During a day of record shopping in the Slope in Brooklyn, Almost Ready was probably my favorite…read morestop. Prices were reasonable and the old used records (all I care about) were in good shape. I also enjoyed chatting with the owner about old Blitz singles (he was spinning some good tunes). Recommended.

I love this record store! I usually always plan a day to go thrifting/record shopping and this is…read morethe best record store I go to. They have a lot of classic rock bands and the prices aren't to bad. I usually spend 20-40 dollars on a record. I've bought a rolling stone record for $25 and I always get queen records whenever I get the chance!! They also have records for cheaper!

Great record, pretty good inventory. From my experience they offer a pretty fair price for their…read moreselection and they offer trades and buys from sellers as well. The staff in there are super chill and nice.

This is probably the best record store I have seen in Brooklyn. I have been to about six or seven…read moreof the more popular shops in Brooklyn this past month. And this was the best experience so far. Fantastic collection of reggae, soul, hip hop and rock. Prices are great as well--super competitive. They also have a listening station, which is always convenient. I find that I buy more LPs when I can preview them before purchasing. Their stock is well organized. It is a smaller sized store, but I easily spent two hours looking through everything, including their 45s. I saw a few locals walk in so it felt like a cool neighborhood spot. The shop is definitely worth the trip down to Prospect Lefferts Gardens. It is not too far from the subway or park either.

This record store has an amazing selection of records, especially jazz albums, hip-hop albums and…read moresingles and dance music 12" records. I will definitely be coming through again!

A fantastic record store in the heart of Williamsburg. They had the most expansive selection of…read moreelectronic and dance records and I was able to find a few Chicago house compilations with the likes of Marshall Jefferson, Frankie Knuckles, etc! They have a wide selection of genres as well (but electronic has the most variety). Records are reasonably priced, for being used. The lady at the counter was very helpful, and they are able to mail records, making it an easy visit if you are flying back home! Highly recommend a stop if you enjoy a solid record store

Relatively new record store in Bushwick but it's already one of my favorite spots…read more I've brought in records to sell a few times and they actually give pretty fair cash way better than some other places that make you feel like you're getting lowballed They've got a really solid selection ; Tons of used records plus VHS DVDs and books and they also carry newer releases that are brand new if you want something fresh. The owner tests all the used records and labels them so you don't have to worry about ending up with something that sounds bad Best part though is the cats Sushi and Emerson are basically the mascots. Both super friendly. Emerson will literally climb on you and just chill while you're browsing And if you're walking by you'll probably see Sushi sitting in the window watching everything like he owns the place They also have a big selection of incense and candles which is a nice extra Definitely worth checking out if you want something cool that is or is not super mainstream

owner was kind and there was a good selection of used books as well as records and CDs. prices were…read moreextremely fair. friendly cats made the trip worthwhile!

Just go, because where can you get that feeling of going through records, reminiscing about your…read morefavorite songs, albums, and artists, on a beautiful, sunny or rainy day? This is one of the best places to be for the vibes, for the people, for the connection, for the new and old school songs playing in the background. The value is in the experience.

Ray is the man! Such a cool individual, got to talk music with him for a bit, very knowledgeable…read moreand down to earth guy. Place has a good variety of genres to choose from; new and used vinyl. Some cool clothes on the rack as well. Shop has a great vibe to it, check it out!

Many many years ago I did business with this record store. Back then when you thought of Trinidad…read moreand Tobago music and New York, Charlie's was the first and sometimes only place that came to mind. They were a force to be reckoned with. I've passed this shop so many times as it's just one shop separating them from Ali's Trinidad Roti Shop (which I'm always at as I love) and don't know how I missed it! Only today when my memory door flew open did I actually realize where I was! 2015, it stands a mere resemblance of its former glory, but somehow amongst the weakness, there's a sense of pride. Almost like your granny on her rocking chair relating stories of her illustrious youth. You'll still find small DJ and entertainer's gadgets such as bolts, screws and many other items I have no clue what they're used for except it's to do with music systems and mics. If you're an Island and Trini music lover, you'll have a ball gazing at albums while listening to sweet Calypso and Parang music (if you ask). A bit of history: Calypso music is an Afro-Caribbean music with origins in West Africa. It's a rhythmic, grassroots (so to speak) music which documents the then and now, socio and political atmosphere of Trinidad and Tobago either with serious undertones or picong (to tease or joke). Calypso or Kaiso procreated with funk and soul and gave birth to Soca music. Parang music is a popular Trinidad and Tobago music which originated from nearby Venezuela. There are shows and competitions but the real deal is when serenaders go to the homes of family and friends paranging at night during the Chistmas season. It is sung in Spanish or patois and is the mother of Soca parang which is a combination of both genres. Hearing a good parang singer live can be a truly emotional experience. Well it is for me and many others. Get a copy of Parang music at Charlie's, ask for Daisy Voisin, maybe you'll get lucky and have this experience. My stop at Charlie's like I said, was like a visit with grandparents. I was emotional, excited and I'll visit again and again but I don't want to live with them. Is that just me? It was good to see you Charlie. 5 stars for the memories you brought me AND I can still find current and "ole time" music here. The End.

We discovered Charlie's Record Shop during the 37th Annual Fulton Street Carinval. Wow, the place…read moreis loved and respected by all in the community and Caribbeans. The place welcomed us into jamming calypso and Soca music, free Caribbean foods jerk chicken salad roti and plenty of dancing happy ppl. I met Charlie and others. The walls is filled with oldies and new Caribbean artist.... as said "One love"!

This was such a cute record store! It is literally the coolest place to be in Brooklyn!…read more I was looking for a souvenir that I can bring back home as a gift. Also, I'm not super knowledgeable about all the artists that were popular under the specific genre that I was asking about. However, the owners were so kind and were willing to play me multiple records so I can make a well informed decision! I would definitely come back and would recommend other people to visit!

One of the last places on 18th avenue that represents what used to be called Brooklyn Italy, this…read morestore blasts italian music from outdoor speakers proudly. When Italy won the World Cup in 2006 this was one of the central meeting points for rabid fans! You can get Italian anything, Cassettes, CD's Vinyl, movies you name it. It's also a gift shop with tons of italian t-shirts. If you enjoy nostalgia you should visit this store before it is gone, it's one of the few Italian stores left in the neighborhood.

This is one of the biggest bitter-sweet shopping experiences I've ever had. On one hand, the shop…read moreis fully stocked with Italian CDs (they've ditched vinyl) and DVDs. Along with other Italian knickknacks and coffee makers. I managed to find a cd I was looking for and ended buying another that they were playing. Fine and good. I walked out satisfied...at least until I was halfway back home. The cds looked a bit "off". I didn't realize it in the store because I guess I was in a rush. Dreading the worst I unwrapped the CDs and my disappointment was confirmed. They were counterfeit. The "booklet" was just a folded glossy paper with no pages on the inside. The top of the disc was a poorly designed knock-off. Sure the CDs worked, but fake? That's messed up. SAS is located deep in Brooklyn just a few stops shy of Coney Island. If you're in Manhattan, it's a journey. I would give the place one star but since this was my first (and will quite possibly be my last) trip there, I don't know the shop enough to accuse their entire merchandise as counterfeit. So benefit of the doubt. If you decide to check it out, just take a close look at what you're buying. Don't get ripped off.