Who buys vinyl records in New York?

Last updated: 2026-08-22

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Compare record stores in New York, NY

New York, NY has 79 listed record stores. A few places to start with are Limited to One Record Shop, Turntable Lab, and 54 Vintage Vinyl. These listings also branch into CDs, cassettes, books, and cafe or drinks. The clearest genre signals in current store descriptions are jazz, rock, hip-hop, and soul.

Listed stores
79
On the map
79
With contact details
78
With Google ratings
63
Seller signals
32

Where to start

Top record stores in New York

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Limited to One Record Shop record store
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Limited to One Record Shop4.8(233)

New York, NY · 1.6 mi from city center

We are avid collectors and resellers of vinyl records, specializing in a wide range of music genres, though we tend to avoid certain types like 78s and...

May buy recordsVinyl RecordsBookstorespunkbluesOpen now
Turntable Lab record store
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Turntable Lab4.8(165)

New York, NY · 2.1 mi from city center

Is there a physical Turntable Lab storefront I can visit? Unfortunately, there is no longer a physical Turntable Lab storefront. The last TTL storefront...

Used BookstoreVintage & CollectiblespunkbluesOpen now5 quick facts
54 Vintage Vinyl record store
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54 Vintage Vinyl4.6(255)

New York, NY · 3.0 mi from city center

54 Vintage Vinyl in New York stocks used vinyl records across jazz, rock, and classical genres. Located at 246 W 54th St, the store carries a focused se...

May buy recordsMusic & DVDsHigh Fidelity AudiopunkbluesRequest a quote
Mr Cheapo CDs record store
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Mr Cheapo CDs4.6(369)

New York, NY · 16 mi from city center

Mr Cheapo CDs in Mineola, New York carries an extensive inventory across multiple formats including CDs, cassettes, DVDs, Blu-rays, vinyl records, books...

May buy recordsUsed BookstoreVintage & CollectiblespunkbluesOpen now
RPM Underground record store
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RPM Underground4.5(610)

New York, NY · 3.0 mi from city center

RPM Underground is an 11,000 square foot venue in New York that combines dining, drinking, and entertainment under one roof. Located at 246 W 54th St, t...

Used BookstoreVintage & Collectiblesrockhip-hopOpen now5 quick facts
Vinyl Fantasy record store
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Vinyl Fantasy4.6(242)

New York, NY · 2.1 mi from city center

Vinyl Fantasy specializes in hard-to-find vinyl—they stock Boyscott releases and other indie titles alongside graphic novels, trade paperbacks, and unex...

Vinyl RecordsBookstoresrockhip-hopOpen nowRequest a quote
Majors Records & Video record store
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Majors Records & Video4.4(135)

New York, NY · 12 mi from city center

Majors Records & Video in Staten Island has served music and movie enthusiasts since 1971. The store carries vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays, wit...

May buy recordsUsed BookstoreVintage & CollectiblessoulmetalOpen now
VP Records Retail record store
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VP Records Retail4.4(116)

New York, NY · 8.8 mi from city center

VP Records Retail operates from Jamaica in New York, serving customers through both its physical location and online presence. The store carries an exte...

May buy recordsMusic & DVDsHigh Fidelity AudiojazzelectronicRequest a quote
Second Hand Records NYC record store
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Second Hand Records NYC4.9(215)

New York, NY · 2.5 mi from city center

Do I need to bring items to the shop or will you pick them up? You can bring items directly to the shop. If that's not possible, please contact us to di...

May buy recordsVinyl RecordsBookstoresrockhip-hopOpen now
Aeon Bookstore record store
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Aeon Bookstore4.9(126)

New York, NY · 2.1 mi from city center

Aeon Bookstore in New York stocks cassettes and books across spiritual, occult, fiction, philosophy, art, design, poetry, film, nature, politics, and av...

May buy recordsUsed BookstoreVintage & CollectiblesjazzelectronicOpen now

New York store map

79 mapped stores available.

Buyer and seller guide

Buying vinyl in New York

Start with the listings that have complete contact details, a map location, and enough description to compare before you drive across town.

Selling records

68 listings have buying, trade-in, collection, or strong contact signals. Call first and mention format, condition, and collection size.

Using the map

79 stores are mapped. Use the map after narrowing your list so the page stays fast on mobile.

Questions about New York record stores

How many record stores are in New York, and where can I find them?

VinylPackman lists 83 record stores in New York, and all 83 are mapped so you can plan a route. Of these, 76 have Google Maps links, 75 have a phone number, and 70 have a website, making it easy to check locations and reach out before visiting.

Which New York record stores are the highest rated?

By Google ratings, For The Record and Second Hand Records NYC both hold 4.9 stars, while Human Head Records has 4.8. For The Record has 453 Google reviews, Human Head Records 490, and Second Hand Records NYC 215. Ratings reflect Google reviews at the time of listing.

Where can I sell my records in New York?

At least 37 of the 83 listed stores likely buy records. To sell, contact the store first to confirm current buying policies, then bring your collection in for an offer. Examples include Deep Cuts Record Store, Human Head Records, which offers to purchase entire collections, and Academy Records & CDs.

Which stores are best for jazz vinyl in New York?

For jazz, Jazz Record Center is a Manhattan specialist with a deep accumulation of records, CDs, books, and jazz ephemera. For The Record stocks jazz alongside contemporary and funk vinyl, and 54 Vintage Vinyl carries used jazz and rock records. Genres: jazz, rock, hip-hop, soul, punk are common across the city.

What formats can I find besides vinyl in New York record stores?

Formats: used vinyl, CDs, cassettes, new vinyl, and books are all common across New York shops. Generation Records stocks used vinyl, CDs, and cassettes with strong punk and metal sections, while Mr Cheapo CDs in Mineola carries used vinyl, CDs, cassettes, and books across jazz, hip-hop, and rock.