Nyc Records Vinyl Tapestries

From its walls festooned with posters, photographs, and rare LPs, to the sound system blasting anything from deep soul to death metal, a visit to Bleecker Bob's was a genuine rock 'n' roll experience even if you were "just looking." Musicians from the Patti Smith Group and New York Dolls are among those who have manned the cash register at Bleecker Bob's, which was finally pushed out by the outrageous Greenwich Village rent. Bob Plotnik passed away on November 29, 2018, leaving behind the kind of legacy few record store owners could even dream of.

NYC Records T-Shirt

NYC Records

Hip Hop History

A long time establishment in NYC's Bushwick neighborhood, Northern Lights Records is as renowned for their extensive selection of used vinyl. Buying and selling records 7 days a week from their somewhat hard to find Lawton St. location, Northern Lights was a true 'it spot' for collectors of rare albums and deep cuts since the early '90s.

Founded in 1980, quintessential New York City label, 99 Records (pronounced “nine-nine,” not “ninety-nine”), was among the most influential independent labels of its time, with an influence still reverberates today. The label’s sound was every bit as distinct and as it was diverse, touching on post-punk, disco, dub reggae and even avant-classical, highlighted by exhilarating experiments in minimalist art-funk, and polyrhythmic grooves. Despite being a shoestring operation run out of a record store, 99 sold an unbelievable number of records with minimal distribution, and was at one point the most successful indie label in New York City.

The iconic patterns of the classic 80s disco and boogie label 'R&B'.

Logo from the legendary NYC record store

May 17, 1972 – September 19, 2009

Get down with the rhythm of the Boogie Down Bronx! My vintage-inspired hip hop logo features iconic vinyl records and pays homage to the birthplace of rap. Explore my collection of streetwear and express your love for old-school beats and the Bronx hip hop culture.

Rock and Soul Records, roughly based on a vintage business card.

Rock and Soul Records, roughly based on a vintage business card. This is the all blue print version, also available with black text

Get down with the rhythm of the Boogie Down Bronx! My vintage-inspired hip hop logo features iconic vinyl records and pays homage to the birthplace of rap. Explore my collection of streetwear and express your love for old-school beats and the Bronx hip hop culture.

Get down with the rhythm of the Boogie Down Bronx! My vintage-inspired hip hop logo features iconic vinyl records and pays homage to the birthplace of rap. Explore my collection of streetwear and express your love for old-school beats and the Bronx hip hop culture.