Skele-Tone Records

Skele-Tone Records – 50 N. Main St., Rochester New Hampshire 03867Open – now with a 4.5 star rating in Yelp reviews on a 1-5 scale (see below).

I went hunting for the best record store in New Hampshire.  The lists said Skele-Tone Records, and it did not disappoint.  Run by a former CBGB employee – Todd Radict, pictured below – the store is large and well-stocked with used records of all genres.  The records are well organized and genres labeled on tasty record dividers.  You can also buy used gear to play your purchases, as well as t-shirts and badges.

But best of all was some of Todd’s personal collection lining the walls.  A big fan of the Clash, one wall of the store displays many of their records.  Also on display was an old Ramones T-Shirt for Rockaway Beach.

Todd is an old-school record store guy, who makes recommendations based on the genre of music you are shopping for.  He’d cue them up and sell them to you if you liked.

He introduced me to a local Boston based power pop group – the Neighborhoods – who had a regional hit with Prettiest Girl in 1979.

Picked up quite a nice selection of records, including a live Radiohead concert from 2001.  Recommended.

Wanna go?  You can find Skele-tone Records on our Record Stores Map

What the Press is Saying

Skele-tone Records was voted one of the 50 best record stores in the US by Vinylmeplease.com, and one of the 7 best record stores in New Hampshire by Best Things New Hampshire.

Here’s an article that appeared in Fosters.com in October 2016 Rochester Record Store Embraces Sound Of Vinyl and another that appeared in Seacoastonline.com in February 2012 Skele-Tone brings old school record store back to Port City interviewing the store’s owners about Skele-tone Record’s store and history.

Video Tour

Here’s a You Tube video of the store, shot in March 2019.

And for fun, here’s a video of the Ramones performing Rockaway Beach at – where else – CBGBs in 1977.

In the mood for a little Cramps?  Visit our article on Silver Spring Maryland’s Record Exchange which at the bottom has a You Tube clip of the Cramp’s performing Goo Goo Muck from 1984.  Psychobilly at its finest.

Yelp Reviews

Don’t just take our word for it. See how the Yelp community rates Skele-Tone Records.

Skele-Tone Records

4.6 Stars - Based on 12 User Reviews

I had never been here before, but Saturday was National Record Store Day and it's the closest record store to my house, so we chose to participate here. Everything was well run, everyone in line was respectful and nice, I'm not sure if this is how all RSD events are, but, I'm glad that this was my experience.
The store itself is HUGE, tons and tons of vinyl to choose from, ranging from vintage to brand new.
Everyone working, from the owner, to the girls at the registers, were amazing! Thank you Skeletone Records for a great first RSD experience!

Heather F.

4/26/2023

Big record store with lots of vinyl. That's the positive news.

The downside: 1) ridiculously expensive prices; 2) inaccurately described/presented issues - modern reissues represented as original first vintage pressings when they are not; 3) not the nicest service.

Couple of examples here - sealed "original" Led Zeppelin albums for $250 that are actually 1980s reissues - clearly identifiable by the catalog numbers and bar codes on the covers. Also, they had a modern reissue of Jackie Mittoo's "Macka Fat" album described as "Original Jamaican Pressing" priced at $200. This is a $20 album at best.

Like I said - they have a ton of stuff, but based on the prices and that they are located in Rochester, NH, I was scratching my head about who actually has this kind of bank to come in and buy stuff here, especially real vintage vinyl collectors.

And their hours are not listed accurately on Yelp. They are only open until 5 p.m., not 7 p.m. And when I called to ask about that, they just said they were open until 5 p.m. and then hung up on me. Most people who would be able to spend the amount of money they ask for records would have jobs and work until 5 p.m., so I'm not sure how this place makes its money to keep the doors open.

Larry L.

8/23/2022

Me and my dad were having some quality time down in downtown Rochester, NH. We came across Skeletone and since we had a record player, Went in. The prices ranged from 20-100 dollars and has some used and new records. I ended up getting Blue Oyster Cult Agents of Fortune but it was warped in the shelf. I returned it and got my money back. A staff member de-warped it and gave it to me FOR FREE. And the variety is amazing, Organized and very Stuffed. I bet you could find any band in there (Exept Counting Crows i couldnt find them) I recommend this place 100%.

Austin L.

3/06/2022

The only reason I don't go to skeletone is because everytime I step foot in there I drop at least a paycheck lol.....it's obvious upon entering that it is run by people who genuinely love music. Each time I make my purchases, the owner looks at every record as if to say goodbye to an old friend. It's the only reason I go to Rochester and it's worth it every single time....as a matter of fact...I think I will go there now.

Nathan J.

2/19/2022

This place is a must go to, large selection, great staff. Records records records ......

G G.

6/14/2021

What a great record store. Stopped by on the way home from a weekend further north, really glad we did. Wife and I had a great time looking through everything, and chatting with the owner, who was very helpful. Seems to focus more on the classic rock and 80's rock, but has a little bit of everything. Pricing seems to be in line with most of the other record stores we've been to. We live 90 minutes away but will definitely be back.

Robert P.

1/07/2019

Nice store, they have loads of records, cds, equipment etc. Prices are quite fair and the owner is considerate and respectful. Definitely worth a trip! I only wish that I lived close by so that I could frequent the shop regularly.

Being close to Christmas, there was a ton of holiday vinyl, very clean and at a reasonable 2 bucks a pop.

Fred T.

12/08/2017

Last Christmas my wife gave me a record player, so I dragged out all my old vinyl and listened and listened, then I got bored, so I went to Skeletones. This place has it all and I was able to really flesh out my Lou Reed collection which was lacking in his 70's material. There are also vintage and hard to get beauties on the wall that make me drool every time I visit. It would be so easy to spend all my money in this place.

Richard M.

11/14/2017

Best selection of hard to find vinyl in nh inventory of "junk" not overwhelming the good. Todd the owner knows his stuff and has a neat we'll run and organized store. Listen to his recommendations he knows what you'd like and you won't be disappointed. I'd rate 10 stars if I could.

Chris C.

6/03/2017

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