Bronx —

Known for its extensive collection of Caribbean classics, the beloved Bronx music shop Moodies Records is moving six blocks south, to a smaller and more affordable space on East 219th Street.

Owner Earl Moodie Jr., who helps his father Earl Moodie Sr. run the store that first opened in 1982, said the shop will retain its emphasis on unique finds and top-notch customer service.

“Nobody really has to purchase music anymore if they don’t want to. We still are very personal with our customers, that hasn’t changed,” he said. “But what has changed is the customer base. Now, every customer counts even more.”

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