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Hello to all
Does anyone know of a good store to buy music particularly classical lp's and cd's. I used to love Tower Records and JR but both are long gone. I miss being able to browse on a Saturday afternoon .
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I know that everyone recommends Academy, but over the years, I've found that their stock has deteriorated, and their prices, for used CD's, were ridiculously high, at least the last time I was there.
If you have the time, you're much better off finding your way to Princeton, NJ and the Princeton Record Exchange - much better stock, and much better prices.
on 18th street in New York and stepped inside. Full of customers and doing a brisk business, it had a choice and decent-sized selection of classical LPs, with most priced at $3 to $10. Beneath the shelves were "bargain bins" that I did not bother to look through. They also have a smaller selection of non-classical.
There used to be at least 2 or 3 more excellent classical LP shops in the city, but it looks like Academy is the last one. The high rent must make it a tough proposition, and my bet is that Academy will also disappear when their lease expires. Get 'em while ya can.
Infinity Records, Massapequa Park
Academy on West 18th. 500 block if I'm not mistaken. 4 blocks west of Broadway or so.
Harry Z
Academy at 12 West 18th St.
Phone (212) 242 3000
New and Used
Bill
the 1980s. ;-) Failing that, try Academy Records in Manhattan or Brooklyn.
NYC experts-
where are the best CD shops for Jazz ?
Depends exactly what you're looking for, but even with jazz there aren't a lot of options, particularly if you're looking for CDs. There is the venerable Jazz Record Center which I believe has some, Academy in Manhattan has some (Brooklyn location has decent selection of LPs). For less straight ahead there is Downtown Music Gallery in Chinatown, Other Music has a bit, and then of course Barnes and Noble. A lot of clubs like Smalls, 55 Bar, Blue Note etc have their own (Smalls label in particular has a lot of titles with a lot of great bands). There are a lot of other odd shops that have jazz LPs, and then there's the guy that shows up at all the street fairs in the summer with jazz LPs, he has a ton of great stuff.Dave
Edits: 11/05/15
Much Thanks! Dave.
no longer has any classical, 18th St is it. For other genres there are a few places, for classical only the one.
Dave
There is some selection at the Metropolitan Opera Shop at Lincoln Center.
Cool, good to know, I'm assuming primarily Metropolitan Opera recordings or is there some selection?
Dave
Their a\Opera selection is extensive. Many of their opera recordings have not been readily available on Amazon. Etc. But the last time was there ; there were many chamber and soloist recordings available....Also: hope this does not sound too dumb but thrift shops, one between 22nd 23rd and Third Ave, NYC Opera thrift have rows of LPs and many CD's.
Good to know, thanks.
Dave
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