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.

Exactly what I expect from a great record store. Clean, sensibly organized, lots of new albums,…read moregreat music on the speakers and a chill atmosphere to browse. Will definitely return.

The people running the shop were friendly and cordial without being overbearing. Records were…read morereasonably priced and a bit lower than what I have typically seen online across multiple websites. There was a nice and diverse selection which was well-organized, though for some records there were more than one option. I really like that the store was clean and spaced nicely despite the vintage feel.

This spot crushes forever...lol,I could've purchased 100 records I've been wanting to own but…read morehaven't seen in person....(you could purchase online but you're better off going out and finding what you want),Service is amazing, staff is really awesome & friendly. Value is great ...plus you can grab a free vinyl outside. They have alot of great cassettes for sale & amount of vinyl for each genre of music is great. Bonus points for having most of George Harrison's catalog for sale 10 out of 10 some of his records I've never seen in person.

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.

I had a great experience with Academy Records & CDs. The staff was friendly, helpful, and…read moreknowledgeable, and they made the whole process easy and comfortable. I really appreciated their time, professionalism, and interest in my collection. It's a great place for music and movie lovers, and I would definitely recommend checking them out!

Stopped by to see what they had and scored a live James brown vinyl for a decent price! Friendly…read morecashier and good music playing in the background for your search.

I am by no means an expert in jazz records, but I'm confident in what I do know. I do know this…read morestore is an absolute gem, racks and racks of jazz records. Some people are saying the prices are high, but every record I checked via Discogs fell within the median range as far as pricing goes. To me if it's a record you really want and the price is a few $ more than normal, I am ok with paying the extra for the convenience of not having to keep hunting. The owner is a quiet guy who says hello when you walk in the door and then lets you do your thing. I didn't have an extensive conversation with him, but when I was ready to pay I asked what was playing on the sound system. He was stoked I asked and told me it was a live recording of Herbie Hancock live in Germany. I swiped my card and he gave me kudos for bringing my own bag. FYI, the store is located in an office building and you have to buzz up to get to the actual store on the 8th floor. This was my first visit, but I will certainly be back when I return to the city.

Just stay home and wait for his Ebay lots if you want anything decent. The store is just where he…read morekeeps the garbage he can't get real money for on ebay. The physical store is a waste of time.

Great place for books…read more They have a small selection of Pokemon cards. $1 for Japanese commons. Crazy price. Not sure who buys them!

Such a cute store set in the heart of the theater district. Downstairs has lots of anime. Upstairs…read morefiction and non-fiction. I love that it's a store where you can sell and purchase. I feel the prices were very reasonable, even though I saw some comments about people saying the books are overpriced. No one bothered us when we spent quite a while looking through the various shelves and it felt like a very calm environment in a busy city. Left with a few books so the trip was a hit.

Great spot for all styles of records including old school, international, folk and more. The…read morehip-hop section was on the smaller side but there was also a downstairs filled with more selections. I loved the music and film posters area and the variety of music tees as well. Wasn't welcomed or greeted but it's just overall a chill vibe. Excellent selection of $1.99 records downstairs. Would recommend for music lovers!

Decent selection. Took me a while to find what I was looking for. The shop's a bit messy. And I…read morefound it a bit pricy.

Great store, always have a really wide selection. Fairly priced. And usually always have some great…read morewall pieces. One of the best record stores in the city!

OMG. What a great selection of vinyl and what a good value. The store is no nonsense - the…read moreemployees aren't trying to befriend you - but you will find what you want. I scored some incredible El Gran Combo records. Definitely worth a visit. I'd love to go back.

My mom was visiting from Georgia and we were near Record Runner when we stopped by Chip City. We…read moreweren't quite ready to go back to my place so my mom looked up places to walk to around the area. She found this place and thought I'd like to visit since I'm on a record/vinyl collection kick. Specifically for Madonna. We got there and I saw Madonna in the window. Immediately I knew I had to go in. You have to knock to enter, and you can't bring any outside food or drink so make sure you dispose of it or seal it and put it in a bag before you enter. I was luckily just finished with my drink. When we got in, the gentleman heard me talking about Madonna because she was displayed in multiple areas. It was a small little store and record stores overwhelm me often and I didn't know where to look just yet. But I repeat, it was small so I would have seen it soon. Either way the guy was awesome and pointed out his Madonna selection where I found this erotica picture disc. Now it's not rare, you can buy it on her official website, but I happily bought it from this store as I was so thrilled to see it right there in front of me. I can't wait to go back. This is 100% the place I will go to for my Madonna needs!

Forwver the Best record store in NYC - great selection, rare vinyl and new releases - John is the…read moregreatest!

Yes, this is a proper bookstore. Fantastic selection of hidden gems, good prices, that old dusty…read moresmell. This is a treasure of a store and when these types of establishments are gone so will the age of enlightenment.

This place is gorgeous but The actual selection is pretty poor. Also the girl behind the desk was…read moreon her first day of the job and didn't know how to find anything for us. Owner was a complete jerk and told me not to take pictures even through I had a book in my hand ready to buy. Very rude and unfriendly. Apparently they have a "no pictures in the shop rule". A ridiculous rule to have when you know the first thing anyone under the age of 40 is going to do is take a picture of the unique setup. I put my book back. You won't get my business you grumpy old man. Try developing some manners and making customers feel welcome.