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NYC to the Jersey Shore
Start in Jersey City and Hoboken, then head down through Freehold and Red Bank to Asbury Park's boardwalk.
Route: Jersey City → Freehold → Red Bank → Asbury Park · 6 record stores across 4 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Hoboken and Jersey City Heights
Tunes
Hoboken shop that buys, sells and trades new and used records, with CDs, DVDs, turntables and a dedicated Record Store Day bin.
Tip: Open daily noon to 7 PM, and it takes pre-orders for new releases.
225 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Rhythm Central
Compact Jersey City shop known for jazz, Latin, salsa, soul and disco at modest prices, with a lot of Spanish Caribbean music. It also buys used records.
Tip: Google lists no hours, so call ahead. Space is tight.
511 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
Iris Records JC
Downtown Jersey City shop with well-organised new and used records, a listening station and merch.
Tip: Open only Saturday through Monday, noon to 6 PM.
109 Brunswick Street, Storefront, 109 Brunswick St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday Closed Saturday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Stop 2: Freehold
Boro Records
Freehold shop run by a couple, with a notable stock of Japanese vinyl and CDs alongside general used records.
Tip: Hours are short and it is closed Monday, Wednesday and Sunday, so check before driving down.
59 Throckmorton St, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Wednesday Closed Thursday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday Closed
Stop 3: Red Bank
Jack's Music Shoppe
Red Bank institution famous for one of the biggest CD selections around, plus fresh used vinyl put out daily and bins of sleeveless records.
Tip: Used CDs are shrink-wrapped, so ask about condition before you buy. Don't skip the upstairs sheet music and instruments.
30 Broad St, Red Bank, NJ 07701, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Stop 4: Asbury Park
Unwind Records and Comics
Compact boardwalk shop in Asbury Park with new and used vinyl, a free bin, comics, manga, and merch.
Tip: Don't miss the free bin. It's a small, curated shop right on the boardwalk, so pair it with a beach day.
1100 Ocean Ave N Unit d, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.