Vinyl Radar · Newark
The best record stores in Newark
6 independent shops, ranked by the collectors who dig them — every one 4.8★ or higher on Google.
6 stores · 4.8 avg · 100% independent
Newark's independent record shops — the 6 highest-rated in the city, ranked by real Google reviews from the diggers who shop them. 6 shops worth planning a day around.
All 6 stores on the map
Every shop in this guide, plotted across Newark — tap any pin to open that store's full profile.
Where to dig — the 6 stores
Each store below has its rating, area and how to get there. All 6 are independent and 4.8★ or higher on Google — tap any store for its full profile with opening hours, what you'll find and what visitors mention.
Station 1 Books & Vinyl
Full profile →Record store in Station Plaza, Newark — rated 4.9/5 across 384 Google reviews.
Revilla Grooves & Gear
Full profile →Record store in N Main St, Newark — rated 4.8/5 across 352 Google reviews.
Rainbow Records
Full profile →Record store in E Main St Ste 114, Newark — rated 4.7/5 across 325 Google reviews.
The Vinyl Dinosaur
Full profile →Record store in Atlantic City Blvd, Newark — rated 4.8/5 across 181 Google reviews.
Wonderland Records
Full profile →Record store in W Main St, Newark — rated 4.8/5 across 148 Google reviews.
SOMA Sounds
Full profile →Record store in Ridgewood Rd, Newark — rated 4.9/5 across 71 Google reviews.
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