There are stores you shop in, and then there are stores you experience. Valley Records & Antiques in Vernon is the second.
The second you walk through the door, it feels like you’ve stepped into another era. The walls are covered in vintage tees, shelves packed with records, CDs, cassettes, games, movies, antiques—honestly, if it’s nostalgic, it’s probably here. Every corner has something worth picking up, and the whole place has that perfectly cluttered, homey energy that makes you want to stay for hours.
What makes the shop even better is the owner. He’s one of those people who genuinely loves what he does, and you can feel it. Whether you’re a lifelong collector or just getting into physical media, you’ll leave learning something and probably carrying home something you didn’t know you needed.
As if the atmosphere wasn’t enough, the prices are incredibly fair. Whether you’re a longtime collector or just starting out, you’ll find something without emptying your wallet. Valley Records & Antiques also buys collectibles, giving old pieces a second life instead of letting them collect dust. The shelves are fully stocked with copious amounts of items to dig through, and the owner is always adding new finds and sharing what’s in stock online—so even if you’ve been before, there’s always another reason to stop in.
In a world that’s become almost entirely digital, Valley Records is a reminder of why physical media still matters. Streaming is convenient, but it can never replace holding a record that someone poured their heart into, flipping through album art, reading liner notes, or hearing the crackle before the music starts. There’s something deeply human about the weight of it all.
The closest comparison I can make? Walking into Empire Records—except it’s right here in Sussex County.
Support local. Support people who keep music, art, and culture alive. Places like this deserve to be around for a long, long time.
Details
Address: 23 Omega Dr., Vernon, NJ
Days: Thursday-Sunday
Hours: 11AM-7PM
Contact Info
Number: (973) 764 – 4180
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Valley Records & Antiques
Instagram: @valleyrecordsandantiques
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