This record store is great. I typically go to Jack's in Red Bank and I had never been to this place. 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. read more

If you love vinyl this is the place to go! So happy to stop in as I found the album I was looking for! They have a huge section of "just in" records. Needless to say I was there for a solid hour, could easily be more. And so worth it. Records are sorted by genre. Their walk is full of classics! Prices are fair. The staff is awesome and helpful. I'll definitely be back! read more

Revilla Grooves & Gear - Vinyl Records Near Me - Milltown, New Jersey

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Great selection, but nobody's ever at the register. sometimes I won't come here because I don't have enough time during my break because there's always a wait to check out. Hire someone read more

Nice record store in Milltown, NJ - friendly staff, informative and interesting selection. They also buy record collections, so I will call Darren after I finish my inventory and am ready to sell. read more

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What a gem. You could spend $5 or $500 and be equally satisfied. Huge rotating selection, everything fairly priced. I got a sonic youth record and a lee Morgan. Two lees. Lots of digging to be had, and a rare jazz heaven. My older brother goes here on the regs and is always showing me the random stuff he finds. Great selection of metal too. If you're in the area or looking for a cool dig spot, look no further. read more

Revilla Grooves & Gear - Vinyl Records Near Me - Milltown, New Jersey

The way a vinyl shop should be. Excellent layout, tons of albums, variety of genres and a killer wall of rare albums. I spent more time than I should have browsing the bins for hidden gems that I had to have. I actually walked out with a sizable stack of punk, metal and blues. Prices are fair on most everything and I suspect that you'd be hard pressed to find anything better. They also have a vintage equipment area in the back with some deals to be had. It really feels like the owners puts a lot of time and effort into being selective for what makes it to the bins. I'll definitely return sometime in the future. read more

Looking all over for an 'old fashion' record player for my son.. Love this place, super nice and helpful it was worth the drive over.. we will be back they have an awesome record connection read more

Visited for the second time in two years. Unfortunately there was a stark difference between the two occasions. My first visit I came away with an armful of fairly priced, high-quality vinyl. Mostly jazz and rock from well-stocked and organized bins. This time I found just a few of the over 900 LPs I have in my want list but all were in poor to at best VG condition. I could not justifying paying the prices that would usually apply to NM. or new vinyl at other shops and on Discogs. Despite the excellent variety I came away disappointed. Perhaps I have grown out of touch with prices now reflecting hype rather than the quality. read more

Great selections. Found what I'm looking for. And the staff are helpful. Definitely will keep coming back. read more

Place is a gem. They aren't looking to price out their customers so you really get you money's worth on the used vinyl. Darren, the owner, is great and that trickles down to the staff as well. Huge selection of used in vinyl in just about every genre and the have new releases daily. They have a decent selection of new vinyl as well. I've been to most record stores in the area and when you combine selection, pricing, staff, and location, Revilla is top notch! read more

First, let me say the Central NJ is blessed to have many great record stores. But when it comes to digging through crates of used vinyl, Revilla is my favorite. Even when I went there for my first time in their old tiny space, I knew they were different. A lot of shops will put out there used vinyl pretty much as is--original dust and all. These guys seem to clean every single record they put on the floor. Even when they bust out the dollar record crates, they are in good shape. And while they aren't open during the pandemic, their online store (via Discogs) is going strong. I just got an order delivered today. My previous online used record shopping is from individuals on eBay, where the shipment packing can be less than ideal. The package I received today was perfectly sealed. I ordered it late Sunday night and got in Tuesday afternoon. I really can't wait to be able to get back in there and shop in person. read more

Darren is the best, very helpful and takes the time to teach newbs like myself, never a snob and is just all around awesome. Plus the records for sale are always changing and they always get new stuff in. Also very affordable, I have gotten so much good stuff here, bonus points for a cool bathroom read more

We got a record player for Christmas and were so excited to try it out. The line at the record store closest to our house was wrapped around the corner for 3 days in a row so we made the drive to check out Revilla. I'm so glad we did because this store is a great find. I was worried getting into records was going to be a very expensive hobby, but I was wrong! It doesn't have to be. They had tons of used (great condition) records that only cost ~$3-5 or $10-20 for the more popular ones. If you follow them on Instagram they do videos that flip through the new albums so you can keep an eye out for something specific you're looking to buy. And finally, as a bonus- Revilla Grooves is just an awesome name! read more

Great store, always find really cool stuff for great prices. Where else could you get New Order's "Technique" for $3?

I just bought one of those one-piece Victrola record players and wanted to get some LPs to test it out. What a find this place is! No one bothers you as you browse, the store is clean, the LPs are in GREAT condition and the prices are reasonable. What's more, when I was there, the owner, Darren, introduced himself to me and showed me the listening room. When I said that I had bought a one-piece turntable, he didn't roll his eyes (as I feared a Record Store Guy might); instead, he said, "That's cool!" and we talked about how, when I upgrade, I'll come back to his store. The whole vibe was cool. I hope he does really well here. read more

I am only writing this review based on a negative 1 star review from a man named PETER P. I have never been to Revilla but I had a similar encounter with this PETER P. person in my record store about two months ago. The man was ignorant; He had rare records but way over valued. I did purchase 4 records. One had a scratch across the entire side of the record (which I admit, I didn't catch when purchasing). Once the scratch was discovered, I called PETER P. and sent numerous e mails regarding the scratch and even sent photos and I said that he did not trade in good faith. I asked for a fair refund of money regarding the scratch. He refused to work with me and said he priced his records fairly. I STILL have all four of them - I'm ready to sell them for less than what I paid him for the four records. By the way - I took a photo of the scratch to show him what I was talking about. I still have the phot and will attach my photo of the scratch here. He is a big time wheeler dealer, fast talking, lying seller - and he deals with high valued merchandise. If he ever comes your way - refuse to even allow him to enter your business. It's more than just vinyl he peddles, so BEWARE ! - Best of luck to Revilla and your store ! read more

Revilla Grooves & Gear - LOOK AT THAT FREAKING SCRATCH, FOLKS ! - Vinyl Records Near Me - Milltown, New Jersey

This record store has a great atmosphere and it is easy to shop around. They are constantly updating their selection and the employees are very knowledgeable. They also have a room dedicated solely to equipment which is handy. read more

I went there today to sell Darren some records. I brought in 10 pieces of nice conditioned collectible grade vinyl pieces with a total retail value ranging between about $2,000 to $2400. He offered me less than $200 for all 10 pieces total. I didn't say anything. Just collected up my rare collectibles and politely left. My feeling was that this guy is a total crook. I would never ever recommend anyone to go there and sell this guy anything. He's an outright thief! read more

This is the kind of LP store that collectors dream of finding: Clean premises, excellent demo gear (AKG headphones? We're definitely not in Manhattan!), interesting oddities, tons of vintage used tube and SS gear (Marantz, Yamaha, Prima Luna, Audio Prism) and a selection of LPs that is second to none, and thankfully NOT PICKED OVER!. What really makes it a pleasure is owner Darren Revilla, who is friendly, generous, and as helpful as he can possibly be. I was tipped off by a friend who posts on FaceBook's Jazz Vinyl Lovers that this small store in a small town was the bomb. He was so right. I made the trip from Manhattan (NJT to New Brunswick, than a $12 Uber ride) specifically to check out Darren's mint condition Japanese LPs, which included titles from Blue Note, Prestige, Savoy, Vee Jay and Riverside. Prices were very good, between $20 and $35, and condition was mint. These LPs were unplayed! Apparently Darren bought tons of LPs and some extremely high end audio gear from a guy who bought the merchandise then kept in his basement, untouched. I was floored, my wallet opened, I was happy. The catalog stock was also excellent, with plenty of unusual rock, soundtrack, contemporary classical, Latin, International and jazz including rare LP titles from Dorothy Ashby,Stan Getz, Miles Davis, a Rufus Speedy Jones LP (which I nabbed) and many more that I had to leave behind. Revilla Grooves reminds you that deals can be had even today, and travelling away from the major urban hubs is definitely worth the trip if you're lucky enough to find a class act like Darren Revilla's Revilla Grooves. read more

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Absolutely the best spot for vinyl and gear. The staff is super helpful, and always have an amazing selection. This is my go to spot now for vinyl. read more

FANTASTIC shop right in downtown Milltown- nice diverse collection of used and some new vinyl, plus vintage audio gear. Darren, the owner, is a super nice gent who is always super helpful and accommodating. And I love that he's got two tables set up for private listening! A real gem- make the trip if you love music! read more

Bad experience here, I gave a call for just a couple of questions about stuff and whomever picked up the phone was rude (it was a dude) and he kept trying to hang up literally after I asked the first question. I know record shop employees can be stingy on the phone but jeeze. Other superior shops in NJ anyway. read more

Started volunteering nearby and saw this place on my way to work. Have been looking for Something/Anything? by Todd Rundgren, one of my favorite albums. Beautifully composed and written. The minute I walk into this place and start browsing...there it is. In mint condition. Plus, I found Crosby, Stills, Nash first self titled album for a mere $5. I love this place and I'll be there again and again. Thanks for the tunes, great vibes, and respect for vinyl. Love this place ! read more

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First time in, purely just deals with records, mostly rock and older stuff but you can also find some mondo and newer stuff at retail or lower price. Guy manning the store was cool and very nice. Prices are decent and not jacked up like vintage vinyl. read more

Revilla Groove & Gear hits all the marks for a fantastic record store: well curated inventory of albums, very reasonable prices, a friendly and accommodating proprietor and a clean environment where everything is accessible. It's really quite a pleasure to sift through the crates at this store because you are guaranteed to find something for yourself. And if you don't, you should come back the following week (or even the following day) because Revilla is constantly putting out new inventory. Whether you are a jazz hound, break digger, rock enthusiast, gearhead, or just starting a collection and only have 10 bucks to spend, you will walk out with something good. I highly recommend a visit to Revilla Grooves- it's the best new offering to the digging world. read more

I recently checked out this new spot and and I spent a few hours found some good stuff I recommend stopping by he's got gems. read more

Revilla Grooves & Gear - Great shop!! - Vinyl Records Near Me - Milltown, New Jersey

I stopped into Revilla Grooves and Gear this afternoon, it was easy to find, right on Main Street, and there is free on-street parking, I got a space right in front of his door. The store is decorated beautifully with a carpet and a love seat, framed posters that are for sale hang on the walls. And that's nice but I was here to look thru records and not ambiance (but it is nice!). The albums are easily arranged by genre, first thing I saw was Jazz, there was a customer looking thru the Metal and Punk, I saw Soul/R&B and Soundtracks and then I saw what I was looking for, Rock. All of their albums are in good quality poly bags which I always like. Most artists with a catalog of releases have their own section, the Arthur Lee I bought was under Love. For other albums they are separated by the alphabet. He also has a few new arrivals sections which is where I found the Link Wray I purchased. The quality of the records, because after all they are used, was remarkably good. You can tell Darren takes the time to purchase only quality records for resale and also that he runs them thru a record cleaning system before he sells them. I'd say the two I picked up were near mint, I only saw two that were in off condition and he had them clearly marked as 'rough' and they were appropriately priced. As for the equipment there was quite a selection of high end speakers, a few turntables and amps too. I know records but not so much equipment so I'll leave that for others to comment on. Darren does use social media and posts photos of recent arrivals of both records and equipment on both Instagram and Facebook. All in all it was a good experience visiting Revilla Grooves and Gear and I'll be back. read more

Incredible resource for central Jersey and beyond, and the best business to open in Milltown in more than 20 years. As a long time albeit part time resident since '85, I can't remember another small business opening with this sort of buzz. Record buyers and collectors from all over are starting to come to town to see our new gem in town. 'No-Junk Darren' has a great reputation amongst real vinyl-heads, and has a shop equally accessible to newcomers and young adults; perfect mix! read more

This store is tops! Unbeatable selection of jazz, soul, rock, etc..all neatly & thoughtfully organized for comfortable searching. As a shopkeeper, Darren is a warm, friendly, musical encyclopedia, & has turned me on to lots of great music, he's got a sixth sense for knowing what you will like! Really incredible variety, everything is in great shape, no beat up junk. Turntables & receivers as well, this is one off the best shops in NJ, hands down ! read more

Awesome store.. Friendly.. Very knowledgeable .. I ask a lot of questions .. Great records .. And great gear. Follow him on Instagram to keep updated .. read more

I've established myself as somewhat of a regular since finding out about the place about two months ago now. I was in there not yesterday and wound up spending $150!...Used Record stores are usually hit or miss, but I can't help myself from spending an hour plus in there sifting through latest arrivals and going back and picking up the ones I left last time. The store is neat and clean and the records are well cared for. I've been fairly impressed with the quality most of the time. Shop owner Darren is accommodating and returns are never a problem. My drive to get there is about 45 minutes, but it's so worth it. Recommended. read more

Calling all vinyl aficionados! This is a must-visit store! Quality records, great selection, very well labelled to make it easy to find what you are looking for. The owner is very helpful, so if you have any questions or are looking for anything in particular, he's more than happy to help and is very knowledgeable. There is also a good selection of equipment, and the store has a great, funky vibe. Highly recommend Revilla Grooves & Gear! read more