It takes a lot of music and movies to fill a New Yorker's iPod with enough entertainment for the commute to and from work every day, and these stores are just the place to stock up.
Possibly the best place for browsing and selecting incredibly cool music, with a great dedicated and highly knowledgeable staff.
15 East 4th Street (Broadway & Lafayette Street)Undisputed among the audiophile intelligentsia, with CDs, records, and every accessory imaginable, including a knowledgeable staff that will guide you swiftly to what you're looking for—or better yet, what you didn't know you were looking for.
12 West 18th StreetGreenpoint's best spot for picking through great stacks of new and used vinyl!
181 Franklin St