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Record stores in California
205 record stores across 87 cities and towns in California, with the most shops in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Oakland. Every listing shows the address, hours, and what the shop is known for.
Cities with several record stores
- Los Angeles34 record stores
- San Francisco18 record stores
- San Diego13 record stores
- Oakland10 record stores
- Long Beach7 record stores
- Sacramento6 record stores
- Berkeley4 record stores
- Pasadena4 record stores
- Burbank3 record stores
- Costa Mesa3 record stores
- Fresno3 record stores
- Orange3 record stores
- San Jose3 record stores
- Santa Cruz3 record stores
- Torrance3 record stores
- Ventura3 record stores
- Carlsbad2 record stores
- Eureka2 record stores
- Grass Valley2 record stores
- Hayward2 record stores
- Monterey2 record stores
- Pacific Grove2 record stores
- Palm Springs2 record stores
- Petaluma2 record stores
- Riverside2 record stores
- Temecula2 record stores
- Thousand Oaks2 record stores
- Tustin2 record stores
- Whittier2 record stores
- Yucca Valley2 record stores
- Arcata1 record store
- Mill Valley1 record store
Record store crawls in California
- Bay Area ClassicSan Francisco, CA
- Berkeley, Albany and El Cerrito CrawlBerkeley, CA
- Burbank and Sherman Oaks DigBurbank, CA
- East Village to Barrio LoganSan Diego, CA
- Echo Park, Silver Lake and Atwater RunLos Angeles, CA
- Encinitas to Carlsbad VillageCarlsbad, CA
- Fresno Record ShopsFresno, CA
- Hayward and Castro Valley CrawlHayward, CA
- Highland Park to Eagle Rock DigLos Angeles, CA
- Hillcrest to North Park DigSan Diego, CA
- Hollywood to Melrose CrawlLos Angeles, CA
- Humboldt Bay CrawlArcata, CA
- LA Genre Deep-DiveLos Angeles, CA
- LA Hollywood to the EastsideLos Angeles, CA
- Little Tokyo to Arts DistrictLos Angeles, CA
- Long Beach DigLong Beach, CA
- Lower Haight and FillmoreSan Francisco, CA
- Marin County Record RunMill Valley, CA
- Midtown to Oak ParkSacramento, CA
- Mission District and Market StreetSan Francisco, CA
- Monterey Peninsula RunMonterey, CA
- North Beach Basement DigsSan Francisco, CA
- Oakland East Bay DigOakland, CA
- Ocean Beach, Midway and Mission HillsSan Diego, CA
- Palm Springs and Coachella ValleyPalm Springs, CA
- Pasadena Record RunPasadena, CA
- Petaluma and Santa Rosa CrawlPetaluma, CA
- Riverside and RedlandsRiverside, CA
- Rockridge and North Oakland CrawlOakland, CA
- Sacramento: Midtown to FruitridgeSacramento, CA
- San Diego: Normal Heights to DowntownSan Diego, CA
- San Jose DigSan Jose, CA
- Santa Cruz Downtown DigSanta Cruz, CA
- Temescal to Piedmont AvenueOakland, CA
- Yucca Valley to Twentynine PalmsYucca Valley, CA
Record store road trips through California
- Pacific Coast Dig5 stops
- Southwest Dig4 stops
- NorCal Loop4 stops
- Route 66 Southwest: LA to Albuquerque5 stops
- San Diego to Joshua Tree4 stops
- I-15 Desert Run: Inland Empire to Las Vegas3 stops
- Sacramento to Reno and Carson City3 stops
- Southern California Coast Run5 stops
- Pasadena to Inland Empire (Route 66 Corridor)4 stops
- Highway 1: San Francisco to Santa Barbara6 stops
- Sacramento, Davis, Berkeley, Oakland and San Francisco5 stops
- Monterey to San Francisco5 stops
- Bay Area Loop6 stops
- Sacramento to the North Bay5 stops
- Sacramento to the Redwood Coast3 stops
Record stores in smaller towns
Beaker's Records
Tiny Alameda shop named after the owner's dog, with cleaned records, handwritten notes on the price stickers, a free bin and a good run of hard-to-find metal. 918 Central Ave Unit A, Alameda, CA 94501, USA
Strictly Vinyl Records
Solano Avenue neighbourhood shop with new and used LPs and 45s across rock, reggae, gospel, jazz and soul. 1060 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706, USA
Jacknife Records & Tapes
Shop for vinyl, CDs and a large cassette selection, with analogue gear and occasional live music. 1959 W Huntington Dr Ste A, Alhambra, CA 91801, USA
Radiation Records
Anaheim shop with a notable metal section, plus punk, CDs and band clothing. 1501 Raymond Ave p, Anaheim, CA 92801, USA
Traffic Records
Atascadero record shop with new and used vinyl and a selection of used stereo gear. 5850 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422, USA
Cherry Records
Auburn record store with a mix of records and CDs, a used jazz section and supplies such as vinyl sleeves. 925 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, USA
Rapax Records
Downtown Benicia shop that pairs used vinyl with classic home audio components and repair. 737 First St, Benicia, CA 94510, USA
Rasputin Music & Anastasia's Vintage
Big South Bay branch of the Berkeley-born Rasputin chain, with large stock of used and new vinyl, CDs and movies, plus a vintage clothing section. 1820 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008, USA
Murphy's Vinyl Shack
Carpinteria shop with records from many genres plus vintage magazines, posters and stickers. 977 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013, USA
One Bad Apple Records
Castro Valley shop with a strong metal selection, new and used records, tapes and VHS, and a large $1.99 'Discount Dungeon' in the back. 2568 San Carlos Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA
Melody Records
Downtown Chico record store known for boxes of thumbable vinyl, many new releases and plenty of used records in the $1 to $5 range. 341 Main St, Chico, CA 95928, USA
Tone Army Records
East Bay crate-digging shop packed with older records, especially 1960s to 1990s rock, with some newer arrivals mixed in. 1460 Washington Blvd c1, Concord, CA 94521, USA
Armadillo Music
Downtown Davis shop with new and used vinyl, CDs and an in-store taproom. 207 F St, Davis, CA 95616, USA
Down Home Music Store
Roots-music store on San Pablo Avenue with a CD room and a vinyl room, strong in blues, jazz and soul. 10341 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, USA
Lou's Records
Encinitas staple on Highway 101 with a classic record-store vibe, vintage and new vinyl, 45s, CDs, and listening equipment, plus a mural on the building. 434 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Track City Records
A small, owner-run vinyl boutique on Grand Avenue in downtown Escondido with a tidy, curated stock of records and Record Store Day participation. 105 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, USA
Fat Elephant Records
Historic Folsom shop with new and used LPs and CDs, imports and stock organized by artist. 303 Riley St, Folsom, CA 95630, USA
Dr. Freecloud's Record Store
Fountain Valley shop with used and new records across genres, including electronic. 9043 Garfield Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
Needle To The Groove Record Shop
Fremont shop where staff grade and clean used records, with new releases, $2 bins, 45s, tapes and an arcade machine. 131 I St, Fremont, CA 94536, USA
White Rabbit Records
Fullerton shop with dollar boxes outside and a varied used stock inside, plus cassettes and music merch. 645 S State College Blvd Unit A, Fullerton, CA 92831, USA
Dead Wax Records
New and used vinyl shop on Half Moon Bay's Main Street with a listening station, a funk and jazz lean, and band tees; the owners buy used records. 330 Main St Ste 105, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA
Vinyl Solution Records
Huntington Beach shop with a punk and rock lean, local bands and decor with a classic record-store feel. 18822 Beach Blvd #104, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, USA
Hunky Dory Records
A tidy mountain-town shop in Idyllwild with new and used records sorted by genre, budget and half-price bins, plus music books and stickers. 54425 N Circle Dr Ste 1, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549, USA
Rocks & Records
A small Indio shop pairing used records with rocks, as the name says. Strong on 1960s and 1970s rock, with marked-down bins at the back of the store. 82753 Miles Ave, Indio, CA 92201, USA
Asteroid Vinyl Cafe
Inglewood coffee shop that sells vinyl records alongside its drinks. 1101 S La Brea Ave, Inglewood, CA 90301, USA
East County Vinyl
A small shop on El Cajon Boulevard in La Mesa selling records, CDs and cassettes alongside vintage goods, and buying collections. 7835 El Cajon Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Village Records
A La Quinta shop selling vinyl, cassettes and CDs, with a listening area at the back and a well-organised layout. 50855 Washington St #2B, La Quinta, CA 92253, USA
Under The Radar Records
South Bay shop with punk and indie stock plus general variety. 16129 Hawthorne Blvd Ste c, Lawndale, CA 90260, USA
Devine Records & Vintage
Small Main Street shop selling records alongside vintage goods, with a mix of inexpensive finds and higher-end collector copies and a lean toward jazz and blues. 817 A Main St, Martinez, CA 94553, USA
Rhino Records
Inland Empire shop with a diverse stock of vinyl and other physical media, and used CDs. 5458 Moreno St, Montclair, CA 91763, USA
Vinyl Isle
Small Morro Bay shop with vintage LPs, band patches, stickers and tees. 740 Morro Bay Blvd, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA
Right On!!! Napa
Downtown Napa record store with stock across genres, refurbished vintage stereo gear and occasional listening events. 1500 1st St Ste 160, Napa, CA 94559, USA
Watts Music
Old Town Novato shop with new and used vinyl, CDs and cassettes, plus posters, and a strong tape selection. 1211 Grant Ave, Novato, CA 94945, USA
Wisecrack Records
A High Desert record shop just off the freeway with new and used vinyl, CDs, cassettes, band shirts and a small vintage clothing corner. Handy halfway point on the LA… 13312 Ranchero Rd Suite 22, Oak Hills, CA 92344, USA
Dale's Records and Skate Shop
A Palm Desert shop combining records with skateboard gear, books and posters, known for local and hard-to-find albums. It draws crowds on Record Store Day. 73754 CA-111 north 73754, 111 Sutie A, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USA
Loose Joints Records
West Marin record shop with a curated selection of classic albums, attached to the Old Western Saloon. 11205 CA-1, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956, USA
Zoinks Records
Downtown Pomona hole-in-the-wall with hard-to-find vinyl, patches, pins and stickers, plus turntables and speakers. 226 S Main St, Pomona, CA 91766, USA
Redding Records & Music
Redding shop with a vinyl room and CDs, plus used audio equipment. 610 N Market St, Redding, CA 96003, USA
Redlands Vinyl Records and Collectibles
A downtown Redlands shop with vinyl, used CDs and DVDs, and a good run of R&B, new wave and 12-inch singles. 214 E Redlands Blvd, Redlands, CA 92373, USA
The Record Man
Long-running Redwood City shop with new and used albums across many genres. 1322 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA
Boo Boo Records
Downtown San Luis Obispo record store open since 1974, with CDs at the front and new and used vinyl, turntables, books and band tees. 978 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
Lighthouse Music
A newer North County shop with organised vinyl, CDs and cassettes, run by an owner who likes to chat, with coffee for browsers. 844 W San Marcos Blvd #113, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
Vinyl Solution Records
Large San Mateo store for records, CDs and DVDs that also sells turntables, audio gear and needles and buys and trades used media. 151 W 25th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
Red Devil Records
Long-time downtown San Rafael record store with a big used selection and a veteran owner; takes part in Record Store Day. 894 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA
Warbler Records & Goods
Santa Barbara shop just off State Street selling vinyl in every genre plus used turntables, receivers and speakers, with repairs done in store. 131 E De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Grayskull Vinyl
Canyon Country shop with a vintage feel, selling records, CDs, tapes, accessories and a few instruments. 19983 Soledad Canyon Rd, Canyon Country, CA 91351, USA
Endless Noise Coffee + Vinyl
Record store and coffee shop in Santa Monica with Turkish coffee made in front of you. You can pick a record to listen to while you're there. 1825 Stanford St a, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA
The Next Record Store
Santa Rosa new and used vinyl and CD shop that traded for decades as The Last Record Store, with wall posters and a New Arrivals bin by the register. 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, USA
Off The Record Vinyl & Vintage
Upstairs shop in Solvang's Copenhagen Square with an unexpectedly broad selection of records and other physical media plus vintage audio gear. 446 Alisal Rd 16 Upstairs, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
Rock Cellar Records
Record shop in a below-ground stone cellar under a bookstore in downtown Truckee, with posters and memorabilia and a turntable to set the mood. 10052 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161, USA
White Label Vinyl
A bright, well-organised shop near the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park with new and used records across classic rock, jazz, world, R&B, disco and Latin. 73552 29 Palms Hwy Ste 6, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA
Penny Lane Records
Upland record shop with records for sale in a downtown storefront. 235 E 9th St, Upland, CA 91786, USA
Velouria Records
Downtown Visalia shop selling records alongside a vintage clothing collection; the owner cleans and plays records before they go on sale. 109 E Main St, Visalia, CA 93291, USA
Standards
A downtown Vista shop with a revolving stock of new and used vinyl, including some bargain-priced bins. 216 E Broadway, Vista, CA 92084, USA
Up The Creek Records
Downtown Walnut Creek record shop that doubles as a skate shop and all-ages music venue, with listening chairs and turntable advice. 2042 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.