Vinyl Record Stores in San Diego

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San Diego boasts an impressive vinyl record scene in Southern California, with independent used record stores scattered across the county.

If you’re wondering where to buy vinyl in San Diego, the answer is that you’re spoiled for options. In a streaming era that was supposed to kill physical music, San Diego’s used record stores never got the memo.

Beat Box Records
Barrio Logan

Barrio Logan landmark, soul, R&B, vintage, eclectic gems.

2034 Logan Ave

Mon-Fri 12-7, Sat 10-7, Sun 10-6

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BookOff
Kearny Mesa

Japanese chain - used books, manga, vinyl, video games.

4240 Kearny Mesa Rd

Daily 10-8

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Cow Records
Ocean Beach

Long standing record shop in OB. Huge library in a small space, also sells CDs.

5040 Newport Ave

Daily 11am - 7pm

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East County Vinyl
La Mesa

Used vinyl inside The Consignment Shack, all genres $2-25.

8330 La Mesa Blvd

Tues-Fri 10-6, Sat 9-5, Sun 10-3

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FeeLit
Downtown

East Village downtown shop, mix of major and indie artists.

909 E St

Mon-Sat 12-7, Sun 1-5

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Flimzy's Vinyl Records
Bankers Hill

North Park shop on the western edge of Balboa Park.

3104 Fifth Ave

Mon-Thurs 10:30-5, Fri-Sat 10:30-6, Sun 12-4:30

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Folk Arts Rare Records
City Heights

SD's oldest record store, folk/jazz/blues/world specialist.

3610 University Ave

Daily 10-6

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Friends Bookstore - San Marcos Library
San Marcos

Volunteer-run shop with used books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl. Uncurated used and donated books wit…

2 Civic Center Dr

Monday: 10:00 am - 04:00 pm Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 06:00 pm Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 06:00 pm Thursday: 10:00 am - 04:00 pm Friday: 10:00 am - 04:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 01:00 pm Sunday: Closed

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Full Contact Rock N Roll
North Park

Vintage records and T-shirts store in North Park

2834 N Park Way

Daily 12PM - 8PM

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Lou's Records
Encinitas

Encinitas institution since 1980, vast inventory all genres.

434 N Coast Hwy 101

Daily 12-6

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M-Theory Music
Mission Hills

Mission Hills shop hosting live performances and album releases.

827 W Washington St. San Diego

Monday-Saturday 11-7, Sunday 12-5

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Nickelodeon Records
Normal Heights

Small Adams Ave shop, vintage rock, soul, jazz.

3335 Adams Ave

Tue-Sun 11-6

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Normal Records
North Park

Community-focused used vinyl shop in North Park.

550 15th St UNIT 102

Daily 11-6

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Reanimated Records
La Mesa

La Mesa Blvd shop with rock, metal, punk, indie.

8320 La Mesa Blvd

Tues-Sun 11-7

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Record City
Sports Arena

Used record shop off Midway Dr with rock, jazz, soul.

3545 Midway Drive Suite J

Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5

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Red Brontosaurus Records
North Park

North Park indie shop, punk, garage, psych vinyl.

3044 N Park Way

Wed-Fri 1-6, Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5, Tues 11-5

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San Diego Vintage Collectables
North County

Records, retro tees, vintage memorabilia in Bernardo Village.

16767 Bernardo Center Dr

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Spin Records
Carlsbad

Carlsbad fixture for 30+ years, retro tees, books, gems.

370 Grand Ave

Daily 10-9

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Standards Record Store
Vista

Vista shop with curated rock, jazz, and reggae vinyl.

216 E Broadway

Daily 11-8

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Stereo Unlimited
Sports Arena

30,000+ used and new vinyl, audiophile and jazz LPs.

3191 Sports Arena Blvd Suite C

Mon-Sat 10-6

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The Reverie Room
South Park

South Park storefront selling vintage vinyl and threads.

2209 30th St

Daily 11am-5pm

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Vinyl Junkies Record Shack
South Park

Curated South Park shop with patio events and Digger's Den.

2235 Fern St

Sunday-Wednesday 10am-8pm and Thursday-Saturday 10am-10pm

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