Steps from the Busy Corner in downtown Utica is an independent record store
that houses one of the best collections of music and memoribilia you will come
across anywhere. Off Center Records houses an estimated 250,000 items, ranging from trinkets to rare autographed items worth thousands of dollars and, of course, tens of thousands of recordings in any format you could be looking for.
Running Off Center isn't just a job for John Keller; it's his passion - which is one of the reasons a visit to this musical Mecca is special enough that musicians and music fans from all over the world have made a point of visiting his store. If you haven't ever or haven't lately, drop in to check out his jaw-dropping collection.
Something you're looking for? There's a good chance John's got it - or can get it for you. Looking to downsize, he buys stuff too. Just wanna shoot the &^*# about music? He's always up for that, too. Off Center Records is open Mon-Sat, 11-6.
