Suggestions for Record Store near Alphabet City, New York

Ryan S. • August 26, 2013Great used record store in the East Village. Large collection spanning many genres and styles. I went for the promising selection of old house and techno cuts. Will be back!

Diego R. • April 5, 2011This Academy Records Store focuses on jazz and classical music, although it also has other genres as well. Large quanities of both vinyl and CDs.

Jon P. • April 22, 2018Well curated rarities. Great alternative and 90s selection. Nice staff

Aristippos • May 22, 2019The Art of the Vinyl - mostly rare things in jazz and R&B but also a few things from Varese, Stockhausen, Berg, Boulez and Cowell

Borja O. • October 15, 2011Steve is great! He spent almost 2 hours walking us through all the different options. We'll be back to buy our stereo

Shah • May 13, 2018This has become my favorite record store in NYC. Can’t beat the punk rock selection or the service. Love this place.

Christopher P. • February 19, 2014Definitely a risk-taker's record store. I have no doubt there is plenty of good stuff here, but you''ll need time to try out the records and hear for yourself if what they have is your style.

Albert F. • November 9, 2017Best current music shop in NYC for DJs & avant garde sounds. Exceptional selection of modern experimental club jams, regular arrivals of rare, classic 12s & LPs. Non-DJ titles also acutely selected.

Marc J. • April 1, 2017Top-rate repair shop, especially for vintage or acoustic instruments. Oh, and they sell stuff too.

Marc B. • June 4, 2010Best used record store in NYC - especially for classical and jazz

Lisa W. • February 20, 2013Impressive hand curated selection in this small store. A good mix of more popular artists and obscure gems.

Marc E. • September 11, 2014Fantastic vintage guitar selection. Staff is friendly and professional staff. Honest opinions and reasonable prices. Geoff is a great guitar teacher. Totally recommend.

Ben H. • June 1, 2017Nice threads and tasty beats

Joe • September 2, 2012DR strings are terrible because they hurt your fingers. You can play longer with Ernie Ball

Anne G. • July 2, 2009best selection of quality vintage equipment and extraordinary repairs shops for strings, pedals, keys, drums, and amps. really top notch place geared towards the working musician.

MARIA JOSE • August 20, 2018good food and nice people, worth to try!

Steve K. • June 15, 2014Well curated little gift shop with a unique, eclectic selection.