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.

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!

Amazing selection, amazing prices. Not only that, the people that run this place are friendly,…read moreprofessional, and, perhaps most importantly, knowledgeable. If you are a serious collector, or just a music lover, come to Folk Art Rare Records.

A huge selection of vinyl here! Any and all genres and more. They have two listening stations set…read moreup so you can sample records, which is such a nice touch. Everything is neatly organized, and you could honestly spend hours going through it all. They also buy records for cash or store credit -- I've done it before, and the process is super easy as long as you don't mind the amount you get back. Great spot for digging and discovering something new.

If you're a metalhead, you need to visit this store folks. It's got all the metal merch you need,…read moremorbid angel, deicide, death, Celtic frost, sepultura, Iron Maiden, and so much more. Vinyls, CD's, posters, comic books, band patches, are also available. The owner is nice, and knowledgeable, and knows how to price everything well. Whether you're a punk, rocker, metalhead, or just a fan of music, hit this place up and support my guy.

Full Contact Rock N Roll…read more My wife and I often park near this place often when going to Part Time Lover three blocks down on 30th. And until tonight, I was scared to go in... a shining well-lighted open door that says "OPEN" on an otherwise dark street, it looks "wierd" from the outside. Well, stepping inside all doubts are confirmed. This place is weird... DELIGHTFULLY weird! Cramped and quirky, this place is SUPER COOL. An endless supply of rock n roll and other t-shirts, used vinyl, with ratings on the front showing condition of cover and the vinyl. For instance G/VG means cover is only "good" but the vinyl is "very good" I ended up buying like five record albums I was not expecting too. Okay, on to the best part. David. Super-cool-looking rock-n-roll David. Shy David. David the proprietor who barely let me take his picture for my Yelp review. A guy with cool stories about the stuff he has, and personal experiences with artists and recording stars. The first record he ever bought was Johnny Cash (cuz I was there on the hunt for Cash on behalf of my wife, came away with three used Cash records) You gotta step inside this place and see what happens. Super cool. Bringing my wife back here to go through his Elvis albums. Elvis is on sale right now because he has a bunch, and when the ELVIS movie came out they were hot but it's died down. Not in my wife's heart, Elvis hasn't!

lol I've been here so many times. I'm surprised I'm just now writing a review. My favorite vinyl…read moreshop ever. And I've been to a lot all over the world. Probably bought 10-15 from him now. They are always perfect. I once got a teddy pendergrass album for $10 and will forever be thankful for that find! The owner is knowledgeable & literally knows what his buyers will like. Every time I come in, he has stuff on hold for his regulars and reaches out to them to come by and get the tape or vinyl. He's the real deal. I bring all my vinyl loving friends here! & will continue to do so.

This place is small and cozy. From the entrance, the disapproving Homer Simpson made me laugh - for…read moreit was cute. Customer service was amazing - a guy who works there offered me water and answered my relentless questions. I had a lot of fun through the small exchange. Their cassette collection leans towards the 90s and 2000s, which I'm not complaining. I thought the price point would be expensive for these vintage finds, but they are so cheap ($5 for The Beach Boys and $9 for Pink Floyd). The dominant genres are alternative and rap. I didn't look too deep into their vinyl records but they got a good mixture of current mainstream to hip hop mainstream - from Daniel Caesar to Vanilla Ice (good stuff). They also have CDs, pins, and vintage shirts. I didn't dig through the CDs and pins, but their curated shirts are pretty top-notch - from Ralp Lauren to 80s Nike (designs look like they were out of MTV during their neon days). The prices are a bit pricey ($30ish). One thing I thought that was very interesting is the bowls made out of discarded vinyl records. It's the coolest thing I have ever seen.

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.

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.

I was in town for work and had some time to kill before a meeting so I stopped by this shop which…read morehad great reviews. It definitely lived up to expectations. Record stores can sometimes feel overwhelming because there are so many categories and genres. They had a big selection with stuff for every price point. Reprints and originals. The guys working the shop just gave off a passion for music. This whole place just felt like a celebration of music. The guys there were super helping in helping me track down a record I was looking for while also providing some recommendations based on what I'm currently listening to. Never felt pressured. Never felt intimidated. It felt welcoming and cool. I plan on stopping by every time I'm in town and you should too.

Great selection of records, owner and staff are all very helpful. Definitely the best shop to visit…read morein SD.

This record shop is a time capsule. The merchandise displayed on the walls are so priceless and…read morerich in musical, theatric, and San Diegan history. All the records are original press, everything is authentic. Also, when you pass by it at night you feel like the main character in a movie. Sick place.

Racist owner! Not a…read moreBIPOC-friendly space. Walking into this store felt like stepping back in time. At first, it seemed quaint and charming, but that's not it at all. From the moment I walked in, all eyes were on me. I saw something cool and decided to take a picture, and immediately I heard the owner yell, "No pictures allowed." As I continued browsing, the owner kept her eyes on me the entire time, as if she had never seen someone brown before. I caught her staring at me repeatedly. Finally, she told me I had to leave because they were about to close. I asked, "When do you close? It's 1:14 PM." She responded, "We close at 1:24 PM. We close when we want--we don't work for a corporation." I took that as a clear message of, "Get out of this racist lady store." As I was checking out, I brought a Black gospel record to the counter. Looking at the album cover, the owner said, "Huh, that's a funny-looking picture." The cover featured Black gospel artists. As I was paying, some white customers began walking in. I let them know the store was closing at 1:24, and from the back of the store the owner yelled, "We'll be back open later," directly contradicting what she had just told me. What confirmed it for me was that when I drove back by around 1:40 PM, the front door was still wide open and customers were still walking into the store. Racism still alive and well in SD.