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Rough Trade Above

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,613 Google reviews · Record store · Book store · Music store

Buys records cassettesCDs tooposters & merch

Venerable independent record store for obscure & mainstream CDs & vinyl, plus live music & a bar.

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1250 6th Ave
New York, NY 10112

+1 212-664-1110

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Hours

Monday 10 am–8 pm
Tuesday 10 am–8 pm
Wednesday 10 am–8 pm
Thursday 10 am–8 pm
Friday 10 am–8 pm
Saturday 10 am–8 pm
Sunday 10 am–8 pm

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 2,613 Google reviews — in their own words.

📼 cassettes 2 mentions

“Small but packed with vinyls, a few books, some cds and surprisingly cassettes.”

💽 CDs too 4 mentions

“If you are close to it go and take some instant pics in their photo booth and if you are a music maniac you can find a lot of vinyls and cds”

🖼️ posters & merch 2 mentions

What customers say

A decent sized record shop with a selection of vinyls that have been carefully curated. You can tell that a lot of thought was put behind selecting which records to include in Rough Trade's inventory. In addition, the shop's aesthetic is 👌🔥!

★★★★★ — Alex, 2022-01

Bonus points for having stickers! Unfortunately they cost 1$ but nothing is free in New York. The floor decor in this store is insanely cool! So dope walking and finding your fav album underneath your feet. There’s something for everyone in the selection.

★★★★★ — Stefan, 2024-05

Small but packed with vinyls, a few books, some cds and surprisingly cassettes. I was personally interested in buying CDS but vinyls are still the more popular medium that’s returned and might stay that way for a while.

★★★★☆ — Mateo, 2025-04

Definitely one of the best record shops I have ever been to. Wild selection of vinyls in every genre with just about every artist plus if they dont have what you’re looking for, they can get it online for you. Friendly and helpful staff.

★★★★★ — Jody, 2024-01

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