Rough Trade New York moving to ?

Nothing wrong with a bit of nostalgia and reminiscing. I don't sense any entitled attitude from @jjhunsecker post, boomer or otherwise.

But you don't need to be a boomer to know things were better in the past. But that is to be expected as it was a different marketplace back then, for new and used, and those days are gone.

Even that Fopp location isn't as good as it once was. When it was an independent it was far better. But they ran into cash flow issues due to expansion. They used to have a huge store on Tottenham Court Road, which was incredible.

But you are correct in that there are still some good to great options, in most large cities, these days (I've been shopping for records a few times in NYC). Plus, the selection of those big stores has largely moved online, so although the in store experience might be gone, access to titles is still there to a certain degree.

 

I agree that's a drag indeed...

 

The Tower Records retail space on 4th and Broadway remains empty after all these years- perhaps Tower in Japan can open a New York branch? ​

 

The owner is probably happy to write off the loss on their taxes.

 

Has anyone here ever shopped at Village Revival Records?

Pitchfork has a new piece about the store and owner:
Inside the Unlikely New York Record Store That Sells Vinyl to the Stars

 

Heading up next month with my daughter, who has inherited my love of “vinyls.” We visited Rough Trade and Village Revival last year. I gleaned JRC, Stranded, and Generation from skimming this thread … any additional recommendations? Places with classical in addition to jazz and rock would be appreciated especially. Thanks.

 

If you are looking for classical be sure to check out Academy Records on West 18th Street - large used selection on both vinyl and CDs. They also stock jazz, rock and other genres too

 

Added to the list! Thanks

 

Don't know about classical, I'm not fan, sorry to say. But during last year, prices for rock there tripled and quadrupled. Along with any of at least a little uncommon, not even that much rare stuff, which became non existent there.
A shame really, during 2017 – 2019 I've scored lots of great records there, usually at decent prices. Stuff like "Y/B Parlophones", "Pink Islands" and lots of various import pressings. It's over now, today, I guess they're catering to rich out-of-town kids, mostly selling common stuff at triple prices. You will not see me there.

 

I happened to walk by the Rough Trade store in Manhattan today for the first time today. I was in a rush and not prepared to go record shopping (it was raining and I had a baby stroller) but I stopped in for a few minutes. The store was more interesting than I expected. They had seven or so crates of used LPs and 4-5 times as many new LPs. They had an orginal copy of the classic Michael Hurley/Holy Modal Rounders for $40 which seemed a very fair price. They were playing Karen Dalton on the stereo. I was expecting a store much more geared towards tourists but was pleasantly surprised. I dont think I will make special trips here but will stop by again when in the neighborhood.

 

Thanks for recommending Academy Records. The store on W. 18th was well-stocked, organized, and friendly staff. After I filled my bag there with vintage Phillips and Angel pressings I eventually got to their E. 12th location and scored a 2018 Tom Petty vinyl boxset compilation. Westsider Rare Books on Broadway and also W. 72d also worth visiting for classical music (and books).

 

Rockefeller Center. Yeah, I am sure their prices will be really good in that location.