Academy Records

Academy Records operates two locations in New York, with the original store at 415 E 12th St in the East Village. The shop buys and sells used vinyl records, cassettes, books, and music-related memorabilia. Their inventory spans rock, jazz, soul and funk, punk, metal, reggae, hip-hop, and experimental music. Academy also operates an online store and mail-order service, and offers bulk discounts on used vinyl for customers looking to build collections or stock new stores.

The team specializes in purchasing vinyl collections of any size, from small personal selections to extensive archives spanning decades. They accept walk-ins at both their East Village and Brooklyn locations seven days a week, though they also travel throughout the tri-state area and beyond for larger collections. In addition to records and tapes, Academy buys music-related ephemera including vintage t-shirts, posters, flyers, and magazines. Customers can contact the store by phone at 212-780-9166 or 718-218-8200, or reach out via their website.

Last updated: 2026-06-07