Sound of the Slope (and Beyond): A Vinyl Lovers Guide to the Neighborhood
Find your groove with this guide to record shops & listening bars in Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Windsor Terrace, Gowanus, and Prospect Lefferts Gardens.
This summer, vinyl fans mourned the loss of 5th Avenue Record Store, a beloved music shop that served the neighborhood for nearly six decades.
In honor of National Vinyl Record Day (Aug 12th) and in the spirit of supporting local music businesses, we’ve curated this list of 10 local record stores and listening bars across Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Windsor Terrace, Gowanus, and Prospect Lefferts Gardens.
Whether you’re in the mood for crate digging, searching for that perfect album to add to your collection, or hoping to catch a vibe over cocktails with friends, this guide is for you!
Psychic Records
This neighborhood staple, formerly known as Music Matters, was in business for 22 years before regular customer Chris Lentz took over in 2021. Now called Psychic Records, the shop sells an extensive, well-curated selection of records, cds, and cassettes and is well-loved by locals.
Visit Psychic Records at 413B 7th Ave between 13th and 14th Streets.
Sterling Records
Owned by longtime Park Slope resident Gary Giddens and backed by musician Vince Clarke, co-founder of Depeche Mode, Yazoo and Erasure, Sterling Records sells a wide variety of of new and used vinyl, 45s, and CDs, as well as t-shirts, tote bags, and books.
Visit Sterling Record Store at 121 5th Ave between Sterling Pl and St. John’s Pl.
Honeycomb Hi-Fi Lounge
Modeled after traditional Tokyo jazz lounges, this cozy listening bar is an ideal date spot for music fans. The curated playlist of Vinyl records is from the owner’s personal collection, and its location just a few blocks from Barclay’s Center makes it the perfect pre or post concert pick.
Visit Honeycomb at 74 5th Ave between St. Marks Ave and Prospect Place.
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