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Published Articles and Press Releases

Published Articles

  • In Princeton, an Offline Haven for Music Shoppers Thrives
    • "...over the years, the Princeton Record Exchange gained a following of local customers and obsessives from near and far — Gene, who plays for a symphony orchestra in Ohio and drives over every few months; Ralph, who owns about 20,000 classical vocal records and takes the train from New Haven once a month..." [Click to read]
    • Printed in The New York Times- April 10, 2008
    • Available as text online
  • Princeton Record Exchange Owner Draws International Musicos
    • "I love watching the people shop,” [Barry] said. “They’re so into it, you can see it in their eyes. There’s no background for them, just foreground. And that’s what a store can do instead of going on the Internet. I mean, it’s like this: You can look at a picture of the ocean, or you can go stand in the sand. There’s no comparison. It’s all about the experience.” [Click to read]
    • Printed in Trentonian- February 12, 2008
    • Available as text online
  • Where Obsessed Hunters of Music Still Prowl
    • "Mr. Weisfeld acknowledges that the Internet has affected sales. But he says he is not very concerned. 'On the Internet you're looking at lists,' he said. 'Some people like to look at lists. But some people like to look at covers, come in, feel them, touch them. You can't do that on the internet...'" [Click to read]
    • Printed in The New York Times- October 22, 2000
    • Available as an image online.
  • Educated LP Buyers Flock to Princeton
    • "...Although Weisfeld retains the intense energy level of a seller accustomed to a hectic emporium, he prides himself now on what he calls the 'professional environment' of his store, pointing to the bright fluorescent lights (to better inspect the quality of the records), carpeted floor, and ample aisle space. 'We try to discourage a flea-market atmosphere,' he says. 'There is no bargaining over prices, and our customers are satisfied because they know that anywhere else they will find the same record at two to three times the price...'" [Click to read]
    • Printed in Billboard Magazine - 1994
    • Available in Web Format
  • Drunk on Vinyl
    • "... The first treasure John discovered was a beautiful, vintage Deutsche Grammophon boxed set of Beethoven's symphonies from Karajan and the BPO. Sticker price: $9... In the hearts and minds of these two manly men, vinyl plus beer equals love....." [Click to read]
    • Printed in Stereophile - July, 2008
    • Available as an image online
  • Just for the record, this is the place to be
    • "...The Record Exchange is one of the largest independent, used record stores in the world. The store doesn't sell by catalog or online, but its customers come from Germany, Australia, Japan and throughout the United States....'" [Click to read]
    • Printed in The Star Ledger - January 01, 2003
    • Available in web format.
  • Surviving the record-store wars
    • "'...We cater to the large number of people who'd spend their last dime on music, those who'd rather buy records than eat,' says Barry Weisfeld, the 45-year-old owner of Princeton Record Exchange, a shop specializing in used CDs and vinyl..." [Click to read]
    • Printed in The Star Ledger - March 08, 1999
    • Available in web format.
  • Shopping Day Trip: Princeton
    • Printed in Philadelphia Magazine - April 2007
    • Available as an image online.
  • Celebrating 25 Years of Vinyl Heaven
    • "...The Record Exchange is a magnet for music lovers from around the country. Many of us have even spotted the famous Record Exchange beacon -- the bright-yellow plastic bag -- in places far from its humble home in Princeton Borough..." [Click to read]
    • Printed in the Town Topics on 12/21/05
    • Available in Web Format
  • With Expansions and New Leases, Princeton Is Taking Stock of Independent Businesses
    • "...the Record Exchange provides a niche in downtown Princeton, as well as a proven track record since opening in 1980. "This business is so complicated, but it can work in the right space, and we think we've figured a few things out along the way," Mr. Weisfeld said..." [Click to read]
    • Printed in the Town Topics on 05/09/07
    • Available in Web Format
  • Parking Woes
    • "...Despite the challenges ahead, the Princeton Record Exchange isn't going anywhere. Having just signed another long-term lease that keeps the store at its current South Tulane Street location well beyond the next 10 years, Mr. Weisfeld said for now the store will have to make due with whatever spots its customers can find..." [Click to read]
    • Printed in the Princeton Packet on 05/08/07
    • Available in Web Format
  • Rambling Record Man Settles Down
    • "...The store decoration is minimal. But the important thing is the records, of which there are enough to bewilder the casual browser, not only rock, but jazz (which Weisfeld considers his best section), shows, classical and other esoteric categories..." [Click to read]
    • Printed in the Nassau Weekly - April 1980
    • Available as an image online.
  • You Can't Hardly Get That Anymore
    • "...I'm just not doing it like I used to." [Weisfeld] says. "It drove me batty on the road. You sell a lot of records, but you just don't get the loyal customers who are really into music..." [Click to read]
    • Printed in the Trenton Times- 1980
    • Available as an image online.
  • It's New to Us
    • "...As it's name indicates, the shop specialized in buying, selling and trading records. Customers soon found that they could turn in their 'Golden Oldies' or no-longer-loved records for cash or credit toward a new purchase and at the same time have the fun of seeking suitable replacements. Word got around, and the Exchange became so successful that records and customers almost seemed to be vying for the available space..." [Click to read]
    • Printed in Town Topics - September 18, 1984
    • Available as an image online.
  • Record Collectors, Take Note
    • "...The move to the Tulane Street store, which formerly housed a ware-house and office building, should prove a popular one with record exchange patrons. 'We'll have twice as many records, but with five times the space. That's the key,' said Weisfeld. 'At the old store, a lot of the records were either on the floor or on the walls, and you had people climbing all over each other to get at them...'" [Click to read]
    • Printed in The Home News - September 20, 1985
    • Available as an image online.
  • Record Exchange a living time capsule for its faithful
    • "...I am tempted to ask for Barry Manilow or Hilary Duff just to see the reaction, but decide against it. We walk in slowly, taking in the walls, which are plastered much like a teenager's bedroom, with posters that reflect the tastes of the staff..." [Click to read]
    • Printed in Princeton Business Journal - October 4th, 2005
    • Available as an image online.
  • Wax Appeal
    • "...In an age of music downloading and big box stores, the Princeton Record Exchange remains an independent success story..." [Click to read]
    • Printed in Princeton Packet - August 24th, 2007
    • Available in Web Format
  • Weekend Getaways
    • "...So why do people go to Princeton if they’re not matriculating? Three words: Princeton Record Exchange...." [Click to read]
    • Printed in TimeOut - June 4th, 2008
    • Available in Web Format
  • Stepping inside a local legend
    • "...As loud, abstract rock suddenly starts playing, I wander past posters of Beck and Kelly Osbourne into the smaller, but substantial areas of rap, electronica, metal, country, folk, reggae, and blues. Jazz stretches over a considerable amount of space, as does classical....." [Click to read]
    • Printed in Nassau Weekly - November, 2008
    • Available in Web Forma
  • GQ Ranks our NJ store #1 in the USA: Gentleman's Quarterly & Princeton, New Jersey

Press Releases

  • Reports of Indie Music Store's Death Greatly Exaggerated
    • "...Since 1980, Princeton Record Exchange has been buying and selling new and used music and movies.  With upwards of 150,000 new and used CDs, DVDs, and records, they are one of the largest independent music stores in the country.  Their legions of loyal customers range from locals to visitors from around the world.  The store features unique attractions like their “budget” sections of over 20,000 CDs under $5.00, thousands of records for $1.00, and thousands of DVDs for under $5.00..." [Click to read]
    • Posted Online at Prex.com on 05/11/07
    • Available in Web Format

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