, and the owner is so knowledgeable and personable.”

🖼️ posters & merch 2 mentions

“Always great music playing, posters and memorabilia on the walls.”

What customers say

I’ve been coming here for years and it’s one of my favorite places to shop music. Jim is the best most fair honest funny and knowledgeable music buff I know. I always leave feeling excited about my finds.

★★★★★ — Joseph, 2022-10

This is by far one of the best vinyl stores in the area. They have a variety of selections (I have gotten disco, pop, jazz, metal, and beyond) and the prices can't be beat. I have never seen a record here that felt unfairly priced (a lot of places will up-charge just based on popularity, they don't).

★★★★★ — Maggie, 2023-02

Such a great find while visiting Troy this weekend. The owner was very friendly and knowledgeable. We spoke to him for some time about a variety of lesser known performing artists. Prices were fair. We look forward to visiting again.

★★★★★ — Eileen, 2022-08

modest store but very good. all the records i walked out with were unique, in great condition, and easily favorites-to-be. glad to have this jewel of a shop in the capital region. so much fantastic music waiting to be rediscovered.

★★★★★ — Simon, 2017-01

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