Rough Trade opens largest New York record store

More than just records

Despite the global decrease in record sales, Rough Trade has opened a huge store in
New York where customers can buy vinyl and CDs, with the store claiming to have
20,000 pieces of stock at all time. It is also possible to enjoy a
drink, talk to other music lovers and to listen to concerts.

Later on, a huge deejay stage will join the setup and signing sessions, meet & greets and workshops are also in the works.

Loft with shipping containers

“This is a store to walk around in. It is not a shop for nerds and not too cool for teenagers. It is a
place where mums with strollers can drink a coffee: a neighbourhood meeting
place”, says co-owner Stephen Godfroy.

To keep things organized, the
loft-looking mezzanine space has been filled with shipping containers. One
of those houses 5 Leaves Coffee,
serving hot and cold beverages. The container idea was taken from the Freitag
Shop in Zurich.

(Translated by Gary Peeters)