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Manhattan Jazz & Classical Run
Hell's Kitchen's 54 Vintage Vinyl, an eighth-floor jazz and blues specialist at Jazz Record Center, and Academy Records & CDs, one of the city's best for classical and jazz.
Walkable · 3 stops · about 1.9 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?
The 3 stops
1. 54 Vintage Vinyl
Hell's Kitchen shop with a strong jazz selection, including hard-to-find first pressings, spread across two floors.
Tip: Prices run higher for rare first pressings, but regulars say it's worth it for what you can find here.
246 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 10:00 PM Saturday 12:00 - 10:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 8:00 PM 2. Jazz Record Center
Quiet, meticulously organized 8th-floor jazz and blues specialist with honestly graded used vinyl.
Tip: You'll need to ring the buzzer to get in — call ahead if you're not sure of the hours.
236 W 26th St #804, New York, NY 10001, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday Closed 3. Academy Records & CDs
Longtime Chelsea institution with one of the city's best classical and opera CD selections alongside a deep vinyl stock.
Tip: Ask the staff — regulars specifically call out how kind and knowledgeable the team is.
12 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Saturday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 7:00 PM
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