Academy Record Annex

Academy Record Annex, located at 242 Banker Street in Brooklyn, is a used vinyl and media retailer that buys and sells records, cassettes, books, and music-related memorabilia. The store carries a wide range of genres including rock, jazz, soul, funk, punk, metal, reggae, hip-hop, and experimental music. Academy Record Annex operates as part of a larger operation with an East Village location and offers online shopping and mail-order services through their website.

The store has a dedicated buying staff experienced in evaluating used vinyl collections of any size, from small garage-sale finds to extensive personal collections. They purchase music-related ephemera such as t-shirts, posters, fliers, and magazines. For larger collections, Academy is willing to travel throughout the tri-state area and beyond to make offers. The store also sells bulk and wholesale used vinyl for those opening stores or building collections quickly. Customers can visit either location seven days a week, or contact the staff by phone at 718-218-8200 to arrange an appointment or discuss their collections.

Last updated: 2026-06-07