George's Song Shop

This place was awesome! My dad took me there today for my birthday and had a blast! They had so many record I never thought I’d see! They even had some original pressings from so long ago!! People say they overcharge, but their prices are more than fair! Definitely recommend!

There’s an historic element of interest with this being America’s “oldest” record store, but it’s extremely underwhelming as a record shop. Not a huge selection of any genre, strangely high prices, mostly 45’s. The cassettes all have sun fading from sitting in the case for so long. It’s worth a look if you’re in town with nothing to do, but don’t expect to find any gems or anything you might actually be looking for.

This record store was great! You must go to it if you are in or around the town! It has survived almost 100 years. The selection is very good, especially the sheer amount of 45’s. I drove up from Baltimore to visit and film the store for YouTube. The owner John was extremely kind, helped me find items I was looking for, and told me some history of the store as well. Loved the place! - YouTube: Lenny Florentine

George is a good guy, he likes Soul and definitely has one. This business has been around for 90+ years. Really nice collection of both old and some new records that makes the trip up from Pittsburgh worth it. Also for sale are original and new cassettes from when it was released. Some cassettes still have their wrappers on them. Ample amount of 45s to keep you busy. Store closes at 4pm so definitely plan for a Saturday visit, or make the most of it during a museum or incline visit. George also recommends dining next door at Gallina's, and I do too. Good people all around.

If you are in the Johnstown, Pennsylvania area and are a music fan, then George's Song Shop is a the place for you. This is America's oldest record store which opened in the 1930's. Little known fact: George's Song Shop also specializes in hard to find 45s. Take a look at my pictures but know that this is a place that needs to be experienced first hand. Our finds of the day: My son picked up a Queen vinyl album while I found an older, hard to find, Johnny Cash vinyl album as well as his last album on CD. Great experience to share with my son who is a musician!