i've been there a few times. ands i never leave empty handed. they have some great selection of…read moreclothes

Many of their comms clearly state to call ahead before visiting because hours vary so take note to…read moreprevent being upset about something they warn of. Nice super small place, with a focus on records. Somewhat leans towards mid-century modern items. Seems to have reasonable turnover on items, so it's worth stopping in periodically to see what's new. Like the focus on Queens items and art, hope for even more in the future.

VP (Vincent + Patricia) Records is the world's largest independent record label and distributor of…read moreCaribbean music. This record store is legendary. VP Records was an integral part of spreading reggae music all over the world - this landmark is a must-visit for music fans or collectors of vinyl records. The record store moved from Brooklyn in 1975 to its current location in Jamaica, Queens around 1979. Patricia Chin (Miss Pat) and her husband Vincent "Randy" Chin also co-founded Randy's Record Mart and Studio 17 in Kingston, Jamaica. The origins of VP Records can be traced back to the late 1950s when Mr. Chin worked for a jukebox company in Jamaica (the island). He would change out the worn records from the jukebox, which would normally be thrown away, but he had the idea of selling the 45s. This record shop has an incredible selection of Caribbean music so whether you are looking for reggae, ska, dub, rocksteady, lover's rock, dancehall, or soca you will find it here. Reggae music is much more than Bob Marley's Legend and Jimmy Cliff's Harder They Come soundtrack. Check out these artists/producers: Lord Creator, John Holt, Glen Brown, Winston 'Niney' Holness, The Skatalites, Bunny "Striker" Lee, Augustus Pablo, Lee "Scratch" Perry, and King Tubby. Besides the variety of vinyl record and CDs, the store also carries a selection of Jamaica-inspired clothing and books. I highly recommend picking up a copy of Patricia Chin's autobiography Miss Pat: My Reggae Music Journey.

I placed an online order and when I didn't receive an update after a few days, I checked the status…read moreto find it had been cancelled. No communication and no opportunity for me to resolve the underlying issue. I sent an email, which went unanswered. I posted on the Facebook page, also unanswered. Ok, ok. For some reason, you just don't want my business. Good thing there's plenty of great music out there and I don't need any reggae from VP.

Always find something (or more than one something) when I stop in here. Staff is super knowledgable…read moreand clearly cares about the music they're selling.

I think this is our new favorite record store. Great selection of Indy & Punk. Excellent prices…read more Color vinyl editions of classics. Only bought half of what we wanted, need to go back for the rest.

Not the friendliest atmosphere or the cleanest. It's the…read moremedia equivalent of a thrift store. You might find something neat here or there but for those wondering why they are called Mr. Cheapo, it's likely because of the experience selling items to the store. Not pleasant, they will lowball you to less than 10% of the value of your item, hem and haw about how they won't be able to sell it for much, then list it for way way way more than they told you they would. I come here if I'm bored and need to kill some time but it's never a fun experience really.

I've come to this store for years and it's hard to give it an honest review. But to the people who…read morewant to sell their things like CDs, DVDs, VHS and laserdisc/ players, it's definitely not here. They'll try to lowball you instead of giving you a fare offer, they do it all the time. Also the guy with glasses in the counter was given my buddy a hard time when he was trying to negotiate his DVDs. Like not giving him a better offer or other options. The guy who works there probably had a bad day, but I don't think anybody would want to put up with his attitude. Also If you're looking for a specific title. They may or may not have it, so you're better off finding it somewhere else. *In conclusion. It's fairly good. I think for most people who want to find physical media, discover and stay away from the internet for a bit. Above average, it's not a bad store

Great store, everything is organized well. The guys there know what they are talking about. I…read morecouldn't recommend the place more. They sold me my dream book Jurassic Mall. www.jurrasicmall.com

Crusty, dismissive buyer. Prepare to be lowballed. Be sure to check with them before selling as…read morethey claim to have high inventory and they're very choosey. Won't go back.

The Dude a-buys vinyl here…read more Marvelous curation of new and used vinyl. Cool art in the back. Live music was popping off when I came through. Pancakes is an instantnt gem.

My cuz told me about pancakes records in Astoria on Steinway as they sell , buy and trade vinyl…read morerecords which my cuz has always had a fondness even with modern technology. The vinyl craze started back more then a few years ago but I personally didn't get in to it but after visiting this cool , hip , friendly record shop , my feelings has changed as I purchased 5 vinyl records from artist that were important music wide during my youth . Good selection of many genres of music and prices are not bad with Many bargin prices to some hard to find vinyls at higher prices . They have a area for live music and events during the months and the staff are very helpful and knowledgeable about music . Glad I followed cuz to pancakes records and will be back with a list .4.5 stars on my yelp meter.

This review is for the record store portion of this establishment-- I love any record store, and…read moreseeing one plopped down in midtown manhattan in the middle of a busy, business-y district does my heart good. It's not what I expected to find here, and if I worked or lived in this area I'm sure I'd want to pop in often to browse or shop. Having said that... the shop is a bit cramped, which makes comfortable browsing a challenge--understood it is the city and real estate is a challenge, but the layout does make for a less than comfortable experience. Perhaps it is the hybrid portion record shop/portion club that means there isn't a ton of room for the shop portion. As for the browsing, it was a bit frustrating -- I was looking for a holiday gift and was having issues and wound up asking for help - "Do you have anything by Tori Amos?" "i dunno" (not super helpful) "...but you can look under T. Yep... they alphabetize by artist first name. I found Weird Al Yankovic under "A". I don't even know where to start there...I would personally expect to find this under Y...if you want to try to make a case to have it under W and treat "Weird" like a band or entity name I won't agree but I'll listen... but under A? For Al? We're alphabetizing by first name? Come on!! Mock outrage aside, it just felt too hard to find anything, not a fun place to browse and not a lot of assistance available to do so. Decent amount of records though, prices seemed a bit all over the map to me--some reasonable, some a bit outlandish--perhaps more careless than trying to rip people off--but I'd wager you can make some finds here. Might not have been my favorite record shop, but it's a record shop nonetheless--I'm sure I'll be back.

Records are very hard to flip through (small store and stacked to the ceiling, requiring…read moreladders/stools or crouching WAY down to the floor to see what's there), are packed in too tight, are really overpriced (to be fair, their rent in midtown must be high), are not always clean/of good quality (the one I bought was dusty), and are sold in the static-friendly crinkly polypropylene sleeves I HATE (personal preference is polyethylene). Folks running the shop are friendly and knowledgeable, and there's a great selection, so all good there. But it's not my favorite place.

All sorts of fun stuff!!! Just depends on the day!! A good reason to visit often. The gentleman…read moreworking there are lovely

No professional. Just grabbed and listed what I was donating and I received a pitiful paper with…read moreboth our names and the date.

Human Head Records is one of my favorite record stores in NYC, hands down. I'm a regular both…read morein-store and on their Discogs page, and every experience has been solid. The shop itself has that classic record store vibe, the smell of old vinyl, yes, even a little moldy at times, which I personally love :) and rows of crates you can get lost in for hours. What really makes the place stand out is the team. D, who has helped me several times including today, deserves a big shout-out. He's patient, super knowledgeable, and always has a great attitude. Today he went above and beyond being extra patient with my order, and I really appreciate that kind of service. Shops like this thrive because of people like him. The stock here is fantastic, excellent condition, fair prices, and always something new to discover. I live in the Bronx and they are absolutely worth the trip out to Brooklyn. When I can't make it in person, I also order from their Discogs page and the shipping is always smooth. If you love vinyl, this is the kind of shop that makes collecting special. Great records, service, and always a great reason to come back.

One of the better record stores in Brooklyn Worth my 1-1/2 hour drive from out east Long Island…read more. the owner/ staff is friendly & I always get a good deal!!! you can't go wrong!!!

Best comic and memorable shop in general! Best selection a figures cards and vintage items,…read moresomething for everyone.

"That's a you problem, not a me problem" was said to me by ownership when I stated damaged books…read morewere being pulled for my pull list and if possible can we make it so I'm not getting damaged books. I shopped there for 7 years, in those 7 years I have had employees forget to ring up half my order where I had to make sure I paid afterwards because the staff was so incompetant, A covers for DC comics floppies (typically 3.99 at the time)were being charged to me as 1 in 25 incentive variant prices (like $24.99), I was charged for products i didn't purchase, and was treated like shit, either because it was me, because I expected people to take pride in their work, or because I was Albanian, or handicapped. If you must go to comicbook store, go anywhere but there. Anyone that tells you different has probably eaten boxes full of Lead Paint chips cereal.