Specialty, jazz-only institution (8th-floor hideout)
Jazz Record Center
New York, New York
What to Expect
Quiet, focused, and delightfully nerdy. If you collect jazz, it is a must-visit - carefully graded stock, serious knowledge, and shelves that reward patience (especially if you care about pressings).
Genres
Jazz (LPs, CDs, books, memorabilia)
Best For
Deep-catalog jazz expertiserare pressingsreference-grade stock
Price Range
Mid to Premium
$10-$30 for common titles; $$$ for audiophile/collectible pressings
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