Soulboy69 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 (edited) Hi all, i'm heading to New York in a few weeks time (my first time too). I know the question has probably been asked a lot before but in 2019 is it still worth the effort of digging for original soul 45's in record shops? Any suggestions of decent record shops to check out much appreciated if so. Thanks in advance. P.S. Suggestions for good places to go in general (bars etc.) also appreciated. P.P.S. Mods, if this is in the wrong section, please move. Edited May 2, 2019 by soulboy69 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tivoli Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Subway soul club have a night on the 1st June at the Coco SixtySix club in Brooklyn, NY if that is of any help. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulboy69 Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 48 minutes ago, TIVOLI said: Subway soul club have a night on the 1st June at the Coco SixtySix club in Brooklyn, NY if that is of any help. Damn, i’ll be back home by then but thanks for heads up anyway. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Biggordy Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 A1 Records in the East Village had some nice cheap stuff in for a few dollars. 45s at $2 to $5 that might cost £10 or so in the UK but I didn't see anything rare. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulsides Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Academy Records Annex in Greenpoint,Brooklyn is supposedly a very good place for finding Soul music...there's two other Academy Records shops but the Annex is apparently the one if you're on the lookout for vinyl. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulboy69 Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Soulsides said: Academy Records Annex in Greenpoint,Brooklyn is supposedly a very good place for finding Soul music...there's two other Academy Records shops but the Annex is apparently the one if you're on the lookout for vinyl. Thank You! Brooklyn is definitely on the cards to visit so I’ll pop in there. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Girdwoodinc Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 On 02/05/2019 at 11:55, soulboy69 said: Hi all, i'm heading to New York in a few weeks time (my first time too). I know the question has probably been asked a lot before but in 2019 is it still worth the effort of digging for original soul 45's in record shops? Any suggestions of decent record shops to check out much appreciated if so. Thanks in advance. P.S. Suggestions for good places to go in general (bars etc.) also appreciated. P.P.S. Mods, if this is in the wrong section, please move. What are real plans for getting messy for your big birthday? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gert Mark Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 There is an open air Flea market opposite the Flat Iron building. I have picked up quite a few good records in bad condition from there. Enjoy M 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sceneman Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 (edited) bleaker street used to be the place of record shops but dunno if it still is ..just have a mosey round there.. but you could be 30 years too late as mostly CDs ? i have some old 45s catalogues from shops in bleaker street ..prolly 60s priniting Edited May 4, 2019 by sceneman additions 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Don't think this place still exists … 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulboy69 Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 22 minutes ago, Roburt said: Don't think this place still exists … Ha, I'll put that on the "maybe" pile Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wally Francis Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Try this place out, I picked up some nice bits a few years ago, had a cellar full of vinyl. https://www.rags-a-gogo.com/ MONDAY TO SATURDAY 11AM-8PM SUNDAY NOON TO 7PM 218 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011 (212) 254 - 6115 ragsagogo@gmail.com 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mal C Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 I was working in Manhattan a few years back and tried all the shops, would not bother to be honest, the markets are the only place you will find reasonably priced 45s... pickings are slim though, but you will certainly find lots of 45s on Spring, hundreds of em ! My advise get out to places like Long Island, get on the subway and travel a bit... and deffo go to flea markets, you never know Good luck 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soul Shrews Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 If you"re in downtown Brooklyn and thirsty Circa bar has some great beers on tap all brewed on the premises and some decent food too Cheers Paul 1 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Blackpoolsoul Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) On 02/05/2019 at 11:55, soulboy69 said: Hi all, i'm heading to New York in a few weeks time (my first time too). I know the question has probably been asked a lot before but in 2019 is it still worth the effort of digging for original soul 45's in record shops? Any suggestions of decent record shops to check out much appreciated if so. Thanks in advance. P.S. Suggestions for good places to go in general (bars etc.) also appreciated. P.P.S. Mods, if this is in the wrong section, please move. I suggest flea markets as well If you find anything let me know https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=flea+markets+new+york+records&npsic=0&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=40731378,-73983136,2408&tbm=lcl&ved=2ahUKEwitlaay5YTiAhXdUBUIHd6iCt0QtgN6BAgKEAQ&tbs=lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:1&rldoc=1#rlfi=hd:;si:;mv:!1m2!1d40.7874858!2d-73.49042829999999!2m2!1d40.665167!2d-74.1005416;tbs:lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:1 Edited May 5, 2019 by Blackpoolsoul Typo 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Carty Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 As was mentioned earlier , Greenpoint in Brooklyn is a place several record shops either sprung up or re located a few years ago , come out of the subway at Manhattan Ave , you have " The Thing "( massive cellar in thrift store full of mainly albums and 12s ) .Not too far across the road . not sure if " The Record Grouch " is still on Manhattan Ave . Running parrallel , but behind the main street , you have a road that has " Academy records annexe" , and if you carry on further up for about ten minutes , you will come to "Co-op 84 records ". ( Permanent records used to be on this road but had moved to Park Slope Brooklyn a couple of years ago ) On the way back from co op 84 , get back onto Manhattan Ave until you get to Calyer street , this is where you will find " Captured Tracks records "( Hipster vibe , plenty of soul albums and 45s ) Spent time in New york regularly for years until recently and always found this to be a fruitful circuit . The shops did seem to move , open and close a lot though , it was a fast changing scene .Think Greenpoint became the place where they set up shop after Williamsburg became to expensive . 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Neiljon31 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/09/nyregion/soul-music-botanica-radio.html pop here if you’re there on a Wednesday. And if albums are your bag try Super Elevation records in Brooklyn. 1 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sceneman Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 (edited) the house of oldies maybe still going https://foursquare.com/v/house-of-oldies/4ba38862f964a520fd4438e3 House of Oldies 35 Carmine St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St) New York, NY 10014 United States https://mbvintagenewyork.blogspot.com/2011/11/house-of-oldies-selling-last-centurys.html google house of oldies Edited May 6, 2019 by sceneman 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Seano Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 (edited) 17 hours ago, carty said: As was mentioned earlier , Greenpoint in Brooklyn is a place several record shops either sprung up or re located a few years ago , come out of the subway at Manhattan Ave , you have " The Thing "( massive cellar in thrift store full of mainly albums and 12s ) .Not too far across the road . not sure if " The Record Grouch " is still on Manhattan Ave . Running parrallel , but behind the main street , you have a road that has " Academy records annexe" , and if you carry on further up for about ten minutes , you will come to "Co-op 84 records ". ( Permanent records used to be on this road but had moved to Park Slope Brooklyn a couple of years ago ) On the way back from co op 84 , get back onto Manhattan Ave until you get to Calyer street , this is where you will find " Captured Tracks records "( Hipster vibe , plenty of soul albums and 45s ) Spent time in New york regularly for years until recently and always found this to be a fruitful circuit . The shops did seem to move , open and close a lot though , it was a fast changing scene .Think Greenpoint became the place where they set up shop after Williamsburg became to expensive . Some photos here from quite a few years back, but a few shops (like The Thing in Greenpoint) that might still give a flavour of ones that have stayed put: Have a great trip! Not sure why the links don't show correctly but they do seem to work if you click on the box with the question mark in it. In order, they are of these albums on Flickr: NYC Records and shops April 2010 Greenpoint Brooklyn NYC record shops Easter 2008 New York Records October 2007 New York Soul Easter 2006 Edited May 6, 2019 by seano Links look odd with question marks, but appear to work. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Carty Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Great pics Sean , Thanks for posting . 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Source Team Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 test its seems the best way with flickr may be to post individual links eg the above comes from https://www.flickr.com/photos/seanosullivan/4921027235/in/album-72157624792714688/ and... 1 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulboy69 Posted May 6, 2019 Author Share Posted May 6, 2019 20 hours ago, Soul Shrews said: If you"re in downtown Brooklyn and thirsty Circa bar has some great beers on tap all brewed on the premises and some decent food too Cheers Paul Sounds great, thanks for that. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulboy69 Posted May 6, 2019 Author Share Posted May 6, 2019 2 hours ago, seano said: Some photos here from quite a few years back, but a few shops (like The Thing in Greenpoint) that might still give a flavour of ones that have stayed put: Have a great trip! Not sure why the links don't show correctly but they do seem to work if you click on the box with the question mark in it. In order, they are of these albums on Flickr: NYC Records and shops April 2010 Greenpoint Brooklyn NYC record shops Easter 2008 New York Records October 2007 New York Soul Easter 2006 Wow, think I better extend my holidays 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Spook Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Walk along the Highline to Chelsea market, there was a small record stall inside but they had more LP's thans 45's when we went. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Neiljon31 Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 ......also check if any record fairs / shows taking place. There’s often one up near Columbus Circle, I went last October time, worth a subway ride for sure. Also there is a bigger one on Long Island that clashed with my flight home !! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulwolf Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 See a pevious discussion, although some of the shops mentioned may now have closed - https://www.soul-source.co.uk/forums/topic/326543-new-york-crate-digging Also see this link about record shops in New York - https://foursquare.com/top-places/new-york-city/best-places-record-shops I tend to go to East Village - A1 Records and Good Records, nearby is the 12th Street Ale House, good selection of beers, happy hour etc. Also endorse members comments re the flea markets. Happy digging, be useful to hear how you go and if you managed to find any bargains. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mal C Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 (edited) On 06/05/2019 at 08:56, sceneman said: the house of oldies maybe still going https://foursquare.com/v/house-of-oldies/4ba38862f964a520fd4438e3 House of Oldies 35 Carmine St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St) New York, NY 10014 United States https://mbvintagenewyork.blogspot.com/2011/11/house-of-oldies-selling-last-centurys.html google house of oldies The only thing with this shop is the owner has two boxes of evenly priced 6/7ts more collectible soul funk 45s, you have to buy 2 or 3 to see any more from behind the counter. id have done it but there simply wasn’t anything for me in those first boxes... so I walked out he had great Lps as well, heard he is sitting on some good stock but it’s only offered if you buy a min... Edited May 8, 2019 by Mal C 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 (edited) On 08/05/2019 at 15:46, Mal C said: The only thing with this shop is the owner has two boxes of evenly priced 6/7ts more collectible soul funk 45s, you have to buy 2 or 3 to see any more from behind the counter. id have done it but there simply wasn’t anything for me in those first boxes... so I walked I went into The House of Oldies off Bleecker Street a few months ago. There was a older guy in there so I asked to see the large amount of 45's they have in a long row of shelves on the right hand wall. He said I could not look, but to tell him some record titles for him to go and look for! I thought this was silly, so I decided to be just as silly! We were right next to 7th Ave, so I asked him for the Seventh Avenue Aviators! That drew a blank stare, so I asked him for Frankie Beverly and some other records. He didn't know anything, so why does he not let people just go and look for themselves!! Edited May 14, 2019 by Guest Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulboy69 Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 4 hours ago, solidsoul said: I went into The House of Oldies off Bleecker St a few months ago. There was a older guy in there so I asked to see the large amount of 45's they have in a long row of shelves on the right hand wall. He said I could not look, but to tell him some record titles for him to go and look for! I thought this was silly, so I decided to be just as silly! We were right next to 7th Ave, so I asked him for the Seventh Avenue Aviators! That drew a blank stare, so I asked him for Frankie Beverly and some other records. He didn't know anything, so why does he not let people just go and look for themselves!! Wow, how ridiculous is that! Thanks for the heads up on that one. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jazz Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Picked a lot of cheap bits up from the thing a while back worth a rummage 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Seano Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 5 hours ago, solidsoul said: I went into The House of Oldies off Bleecker St a few months ago. There was a older guy in there so I asked to see the large amount of 45's they have in a long row of shelves on the right hand wall. He said I could not look, but to tell him some record titles for him to go and look for! I thought this was silly, so I decided to be just as silly! We were right next to 7th Ave, so I asked him for the Seventh Avenue Aviators! That drew a blank stare, so I asked him for Frankie Beverly and some other records. He didn't know anything, so why does he not let people just go and look for themselves!! Same experience myself in one of the shops on Bleeker St (maybe the same one) back in 2002 - consistent if nothing else! 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mal C Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Can’t remember his name now but he is a famous dealer that guy, bought mail order from him, but if your British after Soul in off the street, forget it....And all around that area it’s much the same I’m afraid... 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Douglaschip Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Same experience with tbe same guy 2 years ago. Some nice albums on display but over priced. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Weingarden Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 As mentioned above, check out my bar night if you're there on a Wednesday....Botanica, 47 E. Houston St., Manhattan, 9:45 p.m. till 2:30 a.m. or so. If you email me and give me some idea of what kind of stuff you're looking for, I can put together a sales box for you too. Matt 1 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 I have been to Botanica in the past (when my son lived in NY). Apart from being conveniently situated, having good folk in charge & featuring great soul music, the night has nothing going for it. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sceneman Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 mentioning houston TX i did the record shops there about 7 years ago and all i found was rotten heavilly scratched 45s not worth a cent Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Speedlimit Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 On 08/05/2019 at 15:46, Mal C said: The only thing with this shop is the owner has two boxes of evenly priced 6/7ts more collectible soul funk 45s, you have to buy 2 or 3 to see any more from behind the counter. id have done it but there simply wasn’t anything for me in those first boxes... so I walked out he had great Lps as well, heard he is sitting on some good stock but it’s only offered if you buy a min... Also been to house of oldies two years ago very reluctant to show you anything he has a celler full of stuff but won't let anyone down there. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Spain pete Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Probably dead bodies Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Seano Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 I've just had this from a guy who works in NYC: "Academy in Williamsburg moved to the next neighborhood, Greenpoint, about six years ago. Oak Street near Franklin Street., they still have Manhattan stores on West 18th Street and East 12th Street. Manhattan." Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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