I hadn't been to The Sound Garden yet, but since we were at the MOST in downtown Syracuse anyway,…read morewe decided to stroll over. Everyone had told me it was the best record store around. I can definitely agree, there are records from all kinds genres, even a Creepshow Soundtrack one that just came out! I had already pre-ordered it for my partner, though... What surprised me was that they also have CDs, and stickers and pins and patches and even board games! There was a large selection of vinyls that were on sale that day, which made it seem like a great deal could be had here. I'll have to check it out on Record Sale Day I think they call it.

Anytime I am in the Syracuse area I make an effort to visit The Sound Garden. The Sound Garden is…read morethe place to go for physical media; with their movie selection being the best in the area. It's very rare to be able to shop in person for boutique labels such as vinegar syndrome, arrow, criterion, cinematographe, and A24. The selection is unmatched and I end up spending a good amount of time and money on every visit because you can't get this experience anywhere else. While I love the movie selection in particular they also offer vinyl, books, games, apparel, and more! The staff is always kind and helpful. Love coming here and am happy to support a store that keeps physical media alive. Small parking lot out front and street parking available. I've never had any issues getting a spot

Excellent independent vinyl shop with a killer selection of metal and other genres. Well graded…read moreand priced vinyl and a knowledgeable, top-notch owner who treats her customers right!! Highly recommended!!

Kathy's selection is great and her customer service is top-notch. She's extremely responsive,…read moregrades and prices her albums fairly, and her packaging when shipping excellent. I live out of state but she's one of my go to stores to purchase vinyl.

I'm one of those folks who could tell you that Todd Rundgren was all over Grand Funk's "Loco…read moreMotion" (...well he produced it), but can't remember what I had for dinner three days ago. The owner of Reimagine Records is one of those who understands your musichead quirks and has equally obscure music facts in his head...along with a very good array of music in his shoppe. If you like bands like Marillion or Gentle Giant or even the Shins, he knows about them and can speak intelligently about them. Places like Utica and area can support these businesses because the rent is much more reasonable, and gives these indy shoppes a chance. Fairly priced and a good vibe here...support these folks. One of the ultimate used record Shoppes in the Northeast that I have been to.

This place is amazing! I come up to Utica a few times a year to visit my in-laws. Every time we…read morevisit I make sure to visit Reimagine Records. The owners are very friendly, and knowledgeable! If you are ever in Utica, NY, I highly recommend you visit Reimagine Records!

I stopped in while in McCarthy Mercantile for some other things going and was glad I did. You need…read moreto scoot yourself to the back corner and come dig through the records available for purchase - I found some real gems that have been hard to find elsewhere that filled some gaps in my collection as well as some newer records from current artists. The sisters that own this spot have a podcast, as well, and discussion felt like record stores of decades long since gone. (Don't tell me that 1998 was 26 years ago, I don't want to hear it, and that's before most of the likely customer were even born.) Speak up about what you're finding and you'll have a great conversation about records that are in the store's bins, what's in your collection and what's in theirs. Pricing on these records is pretty reasonable given that it's a mix of new and used records. Stop in, you won't regret it.

From the owner: We hand pick all our vinyl records and guarantee that each record is inspected for warped damages…read moreand scratches. We have New and used records. Along with Vinyl records we have books, tees, and other little gems that will catch your eye. Eastcoast Bandits is so much more then a Vinyl Store. Go listen to our podcast available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. We connect with guests and have a conversation on topics every week that affect our community and culture and of course MUSIC!!. We are always looking for collabs and event ideas. Keep a look out for our Live vinyl parties we throw once a month. Come down say HI and explore our shop neighbors.

Nice location great selection prices average. Staff was friendly, and yes they have tshirts! Easy…read moreto browse and search.

This record store has a great selection of various media including vinyls and CDs! All for a decent…read moreprice too! The staff was also very polite!

This is one of the few spots I try to hit EVERY time I'm in Utica, and I always leave room in my…read moresuitcase to bring back a few records. The place is big and densely packed, and it would be easy to spend most of an afternoon here digging through the crates. Don't forget to check out the basement and upstairs. It's old, it's dirty, and it's full of character. A true relic of a bygone era, and I F-ing love it!

Wrong hours of operation posted on line and website 11-6, actual hours posted on paper on the door…read moreis 1-6

Great selection of used books that are in really good condition, not battered at all and some feel…read morenew or pretty new. The store is cute and well organized with clear labels everywhere, and it has a fun, hip college vibe that makes it easy to spend time browsing. There was a small discount section right outside too. Great place to pick up your next read!

Prepare to spend hours in the bookstore. With three levels, this massive used bookstore has a lot…read moreto look through. There's a lot of progressive/activism books, but plenty of fiction too! I thought the books were generally well-priced, and the service was helpful and efficient.