Shock Vinyl Records increases music inventory in Milford

“If you think you’ve seen everything at Shock Vinyl Record & Music store, think again,” said Marc Clery, store owner.

Since opening in early February, the store tucked inside a corner building in downtown Milford has continued to increase its inventory. Customers who came into the store to browse have returned to see their own personal record collections on consignment.

That’s boosted inventory for Clery, a longtime photojournalist who retired from the industry last year to pursue his retirement dream of selling music and collectibles.

The record selection includes The Beatles, Rolling Stones and great jazz performers who were recorded on first pressing Blue Note and Impulse record labels.

Clery said he is delighted to have these incredible albums in his bins alongside his own impressive collection. “Most of the records are excellent to mint condition, which is great for customers purchasing vintage vinyl,” he said. “I’ve also purchased hundreds of new and vintage albums from classic pop and rock bands since opening in February this year.”

The record bins also contain music from the Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Foo Fighters, Taylor Swift and metal from Obituary and Mastodon, to name just a few.

Since opening, he’s added new turntables to his inventory, as well as 7-inch 45 rpm records from the ‘50s to the ‘80s.

Shock Vinyl is dedicated to music. Along with records and listening devices for sale, a wide selection of musical instruments hangs on the walls, including electric and bass guitars and amplifiers for the beginner to intermediate-level player and the performing professional.

Concert photographs taken by Clery decorate the walls, and they are for sale, too. The images feature iconic characters such as James Hetfield of Metallica, Alice Cooper, Greg Allman, Warren Zevon and Debbie Harry of Blondie.

Customers and potential shoppers can follow the changing inventory on Facebook, but stopping in to flip through the bins is recommended.

“I truly enjoy talking with my customers about music and the performers who are on vinyl. Many of my customers are very knowledgable about the bands and the history of the records,” Clery said. “A lot of my customers comment on how records bring back a flow of memories. Listening to a favorite LP offers the complete album, and they can look at the artwork on the cover and inner sleeve, which is nicer than just listening to a single song on the radio.”

Shock Vinyl is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, at 39 N. Walnut St., Suite 102, inside the Shops of Penney Square. Look for the Fondue restaurant sign on the building’s Walnut Street facade. Enter the building through the main door and walk down the short hallway to Shock Vinyl. For more information, call 302-725-4422 or email shockvinyl@gmail.com.