Mystery Train Records — Local services in Amherst

I used to go to this place when it was on Newbury Street in Boston decades ago. When I saw that it had opened in Amherst, I was excited to show my son. I regret going. Right from the start there were problems. The door was locked despite the fact that it was after they should have been opened. The owner's dog was barking at me through the door and the entire time I was there. I inquired about whether it was the same place that I remembered from my Boston days and I would have expected a friendlier response than I got having been a customer for so long. Instead I just got a matter of fact yes. The owner seemed like he couldn't have cared less that I was there or the fact that I had brought my son, a potentially new customer. He disappeared into a back room and allowed his dog to continue barking at me and didn't once offer help. After browsing the selection and seeing that, on top of everything else the prices were not that special, I decided to tell my son it was time to go. This was a very disappointing visit. I hope that this guy does not treat everybody that way and that he actually shows an appreciation for the folks who walk through his door. I'm giving two stars instead of one just to give him the benefit of the doubt that maybe I caught him...

Expensive, but GREAT place to browse forEVER looking for records! I had no idea this place was here - and it's easy to miss because it's an old house sitting BEHIND the stores on the main street here. But - the bright colors help you find it (see my pic). I walked in and was glad to see a place that still sells the good stuff! You can spend forever here just flipping through the discs. It's well-organized, but you get the feeling that you're missing some stuff because there are hidden boxes of records underneath as well as some on inaccessible bookshelfves behind racks. The second floor has a lot of discs too - and I found some good stuff there. Not a lot of the good albums though - I had a hard time finding legit old albums from the Stones or Aerosmith. Mainly you'll find greatest hits or records that aren't actual albums, etc. BUT, I did find some that I wanted and spent the $ to get them. Good store and a cool dog chilling out on the couch downstairs that you can pet! Good news - I saw...

My first visit was great and I walked out with 3 albums at a fair price.

Like many used record stores this place is packed with vinyl. Most of it is organized but there are random boxes too so plan to dig a bit…it’s half the fun!

They offer a turntable to test records and the owner isn’t pushy and let’s you take your time.

Be aware, the building is behind another on the street so walk around the cafe and...