Newtown Book & Record Exchange — Attraction in Newtown

I’ve been collecting vinyl records my whole life and have shopped for records all over the world. I have honestly never come across a shop so unique and full of high quality content. Chelsea single handedly inspects, cleans and listens to every single used vinyl that comes her way before putting it in the bins. I can say from all my record buying experiences that no one puts that much time and effort into making sure that the product being put out is that well prepped for their customers and more than fairly priced . The dedication that NBRE gives their customers through excellence and honesty should be commended as an industry standard. And I haven’t even touched on how on top of it they are in regard to any and all new releases and reissues. Trust me… NBRE is quite the diamond in the rough for any music lover and always the first place I go to for any and all new and used wax. Oh I forgot to mention… they have books too.. the selection is next level… like all books. Seriously all of them, they have every single book..it’s no wonder I end up spending 6hrs shopping and talking music...

I love the little strip of shops on South State Street in Newtown Borough... there is an amazing French bakery Mamie Colette, a great art gallery space Artwrkd, with a cool distillery attached (Triple Sun Spirits) and a cool old time Hardware Store and RIGHT NEXT DOOR is the sweetest little vintage/ used book and new & old record store called Newtown Book and Record Exchange. The proprietress Chelsea has worked there since she was a kid and now owns the place. There is a feeling of calmness and kindness and warmth that reflects what we all think of when we think "local shop" and "hometown" and "it takes a village" and all those trite phrases. There is always a little raffle going on for some cause and some music playing that I've never heard before and they are always ready to help anyone who is looking for something special. Five...

If you miss the days of walking into a used bookstore and being able to just peruse at your own pace and let the right books find you, then this is the place for you. And that's just the books. The record collection is divine, everything from rare & vintage to brand new & freshly ordered.

And that's just the ever-charming shop itself, which has stood for nearly half-a-century. The owner & proprieter, Chelsea, is an absolute sweetheart with so so much passion to pour into the shop and community around her.

And, she can sing!! Oh can she sing!! Check out Dirty Dollhouse (or better yet, buy a vinyl directly from the shop!) and be absolutely blown away by the power & beauty of their music.

6 out of 5. This is a true Book &...