I live in Santa Cruz CA and have a modest LP collection (5,000). Whenever and wherever I travel, I…read morehit used record stores. I was visiting my mom in Manahawkin in October 2020, as she turned 90. I hit this place once and came back two days later. Both times had the place to myself with the owner. This cat has one of the finest stores I have ever seen. I carry notebooks looking for my top 21, top 100 in about 5 genres. The first day I found 4! this rarely happens! the second comb through, I casually asked him if he had any Dixieland. He knew his inventory, jumped around the counter and placed me in a section to die for. I bought 3 mint LPS from the early 50's and late 50s in this category. I was missing one Kinks lp (Nottingham Hillbilies) and just one more Aretha Franklin.....and sure enough he had them clean and fairly priced. I have been looking for Humble Pie's first two albums and BAM, found a double album of both I did not know existed. I can't wait to hit this shop when my mom hits 91. So glad I flew into Philly instead of North Jersey.

Small store with a decent selection and might have scored higher if it weren't for the owner…read more Stopped in for a look and was immediately taken back by the owner F this F him he's a FN liar. If he comes back call 911. He's a FN ahole. On and on. Evidently right before I walked in another customer walked out complaining about their practices. (I did not see this first hand) As I'm looking through the records he (the owner) starts engaging with another customer about a prospective employer for the customer. You don't wanna work for him. He's an ahole. He's a fn liar. He'll tell you one thing and then do another. On and on. I was right in front of him and said "tell me how you really feel" to which he looked shocked and then concerned that I might know the individual in question. Final straw was when he made a crack about his employee being a lesbian. Of I were her I would've knocked the crap out of him then and there. There are plenty of jobs out there. He had no idea who I was or who I knew. Wrong way to run a business. I will not be back.

My first time in this store. I admittedly also first time I ever bought a vinyl record. My son…read morewanted a record player for his birthday and I was given a list of some albums he was interested in. Went in and the owner Michelle was such a sweetheart. She explained to me what a first pressing meant and helped me find one of the exact albums I was looking for. Great little store but the customer service is what will bring me back

A bit on the smaller side, but there's still a decent mix of old and new across many genres.read more

Despite having a reputation for high prices, I decided to check it out, and it very recently…read morechanged hands. The new owners are incredibly friendly and knowledgable, and are curating quite a deep selection of desirable discs, all impeccably organized and labeled. Best yet, these labels show not only the standard quality grades but also other important details. As I walked in they were just putting out a large batch of immaculate Japanese pressings of 70s and 80s rock and jazz recordings, all in NM condition complete with obi bands. As I'm primarily interested in sound quality, I was truly in heaven. And it gets better... I was able to audition all my potential purchases on their quite decent system, all of which I bought, and they sound flawless on my very high resolution system. Note: the prices marked seemed very fair (Japanese imports in NM condition are normally very pricey) but I my case they discounted the price considerably because I bought three albums.

Great selection and decent pricing , great to have a record store close by , staff was niceread more

Great bookstore with wonderful staff. They were very helpful and very friendly. A good cross…read moresection of books, I just wish it was a little bigger.

Sun Rose is a true gem in OC! So lucky to have an amazing independent bookstore in our town!read more

Top ten, perhaps five record store for me in the US - considering their punk, hardcore, and metal…read moreinventory, paired with very reasonable pricing. Managed to find multiple records that I "needed" which is not very normal, as I have a pretty extensive collection going down. Trying to make this a routine stop when visiting Philadelphia.

One of the best record stores in phila. Although the Hardcore, punk, metal selection you find on…read morethe walls, recently traded bins, and new stock will outshine any other store in phila, this is maybe the place finding and being traded the best LPs and 7inches of most genres In the city. Owners are great people and more knowledgeable than most so don't hesitate to ask for a suggestion.

I love going to The Joshua Tree! If they don't have what you're looking for, which they usually do,…read morethey can order it for you. Run by a great Christian guy. I've been using the store since they were in Woodbury, NJ I moved around the corner some 20 years ago. I still use them now. Even when there were other Christian book stores within driving distance The Joshua Tree has always been my first choice.

If you're a record collector and you're in Fishtown, then this place is worth a stop! An eclectic…read moremix of music, with some great values to be found. A chill vibe that allows you to take your time and go through the racks of records.

We ventured in as we are avid vinyl collectors. I was not too fond of the customer service upon…read morewalking in. I noticed the levels of positive energy and greetings seemed to be very selective dependent upon who was coming in the store. Initially I thought the staff person may not have been friendly until I saw him engage with others with very upbeat and friendly energy. His persona gave a little condescending and rude when asked by select customers about various artists. The selections were limited based around what I was looking for, but interesting nonetheless. Heads up things are super unorganized and may require some digging. And if you ask about a particular artist you'll get the snarky response "it's not a cd store". I did locate one album at a really great price point. That was a steal! Unfortunately I will never return to this location.

Fantastic selection of new and used CDs (our focus) and vinyl. Bob was so welcoming and really…read moreengaged our 14 year old who is going analog and super excited about building her own collection. Some fanatics - and Bob seems like a super fan - can lean too far into teacher or insider mode with kids or anyone not into their thing. Bob, in contrast, was so great to ask about what they like, what they're into, and really served to foster their growing love of many types of music and analog formats. If you love record / CD stores, just go. More CDs than I've seen in a shop in an age. The place is a gem and Bob's the icing on the cake.

Went here with no expectation and can't wait to come back up to Jersey just to visit the store…read moreagain. Perfect for people looking for that one album they're missing from their collection or a good place to pick up new releases!

I stumbled onto this shop as I was searching for two hard to find, out of print records that I've…read morebeen unable to get nearby or online. Interestingly Sky Valley had them both in stock, so I decided to splurge and purchased them. Shipment was very quick and everything was packed well. I felt like the price was right for what I got, and the customer service was out of this world too. The owner Chuck was very responsive and helpful. Overall it was a great experience dealing with Sky Valley. Five stars from me!

Checked this place out for the first time today and it was awesome! Huge selection of vinyls and…read moreCDs and the guy who runs it is super friendly. Got 3 of my favorite albums today! Places like this need to stick around with lots of music digital these days. Give this place business, I highly recommend it!

As someone who uses guitar effects pedals as my sole coping mechanism in the face of a harsh and…read moreuncaring universe, I figured it was time to heat up the spoon again and nod off in the work bathroom so to speak after I ran into my psychotic ex-wife Cherie. I was, as the kids say, tickled pink by the selection of delectable boss offerings available at this fine establishment. For but a moment, I transcended the lower vibrational plane and was what the ancients termed "happy." If you had told me a small music store on the island would carry that waza craft good-good I'd have called you foolish if not barbermongerous, but alas you would be correct. 5 stars

Nice store to stop in. Vinyls are not exactly cheap here, but much more reasonably priced than the…read moreegregiously priced ones at the Surf Mall on the boardwalk.