Best Places to Get Your Hands on Vinyl Records in the Capital Region

Record Store Day 2026 is April 18th and there are a bunch of great exclusives that you can get your hands on. I think first you need to know the places to go get vinyl records in the Capital Region before you can actually go and celebrate this big day.

There are a few places to get records. I personally love to go to thrift stores around our area. Habitat ReStore on Fuller Road is a place I've found quite a few hidden gems, but the Goodwill stores in Guilderland and Troy that I frequent also have amazing selections. It really just depends on what type of record you are looking for.
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When it comes to traditional record stores FYE has a pretty large record selection, which surprised me. Newbury Comics inside of Crossgates also has a really big record section. I am always impressed to see how many people are in their looking at the vinyl when I wander by.

Last Vestige is also a great place to get your hands on some records, and many of them are priced decently low, but others can be $20 or more. If you're looking for something specific, Last Vestige is the place to go because of their massive inventory. They also have CD and cassette tapes. A little something for everyone.

Remember to get out there and support your local record store on Record Store Day, and every other day because music is life.