My husband and I visited Rough Trade at Rockefeller Plaza before the Haruomi Hosono concert at…read moreRadio City Music Hall on 9.16.2026. There was a special pop-up display of Hosono merch that we wanted to check out. I'd been to the former Williamsburg shop, but this was my first time at the current location. There are sort of two floors - there is a street-level and then there is a concourse-level. Don't miss out - visit both spaces. Lots to discover and enjoy!

Conflicted by the rating here because on one hand it seems low to me. Having said that, I wasn't…read morewowed by my experience nor was I even acknowledged in the slightest. Well if you find yourself smack dab in the streets of Manhattan near Radio City and Rockefeller Center, you'll have no trouble finding this record store. Purely unexpected and to my delight, I popped in here while we were in the area. The selection here is definitely above average. Country, hip hop, alternative, metal, and heavy on classic rock. Based on the location of the shop, I was surprised to see the prices for new records were priced very fairly. Like I mentioned, I was not greeted once by either employee. To me, that's a huge no no. Imagine if someone walked into your house and you were completely ignored? No excuse for that in my book, especially when you're in the business of selling. Though a nice, varied selection, nothing struck me as completely original to this store, which is something I look for in other cities. Based on my experience, I wouldn't come out of my way, nor would I recommend. But I think the three stars rating factors in their solid selection of records. Just trying to review them fairly!

I wandered into this place by accident. the nicest vintage record store I have ever seen. Very…read moreorganized, clean, amazing selection of all kinds of music. Lots of rock' roll, jazz, soul, classical and more. Many rare . Sam, the owner, very knowledgeable and helpful. The pricing seemed to be fair, but I haven't priced old vinyl so I'm probably not the best judge of that, but I do know some old vinyl can be expensive, depending on many factors of course. Bottom line, they don't make this stuff anymore, so if you find something you love...well, how much is that worth?

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.

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.

I've shopped at this location to pick up some gift cards and it's a good store. Multiple levels,…read morewell organized, and helpful staff especially if you're looking for a specific author or subject matter. There are three floors of books and toys to purchase, music, magazines, etc. This location also features a cafe. Bathrooms are available for public use with a purchase and code for access.

I never realized this Barnes and Nobles was here. It's right on the corner and it's pretty big…read more Three floors of books and toys! The cashier is on the main floor with escalators taking you to the basement or the 2nd floor. It's set up like most B & N's where everything is broken up into sections with very clear signage. I still love having copies of physical books once in a while.

Very sweet employees and fantastic selections. Everyone is very helpful and knowledgeable about…read moreeverything.

super quick and easy service! also so manu add ons they had gracie abrams slipmats and so many…read moreversions and sizes of different vinyl's!

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.

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.

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.

I made ONE LAST attempt at having a good experience here, and was let down yet again…read more The owner is incredibly off putting. His communication skills (or lack there of) ruin my experiences here every time. This time he scoffed at me saying "I'll pass on this one" to a record with a 8" scuff. Even after I apologized and led with "I am admittedly picky with my vinyl". Customer is always wrong in this establishment. It's unlikely i'll be returning in the future, and if I do it'll be for the selection of CDs only as I find the used selection is rather out of style. Very little GOOD used stuff. The reissues are plentiful, well curated, and priced at MSRP. The CD selection is admittedly incredible, but the pricing reminds me of FYE prices circa 2003; height of CD era prices. If you decide to come here I'd suggest only coming for the great selection of CDs and reissues, despite the prices of the former. I am happy with the CDs I did buy, as well as the reissue, but am very let down by the condition of the used record I brought home. The lighting is plentiful, so I'll take full responsibility for picking out a subpar album. I will never take responsibility for being treated like I am a nuisance by the owner; time and time again despite always spending a good chunk of money every time I visit. I'd much rather spend my hard earned money where it is appreciated.

Such a huge fan of this place!…read more Limited to One Record Shop is an extremely well-curated vinyl shop that is every music lover and collector's dream - everything is neatly labeled, organized, and in such pristine condition! The staff here are super friendly and helpful, and are ready to assist in helping you find something or make recommendations! Such a wonderful place to stop by to add to your collection. +well-curated vinyl shop +friendly service

Limited to One is a small but very curated record store. They specialize in emo, indie, hardcore…read moretype titles, but also have some small selections for other genres (including more general rock.) My partner and I stopped in not long before closing and were worried we wouldn't have much time to actually browse through most of the crates. However, the owner was instantly super inviting and told us all about a whole bunch of new arrivals he had received, pointing out all the specific sections (which included 4 bins of LPs and quite a lot of 7"s.) While neither of us found anything, I'm almost certain this store would be a treasure trove for those looking for more of the emo/hardcore/punk variety of records. But even if that's not your exact cup of tea, I would still recommend stopping in to see what else they've got in stock.

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.