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 I've always ignored this spot for years due to the insanely outdated and weathered posters (really horrible ones, too).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.

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

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

Along with a huge selection of vinyl & CDs at great prices, there is a ton of classic books and…read morememorabilia! If you can't find it there, ask Randy!

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.

Great toy & collectibles store! Wide selection, with fair prices, and friendly staff who know their…read morestuff.

From the owner: We are a family of collectors with 30 years experience in toys and pop culture collectibles. Our…read moreinventory is a mix of new and vintage items as we do buy and trade. We specialize in action figures, vinyl figures and statues, and tons of Anime and Sci-Fi merchandise.

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.

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

Amazing store, so many options,great prices and amazing staff! Get ready to loose a couple of…read morehours! So worth the trip!

This record store is great. I typically go to Jack's in Red Bank and I had never been to this…read moreplace. I'll tell you, this place blows Jack's away. The collection of used records for sale is much better. The prices are fair considering the quality and variety offered. Lower quality records are priced lower, better records are a bit more. Just as it should be. I was in a week after I had been a previous time and was impressed with the new stock they picked up in only a week. I'm not sure what the record turnover is, but it seems if you go every couple of weeks, it could be worth it if you just want to "see what's new". Great gear for sale as well. I'm a fan.

Knowledgeable staff. Great selection of audio equipment and records. I would recommend to stop by.read more

Found them through a FB post. I've past the store hundred of times and never knew they sold…read morerecords, always thought it was music instruments and equipment only. Anyway... They posted an ad for a sale on CDs. I responded back asking if they had any vinyl for sale and when they said yes, I decided to pay them a visit. Walking in you're greeted with exactly what I thought the store was. A musical equipment store. I saw a rack of records and as I walked to it, a rep came over to ask if I needed help. When I said I was interested in the records he said I was welcome to look at that rack but I probably wanted to look upstairs. He led the way upstairs and through a maze into a huge room with wall to wall racks of records!! Turns out I wasn't crazy, the record "store" is a new venture. They are just launching. But back to my visit. Wall to wall racks of records! I started at the far corner and worked my way through all the racks. Every genre was there! Even country which you never see. The bins were well marked and actually had what was listed. Everything was alphabetical! I worked my way around grabbing an album here and there. After a little over an hour of looking I headed to the register. While most of the records were priced, there were a few that weren't and the clerk quickly looked them up and gave me more than fair pricing on them. In just over an hour I added a couple of dozen records to the collection for a heck of a great price. Overall, very helpful and friendly staff. Very good selection of music (they have CDs, Dvds, and cassettes as well but I was there for vinyl so I didn't really look at those). Great prices. I found out after paying I came through the wrong door and their entrance door is actually in the back of the building. (I know for next time) I will definitely be back!

I've never actually been to their store, this review is for their website/mail order service…read more I mail order from a lot of different record stores, but Yearbook is one of my favs. 1) Prices are always reasonable, even on rare stuff they beat the discogs avg price. 2) Communication is always top notch, you'll never be left wondering. 3) packaging is quality and secure, you can tell they care. Their default shipping is media mail, so that can be slow, but just ask for faster shipping and they'll handle it. They're a good follow on FB or other social media as they announce live music, listening shows and specials there on a regular basis. I recently picked up a RSD Pink Floyd 1975 live in LA 4 disc set. It's a great record. Thanks C & L for being rad.

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.

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.

Decent selection of 45 rpm records but a bit high on the pricing. Huge selection of albums, CDs and…read moreeven many cassettes. Everything was very neat and orderly. Nice crew as well.