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MY 5 FAVORITE RECORD STORES
February 25, 2012 —In NEW YORK CITY:
‘Bleecker Street Records’
239 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014
(212) 255-7899
www.bleeckerstreetrecordsnyc.com
While Bleecker Street Records may be more on the pricy side, there are few things unique to Bleecker Street that make the price worthwhile. The first is the selection—you’ll be sure to find almost ANY used record here, even super rare and limited released. Another is the awesome owner who cares a lot about his products and helping his customers. The final thing is the resident fat cat—a trip to Bleecker Street Records wouldn’t be complete without meeting the owner’s furry friend.
‘Gimme Gimme Records’
325 E 5th St New York, NY 10003
www.gimmegimmerecords.com
Gimme Gimme Records has the best record collection in the East Village! They have a huge selection of used records regardless of the genre you’re looking for- everything from jazz to glam rock to new wave. The prices are pretty reasonable, and you can also sell your own records to make a buck while you’re there.
In BROOKLYN:
‘Dope Jams’
580 Myrtle Ave Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 622-7977
www.dopejams.net
If you’re an aspiring DJ, or just into dance and house, Dope Jams in Brooklyn is definitely worth the trip. The reasonably-priced store offers a huge selection of house music, but doesn’t limit themselves to one genre (THEY HAVE ROCK TOO!). You’ll be able to find what you’re looking for and more at Dope Jams.
‘Permanent Records’
181 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 383-4083
www.permanentrecords.info
This awesome Brooklyn record store has a large and eclectic selection of vinyl records and CD’s. In addition to their great collection they also carry replacement needles, cartridges & headshells for a wide variety of turntables, slip mats, adapters for 45s and cleaning kits. If you’re going to buy accessories or just going to browse some vinyl this place is definitely worth checking out.
In ITHACA:
‘Angry Mom Records’
115 The Commons Ithaca, NY 14850
(607)- 319-4953
www.angrymomrecords.com
Angry Mom Records if by far one of the coolest record stores I’ve ever been to. They sell 45’s LP’s CD’s & Tapes. They have an exceptional selection of Rock, Jazz and New Wave. Perhaps the coolest thing about them is the $1 Attic! I also found a copy of the Stones’ Exile On Main Street here in October, which was impossible to get in NYC.
