Comments on: Music Factory, NYC: A Retrospective

By: Jared

Jared — Sat, 19 May 2012 01:22:52 +0000

and we can’t forget rock and soul. it’s still there today in the same spot and still a great spot for crate digging. love that place

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:05:42 +0000

There was also Music Factory stores on Fordham Road in the Bronx, Avenue X in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn and, of course, the 2-floor vinyl supermarket version in the Fulton Mall, Brooklyn. I remember all versions of that store as seeming to have an infinite amount of records. They were all huge, but nothing was as big Beat Street Records in the Fulton Mall.

By: Gina

Gina — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:26:17 +0000

I remember Manny, the owner of Music Factory in the late 80s. I also remember the guy who worked the night shift, from 5 P.M. to closing…but I can’t remember his name. I was friend with John Thibeaux who worked the day shift. I used to pick him up after work and hang around. In those days Times was filled with X-rated shops and street walkers. At night, it was one of the most dangerous areas in NYC!!!

By: Jack

Jack — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:48:53 +0000

That’s so cool to read, I was the owner

By: HATE USE ALL

HATE USE ALL — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 01:51:36 +0000

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LOUD FAR 2 PROUD FLUNK OUT @ SCHOOL HE B A FOOL!!
OOO OOOO JIG ,A,BOOOO!

I B A RYMEN SIMPLE SIMON ,
U B SKANK DOG UGLY .

By: Forrest Getemgump

Forrest Getemgump — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:21:58 +0000

Shouting out some of the other spots I used to hit. Music Factory, Downstairs Records, Downtown Records,and S.O.S. in the Boogie Down Bronx. Also shout out to my people in Syracuse, NY Ron (wherever you are_ from Soundshack record store and Cole’s Music world. The Record Theatre in Syracuse was cool also. They had the one stop warehouse in the back. The Whole Darn Family!!!!

By: Forrest Getemgump

Forrest Getemgump — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:13:03 +0000

I remember Fat Stan. I was a teenager and would go shopping at the music factory. Me and my homeboy George would stop into the music factory everytime we were in Mid-town. I’d pick Stan’s brain a little here and there but knowing what I know now I would have dug into his brain with a shovel back then. He is definitely a cornerstone in NY hip-hop history and someone who is seldom talked about. After reading this I had no idea he influened the west coast sound but it makes sense because NWA’s first album was all break beats. I remember alot of heads on the east coast were feeling it at first but they did use the grails on the production.

By: DJ Fuze

DJ Fuze — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:26:59 +0000

I used to pay £3.99 for a uk 12″ and £5.99 for an album and $4.99 for an import(usa) 12″ and $7.99 for an album from selectadisc or arcade records in nottingham(uk) back in the day.

By: Gina

Gina — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:46:40 +0000

Does anyone remember John Thibeaux, a black guy who used to work in Music Factory during the eighties. He was also DJ some nights a week at Club Midtown 43. John, like Stanley, was very knowledgeable on all types of music. He used to play mostly house music when heDJ in the club. We remained friends for a while but after 1990 I lost touch. I wish I could find him again-I hope he sees this one day!!Does anyone have any informationon him?

By: Dan Large

Dan Large — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:52:43 +0000

Thanks for the informative comment Raul – peace….the fat lace crew