Generation Records is one of The 15 Best Record Stores in New York City.

1. Generation Records

8.6
210 Thompson St (btwn W 3rd & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Record Store · Greenwich Village · 38 tips and reviews

GiovonniGiovonni: Awesome place for punk, especially 45s. Overall my favorite record store in the city and possibly ever!

Jeff H.Jeff Hong: They always have the records I'm looking for and then some!

howie a.howie abrams: Best overall indie shop left in Manhattan.

A-1 Records is one of The 15 Best Record Stores in New York City.

2. A-1 Records

8.3
439 E 6th St (Ave A), New York, NY
Record Store · East Village · 26 tips and reviews

Ryan S.Ryan Scannura: Great 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!

Ghostly InternationalGhostly International: Ask for Ron, tell him Michna sent you. If you're looking for deep cuts, there isn't a genre he doesn't know.

MeganMegan: Without a doubt the best selection of records in the area.

Academy Records is one of The 15 Best Record Stores in New York City.

3. Academy Records

8.0
415 E 12th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Record Store · East Village · 12 tips and reviews

Jaime G.Jaime G: friendly staff, great selection. You have to spend quality time in order to find what you want. Also, if you want to look for something in particular, they'll help you in a courteous way. Recommended.

DJ CNCDJ CNC: I'm in the Hip Hop section!

Original PenguinOriginal Penguin: It’s becoming harder to justify trawling through the city’s record stores. But for a dusty-fingered DJ dig, Academy has huge selections of everything and only good records make it to the floor.

Rock and Soul is one of The 15 Best Record Stores in New York City.

4. Rock and Soul

8.1
10 W 37th St, New York, NY
Record Store · Garment District · 31 tips and reviews

Sarah M.Sarah Murphy: Hands down, the best DJ store in the NYC area! The sheer range of equipment is just amazing and so much fun to browse. You could spend hours here. Great customer service as well, highly recommend!

Fadia K.Fadia Kader: awesome record collection here! Stock up!

Joseph "KWEST" C.Joseph "KWEST" Cruz: The best (last) record store in NYC ...been shopping there since 15 years old ...

2 Bridges Music & Arts is one of The 15 Best Record Stores in New York City.

5. 2 Bridges Music & Arts

7.8
75 E Broadway Ste 205, New York, NY
Record Store · Two Bridges · 1 tip

Albert F.Albert Freeman: Best 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.

Downtown Music Gallery is one of The 15 Best Record Stores in New York City.

6. Downtown Music Gallery

7.8
13 Monroe St (Market Street), New York, NY
Record Store · Two Bridges · 4 tips and reviews

FYACKDESIGNSFYACKDESIGNS: Best Jazz record store in the world. Hands down. May be small, but makes up for it with best possible in-stock catalog selection.

CompassCompass: One of the landmarks of the downtown music scene, Downtown Music Gallery has one of the world’s most noteworthy collection of jazz and contemporary classic music.

raymondweilraymondweil: This is your best bet if you're looking for avant-garde or experimental music. Enjoy the beautiful melodies and be independent.

Limited To One is one of The 15 Best Record Stores in New York City.

7. Limited To One

7.5
221 E 10th St (1st Ave), New York, NY
Record Store · East Village · 4 tips and reviews

Jon P.Jon Pressman: Well curated rarities. Great alternative and 90s selection. Nice staff

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Home to a frequently refreshed stock of rare vinyl records. You can find some absolute gems, but you’ll also pay a pretty penny.

Nichole P.Nichole Porges: Truly love this shop

Stranded Records is one of The 15 Best Record Stores in New York City.

8. Stranded Records

7.9
New York, NY
Record Store · East Village · 2 tips and reviews

AristipposAristippos: The Art of the Vinyl - mostly rare things in jazz and R&B but also a few things from Varese, Stockhausen, Berg, Boulez and Cowell

Tom M.Tom M: Formerly Good Records

In Living Stereo is one of The 15 Best Record Stores in New York City.

9. In Living Stereo

7.7
2 Great Jones St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Record Store · NoHo · 5 tips and reviews

Ian F.Ian Francis: In living Stereo carries a nice selection of new and used vinyl, perfect to find that new record to add to your collection, as well as the equipment to get you that perfect audiophile sound.

Christopher P.Christopher Pepe: Hours on the website are wrong, closes before 7:30pm...at least on Saturdays. How hard is it to update your website?

Ana O.Ana O: Great selection of records... Ask for Rich!

Jazz Record Center is one of The 15 Best Record Stores in New York City.

10. Jazz Record Center

7.6
236 W 26th St Rm 804 (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Record Store · Chelsea · 4 tips and reviews

Phil G.Phil Giampietro: Always something to be found here. You have to go inside the building and take the elevator up a few floors. Amazing selection of jazz DVDs. Read more.

GiacsonGiacson: Incredible jazz selection of vinyls mostly but also cds,books and videos. Very well hidden on the 8th floor of the building. Take your time to go through everything

Rafa A.Rafa Alves: raridades do jazz, mas fica escondido no andar de um prédio, se você gosta de jazz sobe lá.

Rough Trade is one of The 15 Best Record Stores in New York City.

11. Rough Trade

7.3
1250 Sixth Ave (W. 49th St), New York, NY
Record Store · Rockefeller Center · 3 tips and reviews

Benjamin A.Benjamin Adler: hipster curated vinyl shoppe.

SpiceeeSpiceee: The selection was so much better when they were in Brooklyn. Looks like a souvenir shop now :(

Sam D.Sam Dicks: An awesome record store

Westsider Records is one of The 15 Best Record Stores in New York City.

12. Westsider Records

7.3
233 W 72nd St (btw Broadway & W 72nd St), New York, NY
Record Store · Upper West Side · 5 tips and reviews

Jim R.Jim Ray: Great little used record, book, and CD shop with a friendly staff.

Karley B.Karley Brooks: The dude who works there really knows his music. It's a pretty sick shop

Jill A.Jill Adelphia: Massive collection of vinyl

RPM Underground is one of The 15 Best Record Stores in New York City.

13. RPM Underground

8.8
244 W 54th St (btwn Broadway & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Karaoke Bar · Theater District · 3 tips and reviews

Ami H.Ami H.: Every day happy hour from 5p to 8p, half off drinks and karaoke room rentals

Inna G.Inna G: Great spot and rooms

Ami H.Ami H.: Wifi: RPM-GUEST | Pass: iloverpm

Philip Williams Posters is one of The 15 Best Record Stores in New York City.

14. Philip Williams Posters

8.7
122 Chambers St, New York, NY
Antique Store · Tribeca · 7 tips and reviews

Pavel K.Pavel Karfik: This shop has a huuuge vintage poster selection, I could spend a fortune and my whole life searching for the right one here...

Keith K.Keith Kerr: Gotta check out this place! You can find a poster at any size and any price here.

Boris M.Boris M.: Look out for vintage poster

Record Runner is one of The 15 Best Record Stores in New York City.

15. Record Runner

7.2
5 Jones St, New York, NY
Record Store · West Village · 6 tips and reviews

Jon P.Jon Pressman: This is a gem for both new and used vinyl. Owner is friendly and informative. Great selection includes Japanese imports. If you miss rebel rebel go here.

Chuck R.Chuck Robinson: Great collection of Japanese movie posters!

Elyse E.Elyse Estrada: Amazing selection of Madonna which is amazing since Bleecker Street Records only had one album. Plus Madonna posters all over the wall are also a good sign of this guy's pop selection.