Rainbow Records

rainbow records is a landmark shop in newark, de. not only do they have an amazing selection of records, cds, tapes, equipment, etc. but they have built up a great community by hosting benefit events and collaborating with the local DIY bands to play here, and every show is killer. melissa (the owner) is awesome and is knowledgeable on every kind of the music there is. this place you MUST stop at if you’re ever in newark!!

Tell them that Lois Young and her kids, Amy and Matthew, sent you when ya get there! PS Happy Birthday In Heaven to John Southard, Lois’s husband, Amy’s dad and Matt Young’s dad.

I grew up going to Rainbow Records! Makes me so happy they're still around!

Awesome store! Everything is well sorted, great variety and lots of room to browse in the main room. There’s a smaller room with a ton of discount vinyl. Today was my first visit and left with 8 albums. Some of the new stuff I was looking for was out of stock, but they’re high demand items so not fault on their part. Will definitely be back to spend a few more hours browsing.

At least 70% of my collection has come from this local shop. Todd and Melissa are amazing extremely helpful when looking for a specific item. The shop itself is organized and clean (for those worried about covid and sanitizer bottles are located at the front to use). During Record Store Days things can become a little hectic even then the staff is still friendly. If you’re looking for more foreign music though I’d recommend checking out their sister store International Grove Records 280 E Main St Unit 116