6 Record Stores With Great Vinyl Vibes
Discover where to dig for classic cuts and today’s hits on Vinyl Record Day, right here in Bergen County.
There’s something special about vinyl—the cover art, the ritual of dropping the needle, the crackling audio. With National Vinyl Record Day coming up on Aug. 12, you have the perfect excuse to dig through the crates and support some of Bergen County’s best independent record shops. These local gems are full of musical treasures, nostalgic vibes and serious sound. Go for the classics, stay for the conversation and maybe leave with your new favorite album.
21st Century Music & Collectibles, Rochelle Park. A true hobby shop (they have sports cards, comics, stamps and more), this store buys and sells vintage records, especially those from the 1950s to ’80s. Browse the shelves to find a hidden gem.
*174 Rte. 17 N., Rochelle Park, 201.343.4886
BB’s Records, Bergenfield. Whether you’re looking for vinyl from yesteryear or today’s top recordings, you’ll probably find it here on the shelves or in one of the colorful crates.
*24 S. Front St., Bergenfield, 315.677.1849
Music Country, Cliffside Park. Believed to be one of the oldest record stores in the tri-state area, the 90+-year-old shop boasts a wide variety of musical genres in record, CD and cassette formats.
*728 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201.943.1045
Soldato Books & Records, Rutherford. Grab a coffee and head upstairs in the Williams Center to check out this shop. It’s filled with shelves of books and bins of vintage records and LPs that are sure to bring back fond memories.
*15 Sylvan St., Rutherford, 551.243.1859
Thumbody, Paramus. Not your run-of-the-mill coffee shop, this café doubles as a record store. They carry rare and hard-to-find vinyl records that are sure to keep your party going.
*80 E. Rte. 4, Paramus, 201.267.6554
The Sharp Notes, Paramus. This brand-new record store will officially open on Sept. 1 at Garden State Plaza, bringing a dedicated music shop back to the mall. Owned by New Jersey-based musician, music journalist and educator Evan Toth, The Sharp Notes will feature both new and used vinyl, compact discs, select audio equipment and a curated collection of music-inspired gifts.
*Garden State Plaza, Suite L7A, Paramus
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