Joe’s Record Exchange

Joe is a great guy, and knows his stuff. He’s got a great selection of records, as well as a pretty good stock of music and arts books and CD’s. This place is a must for anyone in Southwest Florida!

Joe’s is incredible. The selection. Quality and price can’t be beat. Not to mention the relaxed atmosphere and Joe’s knowledge. Best gem of vintage vinyl you’ll ever find. Worth the trip from anywhere.

Joe’s Record Exchange was a stop during a week’s vacation in Florida. Joe runs the place and his selection and knowledge of vinyl is top-​notch. I’ve only recently (Year 2015) become reacquainted with vinyl and Joe has nearly everything imaginable. The feeling I got was that Rock ‘n Roll was the specialty. Because I lean towards jazz and classical I may have been less served… but the exceptional inventory had me amazed. When asked about any LP, the source or how it was acquired, Joe obliged. My find? A Double-​LP of The Dave Gruisin Quartet that was «LIVE» from Carnegie Hall. The LP was in MONO, something you look for in early LPs as the sound is deep and rich. Back in the day, high-​end content was achieved by allowing all sound, full sound, to come from both speakers. Stereo is not what you want in early classical or jazz. I was floored by the sound when I lowered the needle. Joe’s is cool. Joe’s is solid. Joe’s is THE PLACE for vinyl even if you have to drive 1 — 2 hours.

Took the 2 hour drive from Tampa to Ft Myers to meet Joe and do business with him and he was such a breath of fresh aiir. A very congenial and professional business man who knows his records. He managed to get through my 600 records before the day was over and made me an offer I could not refuse. He gave me some good sound advice for resale of the rest of my records. Will be back to do business with him once I go through my 45s and 78s. Will recommend him to all my friends who are in the rrecord selling or buying business. Well worth the trip!!! Thank You Joe

Visiting Ft Myers for the weekend, and was surprised to find this gem of a record store. Super friendly — and great inventory.