68 Vinyl Record Stores in New York

As a teenager I would come to this store to buy all my records I love that is still open for business will be visiting soon

The place that let the music reign. A must for locals, travelers and time lords. Epic selection and clutch deals. Impossible finds, inquisitive conversations and the beta tape you’ve been hunting for. The choicest in election, the beats of beats. You must and find your reality in vinyl form.

Awesome spot and extremely extensive collection. Definitely worth it to stop on through and get a knowledge upload from the legendary owner/DJ Ryan Romanski. He will be happy to point you in the right direction. Hope to see you there soon!!

The thing that bothered me is that some of the tapes for sale didn’t have a price tag, so the clerk searched them online on Discogs before telling me how much they cost. That’s just bad business practice…

I'll say one thing about this guy: he's as honest as the day is long. One time I left my wallet on the counter by mistake & he called me up & told me he had it. And there was 10 bucks in it & he wouldn't even take a reward. When I lived on 10th St. & 3rd Ave this was my go-to place when I broke a (guitar) string.

Stumbled into this shop the other day and was very pleasantly surprised. Great selection of all sorts of genres and everything I looked at was in great shape. Sleeves and discs. A super nice dude was working there and they have these amazing vintage Klipsch speakers that are worth going to check out alone. I got a nice discount as well for buying a bunch of records. Will be back!

Super well curated shop, no fluff. Helpful staff and they’re always spinning good stuff. Glad they’re in the neighborhood!

LEAN, CLEAN, & SELECTION ON POINT! Each time I step into 690 Woodward, I am greeted by the subtle aroma of the incense of the day, the tastefully curated sounds playing through the Klipsch speakers, and a joyful greeting from whoever is working. I’m tellin ya there’s something simply special about this place. All of the records are organized, pristine-clean, & fairly priced. It’s so easy to lose track of time in there, whether through simple conversations or the constant exploration of music. Something about the atmosphere they created makes you feel comfortable to just dig until you run out of time. Honestly This is a music enthusiast’s paradise and I am extremely thankful to have a gem like this in the neighborhood. Thank you guys for all the work you put into this place the shopping experience you provide GREATLY Appreciated 🙏🏾🙏🏾

A small but mighty store offering great quality records at fair prices. I felt that the staff was a little stilted. When the store is a single room I’d expect a hello or acknowledgment, but there was only quiet resignation, so I didn’t feel that comfortable engaging.

a very fun selection to browse through. and generally, such a charming little shop. will be back!

Understaffed. Interesting inventory that's quite eclectic, even if it's not deep. The number of dollar/budget bins out front is impressive, but all the ones I dug through had nothing but crap in them...not worth digging if you're pressed for time. A solid store with the right vibe and a more obscure focus...

Huge library. Highly recommend if you haven’t been. They also buy and sell records. You can test the records out too. 10/10

My favorite vinyl store in Manhattan! I've visited it many times and I always take a bunch of at least 20 records home. Second hand records are in very good shape, and they start at 2 dollars, can't beat that. I've built my RnB , soul and disco collection thanks to A1 Record Shop, it feels authentic and the staff is very helpful. If you are a vinyl fan, please take some time to do some serious digging inside this store.

Great local record shop. Large selection of rock, jazz, hip hop, and Latin music along with other genres. Definitely some good finds.

A1 Records is a crate-digger's dream. Stumbled upon "The Loft" section—a total nod to David Mancuso’s legacy. Walked out with two gems from that crate alone. The vibes are immaculate and the selection is deep. A must-visit for any serious vinyl lover!

Amazing record store in Brooklyn. If you love vinyl, this is a must. The place is huge and has a vast selection of many different genres. I've bought great records for 1 or 2 $, and they and in wonderful shape and sound great. I totally recommend this music store if you are crate digging in New York.

Cory gave the best experience when I decided to sell my brother's collection. He was extremely professional and knowledgeable and interested in how my brother collected. He made a very hard decision very easy. The transaction was smooth and priced more than fair. Overall a fantastic experience and I highly recommend them if you are looking to seller buy!!

Knowing Academy records in east village since turn of century, I like how they kept the accessible price point here in Greenpoint as well. That said, I still question the pricing basis the condition of discs (well, I come from Japan where there’s much higher bar for condition), but some good findings in $1 bins. 8/31/25 post. I’m leaving for Japan tomorrow permanently. Will miss this place!!

Nothing wrong with this place - I even prefer it to the manhattan locations. Bigger, stocked, but less cramped. Tons of “new arrivals” across many genres at fair prices. Two listening stations. Pretty big selection ton of new and sealed vinyl, as well as an extensive selection of vintage/used stuff. Rock, funk, soul, world, hip-hop. Great stuff for DJ’s too. Some stereo equipment and merch too. No real notes, except maybe they could offer a cash discount like their competitors do.

As a music enthusiast from Paris, I was thrilled to discover Academy Records Annex. The store boasts an impressive selection of both new and used vinyl records across various genres, including classical, jazz, rock, and blues. I was particularly delighted to find records that are hard to come by in France, all at very reasonable prices. The staff was knowledgeable and helpful, enhancing the overall shopping experience.

Great selection of records & even had tapes & CDs. Staff was friendly & helpful. You can even sell your stuff there too. Would definitely go back. Had a nice, chill vibe there.

Broad, deep selection. Nice vibe in the store. Bonus points for the listening station. But what I don’t understand is how I could pay slightly less than I would have back home in North Carolina. I guess New York City prices don’t apply here. I picked up three gems for 26 bucks. A wonderful experience! Can’t wait to return sometime.

A beautiful selection of jazz, old school and contemporary. Was so pleased to find some of my favourite albums by South African + West African musicians in the crates— records I’ve been looking for for a long time. A really nice atmosphere with turntables for you to listen to unsealed records. Will definitely be back!

Great and broad selection of new and 2nd hand vinyl. I could browse the whole afternoon. Happy with my finds.

I liked the selection of jazz records. The store had two players, and even with waiting for others to finish, I was able to listen to my picks and make a great purchase.

This Used to be one of my favorite Place in New York City for CD and records. Until today. I am sorry I will not come here anymore. And losing placed where buying my music is very sad. But I have to do like this because I had an unpleasant experience. All because I purchased a cd of Jerry Garcia band Where a cd Was Missing. I did check on Discogs to be sure and I went to request if they had the missing cd. They said they did not have. So I requested if they could offer me a bonus of 5 bucks on my next purchase. But they did not allow me to do that. I buy cd and records from them since many years. And I did not expect to receive a refusal from them. Also considering that I thought I did a great deal buying this cd and I realize I did not. I like to support small business and I understand what it means. But I feel I was not treated as a good customer and today I felt to leave only 3 star for my satisfaction. I lost one of my favourite shop today. Maybe they don’t care but they lost too a good loyal customer.

Academy is one of my favorite places in NYC. You will not find a better selection of opera and classical CDs anywhere else in the city (world??). Prices are very fair and reasonable. But even better than the music is the wonderful and kind staff. Gloria, Mick, Charles and everyone else are a pure delight. When you start to lose hope that New York has fallen to the corporatization of big box stores and chain restaurants, a gem like Academy reminds you of what a great city it can be.

After many years of thinking they went out of business, I stumbled upon them last year. Academy has one of the best cinephile collections of DVD/Blurays for sale — used or new — in NYC! Hundreds of gems, including Criterion, classic Hollywood, world cinema, silents, musical, animation, and independent films. Also, they have ten times as much vinyl. I’m a third rate audiophile, so I cannot attest, but I assume it’s comparable. Support small, artisanal, boutique businesses otherwise they go extinct and our humanity suffers.

I love this store. If you’re looking for an incredible selection of blu rays, dvds, vinyl or cd? This is it! And the prices are incredible. Every week I go there, buy something and regret leaving something behind. Even writing this feels like a bad idea because I don’t want more people going and snatching all the good stuff!

This long-operating institution is always a solid go-to. What makes the store unique is that they not only have a good jazz/rock/soul vinyl section, they are possibly the only store that deals in good classical LPs. On top of that, they have good books, CDs of all genres and DVDs / BluRay. Pricing is fair and the veteran staff is knowledgable.

Cory gave the best experience when I decided to sell my brother's collection. He was extremely professional and knowledgeable and interested in how my brother collected. He made a very hard decision very easy. The transaction was smooth and priced more than fair. Overall a fantastic experience and I highly recommend them if you are looking to seller buy!!

Amazing record store in Brooklyn. If you love vinyl, this is a must. The place is huge and has a vast selection of many different genres. I've bought great records for 1 or 2 $, and they and in wonderful shape and sound great. I totally recommend this music store if you are crate digging in New York.

As a music enthusiast from Paris, I was thrilled to discover Academy Records Annex. The store boasts an impressive selection of both new and used vinyl records across various genres, including classical, jazz, rock, and blues. I was particularly delighted to find records that are hard to come by in France, all at very reasonable prices. The staff was knowledgeable and helpful, enhancing the overall shopping experience.

One of my all time favorite record stores, and definitely my fave in NYC. They check all the boxes: friendly knowledgeable service, great regularly restocked inventory, fair prices, fair trade-in value, clean well organized spacious store, and, last but not least, super high ceilings. Ask for Corey!

My review is based on my observations of my fellas who were doing all the shopping! They all had a fabulous time and, from what they said, this was the best record store they visited during our stay in NY (and believe me we visited quite a few!) and they all made a good few purchases. I was happy because there was a nice swivel chair for me to sit in whilst they were browsing (that's how I judge a record store 🤣) and a great UK punk poster to admire on the wall.

An amazing gem of a record store! I had an incredible time browsing around their selection of records, books, and art pieces. The owners of the store are very kind and knowledgeable. I was not very familiar with African music, but the owners recommended two artists to me. I’ve already started listening to my new CDs, and I’m immediately a fan! I highly recommended going this store and chatting with the owners to get some recommendations for great music!

This is my new favorite record store. I found wonderful records, CDs, and tapes there, from Guadeloupe, Dominican Rep., Haiti, Nigeria, Kenya, Cameroon, and Senegal. They play any record you want and they can describe the sound and style of everything they have. I love Konpa, Zouk, Fuji, Mbalax, Sabar Wolof, etc., but my exposure is limited to a few albums by a very few artists. Well, it won't be as bad after today! I even found some old Gwo Ka. Robert was a wonderful guide. PS: I would ignore the few bad reviews. One should respect their elders. Walking into someone else's space without paying attention to signs or lowering your music volume (or removing one earbud or moving your headphones off a little) so you can have situational awareness shows a lack of common sense. If you don't have the decency to not isolate yourself sensorally at all times from your surroundings, don't be surprised when someone has to find some way of getting your attention, especially if it's someone from an older generation or originally from a culture with less personal space. Instead of blaming others, H. Rosé, take responsibility for your self-centeredness.

An amazing spot, been there since the '60s. The owner is warm and incredibly knowledgeable (and I believe he produces and issues a lot of the records here too) and happy to make recommendations and play any record you'd like. Most records are about $25, are from amazing African and Caribbean musicians, and generally not findable in other places or platforms. If you aren't a fan yet of African funk and jazz, go here and you will be. I really can't recommend this place enough.

Don’t be fooled by lack of photos of this place - owner doesn’t like (or allow) photos being taken, but this is a true NY gem of a store. Great stock of original records of African music (Nigeria, Congo, Senegal etc.), 45s, CDs and a lot of original, still sealed cassettes. Wow! There’s even some original 8-tracks here, so just do youself a favour and get here to explore. It’s well worth the trip!

Amazing records and books. And the nicest owners. A special.place.

I’m so grateful to Harry at Almost Ready records and the ladies at Watchung booksellers for telling me about this amazing shop. I was looking for Frank Sinatra CDs as a secret Santa gift for someone who shares my love of the chairman. I called and Harry was so amazing he pulled several of the Sinatra CDs he had in stock ready for my arrival and they are the perfect gifts!!

Fantastic collection with almost everything you could need. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and provides excellent customer service. Prices are very fair and align completely with market value.

Awesome selection! We have been wanting to stop by here since it opened, but just haven't had a chance yet. So glad we stopped in as it was great. We left with a whole arm full on our first stop and there is plenty more that we left behind that we will most likely go back for.

Cool little record store with a very nice fellow running things. Great music playing adds to the atmosphere as does the eclectic decor and deep musical selection. A class act in curation. Will be back when I have a chunk of time to explore properly.

Great store, great owner, Harry’s knowledgeable and a gentleman. His music selection is well worth a visit.

Update - George kindly offered me a full refund plus $20 for the hassle. He was very respectful and understanding during this process. I had a large vertical crack on my acoustic guitar that wrapped around to the bottom. I heard about this location from a friend and decided to drop off my guitar for a repair as well as a setup / neck adjustment for a total cost of $180. George was very friendly and returned the guitar within 2 days. I wish I inspected the guitar closer before taking it home - the crack was not fully repaired. The area on the bottom of the guitar was not fixed, nor was the top inch of the crack. Additionally the fretboard and body was not cleaned nor polished as part of the setup (there are visible sanding marks parallel to the area of the crack that he repaired which is not standard either). I sent him three emails wishing to follow up on this as he was previously very responsive via email. Unbeknownst to me he was away on vacation for a week. I ultimately took my guitar elsewhere to finish the job that should have been done properly in the first place, costing me more time and money. Giving this location 2 stars as he was kind enough to repair the zipper on my guitar case without prompting and the neck adjustment was done properly. The repair work itself was done substandard and damaged the finish of my guitar. Highly recommend going elsewhere if you want a repair done right the first time around. Update - I took the guitar to Lizzy's Guitars on Ditmars - the the original crack is repaired beautifully. He said that the sanding marks from Astoria Music would not be able to come out as that would require a complete refinishing. Please go there, Guitar Center, or anywhere other than Astoria Music if you want a repair done properly.

I had a great experience here. I'm brand new to playing electric guitar and came in after breaking a string. The staff was patient and willing to help. They took the time to fix the issue, answered my questions, and made me feel welcome instead of making me feel inexperienced. I really appreciated the kindness and professionalism

George is the BEST! So friendly, knowledgeable and helpful! He fixed my neglected guitar to recording quality in a day. Will be back for sure

Without a doubt, my favorite music store in New York. George and his team are incredibly kind, and have done amazing work on my guitars at very reasonable prices. Great service, great people, great instruments, what more could you want?

Professional and friendly service from staff passionate about their work. George did a great job setting up my guitars and took the time to answer a lot of questions. Great deal on the setups too, check them out!

Heads up that this is a one-sided review: I popped in during a record crawl late on a Saturday afternoon, so I can’t speak to the coffee — and I suspect plenty of people want that side of the story, since it’s primarily a coffee shop that happens to sell records. The space is great. Warm lighting, cool aesthetic, easy to linger in. Staff are friendly enough but hands-off; they’ll ring you up and offer help, but they’re not here to talk music with you. For digging on your own, that’s no problem. The selection is small but solid, leaning indie, jazz, rock, and country with some pop (not much on the electronic or experimental side). There’s a 45s section too, which I always love, though it’s light on picture sleeves. Condition is good for the price: I found a used Einstein on the Beach box set (Philip Glass, 4 LPs) for $50 — some shelf wear on the box, but it was sturdy and the discs inside were pristine. Pricing skews mid-level across the board, so don’t come hunting $5 bargain-bin spins. Worth a stop if you like flipping through vinyl with your coffee, or if you’re already wandering the neighborhood.

Great quality coffee with courteous service and friendly staff always. Feels like a place, everyone is welcome and to chill. Dogs are welcome too greeting with a treat. Charming outdoor setup with social distancing compliance during reopening. I have also bought the beautifully made bag by one of the staff (see photos). 10% off any record purchasing if you bring the bag along to carry the records.

Great spot - coffee selection is relatively limited (no espresso machine), but what they have is good and the staff is uniformly nice. Really, I go for the record selection, which is much better than it has any right to be. I mostly stick to the unsorted “new arrivals” where they stick all sorts of used vinyl albums across rock, punk, new wave, and jazz. A little bit of everything and anything. The rest of their collection is fine but less interesting. Also for sale are vintage t-shirts and other memorabilia. Small space, but it’s convenient and local and opens early so you can dig in the crates any time of day. A face

A vinyl shop, with coffee ☕️ tea 🫖 and cozy vibes.

Been meaning to check this place out for a while… Chill small record shop, the cold brew isn’t the greatest but at least they have it! Grabbed a Led Zeppelin record…

Great place for used records! I walked out with 13 LPs the first time I visited here. Now I visit this place every time I’m in Brooklyn. This store may be smaller in size compared to other places in Brooklyn, but I found more hidden gems here. Well-procured selections in multiple genres. They also keep their LPs really clean. Even their $1 sections are not to be neglected. I also sold some of my old records here and I was happy with their pricing model and extra discount they provide for sellers like me. Strongly recommended for fans who remember the golden age of music.

Great shop design. More alternative tunes but also a good electronic/house section (new and second hand stuff). What really stands out is the fact that the records are all really clean and well sorted. Welcoming staff who answers all your questions. I highly recommend!

Super well-curated selection and very fair pricing. Staff was really friendly!

I love the Johnson St. location so stopped by this one as well. It’s definitely smaller, but the same amazing organization, staff, and quality. I would go to the Johnson St one since it’s bigger, but definitely definitely stop by if you are in the area. It’s amazingly priced and everything is labeled regarding condition. Again, my favorite record store in NYC.

Really great shop. Friendly staff, great selection, and reasonable pricing! A really great spot to browse and find new favorites and old friends.

I have used Brooklyn Vinyl for short runs a few times. The service was great and the quality of the vinyl was good, but probably not good enough for some audiophile snobs. REALITY CHECK: getting records pressed now is an ordeal with all the plants overworked and under constant stress. Do not expect miracles, DO expect delays no matter where you go. And for those not in the know a 10% over/under has been standard for decades. If you order 1000 records and get 1100 you will be charged for the extra 100, it's always been that way. As I understand it BVW has been super buried under orders for the last year or two, so there will be delays, get to the back of the line.

Awful communication, records took far too long to press (basically process took 4 months), ended up getting a lot of warped records. My guess is the records were either not cooled properly or not shipped properly - they were shipped flat and not upright. 125-135 grams were the weights of the records which is on the lighter side. Gotta Groove is my plant now. Edit: Customers are telling me that the black copies we ordered from this plant are scuffed/scratched and have more pops and clicks than should be normal.

Pretty terrible experience with this company. We had terrible communication issues. They overpressed one record by 150, then ended up trying to charge me for it. They told me about mispressing labels on half of another record, and acted like they were doing me a favor when I asked to have them to be done correctly. They then corrected only half of the labels and dispersed them evenly throughout all the boxes. Will pretty much cut off any regular contact after the records were delivered. I tried to get some $ back for the misprinted records and ended up just dropping it out of frustration. I came to find out the owner has been taken to small claims court for similar issues in the last year and had a similar company fail and close before starting this one. Definitely would not recommend this company. Hope some others can avoid what I had to go through.

This was one of the worst professional encounters I've had. They missed our production deadline which was MONTHS away and even included a 2 week buffer for unexpected delays. The first test delivery sounded straight up low quality and distorted. It was obviously no one on their team had listened to it after printing. The next test had a major error on it (an audible hiccup on the record). Finally we got another pressing after many back and forths and more delays. When we went to pick up the records which I was assured were "Ready" they were not packaged. I waited at the plant for them to put the vinyl in the packaging and sleeves. Straight up unprofessional through and through. Find another place to print your records!

Will at BVW was great, and Arthur and Catherine at Sound Performance were incredibly helpful and informative. Getting 500 copies for my band's debut was fast, [relatively] affordable, and easy.

Even inside a barber shop the selection is genuinely incredible. I picked up Flower Boy for about the same price as online and there were plenty of other ones like it. They have a great selection of rap, hip hop, soul, rock, Latin and a bunch of other gems. I see people complaining about the price and I’m honestly surprised by how inaccurate people are about vinyl pricing. Vinyls are 30-50 on a good day and the only thing I found that was over 50 was the only Frank Ocean they had (which was the only bootleg they had) which makes pretty good sense to me. I highly recommend that anyone in the area checks it out. Hell, I walked 20 minutes even though there’s a larger store closer to me, but in my opinion had worse selection and variety.

Bought some rare vinyl. Owner was very knowledgeable. It's connected to a barber shop which was kinda cool. Pricey but definitely worth then visit.

Cool record shop tucked inside a barber shop. They carry a really fun collection of vinyls, tapes, and CDs. Picked up some unique CDs that I enjoy, staff is great

Love this shop! Great selection and awesome, knowledgeable staff. Stopped in and saw some live music by chance. Very cool!

Neat concept and a very good curated selection, I was able to find a pretty rare African Jazz record from a series I'd been looking for. Price range is decent for a shop in the city (maybe a tad high but the quality is there) and taking into account shipping on discogs.

Excited about the new location! So spacious. After visiting 10+ record stores in two weeks after I returned from 15-year absence from NY, this shop is the closest to my image of what a record shop used to be and should be. Nice feeling to dig through and between piles of boxes. 8/31/25 post. I’m leaving back home to Japan! Will miss this shop so much!!

Captured is a record store that reminds me of the days of yore: well organized, curated, high volume shop that is angled specifically at record collectors & people who like to dig for their titles. The singles/7” selection is absolutely wild & I wish I gave myself much more time to leaf through more (1.5hrs is not enough!). The majority of the inventory is used, peppered with a healthy amount of reissues. I saw titles in the new arrivals sections that I haven’t seen in ages (pricing: think Discogs median +/- for coveted titles, de rigueur for 2025 shopping) & I pulled a ton of singles for what I felt were a very fair price. Thanks, Captured, I’ll be back again! 🙏

Amazing record store in NYC! They had a great selection of used vinyl broken up into many genres (which I love to see). I also loved the amount of original posters and photos they had of bands for purchase. The staff were a little unfriendly but other than that, very quality!

Awesome little hidden gem of a record shop. Great rare and off-the-beaten-path albums available here, and the selection rotates often.

Captured Tracks in Brooklyn is hands-down one of the best record stores I’ve ever visited. Their vinyl collection is incredible—carefully curated with everything from classics to rare finds and cool indie gems. You can tell the team here truly loves music. What really sets this place apart, though, is the customer service. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and more than happy to offer recommendations or help you track down a specific album. It’s the kind of spot that makes you want to hang out, flip through crates, and talk music for hours. Whether you’re a serious collector or just getting into vinyl, this place is a must-visit. Brooklyn is lucky to have it!

Great place to buy quality vinyl! Vinyl is in mint condition and at a reasonable price! Wonderful selection of hard to find records in THE central location at Essex Market! Record store owner does not bother you and lets you browse at your own pace! Excellent stickers to add to your collection! Well curated and organized record store! Can’t go wrong with Catalyst Records! The Market Bar is a chill place! You’re not going to find a better value for a drink in Manhattan! Can drink unbothered and relaxed! Cool place for intellectuals!

Wonderful 70’s vibes and the seller played music from that decade too, and he was dressed to the part. We bought one Hamilton Camp record there.

Hosted an event for us, very friendly inviting space. Lots of great merchandise & Gary is a pleasure to work with. Most definitely recommend for events or even if you just wanted to check out a chill record store!

Probably the owner don't remember about me, but I'm from Italy and we bought a vinyl there in october (2024). He's also italian and was a great experience to know him and chat along. He was so nice he even left me and my friend a phone number in case we would have had problems with packing the vinyl in our bags, so that we could have asked for a change. One of the beste experiences I had in NYC. Wish I could travel in New York more often.

just WOW! It was freezing outside and I was hungry so I popped into Essex market and immediately saw this shop. I’ve lived in New York for eight years and only been in the market a handful of times. Gary the super friendly owner ( abnormal for a record store and New York.) tells me they had been open since 2022 and were on the bottom floor for a time. The selection is awesome. The pricing is great. Can’t wait to check out some of their live music!

First time customer. Loved it here, great selection of vinyls, CDs and cassettes. I picked up the Madlib Blue Note album I’ve been hunting down for ages. Will be back!

This place was sick! Got a Son of Sam and Samhain record. Also the vintage WWF arcade game is a great touch. Wish it was playable. Also the shrine to Selena and Ritchie Valens was an awesome touch. Shout out to the Doc Gooden Starting lineup action figure!

They have an amazing selection here. The owner really knows his inventory and has helped me discover new music from telling him my tastes. I also think they offer more than fair trade in deals. Love this record store.

Chill store with a feel-good atmosphere. You'll have a nice time skimming the inventory to find something for yourself. It's a narrow space that uses every inch to sell records. Crates and boxes of records are labeled with genre and dividers. Some CDs and cassettes in the front too. Easy to see price stickers, between $2-$40. There were records displayed on the walls and in a few boxes labeled as rare that cost more, $100+. Easy to find parking in the area, free or metered. It's a short walk to a variety of shops and restaurants too. April 12th is Record Store Day too!

i loveeee deep cuts 💖❤️🩷 It's a local cozy record store tucked in ridgewood. Their record selection though not extensive, is highly curated unique selection. If punk grunge dream pop 80s 90s bands is your vibes then you have come to the right place!!

It is a special place to me. I am always glad to buy CDs without limitations here which I did today if only we had more time to listen to music I come here every time I am in NYC which is not that often. Ps to Bruce: very happy to talk to you and your colleague today. A guy from Switzerland 🇨🇭

One Of A Kind Legendary Record Store In Downtown Manhattan Featuring Great Free Live Music Concerts From Both Local And International Talents Every Tuesday Night! Check The Downtown Music Gallery Website For More Details! Jesse Dulman Native New Yorker

This place is a must for lovers of free, improvised, and experimental jazz. Tons of vinyl and CDs, many of them obscure. The Tuesday night free concerts are not to be missed; Bruce always lines up incredible musicians in fascinating combinations. There's no kitchen or bar, so bring your own snacks and beverages. Bruce Lee Gallanter is a hero to the jazz community; his tireless and unstinting efforts play a big part in keeping weird jazz happening in NYC, and if you don't subscribe to his weekly newsletter, you should. Thanks, Bruce!

We went for jazz vinyls- good selection but service was 10/10 ! The owner was so helpful and nice

Downtown Music Gallery is an institution in the Downtown NY music scene. Bruce is a walking encyclopedia of creative, experimental, and various non-mainstream music. If you want to find obscure music that is not Taylor Swift or something along that line, this is the place to go, no question.

Tucked away on the second floor of a non-descript building, Duty Free is the definition of a hidden gem. The type of record store you stumble upon, and wish you had known about sooner. I’ve pulled some rare Brazilian records as well as an array of dance floor friendly 12” on the cheap. If you’re a DJ you’ll love this spot as the owner has an eclectic taste complete with two listening stations, which makes the experience fulfilling.

Hidden gem that provides sound & silence all in the one place - pull up for a quiet reflection or conversation & enjoy the curated list of drinks & vinyls

A wonderful place to chill out with your pals. You can buy and listen to records With an amazing caffe. Very relaxing. Highly recommend.

Duty Free Records is inside Silence Please on the second floor of the building, a little hard to find if you're just walking by. I was there for a tea tasting/ambient DJ set last night and got to check out the store. They have an amazing selection of used dance/house vinyl (in addition to other genres that I didn't really explore) at very affordable prices. And listening booths so you can preview before buying, which I really appreciate. Will definitely be stopping by a ton when I'm in the area, highly recommend for the vinyl heads out there!

Yo, been meaning to review this place. Great staff awesome selection perfect location. Lowkey the perfect date spot. Would give six stars if I could

I love how there is no pressure to just browse—seriously I bought nothing but browsed for a good 40 minutes. Staff is so kind and actually the recommendations here are so so so fascinating (definitely not the usual stuff)! The staff posted notes all over the store with their recommendations and I just found it so interesting to read. Never knew about Grauzone, but Eisbär was such a fun find!

what makes this record store special are the 8 track cassettes, working 8 track cassette players and other other equipment, and the extremely friendly staff! i never have more than a couple bucks to spend on each record but this christmas was an exception and i splurged a little bit. the nice lady behind the counter helped soothe my indecisiveness and point out what was individually unique about each record. really a flawless experience.

Delighted to discover this shop, with a wealth of unusual music. The fellow behind the counter was playing some exceptionally unwelcoming industrial experimental music when we arrived so was super happy to hear that actually! Plenty of choices from avant garden to reggae, film soundtracks to used vinyl. A small selection of 7" singles and CDs too. And walls covered in rare items. Will certainly be returning next time I'm in NY.

Diana was super helpful in getting me setup with a turntable for our gelato shop and she had some excellent suggestions of records that I picked up!!!

I go here monthly to buy a record, always has a good selection of contemporary and classic staples. Friendly staff with great knowledge of music and its history.

First time in and I had a great experience! My boyfriend and I had a nice browsing experience. I loved the index card of descriptions or little cartoons for the vinyls on the display and especially loved the chairs around the shop to pop down. The person working was so kind and when I asked which band was playing on the speakers, he proceeded to play more songs for me to listen to. It was such a personalized moment that I was grateful for and made my day. Will be back x

what makes this record store special are the 8 track cassettes, working 8 track cassette players and other other equipment, and the extremely friendly staff! i never have more than a couple bucks to spend on each record but this christmas was an exception and i splurged a little bit. the nice lady behind the counter helped soothe my indecisiveness and point out what was individually unique about each record. really a flawless experience.

Delighted to discover this shop, with a wealth of unusual music. The fellow behind the counter was playing some exceptionally unwelcoming industrial experimental music when we arrived so was super happy to hear that actually! Plenty of choices from avant garden to reggae, film soundtracks to used vinyl. A small selection of 7" singles and CDs too. And walls covered in rare items. Will certainly be returning next time I'm in NY.

Love this spot. Small shop but they have an excellent collection of vinyl and CDs.

I love how there is no pressure to just browse—seriously I bought nothing but browsed for a good 40 minutes. Staff is so kind and actually the recommendations here are so so so fascinating (definitely not the usual stuff)! The staff posted notes all over the store with their recommendations and I just found it so interesting to read. Never knew about Grauzone, but Eisbär was such a fun find!

This place been here for years., A Puerto Rican🇵🇷 landmark in El Barrio, east Harlem, Manhattan, NYC.🏙🌁🗽 You can get everything from: Music, Instruments, gifts, souvenirs, art, clothing, sweets, etc. A lot of stuff that's hard to find that you would only find on the Island of Puerto Rico, etc. A store that's loved by the community & hopes to see it around for many more years to come.📻🔊🎼🎵🎶💿🎙🎺🎷🥁🪘🎸🎹🎭🏝🦎🐸👍🏽📷

It doesnt have a lot of items but you can find small treasures there. Like wooden spinning tops or instrument pieces. It also has decent guitars, and decent brass and percussion instruments. They alao have the benefit of having an adorable cat that loves to cuddle. I forgot to mention, i got this adorable coconut pig from them!!!

Found this place by chance..and am so glad I did. My daughter and I found some music CDs and Puerto Rico shirts and caps for great prices. Loved the atmosphere and music, really brought back memories of my childhood in the City.

Found some classic Fania albums that were either lost or stolen plus a few good tees of the salsa legends Hector LaVoe, Ismael Rivera, Sonora Ponceña, and a few percussion pieces to add in my repertoire. Overall, best place to find everything Fania related.

This is the place to be! The music selection , the service and the attention that you get here is top notch! It is nice to find a business that treats the East Harlem community like family ! Jimmy Delgado is the man ! His experience , knowledge and detail in conversation is a perfect combination. Love the vibe here and glad to have found this spot! My money is going into El Barrio Music Center !

A small record shop tucked away in the substructure of the building. They have records outside priced to move, anywhere between $3-$10 dollars, if that. Take a moment to browse those records, I found a couple that I decided to take a chance on. When you finally make your way into the shop, you will find the rarities on the wall. I was surprised to find a literal unicorn, which was the Unicorn pressing of Black Flag's "Damaged" album. You best believe that went home with me. They have a record player available to listen to your selection and they have a great selection of Habibi Funk. Small but mighty!

So much variety in this amazing store...Owner is super nice and friendly and TRULY knows his stock and music period!!! Everything he plays on the sound system regardless of genre is super-interesting then bordering onESSENTIAL!!!! When I can afford it I ALWAYS wind up buying something obscure or simply unknown to me before!!! Can't recommend highly enough!!!

1 star because I found 3 nice records for a cool price. 0 stars for the white guy (the black guy at the reg was nice). We took pictures out front before going in and we went to go inside after finishing. Without even a greeting or a nice hello, the white guy immediately goes "Just so you know, no photos inside"....well no shit? Lol we had clearly put the camera away and the place wasn't even all that to take pics inside, we aren't dumb. And on top of being rude he smelled very bad.

What a great shop! Came down for a stop on a one week trip to New York from London and was amazed by the variety of things they had, especially since I’d never have dreamed of coming across contemporary holy minimalism beside modern Afro rock and crazy Detroit and footwork records, all in the same place, all for crazy good prices!!! Definitely a must visit if you’re looking for some heat in the big apple…

Genuinely the rudest and most condescending person I've ever seen run a business. I did multiple trips to NY specifically to pickup the umm collection he had available and spent several hundred dollars every time i went and ended up with the majority of the collection by his own admission. And yet every time was like pulling teeth, the man can’t do simple customer service so save his life. Dont even expect a simple hello or nice to see you if youre a repeat customer, he acts like hes doing you a favor by letting you shop there and will audibly huff and sigh if you ask any questions. He even manages to be condescending over text should you make the horrible mistake of texting or calling him before 11am. You are much better off visiting the plethora of competing businesses within a 10 min walk that will actually appreciate you as a customer and provide a memorable experience.

I preordered a deluxe limited edition record, but when the record finally shipped it was just the regular edition, which is roughly half the cost. I have sent 2 emails about this and have yet to hear anything back. Kind of ridiculous. Update: They finally got back to me and owned up to the mistake. They will allow me to keep the regular edition and will ship the deluxe when it arrives in shop. I am grateful that I don't have to go through the hassle of sending the record back, but more than anything I am grateful to be acknowledged and have that line of communication open now. It's just a shame it took leaving a bad review to make that happen, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt, it could be coincidental -- and even if its not, times are crazy and I'm sure running an indie record label is busy and understaffed work. Anyway, I updated the rating to reflect this (might have to update it again though if the deluxe edition never arrives lol)

Ordered a record from their website last week. Item was showing in stock and available. Six days later, I get an email that my order was canceled at MY request - I did not cancel any order - and that I would be refunded. No explanation as to why. I sent an email asking why and have gotten no response. The item is still showing as in stock on their website, so either they just canceled my order on a whim or they are lying about the availability of inventory. No interest in attempting to order anything from them again.

If I could give I give zero stars. I wouldn’t recommend spending your hard earn money here. Better shopping at bigger record stores with more professionalism. I placed an order about a month ago no delivery. Send two emails to find out status no respond. Send a dm to social media account and they responded by telling me to send an email about the status of order. The website said nothing about being a pre order. A respond would be nice but even better would be my order actually getting shipped as this order is was placed with good intentions and expectations of having it on time for someone’s birthday. I’ve placed orders overseas and they’ve arrived faster.

Bought a couple of records online, didn't get any kind of notification about the purchase, reached out a few times to confirm my order, never got a response, and the order was just cancelled randomly with no notification.

Can I give them zero stars? I ordered a pre-order in December 2024 along with two other items. I was told the other two items would be received when the pre-order came out. I was then told the other two items were not in stock when the pre-order came out. I have not received anything 7 months later and am now being ghosted as I asked for a refund. SO if you want to work with a record label or associated store that steals from its listeners then by all means buy something from them. But I'd advise purchasing artists on this label elsewhere...UPDATE: After 7 months I did receive all three items in my purchase.

Had to get some work done and found this super cute coffee shop! I had the espresso and right now they had coffee from guatemala which was delicious. The barista girly was so cute and sweet. The decor here is the best part, you can find so many records and cute vintage pins. They have outlets behind the tables so you can get work done here without a problem and free wifi is also available. They have a selection of pastries for food but its mainly to come get a drink and talk with friends or work on your laptop. They have some records playing and the vibes are all right on point!

Vibe of place was amazing! The barista was super friendly.... reminded me of one of those guys on a chick flik thats the quarter back, star of the school musical, well rounded, nice to everybody. Im sure the coffee is amazing. The matcha powder is weak/light colored though and when mixed with milk its still not bright green. Youll see in picture

Strawberry iced matcha pretty much without strawberry... if I wanted a regular matcha I'd just order it or go to a different place. I came to this one specifically for this matcha. Was very disappointing. (Responding to the owner: yeah you can see some syrup but it was nothing like literally couldn't even taste it)

This is a dope place 💎💎💎 For The Record has a unique mix of contemporary, funk, Japanese, and jazzy music. The espresso tonic is fun. ☕️ Chill vibes and it made my day to come here to check out new and used vinyl, CDs, cassette tapes, and custom wall murals. Even sweeter is the local owner Lucas. Thank you for being kind and cool. Your attention to detail is refreshing, dude. I found an assortment of music that works for my growing collection. Cheers 💎 ------ Lovely Updates- I tried out the iced oat milkkk matcha with pandan syrups... ✅✅✅ As for Kombucha, there's a BK local-brewer, 💘I'll have to try it out next! #positive-vibes

Random find. And what luck. Coffee and record. Both excellent. Spent more time here than planned. Highly recommend.

Jeanine Longo (Bean) was amazing! Jeanine is an absolute gem. She cut my bangs perfectly—face-framing, effortless, exactly what I wanted—and somehow managed to read my birth chart while doing it in a way that felt calming, not chaotic (a true talent). You can tell immediately how experienced and intuitive she is; she really listens and works with your vibe. I felt so comfortable in her chair, and I walked out feeling confident and refreshed. So happy she’s at Fringe now—she’s someone you want to book with early.

Joe was fantastic. He’s incredibly meticulous and detail-oriented, and it’s clear he really understands hair. Instead of giving a one-size-fits-all haircut, he takes the time to work with your natural texture, growth patterns, and cowlicks so the style actually works for you. He also offered helpful advice on maintaining my bangs and choosing the right products. I left feeling great about the cut and am excited to see him again in the future! You can check out his work on Instagram: @hairbyjoenyc

I absolutely LOVED my experience at Fringe Salon. I have naturally curly hair and not everyone knows how to work with it. I was definitely in expert hands and left not only loving my cut but feeling refreshed.

Michelle did a great job with the Cezanne treatment on my hair. It is actually the best treatment I've had, and I've been getting Cezanne to reduce the frizz in my curly hair in Florida for about 5 years. I had no idea the salon in Florida was applying the treatment wrong. The process is time consuming, but the outcome is worth the time. It's no more expensive than keratin treatments that contain formaldehyde. This is better for you and your hair. I highly recommend Michelle for this process as she also teaches other stylist the proper application of Cezanne, and it shows. She is meticulous! "Cezanne hair treatments are high-performance, formaldehyde-free keratin smoothing treatments that eliminate frizz, reduce blow-dry time, and add shine without using harmful chemicals. Suitable for all hair types, they strengthen, soften, and enhance shine while allowing you to wash, style, or color immediately after treatment." My curls are smoother and fuller. My hair is shiny and soft. There is no harsh chemical odor during or after treatment. I don't know why more salons don't offer it. I'm so glad I found Fringe, and Michelle. Thank you for being honest and for a wonderful experience. My hair looks, feels and behaves great. I'm looking forward to the Balayage. See you soon. Hmmm... I hope I didn't just sabotage my chances of getting another appointment in a few months. I'll take my chances. Everyone should know about Michelle and Cezanne. No gatekeeping here.

Shane is the best stylist in NYC. His energy is calm and easy going. Out of all of the stylists I've seen in three years. Yeah he is still the best.

Don’t let the dark blinds fool you - they are open!! If you���re looking for an honest old school industrial goth record shop, look no further. Plenty of records cds and tapes. I’ll be back for the live music and wierd friday entertainment.

Great experience. Awesome place, they have a variety or rock, punk, trash metal and others. Thank you for taking your time talking with my son.

Tons of death doom and black metal. Owner very helpful. Totally recommended . Got a couple of tapes one still sealed.. worth visiting the place!!

Another awesome local record shop. Specialty shop focusing on black metal and other niche heavy and weird genres. So happy to have another local Ridgewood specialty record store in the mix. Owner is super nice and extremely passionate. They have matinee noise shows on Saturday. Great little community here. Reasonable prices and some rad used gems in the mix as well.

Great selection of new and vintage records. Excellent customer service. Nice to place to go in the neighborhood for listening and dj equipment

Great little record shop with an excellent selection of vinyl and band merch. I picked up a Jane’s Addiction T-shirt. The owner looked like a true metalhead, covered in metal tattoos from head to toe. When I brought the Jane’s Addiction shirt to the counter, he gave me a look that made me feel like I had just shown up to a Slayer convention wearing Coldplay’s merch. No complaints though—cool store, great selection, and definitely worth a visit if you’re into music.

There were different feedbacks, so I wasn’t sure if worth visiting. But it was pretty good, the owner is deeply engaged, knows everything, quite talkative, a bit sharp but I liked it :) The selection is pretty good, I got a nice Guns&Roses vinyl, my friend bought Queens, so good one if you are around.

Great store except that the records starting 2 thirds at the back of each bin are inaccessible unless you are a giant with extensible arms. In front of every record bin are boxes filled with double rows of CDs which make the records inaccessible unless you lie down on to of the next bin of records which damages their covers. They probably need space, but who can afford it in NYC? I am somewhat bemused by their classification as to what is rock, indie, punk, etc but it doesn't deter from the joy of going through their extensive collection which is well kept. The store is clean and pleasant. FYI No restrooms and the used records, CDs, and tshirts are downstairs which is not accessible as far as I could tell.

A great record store in Manhattan,I was looking for a couple of rare vinyl records and I was lucky enough to find one of them: George Duke's Brazilian Affair. The staff was very helpful during my visit. I've also got Blondie's Rapture 7" edition. If you are fan of metal and punk, this is heaven, not my music taste but there's a huge selection of this genre in the basement. Worth a visit!

Popped in while on my week long trip to NYC. I was amazed by the amout of inventory they had and then, after a few minutes I realized they had a downstairs too! My hobby is vinyl and they had a great selection of both used and new vinyl. My best find was an OG copy of Black Sabbath's Master of Reality with the illusive poster fully intact

Place to enjoy music that you play yourself with very kind staffs and professional instructors. Also good place to buy musical instruments.

Good experience! Good music lessons. Thank you.

Very professional :)

I can buy everything and there's everything.

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More than just a record store this is a community! For reasons I don’t want to go into here, I just want to say that Travis really helped my family and my son’s friends out in the best way possible allowing us to remember Luke in one of his favorite places. Human Head stock a great selection of records across a wide range of genre’s and you don’t need to dive far to find gold. As a world traveler who loves vinyl - Human Head Records is not just a great New York record store, it’s a great record store period. You will not be disappointed.

Human Head Records is one of my favorite record stores in NYC, hands down. I’m a regular both in-store and on their Discogs page, and every experience has been solid. The shop itself has that classic record store vibe, the smell of old vinyl, yes, even a little moldy at times, which I personally love :) and rows of crates you can get lost in for hours. What really makes the place stand out is the team. D, who has helped me several times including today, deserves a big shout-out. He’s patient, super knowledgeable, and always has a great attitude. Today he went above and beyond being extra patient with my order, and I really appreciate that kind of service. Shops like this thrive because of people like him. The stock here is fantastic, excellent condition, fair prices, and always something new to discover. I live in the Bronx and they are absolutely worth the trip out to Brooklyn. When I can’t make it in person, I also order from their Discogs page and the shipping is always smooth. If you love vinyl, this is the kind of shop that makes collecting special. Great records, service, and always a great reason to come back.

Incredible selection of records for an insanely good price. You’ll get lost in here for hours if you’re not careful. Travis the owner is the loveliest guy too and so generous. The best spot in NYC for records!!!

My own experience at this place felt nostalgic and cool just browsing the store and learning new things

One of the best record stores in Brooklyn! (And NYC too) I was in a real jam, and the guys at Human Head Records offered the best prices for my vinyl collection. I highly recommend visiting them if you're selling, and want to be treated fairly. Thanks again for the help.

Nice little shop with good amount of used records. Didn’t meet my preferences of Jazz, Soul, Brazilian gems, but it’s nice to have listening station to try records that you don’t normally look for but catch your eyes. There’s a good encounter. No bag is offered after purchase, but it may be because I bought only one.

Iris is my go to local record store and it’s my favorite. If you ask me about record shopping in North Jersey, the first place I’m recommending is Iris. I’m a long time customer and it’s a beautiful shop. It’s very organized and I always leave there with some good finds. It’s been a favorite place to shop since I started collecting years ago. I love all the section, you can always find good store here. Record shopping is an adventure and Iris is the place to dig for an adventure.

Dope products. Off the grid in my eyes. Just sold some rusty yet notable 12" vinyls. Much more in their store tho. Betta go get some B4 it's gone!

My friend and I stopped here on accident and they had the best selection I have seen, also the people that worked there are extremely nice and I can tell they really work there for their love of music and records, definitely a hidden gem

I was able to find a rare album at a great price, with lightning fast shipping and great personal service from Iris Records. I will shop here again, THANK YOU!!🎶🙏

Easily the calmest record shopping I’ve done in the city — quiet, well lit, and meticulously organized, with separate sections for new and used vinyl plus a dedicated jazz vocalists section. They also carry CDs and concert DVDs. The owner is friendly and genuinely helpful if you have questions, but he’ll happily leave you to dig on your own. The used vinyl is honestly graded: everything I bought was a legitimate VG+ and fairly priced, with great records running between $5 and $20. One heads-up: they don’t take American Express, but otherwise checkout was smooth.

This is a strange place. The three stars it earned because of the selection (vinyls and CDs), but access is iffy. After ringing the downstairs doorbell twice (the location is on the eight floor and you need to be let in), and calling (and getting hung up on), we were ready to leave, when a couple leaving the place let us in. The store owner offered the “5-second tour” (his description) and proceeded back to his desk at the front. So don’t expect special treatment or easy access. Just a good selection.

What a cool cat place to visit. The man, Fred, led me right to where I needed to go. In my experience Fred was helpful, knowledgeable and fun loving.

Fun spot to hunt for jazz and blues records and CDs. Prices are generally fair, though there are no bargains to be found and I found it to be slightly higher than average (hence four instead of five stars). Still, the stock is plentiful and there are fun additions like posters and books about jazz as well. I’ll likely make it part of my rotation on my semi-annual NYC record hunting, but only for special items.

This is an excellent place. I purchased 5 outstanding records that were fairly priced in my 30 minutes here. Quiet, well-stocked, and full of gems. What more do you want? Anyone complaining just doesn't know how to respect a well curated collection.

I initially came here for a work shop; but soon discovered how dope this record shop is. The music selection playing in the store & the energy in here was immaculate. Ali was very welcoming, respectful and accommodating. There’s a wide selection of new & vintage vinyl so I will definitely be back to shop. If you're a vinyl lover like myself and/or just love aesthetically pleasing atmospheres, support this black owned business & follow them on IG too: @legacydumbo 🪩

Legacy is great! The shop has a super cool aesthetic with cool album covers on the walls, real dope art and even incense, not to mention the great music playing in the store, which really adds to the vibe. They also have really great used records (which still play nicely) for great prices. Went I went Haile Ali was in the shop and he was super helpful.

Legacy is an experience! The shop is welcoming and feels like home. The atmosphere and ambience is unmatched. The owner and staff are dope. I love record shops where I cam take my time to dig, have conversations with other customers and the staff and legacy gave me all of that. If you are in BK in dumbo stop by to dig and show Legacy some love!

Iconic record store, with a cosy vibe, great staff, and always a well-curated collection. Minus one star for the latest RSD in April 2025. They had no RSD participation and didn’t get any releases in, but still publicised their “curated” collection which was just a good restock of non-RSD records. Felt quite disingenuous to the consumer to jump on the RSD hype without participating, and they can do better in future.

Total MCM atmosphere with a very eclectic selection of vinyl. Extremely service animal friendly. It's a definite vibe. The owners are top notch.

Very cool record shot with rare records! They were cool enough to let me and my clients who are big music lovers take a few photos in here while they weren’t busy. Loved this shop and how intimate it felt. We also ended up buying a record too!

Amazing shop, small but mighty. Owner super friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Lots of gems especially if your into punk, hardcore and metal.

Rare curated selection of punk, metal, hardcore and emo. Some other genres as well. Owner is extremely knowledgable, prices fairly, and does his best to get the rarest he can find. If you love hard-to-find heavy records, this store might be your best bet on the whole east coast. The only store that I have been to that competes is Meteor Gem in Chicago.

This is such a great little shop with very hard to get records. The owner is very knowledgeable, their records go quick so make sure to follow them on Instagram, so you'll have an idea of what they got in.... I left out of there a Devo fan as he was playing their first album and it resonated with me, so I had to buy it..... So if you're in Manhattan, make this place one stop on your list, you will not regret it!

Kristian is always getting get albums. Rarities. And he is just super knowledgeable about the genres and subgenres that the store is specialized in. It's always worth stopping in. Only downside is I always leave with more than I intend upon getting! But that's not really a bad thing

After spending couple days in New York and searching through several different record shops for Hip Hop vinyls, I was tremendously surprised by the great selection, which was mostly in mint condition! Not to mention that I've found several records there, which were nowhere to be found all around New York. Also had a pleasant experience with the owner, where I was able to get free cap and jersey as a small compensation. If you are looking for Hip Hop records in New York, don't miss out on Loundmouth!

the best record store in NYC for live events in the backyard space. the store also has an incredible selection of all genres, but in particular a niche curated section of underground hip-hop gems. the staff is friendly, the clothing is local and beautiful, and they have cassettes and art for sale as well. anyone who loves music and creativity should go to Loudmouth BK.

Wonderful and friendly space! The people were positive, Diani’s performance was stellar and the backyard was lovely.

Amazing place. Took me right to the nostalgia of my childhood: Wu-Tang Clan & A Tribe Called Quest, even Led Zeppelin!! The guy at the desk name was Sam, he was super cool and just as hype as i was to crate dig through records and just take in the old school euphoria. Definitely will be returning.

Loudmouth is a wonderful storefront! A curated space for record lovers, music aficionados, and all things art and culture! I remember the first time i walked in, i was taken aback from the immaculate record catalog that reflected my own mind. Something i dont see often at all. Upon meeting the owner, Sam. I realized this guy and his spot is the real deal! I find it hard to believe that someone could walk into this store and not find something that speaks to them on a level of realness and that persuades them to buy it! It's an awesome addition to the neighborhood of Bedstuy!

Just being a tourist looking for dance records. They have a great selection of techno from minimal to dark and sinister techno, house music was huge tech house was many, Disco and New Disco which is more like house and disco music had a baby and you realy want this newborn. I think most of the vinyl sold are brand new pressings. I bought a lot of Liquid Drum and Bass and Jungle. The owner is very nice. He was very helpful with explaining how he has everything organized. He has each record labeled with a link directly to a few minutes sample of each track so bring your phone and headphones. It really makes it easy to go through the records and if you're around purist he has 4 turntables for us to listen to the vinyl. Great place with a great atmosphere. I'll be back to finish my set.

Recently visited this record shop on a trip from CA. Great selection, great customer service! Purchased approximately $375 worth of records and it was worth every penny. Highly, highly, highly recommend for any electronic music lover.

I had a terrible experience just within minutes of entering this record store. my two friends and I enter the store since it looked interesting, and we were just hoping to sift through the records out of curiosity. The worker there around 6:30-6:50 PM was already busy on their phone, not paying us any mind. The only conversation we had was a hurried “Yeah” when we asked if the store was open. We made sure to gently file through records as we recognize they can be delicate, but some records leaned over within the basket. My friend immediately adjusted the records when the worker, still on his phone might I add, made his way over to us. He was unusually close to my friend’s face, barely a foot or two away. He asked if we needed help, to which we responded that we were just looking around for now. He asked what music we liked, and we answer pop and rock, and he immediately said we’re not going to find that kind of music here. We said no worries and reaffirmed we’re just browsing for now. We picked up on the unwelcoming and hostile nature of his tone, prompting my friend to ask if he wanted us to leave. The worker gave a tight smile and warned, “just respect the records.” We left the store immediately on account of his surveilling behavior and regretted even entering the store. If you want to be judged for your curiosity and policed for music taste, by all means enter this record store and request for the worker with the black hat, gray hairs, and bad posture, so he can make you feel unwanted as he speaks on the phone within breathing distance from your face (especially if you are a person of color).

I'm so glad I found this place! 🤍 This is a total gem of a record shop that is dedicated to electronic music. If you're a fan of House and Techno, you will 100% fall in love with this place. I picked out a random tech house record from here and brought it home and ABSOLUTELY loved it! The owner was also suuuper friendly and helpful. Great vibes. Can't wait to come back for more!

Wow. An absolutely amazing place. Beautifully curated. Owner played awesome tracks. Fabulous selection. Must see for people who are into electronic music

My friend and I didn’t really feel welcomed when we came into the store even though we came in a few minutes before closing we assumed it would be OK being that we’re just picking up records and didn’t intend to make a mess in the store. When my friend checked out, he realized the cashier forgot to offer a bag so then when he asked for a bag, the cashier then slammed it on the counter. It wasn’t a very long interaction, but it did. Let me know that I don’t want to return here.

Well kept record store rich in underground and atmospheric music. Not a lot of big names in the selection, but instead fair prices and selected releases. Worth the visit if if in Brooklyn area.

Great store but i couldn‘t find something interesting for me. There is a lot of rock punk and metal there!

I came to this store to get a record for my boyfriend, and asked the girl that was working there to wait a few days and not mark it as sold on discogs (so that he won’t notice that it was sold & for it to be a surprise) Thank you lots!!!!

Absolutely love this store, they’ve got a great selection and a very cool staff team. The owner is awesome, very friendly and fun to talk to about music. He’s pretty knowledgeable about more obscure bands, which is pretty much a requirement given their selection. I have found so many gems whenever I visited, and they had a pretty amazing showcase when they came to TV Eye for the Metal Merchants Market. I spent so much, I’m too ashamed to say the total amount hahaha. I can say though that I found Weakling - Dead as Dreams on cassette when they were at TV Eye, for a great price no less. I thought I’d never see a copy in person, for this alone they deserve 5 stars. Support local stores!

Bought an Uncle Moishe USB of 15 volumes Only 12 volumes were in the USB Tried to call the store and the office no one answered Left messages for days on their website and no one responded NO customer service Go somewhere else for your purchases

Update: I send with someone the usb to the store and they refunded almost all the money for me! Old review: If you buy something from this store online you can’t make a return.

This guy is a crook. I ordered an item from him on eBay and they sent me something else, I asked for a Return Authorization and they said that they do not have Return ability on their site. Don’t do business with this site.

Thank you, shimon, for all the help you have given me with mp3, etc. It is always the best service.

Best service. Best discount toys. They always have things on sale.

I had the best experience ever at this super cute record store! There is a wide variety of vinyls and a cute room in the back where live music could be hosted. The people working the shop were so kind and even gave us free Beatles merch!! Such a great community feel and you can even listen to the vinyls you select before buying! Seriously 100000/10 would recommend!!

Actually THE BEST record store!!! They have used and new records, and offer discounts when you spend a certain amount. I love coming here, I always find exactly what I want. The owners are so friendly and helpful. I also come here to sell my own records. Best spot!!! Check it out

Man, in the record community its always a good thing to support your local record store. But this place makes it real difficult. I don't think it's justified paying these prices, ik competition must be tough but at least be reasonable before butting a $70 tag on a record. Id rather spend my money on gas going to brooklyn and find much better deals. Just sucks that Astoria cant have a good spot of their own

Nice little shop in Astoria. Found some records that we have been looking for forever back home in NC (The Mars Volta's Amputecture and the new Georgie Greep album) I even purchased a comedy classic that my dad and I listened too all the time as a kid - Bob and Doug McKenzie The Great White North!! I had never seen it on vinyl and it was in perfect condition and the clerk mentioned while I was purchasing, that he knew this wouldn't last long. Can't wait to get home and listen on vinyl! Take off, hoser!!!

Awesome shop! They’ve got great new and used vinyl. The space is surprisingly big, I’ve seen live performances there. A great record shop in Astoria queens that’s fun for everyone.

Great store!! The best is that the owner or manager is super helpful, guides you with what they have in stock, any additional information etc. Great prices, nice sofa to hang out and also a player with headphones to listen to the music you're looking to purchase. You can easily spend a whole afternoon there, highly recommended.

Such a great shop. They feature a truly unique curation of records that's unlike any other spot in the city. It's a fairly small space but the selection is robust. The records are cleaned, in plastic covers and fairly priced. I will certainly be returning!

Best record store in NYC (according to my tastes 🙃). Fantastic selection of Japanese/Korean/Chinese music at an honest prices. The owner is super friendly, helpful, and made me discover so many great records every time I go. Every time I come back home with a new fantastic gem.

Unbelievable selection of Synth Pop and City pop. Great place to find that rare album uou are looking for.

This is a great record store. The owner graciously gave us recommendations for turntables. We are forever grateful to him for getting us started on our vinyl journey!

This is a review for the POP MART store in the Oculus, I visited around 10 AM on November 26th 2025, it was not crowded whatsoever. I have read other reviews saying the store is small and cramped, I did not feel that way when I was there. Maybe from what I can gather they recently moved to a better store/location. The store was on the 2nd floor. I went to get my daughter some Labubus, they had plenty available. We got a BIE and an exciting Macaron. There was also lots of different sized ones available. I will attach some pics. Also I seen other reviews saying there were no bags, however this was not the case, we got a bag for our Labubus when we left, so maybe they upgraded.

Our obsession lately and they now have it in NYC located in the Oculus mall on the second floor. This was a nice store but still only had a small selection and some old but not all the latest models. Prices are going up and probably due to tariff price hikes. The staff are helpful when they can. Would still come back to browse when I come back again.

Great place to find gifts for your friends. It got different types of toys and plushies. Today they didn’t have bags to give so make sure you bring your own.

Such a cute little store. I came in to see if by some infinitesimal chance they had any Labubus. I asked a helpful employee who directed me to the register where I was able to select a big into energy blind box! The cashier was friendly and let ppl choose whichever box they wanted from the shelf behind the register. You never know so if you're nearby might as well stop in to see if you'll be lucky enough to snag something. Lots of other non-Labubu toys and figurines available too.

Pop Mart is a colorful, eye-catching store that feels like stepping into a playful art gallery mixed with a toy wonderland. Its shelves are lined with rows of beautifully designed “blind box” collectibles—small figurines sealed in mystery packaging, so you never know which character you’ll get until you open it. The designs range from cute and whimsical to edgy and artistic, featuring collaborations with well-known artists and Pop Mart’s own iconic characters like Molly, Dimoo, and Skullpanda.

The best record store in NYC. There is also a listening room that you can book out where you can listen to your new vinyls on good listening equipment. Really cool place

This by far is the best record store I have been to they will have everything you need and than some plus the fair was a great experience and the service is phenomenal

Amazing staff! Visiting from Jersey and Sam was the BEST! Made us feel so comfortable and welcome! Would definitely recommend for lovers of hip hop! Had a great selection and so many things I’ve never seen before! Will definitely be coming back!

This shop sells on Whatnot. I was blocked from a live stream for asking why a record was priced so high. Instead of providing helpful context, like whether it was a special edition, variant, or rare pressing.. the seller chose to block me. That lack of transparency and communication is unacceptable. Blocking someone for asking a fair question reflects poor customer service and unprofessional, frankly ghetto behavior. This kind of attitude is exactly why some small businesses struggle to succeed. They can’t handle questions, they can’t explain their pricing, and they treat potential customers like a problem instead of an opportunity. If you’re confident in your product and your price, answering a question shouldn’t scare you. If you can’t explain your pricing or engage respectfully with potential buyers, you shouldn’t be selling in a live marketplace.

One of my favorite record stores! They have an assortment of dope vinyl!! Some I’ve never laid eyes on before. Don’t walk, RUN and check them out! Also the staff is so helpful!!

A gem in the South Slope and, like so many places in the neighborhood, the real deal - a true local spot run by genuine people for music lovers. Not the biggest store, but absolutely packed with amazing music and well curated selections of modern and classic rock, standout international and reggae collections; punk, jazz, and some of everything else. CDs and cassettes too. Over the years they’ve come to stock more and more new and sealed vinyl, but still manage to consistently keep their vintage and used selection interesting and full of gems. Totally reasonable prices. Often/usually they are blasting the tunes inside.

I've shopped here on occasion for years. The place is always impressively well-stocked despite its spatial limitations. I've found some true gems here. The neighborhood is lucky to have access to such a fine collection and the owner is a skilled curator. I wish I could afford to be more of a regular here. I highly recommend this place.

Stopped by this record store while strolling through park slope with friends in the area. They had a lot of good things to say about their experiences here and I’m glad we got to pop in. It is very small, but that’s what makes browsing through the records fun. The owner was great and had a lot of good things to say about our purchases. He was also jamming some Sudan Archives in the shop, so what is not to like??

This is my new favorite record store. He is so wonderful to talk to, very knowledgeable, and had a Kourosh Yaghmaei record I’m very jazzed about. The best!

awesome selection and friendly staff! i just got into cassette tapes, and he was super nice and knowledgeable! definitely recommend, especially for niche record genres.

This is one of the most “Brooklyn” restaurant/cafes I’ve been to in the borough. As a non-vegan, the food was exceptional and probably had the best cup of coffee I’ve had in a while. The atmosphere is what ties this all together, upon getting seated I realized how well the acoustics sounded topped off with some J Dilla to really set the mood. Me and the wifey are coming back with friends!

It's my second time here to see top notch underground House DJ's. I appreciate that those who showed up are actual house heads who come to enjoy the music and craft of the selectors. The entire public records crew do a great job of keeping things moving and ensuring we have a good time. While there are the girlies and bros who don't dance and take space on the dance floor talking killing the vibe, they are usually gone by 1am and then the real house heads can enjoy. Can't wait to come back!

Stopped by for brunch today. Absolutely delicious and creative food, awesome vibes and very friendly and professional service! Loved every second.

Had a great night, DJs were great but it seemed like nobody was dancing and just chit chatting all over the dancefloor? Seems like a much younger crowd. (22-25) I guess in Boerum Hill there is no other comparable venue. No hate it was my first time here and I had a wonderful experience with my friends. Thank you ❤️💕

I was here for an event to listen to a new record that was being released tonight. It was a bit confusing once we arrived… there’s a restaurant, a club downstairs, a lounge/listening room upstairs. We initially went inside the restaurant and were told to go wait outside until a black door opened. When it opened, we stood in line to get our tickets and IDs checked but were told by the staff that we were upstairs, so we had to go back outside and enter another black door. We ended up going upstairs to the listening room that had a small bar in the back. It’s a nice area; brightly lit during the day but intimate once the sun sets but extremely hot inside (they only had the windows open). Got a couple of beers (from Threes Brewing) to drink while listening to the entire record. It was pretty cool since the artist, Eliana Glass, was sitting right next to us since her friends were sharing a table with us. We didn’t realize it was her until we overheard their convo. She ended up performing a couple of her songs live. Definitely an interesting experience that we would have no clue about if Spotify hadn’t informed us of the free ticketed event.

a dream come true in plenty of ways. great selection of clean records at reasonable prices. gems abound...i say this at my own detriment to help support this local business

Pretty cool little shop. He’s got some cool synths and video glitch stuff in here too.

Super sick new spot In the area for records of all kinds at great prices. Great hip hop selection. Definitely worth a trip down to this vibrant area of Brooklyn for locals and visitors alike!!

Such a great addition to the neighbourhood. Love the curation, and owners are super lovely and knowledgeable. My new go to!

Nice owners and lovely addition to the neighborhood

5.5 stars. My wife and I love this place! There are plenty of reggae and soul records to choose from, along with a large assortment of rare finds—from jazz to African music. Also, don't be afraid to pull up a stool and dig through the bargain bins. I've plucked a few records from there that filled gaps in my growing collection.

My neighborhood favorite. Definitely a reggae-forward selection, with a large center island full of reggae 45’s. Good selection of funk and soul. Always good stuff in the new arrivals bins. Also, everyone who works there is nice. Very fair prices and they stand behind their ratings. No new vinyl for the most part. Always happy to give them my money

Great record store, wide variety of genres with VERY reasonable prices and helpful staff

Eh, very small selection. Some dude was hogging the player with literally hundreds of 45's lol. Not the owners fault, but still. Owner was very nice

Hands down one of my top 3 record stores in the world!! Friendly staff that knows music and an incredible selection of records for sale. They add to the bins regularly to keep stock fresh and over the years I have crossed many rare tunes off of my wantlist that I thought I would never find thanks to record city! I must say.. If you are new to record collecting dont be thrown off by some of the records being $40 dollars or more, while this may seem high compared to most new vinyl, the prices whatever they may be are still a great deal and typically less than you would find those rare records online or at other record stores. Plenty of tunes under $10 and bargain bins galore as well so really something here for everyones budget. Always a joy to pass thru this shop and always deals galore for you and yours!

Favorite record store. The amount of wide ranging variety packed into such a modest streamlined space can’t be beat. There are always old heads seeking the Proprietor’s wisdom and approval, delivering wares of musical antiquity just for his reaction; posters, zines, etc. Dude knows his stuff and is always a total gentleman. Never miss your chance to pop in

Had some free time so I wanted to make a little 90's plant wall in my study, with some music and movies I grew up with. I happened upon this place in Greenpoint and it turns out I didn't need to go anywhere else as far as vinyl. Nice selection and the guy working was pretty cool to chat with and helpful.

Awesome store! Many styles and prices are Ok!!! Talked with the nice guy who runs the store about music and life! 👌🏼

Pretty good record store in Brooklyn! Loved how the genres were broken down. Didn’t have the best selection for me but the guy was friendly and it’s worth a stop.

Unique selection, I could spend hours in here picking out records I’ve never heard of.

Fun spot to hunt for jazz and blues records and CDs. Prices are generally fair, though there are no bargains to be found and I found it to be slightly higher than average (hence four instead of five stars). Still, the stock is plentiful and there are fun additions like posters and books about jazz as well. I’ll likely make it part of my rotation on my semi-annual NYC record hunting, but only for special items.

Be warned: the owner is one of the rudest human beings I have encountered in my life (I should have read the reviews). I arrive at 5:15. No elevator access to 8. I call, he picks up and insists the elevator is working. It is not. He sighs, hangs up mid sentence, comes down, waves at me behind his back to get on. Not a great first impression. Upstairs, I browse through and purchase a couple of records. After some internal debate I calmly let him know that I did not appreciate his rudeness earlier. No apology. Says he is “tired” and I was the first person with elevator problems, as if this had never happened before (I see this happened to others according to reviews). Rushes me out the door with even more attitude this time. This absolutely infantile behavior from a fully grown man left me too stunned to speak. It was almost comical. Needless to say I will not be returning, regardless of what this store carries which doesn’t seem all that special anyway compared to the many great record shops of NY. The owner should take some time to reflect on his character, but I’m afraid it’s too late for him if he hasn’t learned by now.

The selection is large, but it lacks unique finds and current advanced releases even from leading labels. I wouldn’t recommend going out of your way to visit, especially given the service: the salesperson I encountered was impatient and unwelcoming, with little interest in helping customers. Bottom line: don’t bother going unless you have no other option.

Great collection. But extremely impolite and rude owner! What a miserable old man! I heard him insulting a client for ringing the bell twice ...Prices are fair, but not cheap either

A must-stop for lovers of physical media, rare finds, and good music. The largest collection of jazz I’ve ever seen.

Very reasonably priced albums - some sought after Dylan. A friendly and knowledgeable owner who is so generous with his time. The shop and owner are great credit to NY.

Quirky small record store that sells all genres of music on vinyl and CDs, and the the odd tape cassettes. The owner was knowledgeable and knew where things where albeit the shop houses thousands of records. Also stocks memorabilia and posters. Everything is for sale. Has a 3 in only rule due to the space and the door is locked all the time so the owner has to buzz you in and let you out afterwards. We paid cash as did other owners so unsure if cards are accepted.

The owner was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. Looking forward to stopping in next time I’m in the city!

The owner is a textbook bully: unpleasant, suspicious, dishonest. From the moment you enter the store, he monitors your every move and makes you feel like a thief if you don’t buy something within three minutes. I bought two rather expensive records from him, one of which turned out to be defective. When I returned to the store and told him about the defective record, he blamed my record player — without checking the record or knowing what kind of record player I have. When I asked him to test the record on his own turntable, he said he didn’t have one — supposedly because customers bother him with requests to listen to records. A record store without a record player. He either doesn’t care about testing the quality of his records or found a slick way of avoiding accountability to his customers. Terrible experience at a terrible store. Will never go back.

Quirky and small store selling used and new records and music memorabilia. I found lots of Cyndi Lauper magazines and other stuff. Pleasantly enjoyed.

NOT a record store. Made a special trip there and was told they just use the name.

Nice

I recommend them, they have good customer service.

Good attention and service.

Good service

This is how a record store should be run these days! Music spinning when you enter, an easy to navigate store, interesting record covers and items decorating the joint and a helpful employee/shop owner ready to check the back for any requests that aren't already put out. Quality customer service right there. Rotten Island records is holding it down for a forgotten era of music that is having a resurgence (now that cool, on the go, Bluetooth record players are being produced and are easily purchased). With a super quick walk from the Myrtle Ave train station (J/M/Z line) this place is easily accessible and has some great grub spots nearby. Make a trip out of it and enjoy the borough of BK, as you'll probably hear Biggie blasting the moment you step off the train.

It’s a store inside a store, actually like 3, one on each floor. Rotten Island is on second floor. Great urban NYC vibe. I came looking at the vintage LP and CD’s. Limited selection, fun visit.

Easily my favorite record store in NYC. Unique space and the people are super chill!

I walked in to this store for the first time about a month ago and this place is nothing short of incredible. There is quite literally something for everyone here, and their selection of hip hop and salsa was very diverse. I spent almost too much time because I had so much fun digging through the stuff they had here. You can find a lot of amazing and interesting ethnic/world music as well and the dude behind the register was really fun to talk to. I want to keep coming back over and over again!

Favorite record store in Bushwick area. Good size store, not overwhelming at all. Great selection of hip hop, rap, classics/rock, Latin, etc. Also have great prices on new arrival records and a great deal on the discount crates. Vic is so nice and knowledgeable. Crate diggers happy place

Celebrated my 68th Bday with 24 friends at RPM's Saturday Brunch. The reservation was made by email and the event person was extremely supportive and responsive to all my needs and questions. The Radio room was an awesome space (while it says it holds 30, I would not push past 24 adults comfortably) As others have stated the Kareoke selections are extensive, and you can even hook up your phone by Bluetooth to play your own music. The Food and Bunch cocktails were Delish, since we were on a time limit/crunch, theatre after, I sent menu to guest ahead of time and RPM's system of order taking and delivery made it all run smoothly Kristen was our designated waitstaff person and she and her helpers were worth every penny of the Tip, Bravo to RPM and all the staff to make my Bday Brunch a wonderful success

Really cool place, it definitely has the underground vibe, you can get vinyls but also you can do karaoke, love that you can get your own room if you’re going with more people, it’s very convenient, and at an affordable price! It’s my second time, and I’d definitely go back! The only thing that’s very average, is the food, so you might like to consider getting food somewhere else!

Great place for parties. We attended Bachelorettes party there. Nice separate rooms with free walk through space. Great drink, full bar, bartender will make any drink to your liking. Great ambiance. Nice selection of songs. We had great time.

30AUG.2025 This was me, my daughter, and her boyfriends first time and his mom(has been here before). Lena was awesome in all the information she was telling us. Such a great experience. We only wanted water and that was brought to the room we rented for an hour. The rate was reasonable and worth every cent. RPM Underground has some cool items inside this building, fully stocked bar, and binds and binds full of music. This is a wonderful way to kick back and have a great time solo, with family, and friends.

I love a karaoke bar but this one was lacking something extremely important to the overall experience...good sound. Not even decent sound. It was really bad unfortunately. The bartender was really nice but it was really hard to enjoy the bar area. The music was so low that you couldn't really hear it and the mics were so terrible, they didn't pick up sound. Or maybe it was the sound system or receivers that connect to the mics. And when the mics finally got sound, it kept cutting out. I'm sure if all you've experienced was that place, you'd be okay with that bad quality sound but once you've gone to some other places, this just doesn't do it. If they update their audio system, I would love to come back. Right now, I'm going to opt out.

i was actually really excited to visit this place after reading the reviews. it was a spontaneous adventure and i couldn’t wait to dive in. but my experience was dampened immediately upon walking in—i gave a warm hello but all i received back was a blank stare from the 2 store clerks working. obviously a greeting isn’t a requirement but blatant, awkward silence wasn’t very welcoming. but i decided to ignore it and continue shopping, especially since the store was empty (which would make shopping easier). it could be my imagination but my partner and i, the only 2 people in the store at the time, felt like we were being watched the whole time. as minorities, it was a very uncomfortable feeling. i understand it might’ve looked a little suspicious since i quickly had a HUGE stack of records in my arms (again, i was very excited and immediately had some great finds) but still, it was a little uncomfortable. i also don’t appreciate the fact that all the black genres/artists are just all thrown together with no distinction—rap/hip-hop, r&b, soul—and only separated by the decades (except for reggae and the really classic, soulful stuff more towards the front of the store, also a little micro-aggressive). made it a little overwhelming to shop. but again, there was some really great finds and i did find a lot. customer service could’ve been better, however. i needed helped looking for a specific record and although i didn’t expect the clerk (a white man with glasses) to know the whereabouts of every single record of the thousands in the store, i would’ve appreciated more help searching for it. he claimed to know that it was in there but offered no help to find it. there was also a huge set of shelves where the turntable booth was set up and i asked if the record could potentially be there. instead of answering with words, he simply just shook his head no. again, no attempt to actually help and search through or explain why it wouldn’t be there for a fact. i’m happy with the records that i bought and would love to go back, simply bc you can’t beat the prices and the rarity of some of their selections. but i regret giving my money to a business that clearly doesn’t care to give good customer service or curtesy to ALL of their customers, not just certain ones.

Great selection, wonderful service, Wonderful Evnfirement Visiting brooklyn this week, i stopped in to Secondhand records and they have a GREAT selection of records and jazz! electronic and house etc :) The shop music was playing some BANGER music too, wish i would have asked what songs he was playing! Bought a bjork record that ive never seen before :D the owner was very friendly, courteous, and helpful- a great location too! the store is extremely pretty and easy to navigate.

wide selection of soul,funk ,rnb ,singles , 12”s and 7”s. Found a lot of gems. it must be the first place to visit if you are around Brooklyn! highly recommended 💙

Great spot. Nice selection of soul/funk that had some stuff I'd been looking for. Not much goth/post punk, but I found a fair variety otherwise.

Ive been to many record stores in Brooklyn, to sell and buy records. With that been said, Rico's store is by far the best place you can place foot in. Either if you go there to buy or sell records, or just listen to what he's currently playing in his element. grab a cup of coffee and go hang at second hand records in Bushwhick. I guarantee you will leave refreshed, energized and most of all, musically inspired for whatever your reasons may be. Oh and did I mention he's the dopiest guy ever too? If you have music/records questions or requests, he will work with you like you've known him for years. That's the one and only record place I trust.

Such a beautiful shop with a top-notch collection of vinyl, I loved all of the plants and natural light. The owner was very welcoming to us too. I found a lot of cool stuff without even digging too much -- really excited to go back again

i was actually really excited to visit this place after reading the reviews. it was a spontaneous adventure and i couldn’t wait to dive in. but my experience was dampened immediately upon walking in—i gave a warm hello but all i received back was a blank stare from the 2 store clerks working. obviously a greeting isn’t a requirement but blatant, awkward silence wasn’t very welcoming. but i decided to ignore it and continue shopping, especially since the store was empty (which would make shopping easier). it could be my imagination but my partner and i, the only 2 people in the store at the time, felt like we were being watched the whole time. as minorities, it was a very uncomfortable feeling. i understand it might’ve looked a little suspicious since i quickly had a HUGE stack of records in my arms (again, i was very excited and immediately had some great finds) but still, it was a little uncomfortable. i also don’t appreciate the fact that all the black genres/artists are just all thrown together with no distinction—rap/hip-hop, r&b, soul—and only separated by the decades (except for reggae and the really classic, soulful stuff more towards the front of the store, also a little micro-aggressive). made it a little overwhelming to shop. but again, there was some really great finds and i did find a lot. customer service could’ve been better, however. i needed helped looking for a specific record and although i didn’t expect the clerk (a white man with glasses) to know the whereabouts of every single record of the thousands in the store, i would’ve appreciated more help searching for it. he claimed to know that it was in there but offered no help to find it. there was also a huge set of shelves where the turntable booth was set up and i asked if the record could potentially be there. instead of answering with words, he simply just shook his head no. again, no attempt to actually help and search through or explain why it wouldn’t be there for a fact. i’m happy with the records that i bought and would love to go back, simply bc you can’t beat the prices and the rarity of some of their selections. but i regret giving my money to a business that clearly doesn’t care to give good customer service or curtesy to ALL of their customers, not just certain ones.

Great selection, wonderful service, Wonderful Evnfirement Visiting brooklyn this week, i stopped in to Secondhand records and they have a GREAT selection of records and jazz! electronic and house etc :) The shop music was playing some BANGER music too, wish i would have asked what songs he was playing! Bought a bjork record that ive never seen before :D the owner was very friendly, courteous, and helpful- a great location too! the store is extremely pretty and easy to navigate.

Best people, incredible records, lot of love poured into this space and it’s always a treat to spend a day digging there :) 10 stars

Great spot. Nice selection of soul/funk that had some stuff I'd been looking for. Not much goth/post punk, but I found a fair variety otherwise.

it’s a really nice and thoughtful store but they have so little used records, almost everything was new which is kind of boring to look through, also with many copies of each one. a lot of books and merch. the cd selection was very mediocre, not sure who it was geared towards but they weren’t well organized, not all turned the same way which makes it hard to look through, and overall just felt like an afterthought. again still a nice store, but don’t think i’ll go back unless for a specific new record

I’m not sure if it’s supposed to be some kind of trendy marketing that I’m unaware of, which was an eye roll, a blank stare and a mini declaration that they’re closing in 10 minutes—as a greeting—but I can definitely promise you that I will not be returning. I even asked if they wanted me to leave because I was so confused on the hello, lol. Do better.

Incredibly well curated store. Great selection, well thought out. Friendly staff. Very vast array of genres, old to new - I was very impressed and have been buying records for years. Superb mix of books, collectibles and merch too. They look after their cataloguing and pricing, and it’s a doggo friendly spot. They also don’t ram the shelves so much that you can’t flick through, which many stores are guilty of. 11/10 would recommend going out your way to come here.

Fifth Avenue flavor increased a thousand fold thanks to this shop. Totes, tees and spins: this place has the works, at varying price points. For those searching for that rare read or LP, this is a welcome spot for you. Run by music legends, the store may open your mind to new sounds, thanks to the DJ on hand and the available listening station.

Great record shop with a real community vibe. Solid selection across all genres and staff who actually know their stuff and are happy to help. You can tell this place is run by people who genuinely love music. Always worth a stop if you’re in Brooklyn. Love the English guy who works there

Great selection of obscure records and well curated. There’s a lovely young woman who was helpful and nice but also a little aloof per standard Gen Z behavior. That goes with the territory. Their prices are sometimes expensive but not always. Overall I really like this store. And it doesn’t hurt that it’s literally on the next block. Recommended.

Reasonable prices with a great selection of soul + jazz! Found some spiritual jazz records I adore (Pharoah Sanders, Makaya Mccraven, etc.) Was able to get through most of the crates within a reasonable time, the staff is also super chilled + friendly. Highly recommend this spot for digging! Will be back.

Cane here on a Sunday. Quiet, chill, and they usually have what you need but I would highly recommend you check the site first. I tried calling but didn't get a pick up. Luckily they are open most days - even Sundays minus some holidays.

Nice little record store. Well organized, fair prices, friendly staff. Highly recommended. Greetings from Germany ;) Sven

Friendliest guy runs this place. Helped me find some albums for my dad after my less than helpful directions. Insane knowledge, awesome music and spent so long trying out different tracks. Thanks man!

Probably one of the best record stores for my needs (90s house/ house/ deep house/ disco) with well sorted sections. Prices are okay too. Felt cozy and familiar. Def coming back!

Very cool spot . I'm a vinyl collector and a Williamsburg Brooklyn native I got to say this is a very cool spot very fair price points and occasionally free records (in a bin) . I like modern music I saw some but I only collect Taylor Swift and this is more of an oldie reccord store a traditional reccord store that focuses on older music non other the less very cool spot if you are into to oldies music but got my approval

This record store is a hidden gem! Organized, great vibes, good prices! Huge Latin section. The DJ and drinks on the house are a treat! Definitely worth a stop and highly recommend!!

Fantastic place for Jamaican vinyl. I spent a good amount of time repositioning the records in their sleeves so they weren't upside down.

I stumbled on this shop while t brunch in the area. Decent size and lots of oldies to look through.i appreciate the listening station to try records. I bought an album and look forward to enjoying it.

Two bins packed with heat! Quality, well curated and very reasonable! Will visit again...

Couples crates of records at Three's Brewing. Great selection and prices!

a little box tucked in the corner but there's great selection and prices

Excellent small record shop in a brewery/cafe

Groove NYC was such a vibe 🎶🔥 Paid $10 to get in and honestly worth it for the music alone. The live show started around 9:30pm and the energy stayed strong until 1am. Really talented musicians, great sound, and the kind of place where you just get lost in the music. Cool attitude at the door too — very classic New York energy without being rude. The whole place felt authentic, relaxed, and fun. Good crowd, good vibes, great music. Definitely a spot to experience when in NYC. Insta Markos_polomint

Ok so the vibe was on point... Music just right. The guest appearances were a amazing touch.. They killed it. And thats why I gave a 5 star for atmosphere. As for the food, I wasn't expecting a gourmet meal if i ordered an entree so i played it safe and went with the wings. Dry as hell. I did ask for sauce on the side, which could've played a part. But they didn't bring the sauce (hence why service received 2 stars). Either way, they were wack. They also gave me room temperature water when I asked for a refill. Needless to say, go there to listen to music. Don't go there hungry.

The Groove was good. Loved the live music/band. The waiters/bartenders were humble . Customer service was excellent.I liked the cheesecake. Drinks are okay, I ordered an Irish Whiskey. It was watered down. It's a college area, near NYU. The bathrooms are a tight space along with the tables. It narrow, you have to turn your body sideways to get out. Lights at the top of the stairs would be a good idea because it was dark and some people tripped coming up from the bathroom area. All in all a lot of people. It was crowded on a Sunday evening. There was even a second show around 9pm. Great vibes. Good place for girls night, live music/ comedy events.

A great place to go on a Sunday night and listen to some good music. I really enjoy when they have black soul experience featuring James Gibbs the trumpet player. The vibe great. It’s a chill night. Just be ready for a large crowd, especially if it’s right before a holiday. You will not be disappointed if you like to listen to live music and dance.

I decided to go hear some live music on a Monday night. This place fit the bill. Set up front and grooved with the performers. The food is mediocre but the atmosphere was fun. You're sitting so clothes you make aquitances with those sitting at neighboring table

Great inventory of BLACK music cultural vinyl records. They also have a wide variety of hand made AFRICAN INSPIRED crafts, clothing and accessories. ✊🏿

Perfect sound and rhythm.. Excellent overall!!! Loved the experience

Really nice and helpful people. Walked in by mistake trying to get guitar strings haha. But nice people

Beautiful store with great customer service and hospitality. If need anything make sure to ask for Ruta.

Very Cultural, reminds me of TOURISTS stop

Great place with great vibes and an awesome collection. DVDs have great prices and offers. Would definitely recommend!

Tunes is slowly becoming my go to record store. They have an excellent collection of records, posters, turntables, incense, vinyl record cleaner and other wares. Their vinyl collection includes new and used from all genres. They also have a bin dedicated to Record Store Day releases. If you are looking to pre-order a record, you can call in and place an order. The staff will gladly call you upon your record's arrival. The staff is friendly, and they have great merch like stickers and tote bags. They also carry CDs and a small collection of cassettes. If you are in Hoboken, like music, and are open to supporting local record stores, make a stop to Tunes. You will not be disappointed

Visiting the music vinyl store was a true delight! Their selection was top-notch, offering a wide range of albums at great prices. I was impressed by the variety of genres available, catering to every taste. The staff were incredibly friendly, ready to help and share their insights on music. If you're a vinyl enthusiast looking for quality records and a welcoming atmosphere, this store should be on your must-visit list.

Nice record + CD store in Hoboken. I wish there were more used vinyls than new reissues, which is becoming normal for shops who do not offer listening stations. If you cannot listen to vinyls to check songs and conditions, then selection will be narrow and based on “new” sealed reissues that are famous and popular enough to get reissues. Kind of defeats the reason to visit a record store for unexpected discoveries of albums that you don’t normally look for.

Excellent selection of records and CD's and very good prices on everything. Lots of used vinyl and CD's which I love to see, you can come back again and again and find something different. Good selection of West Coast AOR and Jazz Fusion upon my visit which I appreciate❤️

The owner of this store, Jamal, has the best recommendations and is so kind and humble. He gave us a rare ‘Who’s Next’ LP for such a good deal. 10/10 late night spot if you don’t want to grab food etc. Thank you Jamal! Will be back soon.

Used record store with used LPs and CDs. A wide selection of musical genres and they sell mystery boxes which will be great gifts. Customer service is excellent!

Went here last week with a friend. To say their prices were inflated would be an understatement. $20 records being sold for $60 seemed to be common. I guess maybe they do well with privileged NYU students who don’t know how to price records? Idk. I hate leaving negative reviews and maybe it’s cause we’re heading towards a recession and they gotta do what they gotta do but this was nuts. Generation Records a couple blocks away is the better bet if you’re in the area. Been going there since the early 90s and they don’t gouge customers like this and have a better selection imho.

I love this place. We ended up meeting the owner and chatting for a while about all sorts of things. He learned that it was our son's birthday and he made our experience extra special. We will be coming back!

Great selection and even better service! I’ve found several rare and hard-to-find albums here at really reasonable prices. I love getting recs from the owner, who clearly knows his music and takes pride in offering quality pressings in excellent condition.

Great selection. Got exactly what I came in for. Super friendly staff. Well kept for collection. Prices are very very fair. This was my first time here but I will definitely be back

This is my favorite record store. Whenever I am in the NY/NJ area I make it a point to visit it at least once. It has an amazing selection of albums at extremely fair prices. I have found some real gems (things I have never seen anywhere else) many times over the past few years. The metal and punk section is a highlight of the shop, for sure, but I've found great stuff in just about every category.

I found two of the CDs I was looking for! I got Three Days Grace One-X CD for $10 and Linkin Park's The Hunting Party for $7. They were both sealed. I also got a bonus Nickelback Dark Horse CD for $4 in awesome condition. Their CD catalog has good variety! The clerk was super nice and helpful too, great atmosphere.

If you listen to metal music come here. Greatest metal selection of any record store I have ever been to and I've been to plenty in my travels across different states. Stuff you will never ever find in the wild anywhere you can probably come across here.

Amazing selection of vinyl. Especially in the heavy metal & rock genre. I, 100% recommend checking it out if you are in or around the area. A very wide selection of both new and used vinyl at truly great prices. I was in NYC for less than a week and Vinyl Addiction is so great, I visited twice. And came out with some top notch stuff

So I was in Brooklyn on vacation and missed Record Store Day, then discovered Vinyl Veritas by accident two days later, and Brooklyn popped! Found several items I was looking for! Small store (I believe they're soon moving to a larger location just a block away) but it's got heart and style. They are knowledgeable, warm & friendly, and clearly have a passion for what they're doing. It's a gem of a place, GO! Support your local indies!

My partner and I live in the neighborhood and stumbled upon the new Front street location. We are new to vinyl and everyone in the shop was so helpful and knowledgeable. We went back again today and met one of the owners, Will, who was awesome and helped us order some records they didn’t have in stock and took us to their showroom across the street that has an even wider selection of their offerings. We got to sip on their cold brew on tap (they also have beer on tap) while browsing their amazing catalogue. Not only did we pick up an handful of special albums, but we also copped a new set of speakers that we are currently LOVING. Awesome owners and incredible staff. So excited to have found this place :) We’ll be back many, many, many more times.

Best place for vinyl (and beer) lover : it has a free beer station for the thirsty one :) Will and Andrew are very friendly, and will help you to find what you’re looking for ! This place is a must in Dumbo!

Seek this hidden shop out! They have a great selection of new stuff but I also found a ton of used albums. The shop is up on the 7th floor of a building and run by some serious music lovers who started the business as collectors first and transitioned into selling. They also gave me a beer and a token to get a beer at the brewery downstairs.

If you’re looking to buy or sell vinyls, this is a great spot! Will or Andrew can help you out almost immediately and give you a fair price! He accepts just about all genres and has a wide selection to browse from! Go check out Vinyl Veritas in Dumbo Brooklyn!

Ordered a bottle on 2/25, the shipping label was created on 3/2, I reached out asking why this hasn’t been shipped yet as it’s odd for it to take a week for FedEx to pickup a package, so I asked if there was an issue. For reference I bought a bottle from France a day after I ordered this and it was delivered two days ago. This was their response to me. “ As stated on our website under shipping policies, "it can take sometimes take up to 2 weeks for us to ship." Your order was placed on February 25th, which was nine days ago. Congrats on getting your bottle from France so quickly. You are welcome to cancel your order if our shop policies do not meet your exemplary standards.” I was just asking why this hasn’t shipped yet when a label was created for the order literally a week ago. When I sent them a picture of their shipping policies where the up to two weeks isn’t mentioned they canceled my order without a response. I was only asking if the order had an issue as FedEx labels expire after a certain amount of days. Terrible customer service!

Absolutely my favorite spot to grab some necessities on the way home. Everyone is friendly, BUT my fav employee has to be Nora. Highly recommend checking this location out

Awesome and approachable for fun wines for a wine newbie. And free same day local delivery is great too. I very much appreciated how quickly they got me the rest of my order that was originally missing an item literally within like 20 minutes of me reaching out.

A gem in the rough. Super great owner. Great selection. Attentive service. A first rate place to drink and buy wine and liquor.

Absolutely recommend stopping by the next time you are on the UES. Great selection of wines and liquor.

Bruce is the best! Such a wealth of knowledge. He helped us find the perfect gift for a friend— a lesser-known Paul Simon record. He shared so much fantastic info about this album, I had to buy the only two copies they had. I also picked up a fantastic jazz album recommended by Bruce. His knowledge of music seems encyclopedic. You should absolutely chat with him when you stop by!

The owner is very friendly. Good selection of Jazz/Classical/Rock CDs. They will buy CDs from you but only if they are very clean and complete. At checkout i was given a deal on most of my selections without even asking. They take credit cards and tap pay

Great store - incredible opera, broadway/showtunes, blues and Jazz collection in vinyl, CDs and cassettes. Was able to find Barbra’s Funny Lady vinyl in excellent condition. Owner is also very welcoming and helpful.

Strolled past here since the colorful tote bags caught my eye. The gentleman in the front with the longer hair was polite and welcoming. But the other man who was fatter working in the back of the store restocking the books and records was cold and not friendly at all. Maybe that’s why he was in the back of the store putting the materials back on the shelf?! They have a sister location a few blocks away I would like to check out. If I go back to this location I’ll only deal with the gentleman who was in the front with longer gray hair.

Ok if you want old eclectic record store with history- this is the place. The owner is an interesting guy been around the block. Found some newer records from some.new york bands.