Face Records NYC

Probably the most pristine record store I’ve stepped foot in. Organization, cleanliness, efficiency, perfect. There was only one guy working when we stopped by and he was extremely chill and helpful. The records are on the pricier side but the quality of what you get is justified in my opinion. These products are quite literally imported from Japan and are RARE finds in mint condition. Would love to stop by any time I’m in the neighborhood.

It’s heaven for folks into City Pop (‘80s to early ‘90s Japanese Pop). The price is reasonable, the collections are great! Mariya Takeuchi must be proud to discover this place in NYC. Ah, other than that, there are also released-in-Japan records of non-Japanese artists here.

Fantastic selection. Prices are a fair reflection of the rarity and condition of the we'll-selected stock. Some superb gear in here.

The vinyl shops in NYC have nothing on what Face Records NYC has to offer when it comes to Japanese albums. This is the SPOT for everything 50s to now. Video game music, ambient, jazz, rock, rap, anime, heck they even have American music but pressed in Japan for a visually pleasing cover of your favorites. Two listening stations are in the store for already opened vinyls and the staff is helpful in allowing you to sample the more expensive from the wall works as well. I'm after some more contemporary indie rock and they're going to try and get them in from their Tokyo store! Normally I pick through the new sections for hours for anything city pop, but here they have such a large volume you get, as one would say, "lost in the sauce" trying to ground yourself in their selection. Go in with intent for a certain sound and leave with a treasure trove. Albeit expensive in comparison to other shops, it is still cheaper than anything online for most records since the import costs are part of the larger price tag. Really this is a discount store for the truly rare gems of the music world! What are you waiting for? Go check out Face Records NYC and diversify/grow your collection.

Rare old Japanese records! Imported directly from Japan and not American repressing!! Helpful shop keeper, very knowledgeable

I found Face Records through Discogs and ordered a rare edition of Wolf's Law by The Joy Formidable at 2/3s the going rate of this special edition. It was shipped quickly, packed nicely, and had every piece of the special edition (some posters, a pin, an art book, etc) all in great condition. Super pleased with this shop, would definitely order from them again!

Excellent record store. Amazing selection of Japanese records.

My wife and I came because this place has an incredible selection of rare and high-quality vinyls and CDs and it did not disappoint. The owner is super friendly and knowledgeable and showed us some really great finds that we didn't even know we needed. Good range of prices for any budget, you're bound to walk away with something you love!