Over the past few years, LP sales have continued to make a huge comeback to the delight of audiophiles the world over, but there’s at least one genre of music where vinyl records never stopped getting pressed: Dancehall. Vinyl still plays a crucial role in the dissemination of Jamaica’s leading cultural export and in New York City, there are several premium stores catering to reggae lovers with their wide selection of 7 and 12 inch records. Here’s a few of our favorite spots. Click through the gallery for additional visuals. More fiyah! Check back every Friday for a new photo essay.
3976 White Plains Road, The Bronx
170-21 Jamaica Avenue, Queens
1342 Saint Johns Place, Brooklyn
1092 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn
102 Forsyth Street, Manhattan
4045 White Plains Road, Bronx
180-23 Linden Blvd, Queens
132 West Houston Street, Manhattan
462 7th Avenue, Manhattan
