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06/01/2026
Giving away a pair of concert tickets AND a vinyl record to one lucky winner to see at on June 7th!
To enter:
1. Like this post
2. Tag a friend you want to take to the show
3. Follow and
That’s it! Winner picked June 5th. Good luck!!!
05/30/2026
working magic on this beautiful Saturday afternoon
05/29/2026
Thank you for stopping by all the way from London!!!! Enjoy your time in New York🥰🥰
Signed records available for purchase✍️
05/29/2026
Happy Thursday and Go Knicks!
Plenty coming up at For The Record...let's dig in:
Saturday, May 30th - Sunday May 31st
Greenpoint Open Studios: Artists and businesses welcome you throughout Greenpoint to explore and meet many of the local craftsmen that live and work in the neighborhood. We will be hosting four unique artists at the shop! Come by and you might even find a new piece for your home!
Saturday, May 30th
Lance Scott Walker & Cat Xanx DJ Set 1pm - 4pm
Eskender DJ Set 4pm - 7pm
Rock concert In-Store 7pm - 11pm (see flyer below and tickets here (https://link.dice.fm/c61601155c75) )
Tickets also available at the door!
Looking ahead...
Sleeves Listening Party June 9th, 7pm
Seraphine's Cleaver concert June 12th
June 20th Concert
June 26th Concert
If you have still managed to read this far, every week I am giving away concert tickets to shows throughout Brooklyn over on our Instagram page! Definitely check it out!
Additionally we have a ton of new (used) inventory that we just purchased this week (over 500 records). This is GOOD stuff! Come dig
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05/28/2026
Ton of new (used) inventory out today ahead of the weekend!!
Little something for everyone 🥰 happy digging!
05/14/2026
For The Record welcomes the wonderful .band to the shop to talk records and inspiration. Hope you enjoy Part 1 ❤️
What’s In Your Bag with Momma!
04/30/2026
Our early party for “Fenian” by Kneecap was a complete success!!! Thank you all for coming🥰🇮🇪
Fenian out everywhere Friday, May 1st.
Shoutout for coming back to work the event 🥰🫡
04/23/2026
Such a pleasure to hang out with .band and talk music, their favorite records, and the reality of being a musician in 2026! Thanks so much for coming by❤️
“What’s In Your Bag” Video out soon!
04/22/2026
PART 1 OUT NOW WITH
This was such a blast and they are the sweetest group. Wishing them so much success tonight at and forever ❤️
Part 2 and youtube video out soon!
04/21/2026
Thank you for coming to hangout and talk music ahead of your show at ❤️❤️ you can catch them at their show on Wednesday April 22nd 🌞
Full video up soon here and on our youtube channel!
04/21/2026
Still reeling from Record Store Day and a special special thank you to all the crazy collectors who were camping out in the morning to be first in line. Yall were a great energy much love!
RSD leftovers slowly getting added to our website 🥰🗿
04/19/2026
Thank you for a wonderful Sunday set!
Be sure to check them out🥰🌞
04/18/2026
flow state spinning during Record Store Day 2026
04/18/2026
Record Store Day 2026 is here!! 50 tickets given out this morning. Our earliest campers got here at 4:30am🥰😅
04/17/2026
All tucked in before the adoption event tomorrow…
So excited I don’t think I can sleep tonight!!!
Someone already asked if people were lining up at 5:45pm, 4/17/2026
04/16/2026
T-2 days until Record Store Day!!
Money spread 😰
Olivia Dean - Live at the BBC
Olivia continues to be one of my favorite artists of the past two years!
04/16/2026
April and May DJ Lessons are Live!
One-on-one
Now added: drum machine/sampler lessons with MPC pad
DM to secure your spot! Venmo payment
$75/1 hour lessons
10am-1pm
04/15/2026
Record Store Day is Right Around The Corner!
April 18th, 2026
Here's How You Can Shop at For The Record:
Open 8am
Tickets given out to hold line placement
Coffee & pastry orders
Shopping
We do anticipate a line forming in the morning. Please keep that in mind if you are going to be shopping for the popular titles this year.
See you Saturday!
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04/14/2026
Record Store Day is only 4 days away! Put together a quick video that hopefully helps answer: What Is Record Store Day?
Also an add on pick for me is Pink Floyd Boxset hehe
Obligatory let’s go Mets🧡💙
We open at 8am!!
04/10/2026
Thank you for coming out to our store to talk about music and the inspiration behind your latest album, “A Short History of Decay”.
Hope you saw them on tour or at because they are awesome and played one of the best livesets I’ve ever seen!
Who should we interview next? 🤔
04/08/2026
The latest installment in incredible discography has arrived! “Distracted” is a wonderful blend of funky beats, soulful vocals, and dynamic production. It is a perfect sequel to “Drunk”.
Now available in LP and CD!
04/06/2026
Did that ✅
Thank you to my team for helping keep this place stellar and bonita every single effing day🥰😎
04/03/2026
Had an amazing afternoon hanging out with before their show at Warsaw tonight!!! Shot a fun video hope to have that posted soon. Thanks for coming out❤️👋
If you’re a band roling through NYC come say hi and do a little crate digging🎶
04/03/2026
Please join us Saturday, April 11th, for a DJ Recital Showcase. All of these wonderful people have taken classes with during our Saturday morning DJ Classes and they are all excited to showcase their sound. Free & open to everyone 🥂
03/27/2026
DJ Zotos destroying our technics >>>
😂😂😂😂
JK we’re learning!!! Adjusting our pitch settings to be perfecto and in sync 🤗🌱
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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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.
