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Princeton Record Exchange

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,477 Google reviews · Record store · Music store · Used CD store

Buys records ✓ (per their site) metalhip-hop cassettesCDs too

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

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20 S Tulane St
Princeton, NJ 08542

(609) 921-0881

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Hours

Monday 10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–6 PM
Thursday 10 AM–8 PM
Friday 10 AM–8 PM
Saturday 10 AM–6 PM
Sunday 11 AM–6 PM

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What's in the crates

The genres crate-diggers actually call out in reviews of Princeton Record Exchange — not self-reported, earned.

🤘 metal 3 mentions

“My taste in music runs all over the place—metal, punk, hip-hop, pop—and I always end up with a pretty eclectic stack.”

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🎤 hip-hop 2 mentions

“My taste in music runs all over the place—metal, punk, hip-hop, pop—and I always end up with a pretty eclectic stack.”

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 1,477 Google reviews — in their own words.

📼 cassettes 4 mentions

“From cassette tapes to cds and vinyl records.”

💽 CDs too 9 mentions

“This is the largest stock of records and CDs of any record store that I have visited.”

What customers say

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 area. Even though I’ve since moved farther away, I still make the trip at least once a month to dig through the bins.

★★★★★ — My, 2026-03

Always have a great selection of records and CDs. Even tapes!! The staff is always friendly. Amanda was awesome. She helped me pick out records for my daughter and was very kind. Can't go wrong here.

★★★★★ — Rob, 2026-03

I have been shopping at PREX for years now! 10/10 across the board from customer service to atmosphere. It is absolutely crazy to see so many negative reviews especially about Amanda.

★★★★★ — Julia, 2026-03

This place rocks! And not just because it has an awesome collection of records to dig through but because the staff is phenomenal! I don’t buy as many records as I used to but I’ll go in there for the atmosphere and friendly staff! Now that the weather is warmer, I’ll be heading up there from Philly soon!

★★★★★ — Kathleen, 2026-03

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