The people running the shop were friendly and cordial without being overbearing. Records were…read morereasonably priced and a bit lower than what I have typically seen online across multiple websites. There was a nice and diverse selection which was well-organized, though for some records there were more than one option. I really like that the store was clean and spaced nicely despite the vintage feel.

I originally knew this shop from Oakland, CA (and I had a few issues with them, despite an…read moreincredibly curated selection of music). The NYC Stranded is great: incredible selection of vinyl. Great people working in the shop: good convo, knowledge and help. It's a dangerous place to walk into. There are no bad records. There are also no low prices! Enjoy and beware! Epic selection!

Bruce is the best! Such a wealth of knowledge. He helped us find the perfect gift for a friend- a…read morelesser-known Paul Simon record. He shared so much fantastic info about this album, I had to buy the only two copies they had. I also picked up a fantastic jazz album recommend by Bruce. His knowledge of music seems encyclopedic. You should absolutely chat with him when you stop by!

This freestanding bookstore is a hidden treasure trove to those who like to spend hours flipping…read morethrough a thick shelf of alphabetized records and books. It has a fantastic collection of UK and US rock vinyl at highly competitive prices (usually less than $10 each), and a spectacular collection of new books.

Still a really cool bookstore, with a lot of books that need to be reached by ladder. I wish I…read morecould see some of those books that are hard to reach. They specialize in antique books as well, their NY sections are well stocked as one might imagine, and the fiction and psychology sections are full of good reads. The spaces and aisles are small and narrow, so be ready to bump elbows and navigate carefully during busy times on weekends.

Small hidden gem! Excellent selection of books from floor to ceiling! Such a cool little book store…read morewith a cool vibe to it! Good prices and friendly service. Anyone looking for a good read I recommend stopping in and seeing the book selection!

Super cool record store! The prices are a little high but…read moreit's New York. Tons of options. There's a basement area that is filled too!

Very good selection of new and used records and CDs. Only problem is on multiple occasions I have…read moreseen the manager (Mark) treating his employees awfully. In learning more from the community involved in the store I've learned he is a terrible manager and has continuously maltreated his employees for years. I just wanted to write this review in sympathy for the current employees and in hopes that Mark will see this and it will make his life a little worse.

Stopped by to see what they had and scored a live James brown vinyl for a decent price! Friendly…read morecashier and good music playing in the background for your search.

The store was pretty busy and we couldn't tell who worked there/who was also browsing which was…read morefine because we were there out of curiosity. There seemed to be a huge selection of classical records, international music CDs, a few pop records and DVDs.

The owner was really nice and the store had many underground artists/bands so with popular ones. I…read moresaw tapes and movies in physical media.

Randy converted my skydiving dvd video into digital format and I am absolutely thrilled with the…read moreresults. My video came out flawless and beautiful, allowing me to relive such a thrilling moment in my life and to share with my friends and family. Besides being a really great, humorous and down to earth person, Randy is a perfectionist and takes great pride in his work. We are blessed to have this rare gem of a place in our neighborhood!

I love gems like this. This is an unpretentious, divey, hole in the wall (literally) record store…read more It is cluttered and messy and disorganized and filled with an assortment of records. And I love it. I go straight to the dollar bins outside. There are about 10-15 bins of records loosely labeled with titles such as "Classic Rock" "Jazz" "Blues". Sometimes a white sticky note will inform you that each record is only 25 cents. I have walked away with 8 records for 2 bucks. Good records! The Doors, Beatles, The Who, Allman Brothers, Marshall Tucker Band, etc. etc. There are also some ridiculous options available as well, an unknown rapper from the mid 70's, another album I purchased simply because the record cover was 5 men in speedos and killer mustaches, and of course some holiday themed music. Really, can you beat listening to a lightly scuffed record, with a good whiskey, while cooking a nice meal? PS. Before making the trek here, check the hours. It closes early most days and is closed on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays. PPS. They also have a selection of current music records, VHS tapes, compact disc's and the classic cassette tape, available for purchase.

donated and sold a few lots of records and taped and other speaker equipment. Ryan's super cool…read more Lots of love ryan k. the virtual artist.

Over the past year, it has become harder to find anything here beyond standard repertoire. I…read moreordered a Delius piano solo that took eight weeks to arrive, and communication with the store was painfully intermittent with me having to follow up constantly. In the end, it would have been faster to order it myself online. More recently, I tried to exchange a gift I received, a biography (not a musical score), that I already owned. I simply wanted to exchange the biography, which was clearly unread, for a different one that was actually more expensive. I was happy to pay the difference. I even had the physical receipt. Both were full-price books, not discounted items. The exchange was declined under their umbrella policy. I understand having a policy in place to protect publishers, but it would be clearer to simply state "All Sales Final on Printed Materials." Instead, the language references "copyrighted materials," which suggests there may be exceptions, when in practice there are not. I want to support a neighborhood brick and mortar music shop. But when selection is limited, flexibility is minimal, and communication is inconsistent, it becomes difficult to justify staying loyal. I am disappointed to say, that I will likely purchase my scores and books elsewhere going forward. At times, the store feels oriented more toward internal or institutional purchases than toward the musicians and readers who live in the neighborhood.

Great amount and variety of books in good editions. Some merchandise can be of higher quality…read morethough (seriously).