Though it is perhaps more common to purchase music online in the form of MP3s, there are still many places to shop for CDs if you are a traditionalist. After all, nothing beats having a physical product in your hand, complete with cover art and lyrics booklets. So if you are looking to buy CDs in New York City, here are your best options.
Instructions
CD Shopping in New York City
1. Go to the Virgin Megastore in Union Square. Located smack-dab in the center of bustling Union Square on 14th Street, the Virgin Megastore is a large shop that has any CDs you could possibly want to get your hands on, from Brazilian bossa nova to Italian pop music. Not to mention, there is a large selection of magazines, books, toys, and cafe items available. This is a great place to spend the day browsing music and other assorted things.
2. Stop by Other Music on East 4th Street. This East Village staple has been around for a long time, and is popular with those who like music that's under the radar or rather exotic. In essence, if you are looking to purchase the latest Miley Cyrus CD, Other Music is probably not your best bet. Not only does Other Music stock a lot of CDs, there is also a great selection of vinyl as well.
3. Visit Bleecker Bob's on West 3rd Street. Bleecker Bob's has been an essential music shop in New York City for decades, spawning a sister location all across the country in Los Angeles. This is one of the oldest independent New York City music shop, and a fantastic place to get CDs, both new and old, usually at good prices.
4. Shop at FYE on Avenue of the Americas. FYE is a great haven for CD browsing after, or during, a hectic day in midtown Manhattan. With all of brand-new releases and then some, FYE is the ideal place to go CD shopping if you are looking for the latest and most popular current releases. The prices are also very reasonable.
5. Go to Borders Books in Columbus Circle. Located in Time Warner Center, Borders Books stocks an excellent selection of both books and music. The CD selection is diverse, and the prices are moderate, so you can get both your music and book shopping done at the same time while you're at Borders. What more could you ask for?
