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Google reviewers rate Face Records NYC 4.9 out of 5 based on 125 reviews, noting the owner replied to 12% of comments. Customers frequently praise the extensive inventory of Japanese vinyl, particularly City Pop and jazz, highlighting the pristine condition of records and helpful, knowledgeable staff. However, lower-rated reviews consistently criticize the high prices, describing them as inflated compared to other markets and questioning the value for regular buyers.
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“…ing Japanese recently, so I was able to have a conversation with the friendly staff, and they have a lot of rare records, so I want to come back in th…”
“A respectable devotion to quality and organization make navigating this tight space incredibly worth it.”
“Often pricey, but always impressive, if you're into music from Japan or other world music you've gotta stop in here.”
“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.”
“Highly recommended!”
“They honestly have such a wide variety of Japanese artists that I didn’t expect to see.”
“The selection is top notch”
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Friendly, kind and knowledgeable staff. Exceptional collection. Will surely come back for more!
Amazing selection of Japanese vinyl and other media like CDs and cassettes. Very friendly service as well
what a baller spot. Owner flies directly to Japan to bring over great vinyls right from the source himself. Incredible tatsuro yamashita collection. Great Shibuya Kei. Incredible Japanese records here! A must-go vinyl spot
We really loved this store!! Highly recommended!! We found Anri vinyls we were looking for months!
Amazing selection. Only the best
Such a good collection of japanese vinyl records! If you're needing Citypop albums, japanese jazz, or a japanese press of your favorite album; This is the spot to go to!
Best for Japanese imports and various other gems!
今日彼女とこの店に来てほしかったレコードを買えました！最近日本語をしているから親切な店員さんと会話できたし、色々な珍しいレコードがあるし将来戻って来たい。NYで日本のレコードを買いたかったらやっぱりこの店に行った方がいいと思います。
有難うございます♪また会いましょう♪
This is such a gem in Brooklyn. I had so much fun browsing through the records here! They honestly have such a wide variety of Japanese artists that I didn’t expect to see. I left with anri’s timely!! album (which I absolutely love) and can’t wait to come back to find more!
Aseah San 、Thank you for visiting our store. We truly appreciate your support. We hope you will come visit us again soon. Best
Good selection, but the prices are outrageous and not worth coming here for.
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