Moodies Records
V.P. Records
170-21 Jamaica Avenue, Queens
It’s not just reggae’s leading record label, it’s also an O.G. record shop.
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Miss Lily's Variety
132 West Houston Street, Manhattan
Not to be confused with Miss Lily’s, the chic Jamaican restaurant next door, Miss Lily Variety just celebrated their first birthday last week with a star-studded anniversary bash. This funky record store also stocks books, DVDs, jewelry, and other cool shit—and it’s home of RadioLily.com. And don’t sleep on Melvin’s Juice Box, the awesome patty shop / juice bar in back.
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Keeling's Reggae
1342 Saint Johns Place, Brooklyn
Keeling’s is a BK institution that’s known for its video selection as well as its copious amounts of vinyl. They’ve also got a recording studio, video editing and mastering facilities, and they even do computer repairs.
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Tiger's Reggae Hut
1092 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn
Tiger’s is one of those classic mom & pop shops that keeps the reggae culture alive. According to their awning they also R&B, hip-hop, soca, and gospel music. Plus flags, hats, and cricket videos.
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Deadly Dragon
102 Forsyth Street, Manhattan
Jeremy and the Deadly Dragon massive specialize in rare and collectible vinyl, including pre-owned 45s as well as limited edition reissues. They do a bustling online business and their sound system hosts a Thursday night party at Happy Endings called Downtown Top Rankin.
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Millennium CD & Records
4045 White Plains Road, Bronx
Here it is 2013 and this BX fixture is still slanging 45s like it’s 1999.
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Rock & Soul
462 7th Avenue, Manhattan
Depsite the name, this NYC DJ institution located just north of Madison Square Garden is more geared toward rap and dance music. But they’ ve always stocked a healthy selection of dancehall vinyl.
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Original Records
180-23 Linden Blvd, Queens
Gotta love a record shop that takes it back to the essence with the wall hanger brackets and dog-eared album covers. They don’t call this place original for nothing.
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