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Bed-Stuy to Flatbush Soul Run
A Black-music-focused route through Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights down to Flatbush for reggae and African records.
City Route · 6 stops · about 3.5 miles. The stops are spread across a city. Plan on a rideshare, bike, transit or a short drive between shops. What do route types mean?
The 6 stops
1. Black Star Vinyl
Bed-Stuy coffee-and-records shop with a curated selection across jazz, soul, rock and reggae, plus liberation literature and home goods.
Tip: Opens at 8 AM Tuesday to Friday and is closed Mondays. It shares a street with Loudmouth.
480A Madison St, Brooklyn, NY 11221, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM 2. Loudmouth
Bed-Stuy record shop and community space with used and new vinyl, a strong hip-hop selection, local streetwear and art, and regular events.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. Check its events before you go.
348 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11221, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM 3. Poise
Intimate Bed-Stuy record shop with jazz, soul and R&B deep cuts and a listening setup in the store.
Tip: Open weekdays only and closed Saturday and Sunday.
271 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11233, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed 4. Symphony Music
Crown Heights shop with records and CDs of Black music and a large vinyl selection, plus African-inspired crafts, clothing and accessories.
Tip: Open daily, 11 AM to 8 PM, and until 7 PM on Sundays. It is near the Sutter Avenue station.
791 Crown St # B, Brooklyn, NY 11213, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM 5. African Record Center
Long-established Flatbush shop for African and Caribbean records, cassettes and CDs, with the owner happy to play records on request.
Tip: Closed Sundays. The owner does not like photos taken inside.
1194 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday Closed 6. Record City
Neighbourhood shop that is a leading spot for reggae and dancehall in the city, with a centre island of reggae 45s plus funk, soul, jazz and African records.
Tip: Only open Thursday to Sunday, noon to 8 PM. Dig the bargain bins.
65 Fenimore St, Brooklyn, NY 11225, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.
Last Stop Suggestion
Finish the day with a drink while a record plays. Most of these open in the evening, so check the hours.
Kissa Kissa
Franklin Avenue cocktail bar in the Japanese kissa tradition, spinning obscure jazz on vinyl and showing the album and artist on a marquee.
Tip: Open every day. Ask for the pamphlet on Japanese kissas.
667 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA
Hours
Monday 5:30 PM - 12:00 AM Tuesday 5:30 PM - 12:00 AM Wednesday 5:30 PM - 12:30 AM Thursday 5:30 PM - 1:00 AM Friday 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM Saturday 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM Sunday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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