This place is fantastic. Very offbeat. Vinyl snobs may not like it. But it's my new favorite vinyl…read morestore in the Lehigh valley. Pretty unorganized, but that is part of the charm honestly. Owner is super friendly and fair. Inventory is excellent; pretty much no "filler." It's all something someone would want. Really good prices. As far as non-vinyl stuff, there is all sorts of eccentric items. It's just a super interesting place. Just take it all in and appreciate that places like this still exist. I will definitely be back soon.

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!

I love 5 acres! Weekly vendors and pop ups all have great items!…read more Don't be intimidated! Pull in park and walk the grounds to see what treasures you will find!!

The store is a disaster. They have some decent items in there, but you can't physically get to ANY…read moreof it. I don't know how someone hasn't gotten hurt. They need to close down for two weeks, haul everything out and put it back inside in some semblance or safety and order. Prices are all too high - $5 - $8 apiece for standard vintage ornaments?? That's worse than antique stores. Not worth the trip.

Great selection, VERY rare and valuable vinyl here. The owner is super knowledgeable and not pushy…read moreAT ALL. Highly recommended!!

Bruce is the man. Carries mostly VG+ rated records and anything less is clearly noted and priced…read moreaccordingly. Always open to negotiate and is always fair. You never have to worry when buying vinyl from Bruce.

Found this place through googling record stores in the north Jersey area. The parking situation is…read morea bit tough, especially since they share the lot with an auto shop. They have a fairly big space with a big selection of pop and rock vinyls! The prices either matched online or were somewhat cheaper, so you definitely get your money's worth. I always look for a LatinAmerican section, and they did have one, but it wasn't as good as other record stores I have been to. The service was definitely excellent! The manager, or at least who I think was the manager, was very attentive and helped us get a turntable we were pondering about buying or not, and he was great answering questions about it. The decor is a plus! So fun and so many "old" posters and references. Definitely stop by if given the chance!

Very cool music spot. They have everything you could imagine, and lots of retro vibes! The little…read moremusic venue in the back room is great, I saw a band there this afternoon and it was comfortable and fun. Definitely will be returning.

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

My son found this place after purchasing his 1st portable record player. He found records to play…read morethat was on his list. The prices are good. The location is great. They have a huge inventory, from vinyl, CD's, movies and books. Everything from old school to new school. They don't miss out on anything. Whatever you're searching for this is the place to find it. So far we've been their three times, and each time my son found what he was searching for. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. I'm sure we will continue to visit often.

Went here for the first time for the Madonna Confessions II pre release. I loved how big the shop…read morewas but honestly the organization of the vinyl was a little confusing. I also couldn't find a lot of what I was looking for. With that being said overall I think their prices were fair and I loved that they had lots of cheap cds and even cassettes in addition to books and movies! From what it appeared it was a family run business which is awesome. A little more organization probably could have helped the event but overall it was super awesome to be a part of! My favorite part of the entire store was the shop dog. Honestly melted my heart. Also bonus points for having an exterior entrance in the mall!

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

Let's keep vinyl addiction records alive and well. it's a small shop, but has classics to modern to…read moretrue hidden gems. i can't even tell you how many "lana del rey fan club" or special release vinyls i saw here. I am a die hard fan and even this collection shocked me. incredibly modest prices. The instagram has a basic flow, but they post inventory pretty often. friendly staff who informed me there is some inventory coming soon back in stock of a band i love. they take cards, are open on sundays, and have a few other small items for purchase.

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.

I drove over one hundred miles to Soundcheck this morning for Record Store Day, and I wouldn't have…read moredone that if their customer service wasn't so great. I want to say, I don't collect records, I collect CDs, this was actually my first record purchase ever so I was nervous and desperate to get it. So I was grateful that when I called the Tuesday before that they informed me of the single copy of the record I wanted that they would have in stock (King James Version, Harvey Danger!). The day of I was late but lucky, as nobody had taken it yet, and when you were in line they had someone who would help find records for you. Yelp is insisting I say something about value, so I will say that this had an extremely fair price. This was a limited run collectors item and I know for a fact that they priced it well within the usual range for it sold throughout the states, even though they are a very small business is a very small town in the middle of PA. Not saying I expect small businesses to price gouge a little, but for this record and on this big record store day, I did expect to pay a premium and I got a very fair price. So these are honest people as well as helpful. Thank you!

What an awesome little find in Jim Thorpe, PA!…read more If you're a music lover, this place is definitely worth a visit. Soundcheck Records has an impressive selection of CDs and, believe it or not, cassettes for those who appreciate a little nostalgia. Their new vinyl inventory is outstanding, with plenty of albums spanning a variety of genres and artists. When I stopped in, the used vinyl section was a bit limited because many of the records had sold quickly--which is usually a good sign. One look at the prices and it's easy to understand why. Their pricing is fair and collector-friendly, making it hard to leave empty-handed. Beyond the music, they also carry concert T-shirts, mugs, and other music-related merchandise. I was also happy to find a nice selection of discounted Record Store Day vinyl releases, which is always a treat for collectors. What really sets this shop apart are the owners. They're incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about music. If they don't have what you're looking for in stock, they're happy to special order it and even have it shipped directly to you. Jim Thorpe is full of unique shops, and Soundcheck Records is one of the best. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop in--you never know what musical treasure you might discover.