What Makes Our Vinyl Store Special
We're not just another record shop - we're a community gathering place where music knowledge flows freely and gatekeeping stays at the door. Our approach combines deep expertise with welcoming hospitality, creating an environment where both new collectors and seasoned veterans feel at home.
Our carefully curated selection includes both new and used vinyl records, vintage audio gear, and unique collectibles that you won't find anywhere else.
The front of our store is where you will find previously owned titles. Special attention is paid to quality titles and conditions. Each record is cleaned and graded before being priced and put in the bin.
Travel down the red carpeted hallway and you'll find Brand New, Sealed Vinyl Records, new and used CDs, our performance lounge and audio gear. We stock recent releases by today's most in demand artists, reissues of classic albums and hard to find oddities that appeal to those with deep crates.
All the gear that is for sale has been tested before it is allowed to go home with our clients. We stand behind every record and audio piece we sell.
We buy entire collections, large or small and we're happy to travel to do so. We buy Audio Gear. We are always looking for vintage turntables, receivers, amplifiers, pre-amps, speakers, tubes, etc.
Music for Every Taste
Revilla Grooves and Gear celebrates musical diversity with an extensive selection spanning every genre: Rock, Soul, Funk, Latin, Jazz, Soundtracks, Reggae, Avant-garde, Punk, Metal, and our famous "Weird and Strange" section. Whether you're seeking classic albums or rare discoveries, we pride ourselves on having "at least a little something for everyone."
Our performance lounge hosts live concerts, album signings, and listening parties throughout the year.
Vintage Items & Repair Services
We never know what vintage items and antiques we may find in the wild. We buy vintage lamps, posters, furniture, sports pennants, T-shirts, books, art, house wares, and more. If it's old, we like it.
As an added service to our customers, Revilla Grooves and Gear offers free cartridge alignment and tone arm adjustment for turntables. Make an appointment, bring in your vintage deck and we'll make sure it's providing the best playback possible.
Need a vintage turntable refurbished or repaired? Have an old set of speakers that need some TLC? We offer Record Player and Speaker repair services through our partnership with The Turntable Doctor - Steve Frosten. Call the Dr. 201-376-2776, schedule the repair and drop the item off at the shop. His work is top notch.
If you don't see a product or service you require above, or have a question you'd like us to answer, visit our contact page and get in touch. We're always available to answer your questions via email, phone or text.
Meet Darren Revilla
Three Decades of Vinyl Expertise
The passionate expertise behind Revilla Grooves and Gear comes from owner and operator Darren Revilla, whose thirty-year journey in vinyl collecting began long before the recent resurgence made headlines. What started as a personal passion evolved into a business built on deep knowledge, genuine enthusiasm, and an unwavering commitment to quality.
From Collector to Community Builder
Darren's professional journey began in 1995 when he purchased his first 2,000-piece collection for resale, coinciding with his career as a DJ. This dual perspective - understanding music both as art and as a collectible - shaped his approach to curating exceptional inventory.
After honing his expertise during a three-year tenure at the renowned Princeton Record Exchange, Darren expanded into online sales through eBay, building relationships with collectors nationwide. However, the dream of a brick-and-mortar store always beckoned.
Building New Jersey's Record Shop on Main Street
Today, that once-unobtainable dream thrives at our Milltown location. Darren took over the Main Street Milltown storefront 15 years ago, bringing his vision of combining deep musical knowledge with welcoming accessibility to life. Fun fact: Darren used to rent the apartment above the store when the old Banister Company Trophy Shop still occupied the space below.
Revilla Grooves out grew the space but instead of moving, Darren took on a major expansion project in 2024 to create the dedicated performance space, additional floor space, a larger audio listening room, and more storage (Have to put the crates somewhere...). This expansion reflects our growth and commitment to serving our loyal community of customers and friends, and making room for new customers and friends to join us.
"We see our shop as a gathering place for music lovers from everywhere and anywhere," Darren explains. "We try to have at least a little something for everyone, whether you're a new collector just getting into the hobby or a veteran looking for that elusive pressing."
Visit Our Milltown, NJ Location Today!
126 N Main St
Milltown, NJ 08850
Free on-street parking on N. Main St.
Hours:
Monday - Saturday 10AM - 8PM
Sunday 11AM - 5PM