San Jose Dig
Needle to the Groove's hip-hop and collectibles downtown, bare-bones crate-digging with turntables to test at On The Corner Music, and Streetlight Records' huge used-media stock.
City Route · 3 stops · about 4.3 miles. The stops are spread across a city. Plan on a rideshare, bike, transit or a short drive between shops. What do route types mean?
The 3 stops
1. needle to the groove
Strong hip-hop selection with rare finds and collectible items.
Tip: Check the random records piled in front of the counter — regulars say the best finds turn up there.
424 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 3:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 PM 2. On The Corner Music
Bare-bones, crate-digging shop with turntables to test records before buying.
Tip: Prices are some of the best in the Bay Area — a good stop for budget-conscious digging.
1737 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 5:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 PM 3. Streetlight Records
Huge used-media shop with vinyl, CDs, and DVDs as far as the eye can see, including a separated Goth/Industrial section.
Tip: Set aside a full hour minimum — the selection is genuinely massive.
980 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Part of a road trip
- NorCal Loop4 stops
- Bay Area Loop6 stops