A1 Records

New York, Vereinigte Staaten

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Adresse:
439 E 6th St, New York, NY, 10009
zwischen Avenue A & 1st Ave
East Village, Alphabet City
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620 m2nd Avenue-Lower East Side (F)
650 m1st Avenue (L)
720 m4Av/E 9 St
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Ortszeit (New York) 07:01 Dienstag, 24. Juni 2025

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Montag 13:00 – 21:00
Dienstag 13:00 – 21:00
Mittwoch 13:00 – 21:00
Donnerstag 13:00 – 21:00
Freitag 13:00 – 21:00
Samstag 13:00 – 21:00
Sonntag 13:00 – 21:00

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20 Bewertungen zu A1 Records

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Rating des Ortes: 5
Englewood, NJ
Great!!! Experience!!! I was looking for a record for a framing project, these guys had it at way below the prices online and the super knowledgeable guy at the front took a lot of time helping me get some old stickers off the front so it could be framed better (lighter fluid, who knew). Then they had a newer cheaper edition of it (same cover though), and he helped get the stickers off that one too! (This time by holding the sticker over an open flame — all very handy tricks.) So even though I was going to pay less money, he still went above and beyond. Awesome service.
Rating des Ortes: 5
Boston, MA
I recently went to A1 on a trip to NYC. I am impressed with the selection and very satisfied with my purchases. I was able to score 3 lps I have been hunting for. All 3 in one shop! I did have to pay a little more than I would have liked but they all sound great so no complaints. I am happy to have gone and look forward to a return visit. I would have to say A1 lives up to the hype.
Rating des Ortes: 4
Richmond, VA
Great selections (almost too much, bake in enough browsing time.), reasonable prices, helpful staff, easy to get to location. What a vintage vinyl store should be. Period.
Rating des Ortes: 3
Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY
Used to think of the original old East Village record store triumvirate as being the older Academy location, A-​1, and The Sound Library. There’s no shortage of records in the A-​1 space, yet it finally occurred to me after years of visiting, I’ve never actually bought anything there. If you need a $ 10 Ahmad Jamal on Argo or a cheap VG+ Roy Ayers record, this is your spot. Their wall is just OK, I would have to think better heat than that is coming in the door, not sure what the secret password is to get to see it.
Rating des Ortes: 1
Borough Park, Brooklyn, NY
Decent selection but way too expensive. And the guy who works there was very condescending and rude so unfortunately I have no interest in shopping there again.
Rating des Ortes: 3
Queens, NY
Nice record store with lots of selection for you to browse through. But the main problem with this store is the price, they are EXPENSIVE.
It’s great that the locals here are willing to spend the extra cash to support the store but when I can find a record for a dollar elsewhere marked at 8 dollars here, that really tells me something about the store. And also just because an album is popular doesn’t automatically means the price is 1.5 or more of the actual price it really goes for. But the records are organized.
I guess if you’re not willing to walk to other stores and live a block or two away from here, it’s worth to check them out. Otherwise save yourself a trip and some money by going somewhere else.
Rating des Ortes: 4
New York, NY
Great sidewalk display and even better inside.
«This East Village standby opened in 1996 after owner Isaac Kosman closed up his flea market stand in favor of permanent digs. A1 makes finding the city’s best soul, jazz, and funk records from around the world a painless (if cramped) affair. There’s a good chance you’ll be elbow-​rubbing with some of hip-hop’s greatest producers as you comb through the supply of quintessentially cool vinyl. Fresh crates of vintage records arrive (and depart) daily, so there’s reason to make multiple visits each month if you’re trying to build up a solid home library.
A1’s prices are very fair, with many near-​mint LPs marked at around $ 8. With a helpful and scholarly staff on site, you’re bound to have one of the best record-​shopping experiences America has to offer in a shop that’s doing business for all the right reasons.»
Rating des Ortes: 5
New York, NY
A few years ago, I had a some boxes of records stolen from Storage. I was very fortunate, but lost a few limited edition and rare records. I found many gems and found replacements copies here! Prices are decent, and records are pretty organized. I can spend hours digging through the crates here. (I find it therapeutic) Once I even dug through crates next to one of my favorite djs here. (hate to admit it, I was star struck lol) Its a little cheaper if you have cash, but they take credit cards too.
Rating des Ortes: 5
Manhattan, NY
Very good record store!
I’ve been crate digging at A1 a few times since I moved to New York and I think it is definitely one of the best places in the city to buy records.
They is a pretty wide selection of used vinyls in almost any genre you can think about: rock, funk, soul, disco, house, etc. I personally focus on the house and techno sections and I have found very good stuff (recently:
). The prices are very reasonable, usually around $ 5 per record; obviously prices go up if its a rare vinyl, but I remember buying this record
for $ 5 and it was over $ 20 on Discogs at the time.
There are three listening stations and I have never had to wait more than 15 mins to get to one so that is good.
The staff is ok, they definitely know their shit but every time I go I ask them about events and they say they don’t know, but I feel that they DO know… Whatever that’s not really important.
Go shop for records at A1
Rating des Ortes: 4
Brooklyn, NY
Good selection of used records, fair prices. They have an industrial and punk section, which I thought was cool.
Rating des Ortes: 4
Brooklyn, NY
Really nice store on the LES if you are into records. I am always looking for new records to add to my collection and have been digging in this store on different days.
I really like the fact you can listen to your purchase before you plop down some cash. Cause you dont need to get home and have pops, scratches and loops of scratches. This really eliminates this problem.
I really am into many genres but always on the look out for rare and obsolete records, overall a great spot for some used vinyl which is hard to find in this big city.
Rating des Ortes: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Recently visited A1 Records on a trip to New York, the shop is AMAZING! So much used vinyl that it can be a bit overwhelming at first. I mostly looked at house, techno and disco records, but the shop seems to have records from all sorts of genres. There seems to be records here that I wouldn’t know where to find anywhere else. What I loved most about the shop is that it seems to showcase the best of New York’s musical heritage, they even had an entire section dedicated to Garage Music. A truly unique record shop that is definitely worth a visit.
Rating des Ortes: 4
Manhattan, NY
This messy store is a treasure trove for collectors of all genres. You gotta stretch to get to all the records, shoved in various crannies as they are, but you will be rewarded.
I found a VG– copy of a Blue Note Liberty Three Sounds record for 8 bucks! Other records were more expensive and played worst, but a good clean on my VPI and all is well.
Owners are friendly and will offer discounts if you buy over $ 150. Just don’t be a dick about it. Be cool, like A1.
Rating des Ortes: 5
Goiânia, Brazil
We went there in July, 2014 looking for 45s and we bought some. Next time in New York we’re coming back. Excellent. (from Brazil)
Rating des Ortes: 4
Long Island, NY
I ask my son: A1 records, good or bad? Dad, A1 records is the bomb diggity!
As soon as you walk in, there are wall to wall records. Every genre of music all at one hip location. To the left is the hip hop section. Its ranked alphabetically and very very fair prices. The records we purchased were not scratched or broken.
45’s go for a buck a pop. The staff was playing some kick ass music when we walked in. Everyone was helpful in our search for both Jazz records and Hip Hop.
A1. Tops in my book!
Rating des Ortes: 5
West Village, Manhattan, NY
THE spot in NYC for used hip hop LPs. Also finely edited soul and jazz sections. The staff are cool too, not your record store stereotype. Prices aren’t cheap, but reasonable, and I walked out with a bunch of badass stuff I’ve been looking for.
Rating des Ortes: 3
Brooklyn, NY
It’s great to see that this record store is still around. From rock to funk to hip hop & salsa, you will find something. There is a cool DJ in the back of the store playing all kinds of music. They let you listen to the records if your indecisive about buying new tunes. They do take credit cards but sometimes the machine is down. There is an ATM around the corner on Ave A at the laundry mat. Records can range from $ 5-​$ 40.
Rating des Ortes: 4
Brooklyn, NY
For second-​hand hip hop vinyl, this is really the place to be in NYC. A1’s stock has a tight, curated feel – I’d say about 8 in 10 hip hop records there are critically acclaimed. They also have a good amount of jazz, soul, disco, and rock.
After a few years of frequenting A1, I find the quality of the service to be hit or miss. The store is a bit pricey but not out-​of-​reach. It has three listening stations but they’re all poor (par for the course I guess). Overall, not to be skipped if you’re into any kind of rhythm-​based music.
Rating des Ortes: 3
Rego Park, NY
Pros: Best place in NYC for all your hip-​hop vinyl needs.
Cons: The prices are through the roof.
Rating des Ortes: 4
Manhattan, NY
I love this place; any record store where they still sell vinyl is A-​OK with me. Although most of the records I buy here come from the bargain bins out front (Lene Lovich,) I’ve gotten some amazing stuff from inside (Rapper’s Delight!) The bins outside are so seductive, of course, because you can browse it even when you didn’t mean to.
The thrill for me in buying records I wanted but couldn’t afford when I was a kid (Lace and Whiskey) has cluttered up my apartment pretty good. But yes, I do have a couple of turntables and some Discwasher.