The best record stores in New Jersey

#1 Princeton Record Exchange

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,477 reviews · Princeton, NJ

Longtime independent retailer offering a vast array of LPs, CDs, DVDs, and cassettes.

“PREX is easily one of my all-time favorite record stores—and I’ve been going to record shops for nearly 50 years. I first started coming here about 25 years ago when I lived in the…” — My

#2 Pandora's Box Toys & Collectibles

4.7 ★★★★★ 591 reviews · Lafayette Township, NJ

“This store is filled with so much nostalgia that you may not know where to begin down memory lane. There are so many wonderful and amazing items that fill the shelves. The owners a…” — Erika

#3 Montclair Book Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 541 reviews · Montclair, NJ

Quaint bookstore selling new and used books and vinyl records .

“I’m in love with this book center! It’s huge and full of history with both upper and lower levels packed with books, cassettes, CDs, and even big classic record players. A true par…” — Merj

#4 Zonk's World Pokémon Cards, One Piece Cards, Trading Cards, Retro Video Games, Cds, & Collectibles!

4.8 ★★★★★ 437 reviews · Little Ferry, NJ

Toy store focusing on pop-culture items, including video games, comics, and wrestling merchandise.

“Have been buying from Zonks for more than 2 months, and the experience has been great. They have great items at good prices. Everything is always packaged with care and delivered f…” — Romeo

#5 Station 1 Books & Vinyl

4.9 ★★★★★ 384 reviews · Pompton Lakes, NJ

Spacious, friendly store featuring a large selection of new and used vinyl records.

“Apologies in advance for the bad photo. This place is unbelievably priced for the excellent selection of media. I am an avid book collector and nerd, and have found books galore ev…” — Joe

#6 Factory Records Shop

4.7 ★★★★★ 431 reviews · Dover, NJ

Used record store selling vinyl albums as well as CDs and cassettes, plus hosting events and comedy shows.

“I held my engagement party at Factory Records on 12/29/22 in their private lounge and it was a hit! I worked with Ellen and Ethan who were both extremely kind, helpful, and attenti…” — L

#7 Revilla Grooves & Gear

4.8 ★★★★★ 351 reviews · Milltown, NJ

Record store with a large selection of used vinyl and hi-fi gear plus listening stations for trying before buying.

“For years I’ve been wanting to start collecting vinyl. Was thinking of buying a turntable on Amazon and I’m glad I did not . Darren is so knowledgeable and after showing him my tun…” — Howard

#8 Randy Now's Man Cave

4.8 ★★★★★ 323 reviews · Hightstown, NJ

Casual space for a wide variety of new and used vinyl recordings, CDs, concerts, cassettes and collectible memorabilia.

“HIGHTSTOWN: Randy Now's Man Cave is an awesome spot downtown selling used vinyl records, CDs, old-school collectibles, and more! Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed inside and we…” — Monmouth

#9 Jack's Music Shoppe

4.6 ★★★★★ 381 reviews · Red Bank, NJ

Records, CDs and instruments store offering live events.

“I stopped in this place over the weekend to sell some of my old vinyl albums. The staff were very friendly but most of all HONEST. The gentleman that was helping me actually sugges…” — Shane

#10 Sky Valley Records

4.7 ★★★★★ 294 reviews · Somerdale, NJ

Cozy shop for vinyl and CDs, plus cassettes and other music media.

“Checked this place out for the first time today and it was awesome! Huge selection of vinyls and CDs and the guy who runs it is super friendly. Got 3 of my favorite albums today! P…” — Chris