VINYL NYC: 33 1/3 of the Best Record Stores Across All Five Boroughs

VINYL NYC: 33 1/3 of the Best Record Stores Across All Five Boroughs profiles New York City record shops through photographs by James and Karla Murray and writing by journalist Hattie Lindert. Its coverage spans all five boroughs and pairs shop stories with local music culture.

At a glance

Profiles 33 New York City record shops across all five boroughs.
Photographs by James and Karla Murray capture shop exteriors and interiors.
Journalist Hattie Lindert's profiles include stories and perspectives from shop owners and founders.
Features selected local musicians, DJs and music figures who frequent the stores.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines shop profiles, photography and local music history in a single city-focused book.
Coverage across all five boroughs offers more than a Manhattan-only view of the record-store scene.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Prestel
Publication date	Sept. 9 2025
Language	English
Print length	224 pages
ISBN-10	3791393537
ISBN-13	978-3791393537

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.27 kg
Dimensions	21.74 x 2.24 x 27.79 cm

What to know before buying

The description says the book covers 33 shops, but the title phrase “33 1/3” may be read as a number of stores. The description specifically identifies 33 shops. The listing provides no format or binding details.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Vinyl collectors interested in New York City record-store culture.
Readers looking for a photographic city guide with shop histories and local music connections.
A gift for fans of record shops, New York music history or documentary photography.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a practical directory with confirmed current shop addresses, opening hours or travel directions, which are not specified in the supplied listing.

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Frequently asked questions

How many record stores does the book cover?

The description says it profiles 33 record shops across all five boroughs. The title's “33 1/3” wording could be mistaken for the store count, but the description specifies 33.

Who created the photographs and profiles?

The listing credits photographers James and Karla Murray and journalist Hattie Lindert.

Does the book include stores outside Manhattan?

Yes. The listing says its coverage spans all five boroughs and names examples in the Bronx and Brooklyn as well as Manhattan.