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.

Sadly, their phone is disconnected, and they're always shuttered. It was nice while it lasted…read more RIP

Great record, pretty good inventory. From my experience they offer a pretty fair price for their…read moreselection and they offer trades and buys from sellers as well. The staff in there are super chill and nice.

This is probably the best record store I have seen in Brooklyn. I have been to about six or seven…read moreof the more popular shops in Brooklyn this past month. And this was the best experience so far. Fantastic collection of reggae, soul, hip hop and rock. Prices are great as well--super competitive. They also have a listening station, which is always convenient. I find that I buy more LPs when I can preview them before purchasing. Their stock is well organized. It is a smaller sized store, but I easily spent two hours looking through everything, including their 45s. I saw a few locals walk in so it felt like a cool neighborhood spot. The shop is definitely worth the trip down to Prospect Lefferts Gardens. It is not too far from the subway or park either.

Best coffee experience in NY. Owner hand pours each coffee after grinding beans for each coffee…read more Incredible music selection; cassette tapes, records. Coffee smooth; no bitterness.

This is one of my favorite coffee shops in Brooklyn. They have the best cold brew. There is also a…read morereally awesome and cheap collection of vintage sci fi and fantasy books. They have an amazing selection of vinyl and a small stock of cool vintage tees as well. So, with all this great stuff, why only four stars? Well, the prices for vinyl and the tees are just fully top dollar. If they were a little bit more reasonable I would want to throw up six freaking stars.

Great clean space. Super easy to navigate the records. Unlike many record shops the records are…read morepriced fair and in great condition. The staff is super friendly and fellow music and vinyl lovers. I would highly recommend this place. The trip is worth it if you're in another borough. They also do events and collaborate with brands. For more details on upcoming events, check out their website.

Warning: Controversial opinion ahead…read more For the number of stores it has and its position in the music world, New York is shockingly bad when it comes to record shopping. I don't get why you people pay obscene amounts of money for records, especially when they're in terrible condition. I've been to A-1, Academy, Human Head, Superior Elevation, and others, but I haven't been impressed. Although I don't enjoy living in DC (I am moving soon), record shopping in the District is wonderful. I regularly find rare records for half the cost (if not cheaper) than I would in New York. I also have far less competition. However, Brooklyn Record Exchange is one of the few shops I can wholeheartedly recommend. I went to the smaller location in Greenpoint, which is beautiful: clean, stylish, and well-organized with plenty of rarities in excellent condition. You can tell this shop is run by someone with a discerning eye. I immediately spotted Stockhausen's "Hymnen", compilations of musique concrete, hard-to-find early Nicolas Jaar and Ricardo Villalobos, and a duophonic copy of "Pet Sounds" that sounded like angels singing on one of two high-quality listening stations BRE provides with Technics turntables, Sennheiser (!) headphones, and a Bellari pre-amp. I bought "Pet Sounds," the Stockhausen, and an astonishing 2011 repress of Slowdive's "Just for a Day" that pummeled me with its wall of sound. Everything was fairly priced. The dude working the counter was super friendly and helpful. I also went to BRE's larger outpost in Bushwick. I found OG pressings of Radiohead's "Hail to the Thief" and Chavez's "Gone Glimmering." The electronic/house/techno sections are substantial. Still, I prefer the Greenpoint location on Guernsey Street for its immaculate curation and tasteful, minimal decor. These people don't mess around; the shops reflect a TON of work. BRE places a premium on the customer experience. Their stores are designed to spend hours in. Bring your cash to these good folks.

Metal record stores are more of my son's thing. But we were together and he knew the owner through…read morecommon friends. When you enter, you are reminded of used record stores from the old days. Vinyl albums are in wooden cases separated by either letters or band names. Their main thing is metal, but they have a healthy selection of 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s rock, jazz, blues, and more. They also have some unique Japanese pressings you wouldn't ordinarily see. They also have a selection of tapes, and I think a few CDs. There are a few items of memorabilia. You can listen to any album you want, as long as it isn't new. All-in-all, this is a great used record store (with some new). And, while mainly catering to metal, they have a very good selection of other styles and genres of music.

Always worth a pop in when in Brooklyn. Friendly staff, decent prices, small but rotating selection.read more

Was here today. The basement is no longer accessible and the back part of the upstairs was…read moresectioned off.

If you have a lot of patience, and no aversion to dirt, then you must visit The Thing. Lovers of…read morevinyl records will like this place the most. There are thousand and thousands of vinyl records in the basement of The Thing, and they are all $2. I recommend vinyl gloves and a mask when visiting, and not because of Covid. The store is not very clean, and you may not want to breathe the toxic dust in their basement. On my most recent trip I found a Gino Vanelli LP, a Manhattan Transfer LP, and a Mariah Carey cd that were all factory sealed. I hope that I will be this lucky the next time that I visit.

Federico helped me there today and he couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. Also, he was…read moresupportive of other record shops in the area which I thought was a nice touch. Good prices, and an interesting, eclectic mix of music. Highly recommend.

Highly recommended! They have great selection of 12", and…read morequite a lot of 45s It has a strong sense of community - I was first-time visiting but it looked like the patrons mostly know each other, as if they flock to that store on a regular basis! I also ended up making acquaintance with the owner. Bought three records and def going back!

Always find something (or more than one something) when I stop in here. Staff is super knowledgable…read moreand clearly cares about the music they're selling.

I think this is our new favorite record store. Great selection of Indy & Punk. Excellent prices…read more Color vinyl editions of classics. Only bought half of what we wanted, need to go back for the rest.