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Used Record Stores & Audio Gear in NYC

Hi I'll be visiting NYC at the end of the month. Staying at the Sheraton (I think). The hotel is beside/behind the site of the former World Trade Center.

Anyone in NYC know of a good used record store that I should check out. A large variety of music would be preferable. However, I primarily listen to and am looking for alternative rock (Beck, Red Hot Chili Peppers etc), American hardcore, old school hip hop (Tribe Called Quest, EPMD, Guru Jazzmatazz, Beastie Boys etc), Blues, and funk.

And of course, classic good ole rock and roll. But I can find those almost anywhere.

Are the record shops found in an "area" or are they spread out over the 5 boroughs.

As well, any must-go-to Audio stores. Mostly interested in used gear, especially analog and speakers.

I only have a day, so any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
elf73
martykl
3,578 posts
 
For the NYC residents to confirm (I moved to LA in 1997)

Toys from the Attic in Westchester or Fairfield county ( a short day trip by car) was always a good call for used high end gear. Also, there was a 2nd floor shop in (I believe) Flishing,Queens. Manhattan is more a "new gear" kind of town.

Good Luck

Marty
martykl
3,578 posts
 
Actually, I think Toys from the Attic is (was?) in Rockland county.

Marty
rgurney
279 posts
 
Toys From The Attic - 914 area code - Westchester. ?Mt. Kisco?
dfhaleycko
178 posts
 
Toys from the Attic is in downtown White Plains, NY. The high-end gear used to be upstairs with pro music and instruments downstairs, but it's been a few years since I last visited. They (TFTA) are just down the block from Lyric Hi-Fi's store, where Dan M will treat you well if you tell him you're a 2-channel guy.

HTH
elf73 OP
104 posts
 
Thanks everyone. I spent the day in Greenwich Village, walked from the Mariott in the financial district. NYC is definitely a walking city like no other. Great way to spend an afternoon.

Went to all the stores you mentioned Overhang. Kim's, Rocket Scientist, Other Music and Academy on 10th (though they only sold classical Vinyl, tons of CDs though and packed). Couldn't find Zapp records, or Fat Beats or anything on Bleeker unfortunately..

Other Music was very cool. Excellent selection of good music.... they were playing a CD called Nigeria: Discofunk, I wished I bought it now. Thought I'd wait until it was released on vinyl..picked up another compilation by the same label: Soundway records.

Bought used John Mayall, Bob Marley, James Brown live in NYC, Heavy Funk James Brown covers, Amy Winehouse, Nigeria Special: Modern Hi-life.... the price was actually not that bad. Cheaper than London by a little, and a lot cheaper than anything in Vancouver (everything decent is listed as an import, with a corresponding inflated price).

Other Records was my favorite store. Nice that Living Stereo was right next door. I finally got to listen to a SET amp, and devore speakers (which I've been really curious about lately, heard the 9s though not the gibbon super 8s), and a Shindo Garrard 301 w/lenco idler (?) to boot (30-40K system... I think).... 1st side of some Santana record. Nice people... checked out Stereo Exchange and Sound by Singer too... if I was to spend my money in an audio store, I think I'd go to Living Stereo.

Thanks everyone.. if anyone is visiting NYC, walking around Greenwich is a good idea.. super easy.


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