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.

Came back today for the real Grand Opening. We were here for the soft opening a few months ago…read more He is now on the ground floor with window exposure to Union St. Much more room and many other vinyl collectibles on offer. There was a solo guitar player performing acoustic songs. A lot of traffic during the grand opening and many folks stopping in while strolling by the store. Seems to be some buzz around the place. The owner mentioned that he has plans for some theme nights. Can't wait to check a few out. Worth a look if you are in town. Mark.

Great shop. Owner is extremely knowledgeable and has excellent recommendations on all genres…read moreparticularly Jazz and 80s (odd mix i know) I walked out with 5 records, 4 of which I had no prior knowledge of and all are on my fav list

Great store. Owner a very nice guy. He has everything your looking for.This place is so cool!read more

Awesome record shop, the owner is so nice and they have a great selection!! Would highly recommendread more

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.

The nicest owner and staff in any record store east of The Mississippi River by far ! Stop in…read moreanytime !

I live 90 mins away, but I have always gone to MSJ when in the Stroudsburg area visiting relatives…read more I started going in the 90s when the store was in a slightly different location on Main Street. It's a great store, with a very nice longtime owner, a helpful and friendly staff, and it has a relaxed atmosphere. MSJ is in a good neighborhood for lunch. They avoid all the mistakes that many other record stores make. I am speaking, of course of snotty, snobby, easily triggered owners/salespeople, or racks of lps too jammed or unpriced "bring to the counter for price"albums, etc. The records here are priced clearly and fairly, in my opinion*. *If you haven't shopped for records in recent years.. the demand for records has gone up drastically in recent years, and prices have gone up accordingly everywhere. You will not find 2008 (or 1974) prices on records in 2025. Especially on original pressings of the big classic rock albums by the top bands still played on the radio. I feel these guys are pretty fair, especially if you compare shopping at a store vs. shopping online, where you have to pay extra for shipping and really have nothing more than a vague hope that the LP will arrive in the stated condition. That aside. and back to the review... The more expensive items have sealed flaps, but you can open and inspect the vinyl at the counter. Less expensive records can be inspected at the rack if you do so carefully (i.e., not accidentally flinging the record across the store or getting yer greasy fingerprints 'em). Note: Record swapping will get you banned, you delinquents ;) - so don't be that person. Also, drinks are a no-no for understandable reasons. MSJ has tons of great vinyl in vg'+ or better condish. Rock is broken down alphabetically in various sections by price: $10 and up, $5, etc. There are boxes underneath these lp racks, but they request you get an employees help to access them. I never have time to crate dig, but I aspire to one day. I pick up a lot of records each visit, with very few exceptions (over 30 yrs) the albums and cds I've purchased have always been in VG+ or better, clean, etc. I have often traded in albums for store credit, and they are reasonable if you bring in decent records in nice condition that are not super common. I can't speak to how well they cover other genres since I mostly concentrate on rock - but there's a good amount of other stuff to peruse. If you go, I hope you find that gem you are looking for!

Horrible customer service. I bought a 3 dollar AFI cd online. It arrived with stickers stuck to…read morethe digipak that were not easily removed. When I contacted them about being unhappy about the erroneous product description, they mocked my 3 dollar cd purchase and hoped I could financially recover. I paid 9 dollars with tax and shipping. They can get fucked!

95% record shop, 5% antique shop, 100% very cool shop. I waited a few weeks to pen this review just…read moreso I could try out the stack of records I bought and see what kind of condition they were in. All were PERFECT! How is that even possible?! I got 2 for $1 each (insane) and was almost positive they would be scratched and skip. Not the case. They played wonderfully. The others I got were not expensive at all and all also played wonderfully. When I stopped by they had a few crates outside, all for $1 a record. Not only did I find a Leo Sayer album in those bins, but also a old Greek movie soundtrack! I didn't know the artist and it ended up not really being my favorite, but I just thought it was so cool and couldn't resist, and for a dollar?! I am very sure my dad will get such a kick out of it when I show him. I walked out with those two gems plus an Abba, Smokey Robinson and Johnny Cash album and I think I spent like $20. I chatted with the owner a bit who was really friendly and helpful. Their old loc was near the corner of Somerset and Easton for all you RU alums that are wondering how you may have missed them all these years. They had some cool vintage/antique pieces and nick knacks, but not many (hence the %5) but I highly recommend a browse around if you are looking for affordable records or just want to browse around a great little shop. Thank you for the newest additions to my very thin collection!

Love this place. Started coming here about 2 years ago, and I stop by all of the time--such a wide…read morevariety of music. The owner is so nice and always gives you a great deal. I love the 3$ bin--amazing selection of vinyl, CDs, and cassettes, all at fair prices.

This response is to the response to the owner to my initial review. I wouldn't go to a Mexican…read moreRestaurant since I don't like Mexican Food. Bad analogy. I state in the review that I didn't like your INVENTORY. Heavy Metal and Rap. No classical, baroque, opera, ballet, big band, jazz, R&B, American Songbook. 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's pop music. Nothing but trash. So, go fly a kyte!

Let me start by declaring Sound Exchange the best record shop I've been to on the East Coast. Last…read moreweek, I visited nine shops across NY, NJ, RI, CT, MA. Sound Exchange stood out like a beacon in a storm--a storm of mediocrity. And Sound Exchange isn't staffed by a bunch of vinyl snobs, hawking $50 copies of the latest Taylor Swift. They have vinyl, cassettes, and CDs galore. If I'm honest, they had more CDs than I've ever seen in a single shop. Every genre. And the prices were quite reasonable. And the staff...Anthony knows as much about music as anyone I've ever met. He was also the nicest guy. I can't wait to come back! BEST SHOP ON THE EAST COAST--EASILY!

great prices. great service. superb selection of the latest and a nice assortment of vintage…read morematerial, also. the owner bends over backwards to help with any request and is more than fair when purchasing some incoming items he might not especially need. I make it a point to go there every week and am never disappointed. JOHN L.

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!

My 15-year-old daughter has recently gotten into vinyl records and wanted to support a Black-owned…read morebusiness, so we decided to check out this shop in Middlesex. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcome. The staff was friendly and took the time to explain that customers are welcome to bring in their own vinyl records and spin them, or use records from the shop's collection. I thought that was a really cool touch and something you don't see every day. The store itself is on the smaller side, but don't let that fool you. They have a surprisingly good selection of used vinyl at reasonable prices, along with a nice assortment of CDs and cassette tapes. The atmosphere felt authentic, relaxed, and centered around a genuine love of music. If you're into vinyl, looking for something different, or just want to support a local Black-owned business, this place is definitely worth a visit.

From the owner: Featuring great vinyl records at a great price. Sample driven records, Hip Hop, Soul, Breaks, Jazz,…read moreRock, and Salsa. New releases. Technic turntables(1200's) and Authorized Ortofon Dealer. Started from my personal collection. Minority-owned, Black Owned. Monday through Wednesday- Open by appointment but I'm always here.