Johnny's

Johnny's opened in Darien back in 1975 and has stayed in business ever since. The shop carries rock memorabilia including band t-shirts, pins, jewelry, and rare posters and prints spanning artists from Ronnie Wood to Jerry Garcia. They stock cassettes, CDs, and both new and used LPs, and participate in National Record Store Day to offer album reissues and rare outtakes.

Beyond records, Johnny's has rock and roll apparel for all ages, from infant onesies to adult sizes featuring bands like The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Bob Marley, and many others. The selection appeals to people with varied musical tastes rather than a narrow focus. _

FAQ

What genres of records are you interested in buying?

We are interested in rock and jazz and blues and reggae. As for criteria, I eyeball records up, which means I have to look at every record I'm interested in. We pay two dollars a record.

What can I expect to find in your Jazz records selection?

We have an excellent selection of Jazz records. We have exactly 6 drawers. We even have specialty jazz such as Tone poet, analogue productions, and mobile fidelity.

How is your pop section arranged?

Our pop section would be a nice sprinkle with our rock music. We would like to know your specific pop needs so we can give you a more accurate idea.

Do you carry local talent?

For us, local talent is Goose. We do carry them. But as far as the local band/singer from up the road, sadly that does not sell well.

How are your records organized?

Our used section is a look and see kind of style, whereas our new is all alphabetical and in genres! We also have a new releases section (new and used).

What are the price ranges for your used records?

Our used records can be as low as $5 and as high as $9. Hope this helps and thanks for considering the journey

—thanks, John

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Last updated: 2026-08-01

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