I stopped by A-1 Record Shop on a whim and ended up staying way longer than I planned. The place has such a funky, cozy vibe that instantly makes you feel at home, like you’re digging through a friend’s personal collection. Crates are packed with vinyl from every genre you can think of, and it’s obvious a lot of care goes into curating what’s on the shelves.
The staff were super friendly and genuinely love music. They were happy to chat, give recommendations, and never made me feel rushed while flipping through records. I even brought in a few albums to trade and the process was smooth and fair, which I really appreciated.
Love this spot. Been going here for ten plus years. Guy at the register in the last few always has something cool to say about what you are purchasing. Even though it’s packed. Great place and great vibes. Awesome hip hop selection. I found a bunch of great white labels here.
November 2025
Amazing store & experience! One of the longest running record stores in NYC and I can see why. Great selection of vinyl, practically all genres represented. They even have bargain priced records outside the store. Pretty easy to get to and found parking right out front. I recommend getting there around noon when they first open. Staff is very friendly & helpful and the customers in the store were pretty cool, too. Music lovers hanging out together & shopping. I can't wait to go back soon! You could literally spend hours here...and lots of money too.
I stopped by A-1 Record Shop on a whim and ended up staying way longer than I planned. The place has such a funky, cozy vibe that instantly makes you feel at home, like you’re digging through a friend’s personal collection. Crates are packed with vinyl from every genre you can think of, and it’s obvious a lot of care goes into curating what’s on the shelves.
The staff were super friendly and genuinely love music. They were happy to chat, give recommendations, and never made me feel rushed while flipping through records. I even brought in a few albums to trade and the process was smooth and fair, which I really appreciated.
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Love this spot. Been going here for ten plus years. Guy at the register in the last few always has something cool to say about what you are purchasing. Even though it’s packed. Great place and great vibes. Awesome hip hop selection. I found a bunch of great white labels here.
Amazing store & experience! One of the longest running record stores in NYC and I can see why. Great selection of vinyl, practically all genres represented. They even have bargain priced records outside the store. Pretty easy to get to and found parking right out front. I recommend getting there around noon when they first open. Staff is very friendly & helpful and the customers in the store were pretty cool, too. Music lovers hanging out together & shopping. I can't wait to go back soon! You could literally spend hours here...and lots of money too.