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09/03/2026
Beck’s new album is RIDE LONESOME but he wants you to listen to it together. So let’s all gather at these record stores to give it a spin.
BECK RELEASE PARTIES September 18!!!
ONLY SEPTEMBER 18
Find a store near you for date, time and details on things like giveaways*, gifts with purchase* and prizes!
📍For the Record
1107 Manhattan Ave, BK, NY, 11222
6pm
NO RSVP NECESSARY!! See ya there!!!
*while supplies last
09/02/2026
My good friend and regular Israel Tejada is back at For The Record this Friday, September 4th, for a wine tasting. He’ll be highlighting some of the wonderful wines we currently carry!! Maybe I’ll even be spinning some records if you’re lucky😎🍊
5pm-8pm, must be 21+ to sample our finely aged grapes.
09/01/2026
September DJ Lessons are liveeeeeee!!!! Booking via our and payment via venmo 😩
1 hour classes, state of the art Technics turntables, mixer needles provided. Work on beatmatching, perfecting transitions, or just start from scratch (hah). Jason Zotos is the best and will take you from zero to hero throughout your lesson.
08/27/2026
Bought 7200 records, shelving, and speakers from my new friend Telmo in Astoria. Beyond blessed for For The Record to be able to purchase collections like this. If only everyone knew what the shop looked like when we opened🤣🥰
Had to buy a storage unit to boot!! Excited for what’s to come.
08/26/2026
Harry Styles posters in stock! Thank you Sony Music for choosing For The Record. The exclusive poster comes with your order of “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally”. Limited and in-stock while supplies last!
08/25/2026
The fourth studio album from BEABADOOBEE is coming soon and record stores are the place to check out PYLON in advance!
PRE-RELEASE LISTENING PARTIES FOR BEABADOOBEE’S PYLON!
Saturday, September 12, 6pm.
📍For The Record
Slide through to find stores near you and contact them directly for times and details on things like free stickers* and pins*, and the chance to win a test pressing of Pylon!**
*while supplies last, no purchase necessary
*one per store, must be present to win, no purchase necessary
PYLON comes to record stores on CD, Vinyl and Indie Exclusive Oyster-Colored Vinyl on 9/18. Pre-order at a Listening Party or at your favorite record store today!
RSVP via our partiful page in
08/21/2026
Finally arrived!!!! “Growth” by Olivia Dea, limited edition 10inch Pink Marble vinyl. Limited!! In-store only 🕺🫡
08/21/2026
Our listening party for Interpol was a huge success!! Thank you everyone for braving the storm and coming out to the shop 🥰
“The Mirror Weighs A Ton” out everywhere August 28th!
08/19/2026
Crate digging with Barbara & Reginald’s Son 🕺 “What’s In your Bag?” With Ish from Digable Planets so excited to be posting our part one!
Mtume - Juicy Fruit, 1983
Moms Mabley - Her Young Thing, 1969
The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Electric Ladyland Part 2, 1968
Part 2 soon we’ll be talking hip hop, music trends, and his inspiration. “It’s A Style Sport” out everywhere October 23, 2026.
08/18/2026
AUGUST 25th, 6pm. Free!!!! No Rsvp needed!!!
Join us for a Billy Strings listening party! “So Much For Goodbyes”. See you then!
08/17/2026
Sooo excited to be working with cavetown / robin and the wonderful team at Alternate Side 🥰🥰
Stop by For The Record to grab fee-free tickets to Cavetown’s show October 25th at brooklynparamount !!
Limited tickets available but this will run all week ending 8/21!
08/14/2026
What’s up Barbara & Reginald’s Son ? Thanks for coming by the shop to crate dig, talk shop, and get us excited for your upcoming album, “It’s A Style Sport”, via Sub Pop 🥰❤️
You may know him as Ish from Digable Planets !!!
Address
1107 Manhattan Avenue
New York, NY
11222
To get to Manhattan Avenue in New York, there are several public transport options available. You can take the subway and get off at the nearest station, which is the G train at Nassau Ave Station. From there, you can walk for about 10 minutes to reach your destination.
Another option is to take a bus that runs along Greenpoint Avenue or Manhattan Avenue. The B24 and B43 buses stop just a few blocks away from your destination.
If you prefer driving, keep in mind that parking can be challenging in this area. There are metered street parking spots available along Manhattan Avenue, but they are often occupied, especially during peak hours. Alternatively, there are several paid parking lots nearby that offer hourly rates or daily parking passes.
Please check the current traffic and transit information before traveling as it can be subject to change.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
7am - 4pm |
| Tuesday |
7am - 4pm |
| Wednesday |
7am - 4pm |
| Thursday |
7am - 4pm |
| Friday |
7am - 4pm |
| Saturday |
9am - 5pm |
| Sunday |
8am - 5pm |
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What people say
For The Record is a unique coffee shop located on Manhattan Avenue that combines the love of fresh, house-roasted coffee with vintage and new vinyl records. This cozy spot is not just a place to grab a cup of joe, but also a hub for local arts and entertainment. For example, they recently hosted their first comedy show of the summer featuring Pretty Funny Comedy, which was a huge success. They also have upcoming concerts featuring talented artists like and . Additionally, For The Record loves to give back to their loyal customers by hosting in-store giveaways for tickets to some of the hottest shows in town. With its warm atmosphere and commitment to supporting local talent, For The Record is definitely worth checking out for anyone looking for great coffee and entertainment in Greenpoint.
