History

Merle's Record Rack was founded in 1962 in New Haven, Connecticut. What was once a record empire sprawling across southern CT is now in the heart of Orange, CT. With record stores few and far between, Merle's Record Rack and its employees work to honor and uphold all that comes with music and memories. 

Mission

It's the mission of Merle's to preserve your music as well as your memories. Be it helping you find a copy of the first poster you ever owned, or transferring your grandfather's old messages home from war on pressed vinyl--we want to be a part of filling your ears with feelings, both old and new.  

If we do not have in stock what you're looking for, we are happy to order it for you. Here at Merle's you can touch history; we're a store that plays to tangible memories. And that, the preservation of time and the commitment to music as it should be, is why we are and will continue to persevere. Come in and give us a spin.

Memorabilia

Our store is filled from floor to ceiling with collectibles and memorabilia. Our collection is always changing! Apart from our framed wall art, our store features a section devoted to books, magazines, glassware, and one of a kind oddities. Merle's is much more than CDs and LPs. Alongside our music and HI-FI equipment, our memorabilia collection sets the shop apart from most throughout the Northeast and beyond!

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Old Press

An assortment of clippings and photos from the origin of the store.