ASBURY PARK: Groovy Graveyard is a store inside the Shoppes at the Arcade that sells vinyl…read morerecords, vintage toys, music & movie memorabilia, and more! It is a great place to step back in time and reminisce about past music and memories. Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed inside the store and the common areas of the arcade. It is a tight space and due to the sensitive nature of the items, please use caution. Brie's Mom loves checking out record stores and has been listening to her Dad's collection of the 1960's and 70's for the last year.

The vendors on the floor are kind and relateable. They'll talk music or culture or just leave you…read moreto your business, depending on your vibe.

If it's still open go and buy stuff. Great service and inventory. Otherwise I'm pretty sure it's…read moreclosed.

BELMAR: right downtown, Lofidelic Records is a vinyl record shop with a mix of old and new. We…read morevisited on National Record Store Day and had fun browsing the racks while appreciating all types of music. We met the owner, David and his cool kid Ethan, who gave Brie lots of love. Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed inside to shop with you. There's some seating to enjoy the music and be on the lookout for DJs and special events. We went home with Metallica's new 72 Seasons LP. 905 Main StreetBelmar, NJ 07719

I know a lot of you here live quite far from Marine Park/Sheepshead Bay/Gravesend, but if you want…read moreused records, Zig Zag is the place to go. Luckily for me, I live in the neighborhood west of here. I've always ignored this spot for years due to the insanely outdated and weathered posters (really horrible ones, too). However, I manned up and walked in about a year and a half ago and I must say: this place is great. It turns out that Zig Zag is quite historic. Back in the early 80s, heavy metal had its glory days here in Brooklyn. L'Amour's was the place to be and Zig Zag was the place to get records... and meet your favorite bands. It's hard to believe that bands like Metallica, Motorhead, and Venom all stepped through that door at one point. Stan, the guy who works there, has basically seen it all and has not given up his 80s days just yet. As for the actual selection of goods: it's just like any other used record store. You win some, and you lose some. Because this place has diminished into obscurity over the last 20 years, all of the super rare stuff is left untouched and hidden underneath everything else. The prices are a bit high ($12 average for a used record?) though the price is worth it for some records. How Stan manages to keep this place in business after all these years blows my mind. I know he does a lot of EBay-ing, but damn! He must kick ass at it. All in all, this place is filled with unexplored treasures and is definitely worth your time especially if you are a collector of classic rock, classic heavy metal, and everything else related to that from the 60s-80s. Oh, there are CDs too but who cares about that plastic crap?

Another one bites the dust…read more I used to shop here during my teen years. I'm quite sure it had an awesome Metal collection. However, I used to buy Post-Punk and 80s Goth vinyl here. Many times it would be cheaper at Zig Zag than some of the stores in the Village. Well, good music is officially dead. In the age of auto-tuned crap, the bell tolls for another fallen indie store. R.I.P.

I started coming here at the beginning of 2025 as I just got back into vinyl and it has become my…read moresecond home. I have gotten to know Steve very well and his knowledge is endless. His store and selection are second to none and he has given me some amazing deals, many of which I am proud to have as part of my collection. Steve also has CDs, DVDs, cassettes, 8-tracks and more. I have just recently bought a Blu-ray player and have bought several CDs off Steve that you cannot get on vinyl so now i have the best of both worlds. Oh and I forgot to mention Steve's prices are like Crazy Eddie, they are insane! If you have never been here you must stop by you will thank me later. Thank you for always taking good care of me Steve, you are the best!

Great shop! It's small, but it is neat and clean and very well organized. Great selection of albums…read moreand great prices. Highly recommend!

Lovely antique shop with tons to see! This place has a handful of helpful employees ready to assist…read morecustomers with items in cases, etc. The store has a lot of popular items like vintage coach bags, trinket shelves, fiesta ware plates and more! It's on the pricier side but there's definitely gems in here worth a look!

This place is my personal heaven. The selection of vintage clothes, jewelry, art, trinkets etc is…read moreunbelievable and I could spend all day in there. The prices are reasonable for what they're selling and the staff are all super kind and excited to help you. Can't recommend this place more if you're a fellow thrift/antique lover like me :)

Of course I recommend Jack's Music Shop! Incredible selection, endless vinyls to sift through…read more Great prices too.

Disappointed because there was not much of a selection of vinyl for the bands we were looking for…read more No metal/hard rock. There were more cds than vinyl. Not sure it was worth the trip. Prices are ok, comparable to what other stores are asking. As for customer service, the female who checked us out didn't smile or seem friendly at all. Don't think I'd come back

Princeton Record Exchange is the kind of place that convinces you the past did not entirely lose…read moreit's argument with the present. Walking in makes me feel like I'm stepping back into the 90s, when music required effort and curiosity and a willingness to be wrong about what you thought you liked. They have everything. Records, tapes, CDs, and yes, even DVDs and VHS tapes, like artifacts from a civilization that understood patience. The selection is not just large, it is deep in the way a good conversation is deep. Jazz standards sit comfortably alongside obscure classical recordings. Somewhere nearby is a Japanese scream band you have never heard of but suddenly feel compelled to investigate. What makes the place work is the staff. These aren't people who ended up here by accident. They're here because they love music in a way that can't be faked. Ask for something familiar and they will find it. Ask for something strange and they will find it too, and then suggest three more things you didn't know you needed. It reminds me of the record stores I grew up in, back when discovering music felt like a small personal victory instead of an algorithm handing you a suggestion like a fortune cookie with better branding. Streaming may have made everything available, but it also made everything feel the same. This place resists that. It insists that music is still worth searching for, still worth holding in your hands, still worth talking about with another human being. Go here. Spend more time than you intended. Trade in something you hope others will discover as you once did. Leave with something unexpected. That's the whole point. Five stars, and I don't give them lightly, because enthusiasm is a finite resource and should be spent where it matters.

They're the best music store in NJ. I just sold 55000 cds and 2900 Vynils. They came over and…read morebought it back. Such sweet and honest guys! They are simply awesome. Highly recommend if you are a music lover! Plus Princeton is beautiful! Check out

LANOKA HARBOR: a great record shop right on Route 9, Yearbook Records offers a lot of fun things…read moreincluding vinyl records, collectibles, accessories, and a wonderful staff to help you with your shopping needs. Get a great deal on a used record, buy a new one of a modern band, pick up a funko pop, or even bring home a Mexican blanket to snuggle under while listening to your new music. It is a special store and fun to visit with your pup! Friendly and leashed dogs are allowed; just be cautious of the delicate items.

I met shop owner Chris through an Facebook record collectors group. I knew we had similar tastes in…read moremusic and his shop certainly reflected his tastes somewhat - lots of stuff under the broad punk genre and all of the various sub-genres but still plenty of other stuff - classics, pop, hip-hop, etc. Majority of the shop is new, but a small used section and a small vintage section. Everything was meticulously labeled with sections for each band making it easy to hunt for what you were after. Prices were fair as well. Decent selection of pop culture items (shirts, Funko pops, DVDs, etc). It's probably a good thing that they are so far away from me since I'd spend wayyy too much. Though knowing he does online sales and Whatnot Auctions could be problematic for me.

I took my teenage grandson to Randy Now's Man Cave this week in Hightstown NJ - He is a BIG Beatles…read morefan and fan of other artists from the 60's an 70's. As we walked in I felt like I was a teenager myself - a trip for sure down memory lane. The selection of vinyls and memorabilia was amazing - and Randy was such a great person to meet and talk with. He had such awesome stories to share with my grandson and I. If you are a music lover or collector take the time to visit this store - you won't be disappointed. I look forward to visiting Randy's store again with my grandson. The town itself I learned from Randy is filled with it's own history and stories.

HIGHTSTOWN: Randy Now's Man Cave is an awesome spot in downtown Hightstown selling used vinyl…read morerecords, CDs, old-school collectibles, and more! Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed inside and we met the man himself, Randy, who was so nice to talk to! We went home with an Allman Brothers CD, a couple of 45 records, bubblegum flavored soda, and a Star Trek Voyager postcard. Quite an eclectic haul and we love it! Located right next to Old Hights Brewing, it's worth a visit!

This is a great place to find many treasures. We were surprised to find a selection of new home…read moredecor as well as old treasures. Definitely worth a visit. The 2nd floor now has many new spaces.

So many beautiful and interesting treasures from old to new. I love browsing all the cases and…read morerooms There's even an upstairs. Easy parking, too. Friendly people and great prices on quality items.