Great service. Great selection. Nice staff very helpful and informative. Offered suggestions for different genres and offered to help find some rarities read more

Great selection. Anthony is very knowledgeable about music. Lots of new sealed copies of records. Definitely going back. read more

Nice selection of music most of there records are new if that's what you're into. Pricing is really high you may find something great here but you will definitely pay too much. read more

Double check everything before checking out! This was my second RSD at this location, and I also shop here whenever I'm in the area. I always enjoy chatting with Stephanie--her customer service is consistently superb. Unfortunately, I won't be doing another RSD here again. For this RSD, I came prepared. I camped out at 2am to ensure I got what I've been excited for for weeks. I printed and highlighted my wish list, and clearly explained my selections to the staff. I specifically told the person taking down my order that I wanted the zeotrope, not the single. She seemed a bit scattered, but I trusted the process. When I got inside, they handed me a bag they had packed. I assumed everything was correct, but when I got home, I realized they gave me the single--exactly what I said I didn't want. I called, and they told me the zeotrope was sold out. That's disappointing, but what was worse was how they handled it: no accountability and no offer to make it right. When I came back, I was told I'd have to return again during a slower time just to maybe exchange it for something else I didn't even want. Their mistake, yet I was the one inconvenienced--twice. I'm extremely understanding and know that mistakes happen. But what matters is how you handle them. A simple apology, taking down my info, and offering to follow up would have gone a long way. Instead, I left feeling like my time and support didn't matter. I'll be looking for a new local shop after this. I'll genuinely miss Stephanie, but unfortunately, the rest of the experience left me disappointed. read more

A great place to look for music and other items. I didn't know it was still open. Go check it out and find some good vinyl and hard to find stuff. read more

I had left a review about a week and a half ago and it's gone for some reason. It was longer than I can write now, but this place is Fantastic. There something for everyone, and it reflects a bit of the lost art of brick and mortar record stores. Service on 2 consecutive weekends was amazing- thank you Stephanie and Sky. Value, nothing is free, but there's plenty of treasures and you won't regret the experience. Thank you, Sound Exchange in Wayne, NJ read more

Excellent record shop, packed with every genre of music and a helpful, friendly staff. Record Store Day today with some interesting selections. read more

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Great record show me the great current music selection on Cid and Vinyl something you don't see a mouse, record stores. Went there. Upon the rating of a fellow YouTuber Anthony, one of the owners it was very friendly as were the other employees had a lot of great stuff in there, including too hard to find Wham! George Michael Records. Worth the drive from Westchester county. New York will go back many more times. read more

AMAZING! The service is nice! Selection.... BEAUTIFUL! Just beautiful. Value of cd's & records. Reasonable prices.

The store has been around forever, in one form or another. Back in the day, it was called (if I remember right) "Dirt Cheap Records." I'd go with my father when he recycled bundles of newspapers at a plant in Paterson, for which you'd get paid some money (at least you did back in those days), and he'd give me a few dollars from what he received in payment. On our way home, we'd stop here, and I'd buy a record (I remember buying an Elton John record once-- "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"; my father looked at the back of it, saw the song "Jamaican J**koff" listed, and angrily exclaimed, "What in the hell kind of song is that? What crap are you listening to now?" He let me keep the record though). If I didn't use recycled newspaper money, I'd use my allowance, or my paper route money (I delivered papers for Harold Matzner, who was involved in a notorious murder trial of the 1960s). Later, it became "Looney Tunes." I remember standing in a long line to meet Uncle Floyd (and Scott Gordon, Mugsy, Looney Skip Rooney, etc) there back in the early 80s. I think others appeared there too to sign autographs-- perhaps The Ramones (I could be wrong about that), maybe the Plasmatics. I was here yesterday after a spell of several years of not having gone, and it really hasn't changed much in terms of its basic structure. There's not a lot of room inside, and if you're claustrophobic, this could present a very real problem. Somebody sits up at the front with the cash register, and there are aisles crammed full of CDs. Along the walls are crammed even more CDs (behind sliding glass doors that have to be unlocked by the person up front if you want to examine the CDs). There are also books crammed in, dealing with everybody from Motorhead to Bob Dylan to the NY Dolls. A few music DVDs too, although I didn't really pay attention to them. There's music playing loudly on the sound system--- a little too loud, quite frankly. I'm a more frequent shopper at the Princeton Record Exchange in Princeton, because (1) it's larger, (2) it stocks DVDs of all kinds and (3) the selection of CDs tends to be more eclectic and extensive. But-- I wrote a laudatory review about a year ago of the Princeton Record Exchange and noted that they had a space set up in the CD section for Moby Grape, a group whose CDs are not easy to find anywhere. I went back there recently and there were still no Moby Grape CDs (in fact, the marker indicating they had a space set up for Moby Grape was gone). At the Sound Exchange, they had Moby Grape CDs. Several, in fact. Princeton has a more extensive, more varied selection of CDs overall, but if you can't find something that's rare at Princeton, there's a good chance that you'll find it here. Particularly if it pertains to alternative music, heavy metal, etc. As I mentioned in the Princeton review, I'm a big fan of Iggy and the Stooges and they had a lot of Stooges CDs here. I'm more a fan of "proto punk" than I am "punk," but they seemed to have an extensive representation of both genres as far as CDs go. I'm not a fan of Heavy Metal at all (with the exception of Motorhead and early Black Sabbath), but that genre seems well represented too. There's also more mainstream stuff--- Freddie Mercury, Rolling Stones, and...yes...even Elton John! There's very little here that's cheaply priced (with the exception of 50-cent CDs in a rack out front-- I actually bought a few out of curiosity; I'm sometimes pleasantly surprised by the quality and/or "strangeness" of the unknown artists in these discount racks. And if I don't like them, I can throw them away and not feel guilty; after all, they're only 50 cents!) but, given the rarity of many of the artists represented in the shelves and on the racks and behind the sliding, locked glass doors, that probably shouldn't be surprising. You can't find this stuff just anywhere. And if you're a Moby Grape fan like I am, you're lucky if you can find it at all. Maybe at Amazon, but it will be more expensive there than it is here, I think. (I've found Moby Grape CDs prohibitively expensive on Amazon.) I'd love it if the store was larger and contained a more diverse selection of genres in terms of its CDs. But there's something to be said for a store that's been in the same location, more or less, since 1973 (which is when I first started patronizing it, even though it had a different name and assuredly different owners), and pretty much retained the same configuration throughout the decades. With stores closing with astonishing speed, it's reassuring to see a store like this persevering and, hopefully, prospering. (I even noticed that a few doors down, the "23 Shop" is still operating; I used to buy books there when I was in junior high school.) It's nice that there's still an actual store where I can buy CDs I love without having to resort to ebay or Amazon. I hope the store still exists decades from now when I'm shopping for CDs (or whatever takes the place of CDs) in my old age. read more

I've found a few gems here. Been going here since I was in middle school. If you're into hard rock, punk, and alternative, they have something for you. The place has always been cramped, but it seems that they have accumulated even more over the years. That said, can be hard to squeeze down aisles at times, especially if someone else is coming toward you. It has the smaller of the Record Store Day lines, in my opinion, which is a major plus. However, they do not stock in the same quantity as shops like Vintage Vinyl for RSD, as it's a smaller shop. That said, get there early. I've gotten some great deals here and, like other reviewers, I've seen things overpriced as compared to elsewhere. read more

Sound Exchange is packed to the gills with music, books, and memorabilia that I love. It's also a bit of a hoarder's paradise. In short, it's my dream CD/record store. It's a bit of a schlep for me to get here since I don't often go to 23. However, it's worth the trip to the little strip mall where Sound Exchange is found. Tip: Don't follow GPS getting here. The first time I went Sound Exchange, Google Maps took me all around the place just to turn into the shopping plaza lot. I don't know how many times my GPS was barking at me to "Make a left onto Packanack Road." (I hate her sometimes) If you are claustrophobic, be prepared. Sound Exchange is a single-level space that is deep and narrow and has walls that are covered from floor to ceiling. Shelves line the walls and there is one row of shelves in the middle of the store. The aisles/paths that circle the middle shelves are pretty narrow; so going around someone in the shop definitely requires some maneuvering. If you've made it this far, then you're in store for a good amount of digging because there are a lot of treasures to find here. Also, make sure to look up from the CD and vinyl stacks, check out their collection of music and pop-culture toys/collectibles on the right wall, and books and DVDs on the left wall. There are also tees and posters toward the back of the store (with some hard to find band logos and designs). Price-wise, I think they are fair. I don't feel ripped off buying something there, but I also wouldn't say I've found a fantastic deal. Fair. Overall, Sound Exchange is a whole load of awesome! read more

Back in high school I would head out to their old location, in a converted barber shop in Ringwood, and be blown away by the amazing inventory of imports and obscurities. The beautiful drive from Rockland was the icing on the cake. The drive to Wayne is far less inspiring, but the inventory continues to boggle. God bless ol' Arthur for keeping at it all these years. read more

Wow! So I walk in after many years and just kind of freeze for a moment. Like a kid in a candy store who was told you can have anything you want I didn't know where to start. The owner asked if I needed assistance and I replied, "No thanks, I'm a bit overwhelmed with excited. This is what I envision heaven to be like". I settled into a groove as The Turtles "Eleanore" played and just had fun going through the store looking for, and finding, treasures. What an incredibly wonderful experience!!!! I cannot recommend this store enough and can't wait to go back. read more

This record store is quite an enigma.. it has, by far one of the best selections of any places in New Jersey. Especially when it comes to hard Rock punk and Metal. However, the prices are obscenely high and, essentially double the amount of what you normally find at other record stores or online. Whenever I make my monthly trip here, I usually end up buying a lot less than I normally would if they were pricing to market. They charge 8.98 and above for used CDs... Which is not adjusted for 2019 market values. 8.98 is what Used cd's were worth in the 90s. in this day and age used discs should be no more than four or five dollars...if that. And, if it's a used copy of a new release they actually charge you what Amazon would charge for a new copy. For example, the new Soundgarden live album used is 12.98 here! I thought it was a misprint. I would love it if this place started pricing to market...if they did, they would start moving a lot more product. (I see disks on the shelves that I have literally been there for a dozen years or more.... They're obviously not moving because of the prices) . They do have a dollar bin prominently displayed outside the store.. which is a good start but those disks are essentially worthless and are one step from the dumpster. it would be great if they enhanced the dollar bin with some of the stuff that is wasting away inside for 8.98.... That said, I will continue making my monthly trip because every once in awhile ill find something at a reasonable price to add to your collection. read more

This place is insane. If you're into any type of rock or anything similar, this is the place to go. The selection of cd's and vinyl's is overwhelming with the amount they have. Great condition, as well as neatly organized. 100% would recommend read more

Absolutely horrendous store. Impossible to look through inventory - ever see that show "Hoarders"? Ridiculous. Vinyl is tucked inconveniently under cd racks and halfway into the aisles. Can't walk past anyone to look through items. Not worth the effort at all. Owner is an a-hole. I hope this place implodes. Totally worthless. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME YOU WILL REGRET IT. read more

I've come to the Sound Exchange a handful of times over the years when visiting and while their selection of vinyl is pretty middle of the road, there's certainly some treasure to be found if one is willing to dig. Located inside of a fairly innocuous shopping center, they seem fairly hidden. The set up of the shop brings CD's and DVD's front and center with the vinyl allocated to the floor below the racks - this is understandable since the potential clientele in the area most likely aren't interested in LP's. The result? Records that were common fifteen years ago but aren't now and have accumulated a high price tag from online retailers due to their rarity are sitting here in the Sound Exchange bins preserved in the shrink wrap they came in with on the week of their release along with what is most likely the exact same price tag it was given the moment it got placed in the bin. Records that one would need to spend inbetween $40 to $140 on anywhere else - you know, the ones that are holy grails and considered all but impossible to find - can be found here for 10 bucks or less. With a fairly well stocked section of music related books, t-shirts, pins and assorted ephemera as well as a quite large rack of Weird New Jersey back issues, the Sound Exchange stands as something of a shining anomaly in Wayne. God bless 'em! read more

Whoa! The Sound Exchange will take you back--and set you back some as they have a lot of hard to find and never before seen items. It's basically one big room with every nook and cranny packed full of vinyl, cassette, poster, pins, DVD or VCR footage. If you're a record collector, you know just what to do. If you don't hunt music for sport, you're sure to be overwhelmed. read more

I love this place!.. They have everything you'd ever look for - CDs, Vinyl and Box Sets... And they'll happily special order... It's a small shop on a highway strip mall...And yes, it's cluttered, but that's part of the charm...If you want big box, big label kinda place, go to Tower Records...If you want real a real Rock & Roll shop with backstage passes, leather jackets and ripped denim, this is the best place around... Wait...Tower Records doesn't exist anymore?!? Maybe that's because real music places aren't sell-outs... read more

I dig this store. As a record or better yet..a music guy. You always have to dig. This place is a place to dig through. It's literally over flowing like the music hoarders paradise. You will always find something to go home and throw on the turntable. Drew might not find that pearl jam record. But I always find me some metal, punk or rock extravaganza. I always walk out with something and I think the prices are great. read more

It's nothing great if you collect bootlegs. I've been there twice and find items that are 3x the price I can get them elsewhere. They'll try to buy something from you for $3 so they an sell it for $50 or more. No thanks. It's cheaper to build my Led Zeppelin through Japan....even with the shipping. Shame that Pellett Records in Morristown is no more. Talk about a GOLDMINE........and dirt cheap. I see morons trying to get $200 for things on eBay that I got for $10 at Pellett. read more

This place i a gold mine. The guy that runs it is really knowledgeable. I asked for rare Yes and he knew all about and told me exactly where in the store to find. I spent a few hours there and found stuff I have not heard in years. No pressure whatsoever. Thank you be being open. This store is wonderful. read more

This is a pretty cool little store. It's tucked away in a strip mall. They have a lot packed into The store. They have a Huge selection of compact discs.they are packed in tight on the bin and it's a little hard to browse. But they have everything and anything that you would want in the rock hard rock and heavy metal category. Some very hard to find releases, from heavy-metal hard rock artists. The prices are pretty reasonable on most things. They also have a selection of DVD concerts commercially released, and bootleg. As well as a selection of VHS concerts. They have music books as well. The new CD section is In the front of the store. They do have a large vinyl selection as well. Some of it on the racks and some of it on the floor. I found some really good LPs here. They also have, in the front of the store on the left-hand side as you come in a large case of sealed old stock cassettes. This is very cool, are such as kiss, Aerosmith, Judas Priest,def Leppard, zebra and more. The staff has been helpful whenever I've been in the store, and fished out a artist for me that I was looking for in the CD section. You're sure to find something that you're looking for, as well as some stuff that you're not looking for but will really enjoy. Lots of music here that you won't be able to find on the Internet. So I urge you to come down to the somewhat cramped, but very neat record shop. read more

Back in high school I would head out to their old location, in a converted barber shop in Ringwood, and be blown away by the amazing inventory of imports and obscurities. The beautiful drive from Rockland was the icing on the cake. The drive to Wayne is far less inspiring, but the inventory continues to boggle. God bless ol' Arthur for keeping at it all these years. read more

Awesome record shop, small space but jam packed with great music. Especially impressed with their great selection of vinyl, do you self a favor and check them out. read more

The compact disc they sold me was badly scratched and they didn't want to exchange it. The owner has a surly attitude. I asked him a question and he guessed the answer instead of getting up to look for something. read more

Kind of a shitshow, but somewhat worthwhile. It's cramped, as in crawl on the floor, stacks falling around you cramped. Not a destination for the elderly or those with back problems. The only real plus here is the blanket $7-$8 on all used records. I pulled and put back NM Lou Reed Street Hassle and NM Bob Marley Kaya, originals these days must go for $15-$20 in city record stores. $7 each is pretty solid, that doesn't happen much in 2015. Maybe the ROI wasn't good enough for the eBay Power Seller grimlock twins scouring the floor alongside me, they didn't walk out with anything either. read more

I never had a problem with the staff in this store. Sure it's tight, but they have everything you need. I never left angry, always satisfied. I'll come here every time I'm looking for rare collections of music or vinyl. Just expect to put in work to find what you need! Labor of love. read more

Back in the day (before you could order or stream anything on the internet) this was one of the few go to stores in North Jersey for industrial/punk/hardcore/goth music (another being Soundz Cafe in Montclair). Thought I would check it out after many years. Wow! What a mess. If you don't mind getting down on the floor or digging through unorganized dusty piles, have at it. Not for me. Prices were no bargain for the effort either. Just too overwhelming. I really want to support local record stores but this place needs a major overhaul before I would go back. read more

Ive been buying my music there since 1980 grateful its still around after all these years if they don't have it in store (which is rare) they'll order it some people have a prob with the owner he's always been nice 2 me matter of fact Im going there 2 day I consider it my "toy" store.! read more

This place is a pathetic excuse for a record store. They keep fragile vinyl on the ground in the aisles and leave them jam packed in massive stacks. I found some records that I've been looking for there, but they all turned out to be the worst sounding "new" records I've ever owned. They were clearly defective and damaged from terribly improper storage. Not to mention the staff is rude and have no idea how to treat customers. I'm actually pretty shocked they are still in business. Stay away from this store because you run a very high risk of spending good money on shoddy merchandise. read more

I have been to sound exchange quite a few times over the years and usually never leave happy. It's very hard to crouch and climb under the cd racks to look through the vinyl which is packed so tight you can't even really get a good look without knocking everything over and getting a big old sigh of annoyance from the obnoxious load of an owner who always wears that same Bad Religion t-shirt. Sorry for giving you business. read more

Was in there recently and the man I assume is the owner was completely rude! Unhelpful, short tempered, rude, inconsiderate. For a store that barely makes any money this guy should be a lot nicer. There are a lot better record stores in New Jersey you can Google Many just not this one! read more