# 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.

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- Language: en-CA
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## 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.

## 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.

## 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

## Before you buy

- 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.

## 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.

## 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.

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## Images

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