About Us

Bop Shop Records is an independently owned record store in Rochester, New York, that specializes in fine-condition vinyl records and CDs.

Here you’ll find a vast selection of classic rock, blues and jazz, as well as American roots music styles like country, bluegrass, folk, Cajun, soul, rockabilly, surf, doo-wop, garage and psych — plus Celtic and English folk music and more than 30,000 classical LPs. We have an extensive selection of world music and soundtracks, too. With more than 200,000 records, including a healthy selection of 45s and 78s, you’re sure to find something you didn’t know you were looking for.

And yes, we buy records! If you have a record collection you’re looking to sell, please read our Seller FAQ to find out what we look for when we buy used vinyl.

Owner Tom Kohn has made Bop Shop Records what it is since 1982. Tom spent his formative years (the ’70s) working for MXR and Rounder Records, as well as furiously collecting and listening to as much recorded and live music as he could sink his teeth into. From the Ramones to Ornette Coleman, from Richard Thompson to Joan Shelley, it’s all inspiring to Tom. You’ll quickly see that he’s passionate about sharing the music that moves him with people who are excited and curious about it, too.

Bop Shop Records is a special kind of store and well worth a visit. Music collectors from all over the world frequently spend entire days at Bop Shop Records.

We frequently host jazz, folk and blues concerts at the store, featuring internationally renowned as well as up-and-coming artists. Click here to see who has played for us since 1988.

Located in Rochester, New York, we are only 15 minutes from the New York State Thruway. For directions to our store or to contact us, click here.