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(Now Closed)Record Store
Greenpoint, Brooklyn
The experts at Time Out New York and Village Voice recommend this place
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ShahOctober 3, 2014Great collection of used records here, some nice punk selections you can't find elsewhere. They're better for old records than newer.
Time Out New YorkOctober 26, 2011At the best music store for vinyl fiends, you’ll find garage rock, electronic, jazz, folk and world, to name but a few genres, and releases by local bands and labels. Plus, free in-store performances!- Time Out New YorkOctober 31, 2011At the best music store for vinyl fiends, you’ll find garage rock, electronic, jazz, folk and world (to name but a few genres) and releases by local bands and labels. Plus, free in-store performances! Read more
Adam V.November 4, 2014The greatest goddamn record store on the planet. Great selection, fair pricing and awesome staff. Hell, if you spend enough, they'll just start throwing records in for free.
Cole KennedyMay 26, 2015They have a box on the counter with rare and unique vinyls. Elvis, the Beatles, even an unopened Smiths LP!
NearSay NYCAugust 2, 2011Academy houses new releases and a special selection of rarities & obscurities & this store in particular attracts the 60's garage & psychedelic rock fans of Williamsburg & beyond.
Village VoiceNovember 21, 2011Winner of Best Place to Buy Vinyl in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Use one of the in-house record players to test your selections!
VH1April 23, 2010There are still a good number of great record stores in Brooklyn, but this offshoot of the Manhattan staple is one of the best places for residents to seek out quality vinyl. - Anthony, TheFABlife.com
Scavenge through the new LPs and 7-inches, and try not to salivate. It doesn't matter how DIY it is, where in the world it's from, or how small a pressing - chances are they've got it (sometimes two).- Village VoiceOctober 25, 2012Readers' Poll winner of The Village Voice Best of NYC 2012 Best Vinyl Record Store!
CompassJuly 24, 2013Find vintage records for amazing prices at the beloved vinyl shop on North Sixth Street.
Raymond ChalméJune 17, 2011W-burg branch never ceases to amaze. You find the shit that you have in iTunes that you've found on various blogs over time, but never thought you'd find a physical copy in existence.
Nice place to shop, needs better ventilation. Leave the door open now that it's warm out!,
VentolinApril 19, 2014Sucks if you're looking for used stuff. They refused to give me a detailed receipt WTF!!! I'll never come back here again. There's many good record stores in Brooklyn, but this is not
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Academy Records Annex, voted by Rolling Stone as one of the best record stores in the U.S., buys your old records from popular music in nearly all genres from rock and soul to jazz, folk and disco.
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- Noon–8:00 PM
(718) 218-8200
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"Impressive hand curated selection in this small store. A good mix of more popular artists and obscure gems."
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"I feel so lucky to have this amazing independent store in my neighborhood. Great for children's books and art books as well."
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