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Since 1975! Largest vinyl collection in NYS, new & used music & movies, unique gifts, vintage clothes, and much more!

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Joined June 2009
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Record Archive
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ANNOUNCING: Twenty One Pilots listening event! Saturday 5/18/24 at 2pm in our Backroom Lounge! New album 'Clancy' out 5/24! Hear it early & enter to win exclusive prizes! #ClancyRSC @twentyonepilots #recordarchive
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Celebrate the new album Fact Check and see how many facts you know with fellow NCTzens! There will be goodies (While Supplies Last) and a trivia contest with a special prize! Join us at 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 7th, to listen to the album and play some NCT 127 trivia!
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ANNOUNCING: Twenty One Pilots listening event! Saturday 5/18/24 at 2pm in our Backroom Lounge! New album 'Clancy' out 5/24! Hear it early & enter to win exclusive prizes! #ClancyRSC @twentyonepilots #recordarchive
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8 years
Purchase a copy of @iamjojo 's #MADLOVE for guaranteed entry to her 11/14 free in-store performance at Record Archive with @KISSRochester
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6 years
This Thursday join us and @941thezone for a VIP event with Brent and Zach of @Shinedown ! When you purchase the new Shinedown album Attention Attention at @recordarchive you'll secure admission to this special acoustic performance! Space is VERY limited.
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5 years
Today at 3:30 @RochestersMix is helping us host @lovelytheband in The Backroom Lounge! Space is limited!
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1 year
Blue skies to celebrate our NEW front door! A million thanks to @frontierglassinc for the emergency face lift and to all of our customers for their support and patience while we navigated this! Come celebrate with us with @thurlowrocs at happy hour tonight in The Backroom Lounge
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4 years
@taylorswift13 has sent out more signed copies of Folklore! Didn’t get to snag one on Thursday? Today you get a second shot! Limited copies!!! #recordstorefolklore #recordarchive @taylornation13 (sorry folks, no holds, no shipping- local pickup only.) #taylorswift #swifties
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1 year
Some ne’er-do-wellers decided we shouldn’t have front doors and did a DIY job in vehicular demolition on them. We’re here if you need anything from us- just call the store and we’ll help you out with your record archive needs 585 244 1210. Stay tuned for updates!
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4 years
We're so honored to be featured in this series!
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2 years
don't you simply love to see it, folks?
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4 months
Legendary indie-rock band @Grandaddy are releasing their brand new studio album BLU WAV on 2/16/24 a la @dangerbirdrecords . Here's @jasonlytle previewing the indie record store exclusive Nebula color variant! #recordarchive
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4 years
For the folks who follow us online but haven't visited us in real life yet, YES it is big in here. LITERALLY millions of discs in stock NOW!
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3 years
We're following CDC and NYS recommendations and we are being proactive before we are mandated. The numbers in our community are rising and we are doing our part to protect the safety & well being of our staff & customers. We appreciate your support understanding & cooperation.
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1 year
Which record archive location was the first one you visited?
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5 years
Some people call us "The Amoeba of The East"... Well listen here BUCKO, Amoeba is the Record Archive of the west and we're sticking by it (xoxoxo we love you @amoebamusic ) #shoplocal #recordstore #vinylstore @recordstoreday #vinyl #recordshop #roc #rochester #visitroc
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1 year
Shouts out to our HEROES @frontierglassinc who’ll have the doors back and working by HAPPY HOUR with @thurlowrocs tonight!! Thanks to everyone in roc who reached out with love and support yesterday! Our community is why we do this and we’re glad to be getting back into action 💖
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1 year
Welcome to music heaven <3
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4 years
We'll excuse you for whistling the welcome back cotter theme song when you see this post. Come in and see us! Who'd have thought they'd lead ya, back here where we need ya?
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4 years
We're staying open at The Record Archive! To be as safe as possible, and continue business as usual, we're asking all customers to sanitize their hands before shopping. We have sanitize available. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE STORE IF YOU REFUSE TO SANITIZE YOUR HANDS.
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2 years
CDs as far as the eyes can see :o
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4 years
Disneyworld is over, Record Archive is the happiest place on earth.
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2 years
The CD revival is coming, stock up now....
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2 years
Howdy gang, just popping in to let you know we're staying in line with the NYS indoor mask mandate. Thanks for understanding, and keeping our community safe!
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4 years
It's... just... so... bigggg...
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3 years
ain't she pretty?
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4 years
My heart is actually breaking at seeing all these record JUST SITTING. It's a crime against vinyl! While we are sheltering at home, consider visiting our online store , our discogs at or our patreon at
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3 years
PUCKER UP I HAVE CREAM ALE BREATH (mouth kisses for the vaxxed homies, air kisses for the unvaxxed homies)
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4 years
Walking in is like entering a portal to the happy place.
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5 years
Who is your favorite international artist? If you answer Morrissey we will ban you.
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1 year
SAY HELLO TO BONESY IN THE BACKGROUND
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4 years
Apologies to my human boyfriend who i love very much, but record archive's vinyl wall is my new boyfriend and there is nothing to be done for it. I love every single one of these records and we're getting married in a few months.
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4 years
It’s Dick “The Record Man” Storms’ Birthday! Wish him a happy birthday by letting us know what your favorite Record Archive memory is!
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3 years
We're thinking about The Backroom Lounge right now - what breweries and cideries do YOU want to see us carrying when we re-open?
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Record Archive
4 years
Seriously folks we have an absurd amount of vintage and used vinyl. Come play in our hallowed halls!
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3 years
I miss Dick Clark, and I’m over Ryan Seacrest, who do you think should host a rockin’ new years eve?
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3 years
What album defines the sound of the 90s to you? Gotta go with the self titled “The Presidents of The United States of America” on my end, but i may be biased since it was my first CD.
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Record Archive
10 years
Against Me! will be doing a signing at Record Archive 5/10th 4:30! we're stoked to meet @LauraJaneGrace #roc #music http://t.co/6s7B8BQYTj
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4 years
Living Colour are providing an exclusive t-shirt to indie retail in an effort to promote equality and combat systemic racism. All proceeds after manufacturing will go to the NAACP. Preorder here!
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4 years
(The Cure's "Just Like Heaven" plays softly)
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4 years
When you die, what song do you want to have play as they spread your ashes into the brewing tank at genny?
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4 years
We want to make a beer with Genesee. What kind of beer should we make if they see this post and decide to collaborate?
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5 years
What album have you liked for the longest amount of time? For me London Calling STILL sounds as good as the first time I heard it.
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8 years
Thanks to the cast of VH1's "That Metal Show" for stopping in! @EddieTrunk @Mrjimflorentine @realdonjamieson
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3 years
Hey it’s the Record Man’s Birthday! Be sure to wish Mr. Storms a very happy birthday today!
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4 years
We're curious to know how you all feel about us reopening the lounge for live music. Are you ready to come out? Do you feel safe? How can we make you comfortable? Are you ok with RSVPing and assigned seating?
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5 years
Can you believe it’s been 45 years since Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” came out? Me neither! What is your go-to ageless pop perennial?
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5 years
THE 40% OFF SALE IS THIS SATURDAY THIS IS NOT A DRILL FAM
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6 years
@JesseKinch is playing Happy Hour tonight in The Backroom Lounge! He will be meeting and greeting fans after the performance. We have a bunch of vinyl in stock for you if you haven’t gotten it already! #visitroc #roc #recordstore #vinyl #jessekinch
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8 years
Preorder @localnatives #sunlityouth in-store, and get a 10" with 3 songs from the album #vinylgratification
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5 years
Howdy folks, if you havent been to The Record Archive in the last few years, why not come on out and see our snazzy backroom lounge? We have 12 draft lines, over 50 craft beers, and the best wine bar in the city! #craftbeer #roc #drinklocal #shoplocal #recordarchive
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5 years
When I see this I understand how Homer Simpson feels about donuts. Excuse me while I black out and buy 100 Neil Young records.
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3 years
What is your favorite horror movie soundtrack?
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2 years
How old were you the first time you bought a record at The Record Archive?
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5 years
What musician do you regret not getting to see while they were alive? I will never stop kicking my own ass for missing out on seeing Prince.
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4 years
Son House Blues Night is next week on Thursday night. Blues legend Joe Beard is our guest this month! 6PM in the Backroom Lounge.
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4 years
Did you do college radio? What was your station and what years were you on air? I’m representing WALF 89.7 Alfred NY 2007-2010 :D
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4 years
:::vinyling intensifies:::
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6 years
Come see @ajmitchell this afternoon at 3pm! We're teaming up with @KISSRochester for a SHOW-UP SHOW, no ticket is needed for the event. AJ will perform a few songs, including his single "Girls", answer your questions, and hook you up with meet and greet photos! #ajmitchell #roc
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8 years
Acoustic show w/ @googoodolls singer Johnny Rzeznik @recordarchive info/enter to win here:
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6 years
Hey friends, after you nearly have a heart attack driving through the East Ave Wegmans parking lot come down the street to Record Archive and have a beer, and decompress by browsing our incredible vinyl selection. Guaranteed to have you smiling by the time you leave!
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5 years
What was the first vinyl record you purchased? Mine was a beat up used copy of Purple Rain that I still have to this day.
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1 year
Howdy folks since we don’t have a front door at the moment we’ll be closing up shop early at 5pm today. See you at 10am tomorrow!
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8 years
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2 years
What is the best holiday movie? Our vote is for Brazil, because i have a huge brain and love to annoy my friends.
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4 years
FOLLOW THE GLOW TO THE RECORDS
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7 years
If Parliament Funkadelic asked you to get into their funky spaceship and travel the stars, would you go?
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5 years
RECORD STORE DAY IS TOMORROW THIS IS NOT A DRILL what titles are you most looking forward to picking up tomorrow?
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4 years
We're hammering out details on that at the moment. Stay tuned to our social media for updates!
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2 years
TONIGHT Undeath are heralding the release of "It's Time... To Rise From The Grave" - Hang with the undead of Undeath, drink the Nine Maidens & @undeathNY CRANBURIED Lager! We will also have a limited edition release party press of "It's Time... To Rise From The Grave" on vinyl!
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4 years
We’re open! 10-5 today (Tuesday 11/10) and tomorrow and back to normal hours Thursday on! Thanks for your support and patience! We’re glad to be back :D
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3 years
Cds literally as far as the eye can see 👀
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1 year
What is the best thing you've found in our dollar records section?
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5 years
We hope you love @SingleCutBeer , because we've teamed up with them for a collaborative beer in celebration of @recordstoreday ! Come drink Side One tart IPA - available at Singlecut, @recordarchive and @ajbeerwarehouse on 4/13 #roc #singlecut #craftbeer #recordarchive
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2 years
I miss Prince. Who else misses Prince? Share your favorite Prince story or song here.
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3 years
there she is folks
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3 years
What does your ideal first night back out look like in THE AFTER TIMES? Personally I’m going to start off at Lux in the early evening, go to a metal show at the bug jar, post show dancing at Vertex, and then MAYBE find myself at Mark’s Texas Hots for the after party.
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7 years
We have Afghan Whigs stickers for you when you come in for #InSpades ! #afghanwhigs #recordarchive #roc
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4 years
If you see Mark anywhere be sure to wish him a very happy (belated) birthday - it was this wizards 4,500th adventure around the sun on Wednesday!
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2 years
To put it in a very not fancy way, goddamn that is a lot of CDs.
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2 years
What was the first venue you saw a show in?
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6 years
Come join the fray at our annual 40% off sale!! #archivesale2018
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5 years
HAHAHAHA IT’S THE WEED DAY, DID YOU KNOW??? For this day, 420, we want to know: What is the best song about marijuana?
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7 years
Win tix for James Arthur in The Backroom Lounge! Enter to win here: with @iHeartRadio @RochestersMix @KISSRochester
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5 years
we're so stoked to be part of this collab! October 11th can't come soon enough!!
@Stoneyardbrew
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5 years
HOW COOL IS THIS?!?! Our next beer in our series of Rochester collaborations is with the iconic @recordarchive !! Mark October 11th down in your calendars. More details soon... #ThePlaceToGo #GiveItASpin #ROC
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2 years
Tomorrow night in The Backroom Lounge we have @LyssTrahan as out special musical guest for Happy Hour! A jill-of-all-trades, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, Alyssa is the real deal. Doors at 5, tunes at 6 :D
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4 years
Come bask in the glory of the CDs at Record Archive
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4 years
Don't miss out on @MikaelaDavis & Southern Star here in The Backroom Lounge on Thursday 2/20 for our February birthday party! This year marks 45 years of Record Archive, and we're throwing a party every month to celebrate! #roc #rochester #visitroc #mikaeladavis #recordarchive
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9 months
mmmmmmmmmm delicious vinyl
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5 years
Where did you buy your first album? What was it?
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3 years
lord yes take me there
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4 years
Love delicious beer & records? Well we’ve teamed up with @geneseebrewery for the PERFECT summer beer! Tune in to the digital Roc The Falls event this Friday to hear Dean Jones and Stormy Storms chat about the conception of this stellar brew!!! #genesee #roc #rocthefalls #genny
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2 years
sorry boys but this is the only aisle i will be walking down
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4 years
*slaps roof of record store* this bad boy can fit SO MANY cds inside of it.
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4 years
Here's what we've been working on with Genesee! We can't wait for you to taste the Record Archive inspired Raspberry Cream Ale! We've tasted it and it's KILLER :d
@GeneseeBrewery
Genesee Brewery
4 years
🚨 NEW BEER ALERT🚨 Dean's latest spin on our classic Cream Ale is Black Raspberry Cream Ale, and it's set to drop next Friday! 4-packs will be available at the Brew House VIA PRE-ORDER ONLY, and in local stores. Pre-order on our website opens next Thursday. #ROC
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4 years
On Saturdays we go to the stacks.
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4 years
True Rochester weather is oppressive grey skies and calf deep grey slush piles. Stepping in one of those in the wrong shoes changes a person. You become gritty, hardened. You are from Rochester. #roc #rochesterny #rochester #thisisroc #upstateny #explorerochester
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8 years
what is your favorite music video from the 80s? ours are @theResidents one minute movies
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What is your favorite band gimmick? God I love ZZTops spinning guitar trick so much.
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It's beautiful folks, just absolutely beautiful. And we're here and OPEN to you! Come browse the stacks!
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