Hypebeast Flea New York Vendor Spotlight: Face Records NYC
The Brooklyn outpost of a legendary Japanese record shop, Face Records offers a rich library of Japanese pressings out of its cozy space — genres span city pop, funk, jazz, reggae, soul and much more.
Ahead of Hypebeast Flea New York on May 18 and 19, Hypebeast is spotlighting each of the event’s more than 30 vendors by giving an overview of their practice, their inspirations, and what they plan to bring to the event. Hypebeast Flea New York is free to attend — RSVP HERE
The Brooklyn outpost of a legendary Japanese record shop, Face Records offers a rich library of Japanese pressings out of its cozy space — genres span city pop, funk, jazz, reggae, soul and much more. They’ve got some of the rarest records you’ll ever see, but also a wide selection of classic LPs that’ll satisfy the eardrums of even the pickiest music lovers, plus all the accessories you’ll need for the perfect listening experience.
Explain your brand to people who may not know you yet.
We have six branches in Japan, and opened our first US store in Brooklyn back in 2018. Though we stock several genres of music, our specialties are Japanese jazz and rock, city pop and anime soundtracks.
What about New York inspires you?
Our customers. They’re all so kind and genuine. We’ve been lucky enough to be visited by a few extraordinary artists too: Alchemist, Daringer, Erick the Architect, Large Pro and more. Only in Brooklyn!
What have you got planned at Hypebeast Flea?
We’ll be bringing a selection of our favorites — lots of city pop, anime soundtracks and more.
What other vendors are you looking forward to checking out at Hypebeast Flea?
All of them! Everyone looks fantastic.
