Record City is a very underrated spot with a great selection of vinyls. They are located in a plaza…read morewith a good amount of parking spots. Prices are very fair here and they have a lot of sale items as well. I was pleasantly surprised to see all of the great jazz gems they had!

Lots to choose from here as I am rebuilding my cd collection after losing it. The prices are very…read morereasonable as I was finding a lot of these on eBay for $17-$21 excluding $4 or so for shipping. Trade-ins welcome as I had to get rid of a new cd that I didn't realize was a clean cersio Whatever you can't find here, Graham can look up and purchase for you if it's still in print. He's super helpful and chill. Lots of vinyl to choose from too!

This is a somewhat or maybe a very chaotic store. And if you think the store is chaotic, wait…read moreuntil you try getting a parking spot in the lot. They have used books, used CDs, used DVDs, video games, anime stuff, manga, and probably a lot more that I didn't see. The alphabetizing of the products is somewhat creative, and sometimes just plain wrong, but the good news is I picked up about seven or eight used books that I had been looking for. I thought the book prices were mostly very fair; however, I thought the CD prices were high. I browsed the DVDs and there were good titles available. The store was very clean but was quite crowded during our visit. This is an interesting store, albeit not a relaxing one, but you can find some nuggets here if you invest the time. I would return.

Lots of games retros and consoles and dvds blue rays and books in the back sure theres manga and…read morefigurines at the entrence but if you explore youll find really cool selections and a japanese section I found ps3,ps5, nintendo ds consoles and games and the cheapest being 3$ and some as high as 180$, i liked finding gameboy games the loose cartridges hanging side to side, and you can.sell dtuff here too! Its maybe 5-10 cents an item i think i sold like 8 blue rays got 1$ back about, but ykno they sell things at good prices plus clearance! I think theres records, nintendo console, cassettes its a good oldies retro physical media store. When i sold stuff i met a short black hair girl, and she was direct. At least she was patient and repeated when needed. Got my ticket got my stuff looked at and met Brendon and he is so sweet and friendly guide to others waiting in line and he told me my total and asked about how i was ect just nice dude!

I've been going to Vinyl Junkies for years, and I can easily spend hours flipping through their…read morebins. The only thing I'd like to see improved is a little more consistency with grading on the used records. I recently bought a $70 used record and, after getting home, noticed a pretty significant scratch. To be fair, I should have taken the time to open the sleeve and inspect the record before buying it, so I take some responsibility for that. That said, I do think it would be helpful if noticeable flaws were pointed out, especially on higher-priced records. Even just knowing that a record is VG rather than assuming it's in better condition would make a difference. Overall, I've always enjoyed shopping at Vinyl Junkies and will definitely continue going back. This is really more of a suggestion than a major complaint--I just think a little more consistency with grading would make an already great record-buying experience even better.

First time purchasing a few Records from Vinyl Junkies…read more. Had them shipped to Iowa, Great price & they shipped them in a mighty mailer for extra protection and they arrived in great condition within a reasonable timeframe.. However incurred a minor issue at no fault to the store, inner sleeves were missing, this was a known issue from the record producer on this particular release, worked with Jules at Vinyl Junkies and she worked diligently with their supplier to make things right, took a bit but she got it done and shipped them right away free of charge and in perfect condition.. If you're looking for great service on your next vinyl purchase look no further, these guys and gals are great and they stand by what they sell.. Thanks Vinyl Junkies! & Thank you Jules for completing my album's.. ~ Jason

Love this place. The perfect local shop for record diving, amazing vibe, and even sell instruments!…read moreEmployees also helped me fix my own record player super fast and low cost. Great local vibes!

A smaller record store, with a high focus on punk and related genres. From what I saw, it was a…read moregood selection (if you collect that kind of thing.) They also have some guitars for sale, which caught my eye as they were all in great condition.

Taang! Dang. This record store got a lotta stuff in it. It's one of those record stores where you…read morefeel like you're hunting and pecking, because things are kind of all cramped and somewhat all over the place. Although, there is a rhyme and reason to things, and you realize this once you're in the space for a bit. They have a lot of band t-shirts, which they hang overhead and you need to have your arms raised for an extended period of time to look through them. Taang also sells DVDs, VHS, CDs, cassettes, laser discs (what?) and record players. Of course, they also sell lots and lots of albums. I saw a lot of hip-hop records, which was cool because that genre is somewhat neglected when it comes to vinyl. This record store is small, but they have a lot of great things. It's also located in a fun area of San Diego, with lots of other cool shops to explore.

Karina was so helpful and friendly! They have such a great selection of vinyl, with so many good…read morefinds at decent prices. Definitely worth stopping by if you're a record lover! Paid street parking.

Cow Records is a solid record shop in Ocean Beach! They have good selection of vinyls to dig…read morethrough and prices are fair. I spotted some Tom Misch and Larry June vinyls that interested me, but I had to show some restraint!

When I spotted Cow records, located near Ocean Beach, I knew that I had to go in. First, though, we…read moreneeded pizza down the street at Pizza Luigi's. I made sure to wash my hands before visiting the shop, though. Inside, it's wall-to-ceiling packed with records, cds, posters, even VHS tapes, cassette tapes, and other music gifts such as stickers, pins, and t-shirts. The more valuable records, like most shops, are high on the walls over the bins. I thought some of the prices seemed higher than you'd see on Discogs, for example, but I'm sure high rent is a factor. There is such a thing as a bird in the hand is better than two in the bush, however. One trend, for better or worse, and this isn't just Cow I'm talking about, is that very few used records, especially original pressings (OGs), are available anymore. More often than not, reissued vinyl, sometimes from questionable providence (e.g. European labels that use cds as the mastering source because of lax copyright laws). Not to say that all reissues are bad because some are well mastered and pressed. Fortunately,more artists are having new albums released on vinyl, which is great except that the average release costs $25‐50 now. Anyhow, my rock and jazz collections are so vast that I only browse what's high on the wall nowadays, except for a few audiophile reissues by Blue Note records, especially their Tone Poet and Classic programs. Great store and vibe, support your independent record shops!

I love this store a lot, I wish there was more kpop stores in San Diego! Almost never busy when I…read morego, but the selection ranges from kpop albums to sanrio toys to stationery and other trinkets! They have a stamp rewards card too. Space is small but well organized and I've never had an issue shopping by there. The lady upfront is very nice. They do take cash and the prices are fair also! I think they keep limited stock upfront for customers to see and refresh once the items are bought. Will continue to come here whenever I want to treat myself :)

I would give a zero star it's an option. The cashier or…read morecould be the owner is extremely rude. Walk in there with my kids trying to check out their merchandise, immediately she give us a look of "Why you are here bothering me" and "Why are you touching my stuff", I'm pretty she knows I saw her gave us the look and trying to avoid eye contact with me, but at the same time still have the same attitude. I was trying so hard not to say anything to let her know how rude she is. On top of that, she never acknowledge us the whole time, but her face said it all how much she "loves" her customers or should I say intruders. With that kind of attitude and customer service, she probably wouldn't care about the review or feedback. In case you are planning to visit their shop, just be prepare the special treatment you about to receive.

M-Theory-what a great place to shop! Great selection of…read moremusic in album and CD format, all categorized and labeled. The music is playing, people are shopping and calling about special events! The prices are great! Ask Mike to order selections not in store as I did. M-Theory collects the music you haven't listened to for a while and issues store credit, so bring your unwanted albums and CDs. I traded a few albums today for music I ordered in-store. See photo! Street, metered parking, bus, bicycle, walk. Store merch Fun times!

M-Theory Music is a not a mega music shop comparable to Amoeba in Hollywood but the collection of…read morevarious music genres is great. The selection of vintage vinyl is impressive especially if you like classic rock and other music styles are available and make it valuable for some audio collectors. The one staffer was cool and nice and answered my questions. Worth your visit. Recommend.

Hidden just off El Cajon Blvd in La Mesa is East County Vinyl; another local shop that proves you…read moredon't need to keep going west in order to find good records in San Diego. It shares a home with the Consignment Shack, which is fun to pop into and browse once you've finished shopping around for music. The inside of ECV is somewhat unconventional, yet welcoming. Once you walk through the door, there are couches and chairs set up for relaxing. You will also find various pieces of living room furniture for sale. It feels like going over to a friend's house, especially when you are greeted by the store's owner and main employee, Kelly. Her customer service is top-notch, and she will talk to you like she's known you for years. One of the coolest things about this shop is its vintage record shelves. They used to belong to an old Tower Records store, but are now used for Kelly's ever-changing inventory of classic, used vinyl. She also has a distributor for new vinyl, just in case you're in the market for a high-quality repressing. With the rise of corporate vinyl taking over the music section of big box retailers, it's nice to see small business record stores in your own backyard. Drop in and pay a visit to East County Vinyl. Their prices are more than fair, and they have a guaranteed return policy. Be sure to follow them on Instagram for daily videos of new arrivals and restocks.

What a great selection! I walked in while waiting for a friend and found an album I didn't…read moreanticipate finding. A little pricey but I don't mind considering its condition and the small business. These presses were replicated heavily and I can appreciate a good authentic! It's always a good time in this little shop.

All I can say is we spent too much money and time there! Staff was friendly, music on the playlist…read morewas awesome and the selection was part of the problem- we found a lot. The value was there especially with their loyalty program.

I never post a negative review, but seriously the experience was so weird. Went to this record…read morestore to shop around and maybe sell some old records I inherited from family. Most of the records in the store are pretty expensive, which is understandable, it's not a bad collection; but overall the experience was bad. The store owner was super condescending, not only to me and my partner but the couple that checked out ahead of us in line as well. It's a record shop man, what's with the horrible vibes?? Won't be returning.