Rhino Records

I see a few earlier reviewers felt like they were treated unfairly trying to sell the store records, as a one time visitor I had the opposite experience (note: no one cares about Elvis or Harry Belafonte, «book values» are entirely made up).
I brought in about $ 400 of records and was pleasantly surprised to get 50 cents on the dollar offered for my stack. It was impossible to walk out of there with the cash because there were some sick Popul Vuh, Mountain Bus, and other rarities on the wall, while the bins held a ton of solid rock and avant-​garde titles for cheap. Maybe I just caught them on a good day but evidently they come up on good stock and price it to move. Recommended.

I bring my used cds to sell and always find something I need for my collection! I find them fair and knowledgeable!

We get it. You’re REEEEEALLLLLLYYYY cool for working in a college town record store. Sure, you might be aging a bit, but you can still hang with the hip kids who come in to check out your vinyl. Maybe you’re a little bitter that your chosen medium is seen as «hipster» fodder and not the beautiful sound delivery system that it truly is.
All of that doesn’t give you an excuse to act like a dick. If we ask you where we’d find a certain unusual non-​soundtrack compilation record, what you DO NOT do is say, «Never heard of it» and walk away midway through your sentence. We’re not trying to out-​cool you, oldbro — we’re really looking for a record, and perhaps you can hit up The Google to help us out. I doubt you have an encyclopedic knowledge of everything in that shop, even though it IS pretty small.
But really, the holier-​than-​thou attitude is enough to make us really not want to return, ever. We tried a few times, and each time was just as rude as the last. We’re not Record Store Day-​only record seekers. I’ve been consistently collecting and listening for over 20 years. We could probably be your best customers, but not when you act like a tool.

Rhino Records is a rare find and one of the few remaining places that sells vinyls and CD’s. With this day and age, digital downloads have taken over by storm and these small establishments are hard to come by. Luckily, New Paltz keeps the tradition while still keeping up with the times. Huzzah.
When I was in college I used to frequent here on my weekly walks into the village. Rhino is one of those places that the locals love and boast about. It’s located right along main street so you can’t miss it. They have a decent collection to browse. I myself am not an avid vinyl collector but it’s still fun to take a look at. There’s also posters, DVD’s, stickers and more for sale here.
Hope this place stays afloat. It’s places like these that truly make New Paltz a special place.

One of the last true, cool record shops. I always stop here when I am passing thru on a trip. When I retire, I would want to work here lol. Employees are knowledgable and cool. I got into The Blue Nile just listening to them play it on the stereo. Some great finds here!!! I can spend hours here and I usually do!!! My only request is that a ‘Britpop’ category is added to the mix of vinyl categories! Will keep coming here till I am old and grey (and probably after that)!

This store was cool. It had a great collection of many genres. Great Punk and Hardcore sections. Even a good kids area.

Rhinos are an endangered species. They need your attention, your business. So why, if I like this place so much, is my review mediocre?
Missed potential.
It’s got a great, eclectic, selection of music, first as CDs then as vinyl. And the «drawer level» of music is better organized than it used to be. It can still be better, particularly along the walls. If I really want to play super-​scavenger, I need to remember not to put my car in metered parking lots.
Hours can be a little bit hit or miss. The first time I came by today, the «Back in 5» sign was up. Okay, understood, one employee, no bathroom, just gotta deal.
Fewer movie options than in the past. Again, understood, not a market any longer.
More and more space devoted to vinyl. I understand vinyl is making a comeback. Does it sell here? I have no clue. I’ll take their word it does, since they’d be willing to buy whatever I bring in, even if they don’t think it has a market. That’s a plus.
I really do enjoy this place. I patronize it every chance I can. You just have to realize, it is what it is. Sometimes I leave really happy with fantastic finds. Sometimes I leave saying, «Meh, maybe next time.» It’s still worth it.

It is so, so very dangerous for me to come in here. Thankfully this has only happened maybe once every six months for I dunno the past five years.
The owner is a hand-​selecting-​vinyl genius. He’s got insane taste and a wonderful eye. Can I talk to you about The Smiths and The Pastels and not feel like a complete dork? Sure. Is it ok if I back that up with a Ja Rule single? No judgements. Do you know every band I mention even just by time period? For sure. If you love vinyl or you feel like something is missing from what you have, definitely come here.

Coming from the picked over and grossly overpriced used-​vinyl shops of Brooklyn and Manhattan, I was and am astounded by the great selection and fair (read: low) prices of used vinyl at Rhino, New Paltz. Courteous, helpful staff and a good vibe further define this vinyl-​lovers’ gem. I will be back!

Here I bought a promotional «Not For Resale» soundtrack to MTV’s classically forgotten «Spider Games.» Enough said. Where else could one come across such a gem?
Great prices, great collections.

I used to go here twice a week when Iived in New Paltz. I have the most rarest stuff from here. Fuck buying drugs, this place took all my cash. I got DVDs, CDs, Vinyl, movie passes, stickers, posters, t-​shirts, special orders… you name it. Rhino was my fucking spot man!!! I had no problem buying the used joints. I used to buy the new hot DJ mix CDS and out-​of-​print old school hip hop.
Rare & unreleased Dean Martin: Live at the Sands — 2÷8÷64?
Got it at Rhino
Dave Matthews bootleg live cds?
Thanks again Rhino
NIN CD singles with rare remixes?
Good lookin out Rhino
Over 40 old school hip-​hop vinyl records that no way should’ve been there in the first place?
RHINO
If it existed, they can probably get it.
Wish there was one in Rhinebeck. Shit, I wish the one across the street from Marist didn’t close but that was in the wrong spot. Marist students didn’t appreciate Rhino…
Thanks New Paltz Rhino for staying alive…

With a neat little selection of used DVDs and a compact but nice selection of used CDs and vinyl, it seems like pretty much the only place in town for the hipsters to get a taste of their coolness.
I bought Monster Squad on DVD for ten bucks (who ever thought that an 82 minute movie required a 2-​disc special edition) and the dude at the register was totally into it. We geeks speaketh the same language.
I really just like the layout: shelves across the walls with one island, a DVD recess, and the register. And it’s cozily situated off the main strip and you go through a side door.
Rad? I think so.

Rhino has been the bedrock of the New Paltz vinyl/​cd/​dvd shopping experience for decades. The staff is consistently and thoroughly knowledgeable on an array of genres, and the selection is outstanding for a store of its size. If they don’t have what you’re looking for in the new CD sections, they’ll happily order it for you, won’t overcharge you for it, and it will most likely arrive in 2 – 3 days. Their vinyl selection is top-​notch, ranging from rare punk rock and hardcore to jazz and world music. There’s a listening station in the back that features current best-​sellers, but you can also take almost any cd/​record to the front desk and they will happily play it over the store’s awesome soundsystem for you to get a sampling of it. Seriously, long live Rhino.