Rebel Rouser

For anyone who truly loves music, this record store feels like stepping into a heartbeat. It’s small, intimate, and rich with character the kind of space where time slows down and crates invite you to dig deeper. You can feel its history the moment you walk in. The walls, the shelves, even the air carries that lived-in warmth of a place that has been part of the community for years. It’s the opposite of commercial it’s curated with passion. What really makes it special is how affordable it is. You don’t need collector status or boutique-budget money to walk away with something meaningful. Whether you’re chasing classics, hidden gems, or something you didn’t know you needed, this shop gives you room to explore without feeling priced out. It’s rare these days to find a place where music isn’t just sold, but shared. This shop is one of those rare finds cozy, welcoming, and absolutely worth getting lost in for a while. A must-visit for vinyl lovers and anyone who believes music still belongs to the people.

Rebel Rouser is a small shop but absolutely worth the visit if you're into Punk/Powerpop, Glam Rock, Garage/Psych, Rockabilly/R&B and classic era funk and soul. . . The real draw is there fantastic, well organized 45 selection! They always have tons of European Glam Rock, Ye-Ye Girl and Garage PS45s as well as a lot of Punk and Powerpop. More fairly priced Imported 1960s/70s singles than you'll see anywhere I've been to in the US. Lots of obscurities. Also, well curated selections of garage, soul, rockabilly/R&B & funk 45s. Always have a lot of new arrivals in the seemingly pretty hand selected LP offerings.

Great record finds! Super organized and clean. Definitely worth a stop

This is my favorite record store ever. This place is a level above the other record stores I've seen when it comes to the constantly evolving available selection and impeccable organization of the records. I also love the atmosphere, unique illustrations and art in the store, as well as new and vintage musical memorabilia. I am a huge fan of Rebel Rouser and will be back many many times.

I haven’t lived in nyc since 2020, but I still think about this spot all the time. Truly one of the best record stores out there. I used to go pop by a couple times a week on my walk home and they always had something new on the shelves. Helpful dudes behind the counter. Thoughtful notes on the lp sleeves. And, most importantly, one of the very few record stores you’re gonna find fair prices on good stuff these days. Class.

I’m cynical about NYC record stores but this place really wowed me, the old punk collection especially

Amazing prices and good music playing, can’t believe how cheap some classics and rare items were. Perfect record store!!

One of the last holdouts of a golden era. It's practically a museum except you can take these things home and the owner actually is the living DNA of it all.

Best record shop on earth. And I've been to many around the world :) Best selection at great prices! Everyone that works there is friendly and knowledgeable. You just can't beat it!

Best place on earth! It's great to see a continuation of the old rebel rebel shop. I didn't know about this til now and it made my year!

One of the best record stores in NYC to find punk, power pop, glam, and other niche genres you might not find in excess at other shops. The prices are comparable and the service is friendly. This is one of the best shops in my opinion to find 45's for dj sets. You can tell the collection is curated and the items are quality.

Great selection of records and other items .. picked up a good share of Garage 45's .. a must if your in the area!

I bought a copy of Neil Young's "Decade" here. When I got home I found out the first disc - the best one - was missing (it's a three-disc set). SMH

Solid selection, they have vhs which made me happy. Lots of vintage prints and clothing too!

The first time I bumped into Rebel Rouser I thought it was going to be one of those cheesy outdoor markets that was selling pashminas, candles and jewelry I would never wear. Boy was I happy as a school girl on the last day of the school year. Instead I made a turn into the market and it was a punk rocker's dream. There was stall after stall of little shops selling records, vintage trinkets, pins and all kinds of goodies. Rebel Rouser is one of the first stalls you see in this row of cool shops. As soon as you walk in, it's a tiny little spot. There are shelves of records and on the right is a board covered in pins and buttons. I returned recently and was following my ears. It was Delta blues blasting at full volume. I maybe into punk rock, goth and other fun tunes but Delta blues melts my heart. There is something about listening to the Delta blues that I can hear the heart and soul in the music. When I walked in I asked the girl working about the record. She told me that the company she worked for had recently released the compilation. They don't take cards here or I would have bought it on the spot. If you own anything on vinyl it has to be old school blues. It's just not the same to listen to on Spotify or cd. That crackling of a record is unbeatable. This is the kind of place I want to splurge at and support. They are keeping the little pleasures alive and it's the kind of business I want to see succeed. Keep up the good work Rebel Rouser, you have awoken me from my music slumber!

Rebel Rouser expanded last February 2017 and added a ton more record space. Still a small shop that's easy to browse with a fantastic selection of LPs and 45s. Specifically, the punk/powerpop, glam rock, psych/prog, soul/funk, rockabilly & country selection always seems filled with great titles and little filler. Really the go to shop in NY for 45 shopping. It has a large, well-curated, fairly priced 45 selection with the most European, Japanese etc picture sleeve pressings you may see at any shop anywhere in the USA. Always tons of stuff like Junkshop Glam Rock, French Ye-Ye girls, obscure Psych. . Also a lot of Powerpop and Punk 45s at good prices as well as psych, garage, funk and soul 45s as well. Seems pretty specialized in 50s to early 80s rock and soul/funk. They don't have a lot of indie rock, reissues nor 12" dance/disco or hip hop.

This place is a true gem of New York City. It stands as a unique keystone in the independent record shop world and is stunningly curated.

Woohoo!! Grooviest record shop in town. The gentleman Avi who works there really knows some good tunes! Keep on rocking Mr. Spivak!!!

Incredibly well curated selection of LPs, 45s, VHS, books, other ephemera. The guys who own it are all exceptionally cool.

" like a perfect pull from a perfect pint of Guinness. this is the real deal . The antidote to your hangover from living in the square world, the magical mystery tour of four-on-the-floor rock 'n' roll boogie woogie space station ed-u-ma-cay-shun ( we don't need no--imitators--only the real platters that matter, please) that is to say , do you wanna dance? Do the sleepy foot ? Make the square world melt to blobs of quantum possibIities ? Well then swipe that metro card , come on down to where the price is right .... where the curators of all things hip hep hip help! Deliver the existentialist answers to the existential void of conformity.... or , in other words , this is the coolest record store left in new york city ...

Cool little shop that does a nice job using its limited space. Good and reasonably priced selection of VHS and records.

Lots of worthwhile VHS tapes at great prices, records, good old sci fi and vintage clothes. Awesome spot.

Well curated punk, garage, rare 45's and LP's, and just about everything that makes you fuckable if you own it.

I'm a fan. It's a true old fashioned flea mart full of punks and bargains. Great selections of books and movies in a few closet shops. Cash only.

the best store ever! vhs tapes +comics +casettes + huge super good power pop 45 collection + more. worth a trip for sure!!! thanks rebel rouser!