Mercer Street Books & Records

Record store in New York, NY

Mercer Street Books & Records mixes vintage books and vinyl on Mercer Street near NYU. The shop stocks hard-to-find 70s reprints—including Cold War action novels in pristine condition for $5—alongside pricier rare editions. The record section rewards extended browsing.

Browsing takes time here. Plan an hour or more to work through the bins.

Last updated: 2026-07-05

Quick facts

  • 4.6 on Google (346 reviews)
  • Vintage records and books with hard-to-find 70s reprints at $5 each
  • Deep inventory rewards extended browsing—hour-long digs are common
  • Pristine Cold War action novel reprints priced at $5 per copy
  • Substantial record selection supports extended flipping sessions
  • Unique vintage finds across visits suggest consistent rare stock
  • Located near NYU in SoHo neighborhood

Source checked: 2026-07-09

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record store address: 206 Mercer St, New York, NY 10012, USA

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