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Academy Records & CDs

4.3 ★★★★☆ 632 Google reviews · Record store · Collectibles store · DVD store

Buys records ✓ (per their site) jazzcountryclassical CDs toobooks & movies

One-stop shop with new & used LPs & CDs across a broad range of genres, plus movies.

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12 W 18th St
New York, NY 10011

(212) 242-3000

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Hours

Monday 12–6 PM
Tuesday 12–7 PM
Wednesday 12–7 PM
Thursday 12–7 PM
Friday 12–8 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday 12–7 PM

Where to find Academy Records & CDs

What's in the crates

The genres crate-diggers actually call out in reviews of Academy Records & CDs — not self-reported, earned.

🎷 jazz 5 mentions

“Jazz,Theater, classical seems to be there concentration, don't let that disway you, they have hip Hop; even saw a few j-dilla albums.”

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🤠 country 2 mentions

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🎻 classical 9 mentions

“Their classical selection is the strongest here with a wide variety of composers , a section just for opera singers, mono recordings and more.”

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 632 Google reviews — in their own words.

💽 CDs too 13 mentions

“This place is crammed and I mean crammed with all genres of music, CDs and vinyl, also a smaller range of DVDs.”

📚 books & movies 5 mentions

“This place is crammed and I mean crammed with all genres of music, CDs and vinyl, also a smaller range of DVDs.”

What customers say

I am a music lover. I used to go to disco-rama in the village many, many years ago. New York City used to have many record stores. It's good to see that Academy is still thriving, they have various genres of music and plenty of vinyl.

★★★★★ — Ronald, 2022-01

A widely complete store, filled up with records. I liked the fact that it had tons of CD's (not a good idea taking vinyls on an airplane). The staff were really friendly, and the prices were amazing. Found a couple of CDs for 2 bucks, and some rarities as well!

★★★★★ — Luigi, 2019-05

This place is crammed and I mean crammed with all genres of music, CDs and vinyl, also a smaller range of DVDs. I guess it depends what your taste is and what your looking for but even if they don’t have the item your wanting you can spend ages in there just listening to the tunes and browsing through the never ending…

★★★★☆ — D, 2025-06

Not a hugr collection of mainstream, but prices are reasonable, there are some nice things you can find interestingthings, records in good condition and great service. Many DVDs. Very organised

★★★★★ — Lior, 2023-01

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