This East Village record shop is a DJ secret, stocking classic American vinyl from the 60s through the 90s, with soul, jazz, hip-hop, and disco and house singles.  Start digging through the often-refreshed bins and you’re sure to walk away with some $2 and $3 finds.  Owner Isaac Kaufman, a former flea market seller, hasn’t lost his touch when it comes to finding rare albums on the cheap.

Etherea is a small goldmine in the East Village that is well stocked with indie-rock and electronic soul. They have a substantial CD selection of electronica, and the rock selection is tight as well, boasting heavy on the Mogwai and Dead Can Dance. Check out the vinyl section for surprisingly good hip-hop.

This is a one-stop shop for deejays. Owned and staffed by working deejays, Turntable Lab stocks turntables, needles, records, mixers, production gear, headphones, magazines, and more.

Other Music describes itself as “a unifying aesthetic for a cornucopia of seemingly disparate musical genres—an attempt to classify the unclassifiable by delineating the common threads among these genres.” This works for us, as the iconic downtown Manhattan record store specializes in a wide selection of underground and experimental CDs, LPs, imports, and rare vintage.

This little gem is open Friday through Sunday. Though small, this is the only used record store with a New Wave section that is separate from the ‘80s Rock section. Diverse selection, friendly staff, and fair prices.