In-store shopping
Yes
Jazz Record Center in New York
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Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Delivery
No
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Planning
Quick visit
Yes
Phone: +1 212-675-4480
Site: http://jazzrecordcenter.com/
Site: http://jazzrecordcenter.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:10AM–6PM
- Tuesday:10AM–6PM
- Wednesday:10AM–6PM
- Thursday:10AM–6PM
- Friday:10AM–6PM
- Saturday:10AM–6PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (84)
Awesome store for all types of jazz. Great atmosphere. Proprietor was super cool. Could spend half a day in there flipping through the crates. Reasonably priced. Definitely be back next time in in NYC.
Amazing JAZZ record store - Used and new vinyl and also cd and box sets, dvd and books. It’s all about jazz. Thank you Fred! MatzeW from Berlin Germany
Great collection as always. I’m so glad they survived. I came down to support the places I love. Awkward thing was that I was ignored right in front of his face a few times when I ask questions and tried to chat…
Heaven on earth for jazz lovers. Found out about the place by accident and certainly was a pleasant surprise.Wide selection of jazz vinyl and cds as well.Store is located in a residential building. Simply press the buzzer, go up and enjoy!
Amazing, hole in the wall Jazz record store in a low key building, if you didnt know it was there youd pass right by it. Had everything from classics like Armstrong to rare Uk hard bop jazz, first record store Ive seen a Phil Seamen lp in. Ill be back to this place for sure, prices were also very reasonable and the cashiers were helpful and pleasent! Love it!
Owner was snarky and rude as others have commented. He doesn’t seem to want the business. Selection really wasn’t great. Prices on most things were on the high side, but it is NYC so I get it. Not worth the effort to get to the place. Left feeling disappointed with nothing net-new to add to the collection. Hyped up by others, but didn’t live up to it for me. Just my assessment. Some better places in Lower Manhattan and a few over in Brooklyn (IMO).
Absolutely amazing place, gem of a place in New York City.
I recently sold my jazz record collection to the Jazz Record Center. Fred, the proprietor, is one of the most pleasant, accommodating and reasonable people Ive ever worked with. He was honest and transparent in his appraisal and paid a bit more than I expected.As a customer, Ive also visited the jazz record center at it is a wonderland for collectors of LPs, CDs, and books.
I found lot of Blue Note Music Matters reissue 2× 45 rpm LP that are actually in my humble opinion the best items to purchase if you cant find expensive originals or liberty pressings . Thanks ; Mauro.
Amazing selection and such great people!
Great selection of Jazz LPs, the owner really loves and knows about jazz so he is very helpful helping to choose the best options for albums, there’s also a great selection of books and memorabilia
Great place to find jazz cd, vinyl, dvds and books. Extensive stock of vinyl and cds. The street parking may be a challenge but there are 2-4 parking garages nearby.
Great stack of vintage vinyl rare stuff. A real collectors haven and all for a reasonable price. I always feel nostalgic as I enter this place and I love their narratives too.
A bit tricky to find since its not at all obvious from the outside, but this place is awesome. Just ring the buzzer, go in and up the elevator, and youll find a really nice jazz record store.
Hidden inside an office building on the 8th floor. A treasure trove for jazz enthusiasts, with an amazing selection of well organised jazz records and CDs. Very friendly staff!
High end, well organized, aficionado-grade vinyls. Nothing too cheap, so no busted breaks for sample hunters. Great stuff in great condition
Besides some records and CDs , there is also a great selection of jazz books. You can find rare and real items of jazz here.
A bit hard to find initially , as its in an 8th floor office/apartment but worth a visit. Big collection mainly used vinyl wirh some new, also cds books etc
I went with my musician husband, he thinks its a gem, he found a wide collection of CDs there. Just in case the bell doesnt work downstairs, call up or follow someone in.
Great selection! Oldies in a great condition, staff is kind of indifferent and finding the store is a quest. That is why one star down.
Heavy on reissues but there are some gems. Tons of knowledge behind this operation, and good customer service. Dont go looking for other genres.
A truly great record store in NYC. Absolute must for anyone with even the slightest interest in jazz. Or records. Or history.
This place is a hidden Jewel, the staff is excellent an knowledgeable about jazz music,you can find plenty of rare gems here.
Watching A Tribe Called Quest Documenary. Q tip used to go here after school and if its good enough for him...
It is the best jazz record store with new and preowned records
Really Nice store. The guy who sold me a cd and an lp knew a lot of music and help me out in my choice. 5 stars
Excellent selection. Always try to visit when Im in New York.
Need to work on their access. Buzzed door at 5pm on a Saturday and door wouldn’t open. Site says open till 6pm but no way to get in. Should have voice intercom. Disappointing.
It has everything relating to jazz books bags posters and the person who runs in is very helpful
Good selection, snobby and aggressive clerk who will yell at you for asking about a record that they dont consider to be jazz.
Absolute space for the treasure trove in Jazz discovery: CD Vinyls or Video in New York City
THE place to browse high quality jazz vinyl, both new and used.
Mind blowing selection, best jazz store Ive ever seen.
Hard too find and not very big at all, but they seemed to know their Jazz
Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great selection of new and used records!
Great selection Jazz LPs... a must stop for jazz fans
Hard to find it, but still they seem to know about jazz. Despite, I expected more variety.
Amazing variety and collection. The owner was really friendly.
Spectacular place! Great selection! Great folks. John
Incredible selection...nice setup
What’s a cool Record Store. Attention it is in the 8th floor of a building!!
Great store. Really helpful manager. Loved it
Great shop for 50s 60s jazz.
Nice staff and always something interesting in the stacks.
Excellent and huge jazz collection!!!!
Good service, great stock, fascinating locale
Great place to get your music on.
My go to stop for jazz music
A must whilst visiting NY!
Heavenly.
Sweet!
❤️
Great customer service
Great selection.
Amazing
Cool dude.
Sweet spot
I and three other eager patrons stood outside the entrance to the building today (August 25, 2022) at 5pm hoping to gain entry to the Jazz Record Center. No one answered the phone at the store, no one responded to the buzzes we repeatedly employed in an effort to get someone to lus let come up to visit the store. The security guard wouldn’t talk to us other than to growl “YOU CAN’T COME IN HERE!”We were all from out of town and had made the trip to West 26 St. in the hope that we could enjoy shopping at this wonderful jazz Mecca. Please leave some sort of notice when you will not be keeping normal store hours. To not do so is terribly rude to your loyal customers.
Shop a bit hidden, but discoverable. Can say that there is a boys selection! The record we were looking for was only found as a new production, it could not be sold. But you can see from the whole that there is a so-called On a serious basis.
They have an impressive assortment. The business is not visible from the street since it is in an office building. The place is very well organized and one could spend the day using everything since there is a lot of material. At the same time, there is a variety of books, magazines and jazz information that should be reviewed if one plans to go to listen to music at a club or to understand what is happening nowadays. For jazz lovers it is a must.
A huge selection of vinyl records in the style of jazz. There are souvenirs: postcards, photos, T-shirts, books and much more.
Must visit place for Jazz fans! In addition to an excellent selection of CDs and vinyls, there is an impressive amount of books on Jazz. Prices slightly above average.Pay attention that it is on the eighth floor! To access you need to ring the bell.
Great place,Super welcomingI recommend 100%!
I visited for the first time in 2002 when my 2nd trip to NY came.There is this jazz (record) specialty shop in a certain building about 5 minutes on foot from the 23rd St & 7th Av underground line for access.It is surely that it was the dimension that the lock of the door was unlocked and it entered into the store at last finished when raising to 8 F with elevator after telling the owner of the shopkeeper on the intercom installed in the building.Even from the characteristics of the products we are dealing with, we do not need cold customers, and it seems that we are taking care of security since we will also have expensive collectors items inside.However, in January 2002 when I visited the second time, there were water leaks, so analog stock was quietly decreasing and I could not smile to laugh. Since I was collecting Miles goodies at the time, I have regrettably disposed of it, but I have a memory that I bought a small price for a poster ($ 22 for Apples promotion) and $ 40 photo collection.Haruki Murakamis 18th announcement of the short story Charlie Parker Plays Bossa Nova is set in NYs second-hand record shop, but every time I read it, I remember everything about the Jazz Record Center and its coming up nostalgia.
On the eighth floor of a Chelsea building. Solo Jazz. Good choice even though I could search little ... still worth a visit. Ring the bell to enter.
Incredible this store hidden on an eighth floor of offices. Great selection of CDs, vinyls and books. They even sell original posters and posters from old concerts and some merchandising. In short, a true jazz sanctuary.
Great vinyl records and CD collection. Also books, magazines, calendars and posters. I spent fine hours here! The right place for vinyl records and jazz CDs, books, posters, t-shirts, dvd. Many of the vinyls are new - sealed.
Certainly interesting but aimeh I was expecting a wider choice. The myth of New York falls to find unobtainable vinyls ...
A paradise for those who love the jazz genre. / A paradise for those who love jazz music.
Fred Cohen, its owner, is very nice and has created a beautiful place for music lovers.
I thought there was more variety, for jazz players its fine
Welcome to the top.unlikely place.Exceptional for enthusiasts
The best jazz store in the world
Very nice
Total reviews rating 4.6
84 Reviews for Jazz Record Center 2023:
Review №1
2022-07-05THIS PLACE IS A JAZZ LOVER’S DREAM. Extensive selection of jazz, even contemporary jazz / nu jazz — the records are well organised and decently priced. If you love jazz, you *will* find a record or 5 to take home with you. Will definitely be back!
Review №2
2022-04-16Amazing selection of vinyl as well CDs, videos & other media. I expected premium prices but everything was very reasonable. Very New York experience, other than the reasonable prices.
Review №3
2022-06-16I have always enjoyed every single stop at the Jazz Record Center. Always come out with great, used vinyl records at reasonable prices. The book selection is wonderful, too. A must-stop for the Jazz fan when in Manhattan, for sure.
Review №4
2022-06-17A good selection, well documented laid out shop.However. No listening or testing available. 2 records @$30 I bought were unplayable due to an odd warp, another had skipping issues in several places. These are evidently not tested b4 putting on the shop floor. So its a buyer beware/risk if your not from NYC and cant bring them back for a refund.
Review №5
2020-03-08Great selection of jazz music in LP and CDs. More wax than plastic. New and used stock. More used than new. Pretty good prices too. There is no store front. You have buzz in from the street of catch the door when someone is leaving the building. It’s an elevator ride up. Friendly-ish staff. A bit annoyed at my request for a particular item, but he did help.
Review №6
2022-02-09I had a fantastic time here a couple weekends ago. Ken was working, and I recognized him from his youtube channel. I picked out an armload of records, and he helped me sort through them. Many he knew, and he commented on the recording, the session, the personnel, the label, the pressing. I learned a ton, and with his guidance I narrowed it down to a more-manageable stack. For the pricier ones, he offered to play them for me. We put on a couple, they all sounded great. I gave them all a good listen back home, and there wasnt a dud among them. Ill definitely be making this place a regular stop on my trips to the city.
Review №7
2021-11-12Awesome locally owned, jazz-centered, Music Store here in the city!! They have much more than just records. CD’s, posters, shirts, postcards, and an array of memorabilia can be found on the 8th floor!
Review №8
2021-04-16This record store is a wonderful store. They have a huge Jazz collection for sale of vinyl, cds and many other related things. I loved browsing through the very organized sections of each artist there and I would recommend this place to anyone looking for jazz related albums. The staff there is also very polite and helpful and made me feel comfortable and welcome while I was browsing through the sections. I definitely look forward to returning there when I am able to and I would recommend anyone thinking about visiting here to give it a try.
Review №9
2022-03-24Amazing Place! and the Lord was very kind!
Review №10
2020-02-04This shop is a jazz album and memorabilia destination. Took about 45 mins to browse their selection of used and new Jazz LPs, and had some good finds. All high quality stuff in the $20-and-up range. Good music playing, felt far from the bustle of the city below, made for a relaxing time. It’s on the 8th floor. Glad I took the time!