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FYE

4.2 ★★★★☆ 328 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Albany, New York

Vintage specialist
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Entertainment retail chain selling new & pre-owned music, movies & video games, plus T-shirts.

Plan your visit

Hours

Monday 10 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–8 PM
Thursday 10 AM–8 PM
Friday 10 AM–9 PM
Saturday 10 AM–9 PM
Sunday 11 AM–6 PM

Hours can shift for holidays, clinics, and lesson schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on the wall

Instrument and gear categories at FYE, confirmed in players' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🏆 Vintage & Rare

“And even though they have expanded their selection of collectibles and apparel, they have still managed to keep a fantastic selection of new and used CD's and DVD's/Blu-rays.”

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♻️ Used Gear 6 mentions

“And even though they have expanded their selection of collectibles and apparel, they have still managed to keep a fantastic selection of new and used CD's and DVD's/Blu-rays.”

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From the reviews

Great selection of DVD's, CD's, fandom/anime/horror merch, Asian snacks and drinks, etc. which is what I typically go here to buy. Store is always usually clean and staff are friendly. Not as many retro/vinyl things as they used to have, but still a great store for many other pop culture things.

★★★★★ — Jean, Mar 2021

Even though some things are expensive others aren't. They carry a lot of the things I like. Their kpop section is quite nice compared to others. They actually have groups other than bts and blackpink. And the employees are sweet! Overall a nice store, I just wish some things weren't horribly expensive.

★★★★☆ — Anguisleare, Sep 2021

FYE is an amazing awesome store!! But I wish they would have Lola Bunny socks and a Rainbow Dash hoodie!!

★★★★★ — The, Dec 2023

I love the look of the new store! Its been a while since I've been to an FYE and they have changed and upgraded their store. Paul, the manager, was super helpful. They have a huge selection of POPs and other pop culture items. It's straight up nerd-vana!

★★★★★ — Heathen, Jan 2018

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Where to find FYE

120 Washington Ave, Albany, NY12203

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