Reviews of Music Connection. (Musical Store) in Manchester (New Hampshire).

Music Connection

188 Reviews

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Musical store

Music store

1711 S Willow St, Manchester, NH 03103, United States

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Information of Music Connection, Musical store in Manchester (New Hampshire)

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Valerie Manha

Fantastic vinyl store! My boyfriend and I come here regularly and the staff is always helpful and somehow know where everything is. They recently reorganized everything and it’s a fun place to browse!

Tamara J. Collins

It’s like what is imagine stepping into an old-school record store from NYC in the 80 would be like if I was Patti Smith. A true hidden gem with a great selection of new and used vinyl. All genres from classic to contemporary music and everything in between can be found here. The owner is super nice and worked in college radio before opening up his record store. There are also CDs, cassette tapes, record players, stereo speakers, and more!

Stephen Priest

HUGE selection of vinyl albums! Big selection of CDS. Movies available. Surprised to see a section of 8-tracks. Store is very crampt. Not a lot of space to move. One day I will buy a record player. I will return to browse. Facemasks required. You have to sanitize your hands before entering.

Mark Brien

Great vibe, classic feel and that vintage LP smell!! From components to speakers to those gold plated LP's.... from every genre....you want vinyl....you want Music Connection! Trust me!

Douglas DeRienze

Lots of LPS, cds, and related playing equipment. There is so much stuff that it is challenging to see what is there. I like to dig a little and I felt this was overwhelming. It is good to have alot of selection.

Andrew Minster

This store is on top of the listening needs of music fans, collectors and librarians. Walked in to a room packed with vinyl, tapes, posters, gear, accessories, discs, etc. hoping to add another album or artist missing from my cabinet at home. The record store vibe is here and it is casual, fun shopping. Added 12 albums, album cover protectors and vinyl cleaner to my library. Become a member of Music Connection and get discounted prices. Thank you!

Jen Gramo

If you're looking for CDs that you really can't find and are older this is a great place the only thing is the country music is a very small section but they have everything else pretty much covered for good prices

Cherie O'Clair

I had a wonderful experience at Music Connection! The staff member, John, who assisted me was knowledgeable, professional, and had great suggestions for my turn table set up. He even took the time to set everything up with me at the store to make sure I liked the look and sound of the pieces before purchasing anything. I would highly recommend this place, and I will definitely be returning for future purchases. Thank you, again!

jim bird

Love this store...during the pandemic I got back into vinyl. These guys helped me get started again. Very helpful knowlegeable staff great prices and selection.

Mitchell Pike

Amazing selection and friendly knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend visiting.

Dave Hansen

I haven’t been in a “record store” in ages, but I recently rediscovered the joy of intentionally listening to music. This place just added to that pleasure today. Really good selection, and I could have spent wayyyy more time here if I’d had the time available. The best part though was the guy behind the counter (I think he was the owner). Very helpful and positive and friendly. 10/10 WILL definitely shop here again. (Wish I didn’t live two hours away though.)

Marc M.

John and his staff are top-notch all-things-music, experts. Best music store in Southern New Hampshire.

Elliot Check

Great selection of new and old LPs and gear. I can't walk out without buying something

Joanna Hansen

If you love music than this is the place!!! From 8 tracks to new release vinyl they have it all!! Staff is friendly and helpful..owner saved me lots of money with his recommendations...and prices are quite reasonable..sure to find something you love here!

Nathan Widtfeldt

My go-to record shop in the area. They have everything from punk to hip-hop and country, metal to classic rock, soundtracks, you name it.

Christopher Varnum

For anyone that love to listen to, talk about, and shop for music, this is the place for you! Amazing selection of hard to find records, knowledgeable, friendly staff, and great prices! Can't wait to go record hunting again.

Lance Stevens

Such a great place and staff perfect place to begin record collecting again!!!!

Ernie The 4th Stooge (Stoogeman)

Got used cds BOGO free

Wallace Spears

Great manager was awesome will recommend to everyone this place is the place to go for all your music and sound system needs great job

Scott

Lots of great music choices. The store is cramped which makes moving around and looking through inventory difficult. Some merchandise is completely blocked by other stuff and there are a couple dead ends in the store. It was not terribly pleasing to walk around. Then I talked to John and he was so nice, accommodating, funny, helpful and knowledgeable. I didnt mention how cramped it is but he was eager to check the metal section with me. He recommended some really great stuff! John went over and above by offering to let me borrow an album to see if I liked it. It would be nice to have a listening station in the store to sample albums. Also a storage room or something to get it off the floor. Prices are fair considering he has to pay rent plus there are sales and rewards points offered. I really had a great experience. Music stores are few and far between especially those with an exceptional owner!

Cadaver Lather

First time stopping by the shop today and I am a new collector looking for a local store to make regular. Met one of the owners, John who was very nice and chatted with a bit while I was there. Found a few records at a good price I bought but, others I was interested in that I did not buy were a bit high in price for the newer vinyl. Also the store could use a few good hands and a couple of days to organize the store up. There was so much stock that I could barely move without knocking something over. If the store was properly set up and prices were 10-20% cheaper this would be an awesome record store. Still I am very glad I stopped in and met John and I will most likely to be back on a regular basis.

DANIEL BRIAN DROLET

This is a great place to buy vinyl ,new and used...John and Staff know they're business and are more than happy to assist you in your purchasè....

Rob C

Great place where you can buy and sell records and other items. The employees are very friendly and helpful. The store is very clean. The items in the store are well organized and diverse. They really have a ton of different music here in many different formats. I was able to sell the store a few of my old records for a fair price, so I purchased some new albums after reading in my old ones that I no longer wanted. This weekend i'll be listening to some new music thanks to Music Connection! A+ all around for this great store. I will definitely be returning some time and I would definitely recommend this store to my friends and family. They have everything you could ever need in terms of music, and the fact that they'll buy your old records is awesome!

Eagle Heart

Very good classic music selection. Very affordable

Ramon Pacheco

They sell records, movies record players cassettes, price varies, they have used records and sometimes new so you really have to find out what you really want, some of the records are in good condition and some of them are not so you have to use your judgment but it's a good place.

Dan Lavoie

Best record store in the city . Wide selection of Used and new Vinyl . Used audio equipment also. Although I feel the used Cds are priced a bit high. Stores is a bit of a mess but makes it feel like a garage sale which is cool.

david haverty

This is the greatest record shop in the world. If they don't have it, no one does. The staff is so kind, welcoming, and informative...I could spend an eternity here.

Anthony Germinara

I am new to Vinyl and stopped in here today. What a very cool place. Incredible vibe and super friendly, helpful people! Made me feel extremely welcomed and got me set up with everything I need. Even tossed me a Bruce Album. Will be back OFTEN!

Jamie Hinkle

A great place to roll up your sleeves and take a dive. Super-fun place to shop. Can't find it? Ask. They'll keep their eyes open for things for you if they don't have it in the store. Jazz, Funk, Rock, Soul, Country, Soundtracks, 12" singles, Classical, . You name it, they have it. Great rewards program too. Oh, and hardware as well. Bought a pair of speakers there a couple years ago and they sound great.

Justin Forrest

Always something interesting and unexpected here. Thanks to the owners and staff!

Eric St. Jean

This place is fantastic. The owner, John, is a knowledgeable and delightful man who has a passion for what he does. There is a great selection of records and CDs, and although the bulk of the tape collection has been done away with, there is still a great selection of those. The used audio equipment is very good and the repairs are free in case there is something wrong. A year ago today I would have left a four star review instead, because it used to be overcrowded. While I found the stacks of records and other equipment quite charming, many of my friends that I brought were dissuaded by it. Now they have reorganized the entire store so that you can walk around comfortably searching for your music! There is also this beautiful old jukebox that you can see into as it moves the records it plays around, with a new selection every time thanks to John's awesome music taste. This is my favorite music place to go to, and I always stop there when we go to the mall.

David Gray

John bought my vinyl at a more than fair price. He knew just about everything from the artists in my collection, and a fact or story to go with even the most obscure. If you want to buy some great great vinyl or sell it, this is the spot. Conveniently located right off the interstate I might add. Thanks again man!

Carson D

They don’t call it music connection for nothing! The staff was so friendly! From the moment we walked in the door they made us feel welcome. I Found some awesome records that I had been trying to get for a long time! They also had a nice collection of cassettes and CDs.

Bob Hayes

Been going to the MC for years now! The Music Connection is the kind of place where you never walk out empty handed. They have incredible knowledge and inventory. Always feels good to shop a local business.

Nathan

Amazing place to get records. Big selection of both new and old records. Fair prices and willing to negotiate. They'll even give you free records sometimes for big purchases or if the sleeve is highly damaged.

Cristine Galle

My husband and I go here often. The selection is amazing, especially for those one off groups or older/ different music most retail stores dont carry. The owner is super knowledgeable and has some great stories too!! Highly recommend! #shoplocal

Osakasky

VERY over priced compared to most all other New England stores. I travel and purchase a great deal in New England and I just can't visit this spot anymore. Amazing 45 selection but store is never organized, wax filling the aisles so much that I couldn't even dig in half the store. Owner is nice and knows his stuff but he sells as though he is a Manhattan record store when his wax quality and store cleanliness are not. You'd be better served checking other surrounding stores.

D. Johnson

John the Owner is very helpfull, a true vinyl enthusiast, professional, very helpfull and shows a true passion for music.

Stephanie Fournier

Albums are not very organized, ability to move around the store is challenging and staff is not very attentive. Prices are pricy compared to other locations in the city.

Garrett Cain

I just left Music Connection for the first time and I am so impressed! The collection here covers it all. Whether you’re old school or you like the new stuff, they definitely have something up your alley. The gentleman who helped me was very pleasant. I can’t wait to go back.

Dennis

Messy, eclectic, and tons of fun. The best record store in Manchester (not that there's much competition) and a fun place to discover new and interesting music. 5 stars, highly recommended.

Kyle Machon

Awesome! Saw some beautiful records on their online shop so I decided to stop in! I found them and much more, the staff was very friendly and helpful, and I left smiling! What else could you ask for??

Kal's Burner

Excellent selection of records that are fairly priced and have been checked for condition, they also have a cool section of vintage audio gear, well worth the stop.

Luis Ortiz

Great place, knowledgeable owner, really organized especially given the amount of records! The really diverse shuffle of music playing in the store also really sets the mood just right for hours of browsing. HUGE soundtrack vinyl collextion.

Ivy Tobbe

Gavin was very helpful.! I was having a really hard time with my record player and he was quick, friendly and a huge help. If you have any problems or questions I highly recommend this place. Thanks again Gavin

Mike Haze

I'm a vinyl dweeb what can I say? John is a down to Earth guy who knows his music and his vinyl, and he sells them at good /fair prices. The variety is insane! If you like vinyl like I do, you can't not stop by Music Connection when in Manchester!

Hunter Raudelunas

Incredible selection. Best record store in New England bar none

Despina K. Google

Best experience at a music/ vinyl shop! Staff was kind and very helpful!

Chris Ouellette

Has a wide selection of vinyls and CDs. They do have DVDs but the prices are all over the place. It is very tight and crowded with everything they have. But would still recommend to those who collect vinyls to stop in.

Gary Redmond

Great store for vinyl records. Excellent selection and some hard to find artists as well. John is a great guy and he’ll treat you right.

Alex Barshevsky

Amazing selection, and very nice service.

theaccidentalking

Great selection… although it seemed they had a bit too much… Still, great nonetheless.

Dale Gallop

Are you still working on your vinyl collection? Start here, and finish here. Not finding what you seek? Ask. I've bought music there numerous times, and it always seems like I learn something every time I go there. This is the place to go for all music on vinyl, including past hits, today's hits, and sometimes future hits*. Like movies? You might find a random selection of DVD, Blu Ray, Laser-disk, and even CED Disks. If you're really lucky, you might even find a fully functional CED Disk Player. * I have bought albums there multiple times, that weeks (even months) later have a song on it that appears on the American Top 40.

Dee M

Love it! The store is a bit a shambles but lots of records. Plan on spending a few hours, if not all day. I’d love to help them organize for a few records! :)

Faith Hafford

I went this summer, small place but I like their prices :)

Christie Kinenchen

The selection here is amazing. The aisles are crowded with gems and the personnel are knowledgeable and very pleasant. If you're looking for something specific, just ask the staff. They will find it for you.

Jim Pierce

A bit cluttered but most of the time has a great collection of cassette tapes! Prices can sometimes be a bit high, bet then again you also get some really good deals!

Paul A.

Great large selection of vinyl guys that work they're really nice but it is kind of expensive

M Johnson

Great selection for RSD, new and used albums, CDs. Knowledgeable staff that you won't find at the big chain. A hidden gem!

Kristy Lavoie

Great hole in the wall place to find hidden gems in records, CDs, and cassettes. Also fairly priced. Friendly staff!

Bobby Glynn

I thought I knew a little bit about vinyl having been a collector for 15 years and having thousands of vinyls but he quickly schooled me within a couple of minutes. Very helpful expert!

John F

If you have the time, since you'll want to browse through everything, this place is cool for crate digging. Music in almost every physical format and genre, stereo equipment with plenty of hidden treasures in the stacks.

Dan N

Great (but unorganized) selection, but one of the most expensive stores I've been to. Regardless of grade take what you might expect to pay on discogs and double or triple it.

Chris Rabideau

Fantastic store and staff!! An unbelievable collection of vinyl, cassettes, DVDs, CDs, Blueray, and more! Incredibly knowledgeable owner and staff. Highly recommended!

Collin Allen

Owner/Operator very knowledgeable in all all areas. Also very personable and welcoming. Also Mr. Benedict is a bit of a celebrity himself with some Great stories.

KayBear Knight

So many selections of cds, casets, and records. Its a warm friendly environment. Definitely worth checking out

Chris

Super helpful staff very good selection. Every time I go in there is new stock. Better selection of new items than other local stores. Always willing to order hard to find items.

Anthony Vello

Love me a good used record store! Nice folks and great selection of new and used records

Albert Venti

Hello From Los Angeles the fact that this guy is still there speaks multitudes of words...I recall in January 2002 waiting to have work done on my car and hanging out looking at records talking with the owner... I cam across this old paper from 02 and saw a note about Music Connection in Manchester and wondered what the heck google it and son of a gun its still there...

Artie S

Amazing record collection, knowledgeable, friendly staff and some sweet vintage receivers. This was my first time there and I'll definitely be back!

Catherine Smythe

Great place to shop for new & used vinyl. Large selection to browse!

Brady Carlucci

Great record shop.

Brittany Cover

This place is the bomb🤘Vinyl, CD's, Movies galore, definitely will visit A LOT🖤 …

Heather Galloway

I love Music Connection! The selection is second to none. The owner is really interesting, super knowledgeable and really helpful. Great place!!

Brett Brindamour

Great local record shop! Big selection of both new and used titles

Andy Wegman

Great selection of new and used vinyl and CDs. Top notch, knowledgeable and friendly service.

QUADRALEAP

Nice shop, great guy. Gives fair prices if you're looking to sell your records.

Dian Yustisiana

Sophisticate collections. Well knowledged owner. Up-to-date music.

THE John “Ferretchips” French

The vinyl is cool. I'm going back to get more. soon

Joe Trolo

Awesome place. Great selection of new and used music!! My fave!

samantha sundberg

Went in here today for the first time and was super impressed with the selection. The staff was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable

Joe Conry

Great store for cheap records. Always in fairly good condition and a large selection

Kathy Schubert

If you're looking for some great vinyl go to Music Connection the inventory is marvelous!

Joe Upset

Always a great selection of new and old vinyl

Jayson Hawkins

If you are looking for classic rock on vinyl, this is the place to go. Wall to Wall and beyond of records.

Dana Gould

John & crew know their music! Huge selection of vinyl

ThrashAndBurn

The best record store for hours hands down.

Ricky DiCillo

Great selection, well organized, very friendly staff.

Adam Fournier

Tons of new albums and great oldies too!

John Benedict

Excellent selection, new vinyl coming in all the time.

Jacob Simmons

Great place, excellent staff

Jim Malie

It smells like a record store, and I mean that in the most comforting way possible

Jonathan Daly

Great little store.. lots of vinyl to choose from.

Jean Richard

Great place to find a home for our old vinyl

Chris Glendening

Helpful, friendly, great selection of new and used vinyl

Richard Murphy

Nice local shop with a wide array of new and used records.

Amanda (Mandi)

I love this place!! Great music collection for great prices!!

ubergeek52289

This place is great! The prices are good and the staff are super friendly and helpful.

keith sojka

Great place to browse-my favorite record store In Manchester

Jason Case

Awsome place so much music awsome prices highly going back

Sean Wilson

The person who helped me I think was the owner he was very knowledgeable and courteous I will go back.

Deborah Lazar

Good service, lots to look at but very tight quarters

Alan Bessler

Good old vinyl at great prices

Kim Hochman

Love this place. They always seem to have the hard to find items

Lionel MEYER

Great place but I think some records are much overpriced!

G. Ryan Siggins

Excellent source for records. Always something new to be found and well organized.

Kevin Murphy

Damn good selection of CDs cassettes albums and lava lamps!

Ted Asbergs

Great selection , need help , just ask the owner...awesome service

chris Parks

Very good selection of vinyl

Scott Stanton

Great selection and very knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Joe Trolo

If you're a music fan, you need to stop by! I never leave without a new acquisition.

gl 500t

Cool place for vinyl.

Blapkan Gargly

Good Selection and extremely friendly staff!

Zach Riel (Zach)

Extensive selection and friendly staff. I will be coming back as my budget allows

Will Danforth

Great selection and friendly staff

Lucian Schofield

About any record you ever wanted is at this place, and a few record players.

Kevin Hannon

Great place. Terrific selection.

Fred Parker

Can literally get lost in there with the amount of records they have

Scott Burke

The holy Grail of vinyl record stores

Rob Barkas

Awesome to buy music and equipment!!

Sonja stephen Lee

Good recovery on old albums

Richard M

Lots of Records, trade in value was fair.

Parker Legrow

Nice people! Lots to choose from!

Joe Fuscia

Great selection

David H

Great place

Cristine Mazzaglia

Always great

James Weaver

Lots of records

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