I second the first post's recommendations of Academy Records (on 10th street between Lafayette and 3rd. They'll let you try records and have a good selection and are very knowledgeable). If you're brave, you'll go to this place:
The Thing
1001 Manhattan Ave
Brooklyn NY
They have probably the largest collection in NYC, but it's a pretty gnarly experience. I think everything is 2 bucks and under, and I'd say bring some rubber gloves and just start sifting through. You can find some CRAZY stuff. I know this sounds crazy, but I'd also check craigslist. I purchased a whole collection of 900 records in mint condition from some guy who just wanted to dump them. Costs me 50 cents a record, and I'm talking primo stuff!
Otherwise,
Junk
Intersection of North 9th St. & Driggs Ave
Brooklyn, NY
The Jazz Record Center
236 w. 26th street room 804--huge selection
Manhattan
Westsider Records (big collection, good stuff)
233 W. 72nd Street, New York, NY, 10023
(212) 874 1588
Anything else is on google!
Cheers!
The Thing
1001 Manhattan Ave
Brooklyn NY
They have probably the largest collection in NYC, but it's a pretty gnarly experience. I think everything is 2 bucks and under, and I'd say bring some rubber gloves and just start sifting through. You can find some CRAZY stuff. I know this sounds crazy, but I'd also check craigslist. I purchased a whole collection of 900 records in mint condition from some guy who just wanted to dump them. Costs me 50 cents a record, and I'm talking primo stuff!
Otherwise,
Junk
Intersection of North 9th St. & Driggs Ave
Brooklyn, NY
The Jazz Record Center
236 w. 26th street room 804--huge selection
Manhattan
Westsider Records (big collection, good stuff)
233 W. 72nd Street, New York, NY, 10023
(212) 874 1588
Anything else is on google!
Cheers!