Standards: A Record Store

I came here to buy a record for my son I didint even know…read morethat these stores still existed with Spotify and everything It was definitely a hole in the wall type place but I think record stores are going for that I found a classic album Bob Marley the legend lp He's never heard it before and it was really affordable for a such a classic album thanks I'll be back to add to his collection

You spin me right round, baby, right round Like a record,…read morebaby, right round, round, round by Dead or Alive Spin Records is one of our better record shops in North County San Diego. Old school, but old and new music is available and if you are looking for something, they may hold it or order it for you. For those of us who grew up in the 80's and 90's, we saw vinyl die and come alive again. It is still my preference for music at home and it is an extra plus if the lp also had the downloadable device option. Every year I attempt to head out to Record Store Day (RSD). My goal is to pick up unique items that have never been released, but more than anything, those 80's and 90's albums that were only made on CD. After a three hour wait in line this year, with only 380 different releases and only 3000 stores in the country with offerings, I came home with everything on my list, but one item out of stock. A total win. Five stars for variety and good set up outside to make shopping effiient. My only suggestion is to get a couple food trucks and dj or live music in the parking lot, playing something chill. #SpinRecords #Carlsbad #RSD #FortheWin

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Rekkids

Love Bus Records - The Vinyl Destination

5.0(44 reviews)

6.8 mi

It's a house. Don't be fooled. It's also a great record store! Even got some discount records too.read more

Fresh stock no matter how often I visit, great atmosphere, totally a destination spot for anyone…read moreliving near or visiting Carlsbad!

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The Record Room

4.5(80 reviews)

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This smallish shop is well worth a visit. They have plenty of free parking in the lot in front of…read morethe store or you can park for free on the street. They have vinyl, of course, and almost more used CDs than I have seen anywhere else in San Diego County. I know I am dating myself when I say I am more of a CD person but the selection was outstanding and the price ($5 per CD unless marked otherwise) was very reasonable. I would say the vinyl prices are pretty much on par with what you see elsewhere. They even have tapes and, while I lived through the tape era, you could not get my to buy one for any price. Plus, who has a tape player? They were playing outstanding music throughout our visit. I felt like I was at a concert. I can see myself coming back here with some frequency. I easily spent an hour browsing and had a good time doing so.

I like the name and had a fun time stopping in on St. Patty's Day after a Guiness…read more My father collected vinyl and it became a hobby of mine. Something shared and enjoyed. It was a way we connected. This shop doesn't have a lot as far as new albums but it does have a large offering of used lp's. I picked up a Genesis record as a tribute to the Hall of Fame nomination recently. A classic. Stop by and shop local, you never know what you may find. #TheRecordRoom #Carlsbad #Vinyl #FollowMeFollowYou

Inside. Plenty of interesting vinyl and a huge wall of used cds.

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Track City Records

5.0(24 reviews)

10.8 mi

This review is a few months overdue, so my apologies!…read more Track City records is a small, family owned record store that has a great selection of vinyl albums for every taste. They are located in Downtown Escondido. Street parking is available but plan ahead on busy weekends. We first heard about them when they hosted a Bruno Mars The Romantic listening party. It was a chill time and the folks that run this business are the sweetest. We chatted with them for a bit, asked how long they've been in business and how just general conversation. What I appreciated was the eclectic variety of albums available...even some difficult to find Filipino albums. Loved the representation. There were plenty of rare finds as well as current music. They also have merch for sale so I picked up a Track City tote bag to take home since they didn't have my size in some of their t-shirts. Please support small businesses like this one. I hope to see them here for many years to come!

Came here to the Bruno mars listening party and to go in for the raffle. We waited in the walk in…read moreline. They gave us a free poster and we waited to listen to Bruno's new album. At the end of the album they did a raffle for a free Bruno mars shirt. We didn't win, but it was an interesting event. The record store has a bunch of records and some record players. It was a small shop, but it fit quite a lot of people for the event.

With the amazing owners!

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Lou's Records

4.0(215 reviews)

10.5 mi

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.

Records Store Day 2023. Lot's of RSD releases in stock and a pretty fairly executed process.

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Sd Vintage collectables

4.6(10 reviews)

16.0 mi•Rancho Bernardo

Stan was super fair, polite and upfront. We felt comfortable with our agreement and appreciated…read moreour deal on some records that we sold to him. It actually made me feel comfortable that my collection was going to him as compared to some of the greedier people that we have dealt with. We highly recommend Stan.

Stan is a great guy. He was easy to communicate with, responded promptly, and offered a fair price…read morefor my records. The transaction was smooth from start to finish. I highly recommend him.

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Goblin Shark Emporium

5.0(17 reviews)

8.0 mi

Woaaahhhh, extremely cool place!…read more My friends and I stopped here while we were in Oceanside, and we're really glad we did. The awesome artwork on the outside of the building immediately caught our attention and made us want to check it out. The clothing selection was great. They have a lot of unique pieces, cool designs, and really nice artwork throughout the shop. The whole atmosphere makes it a fun place to explore. If you're in Oceanside, definitely check it out! Such a cool spot. Will return!!'

This is the coolest shop in Oceanside. Weird gifts, vinyl, new and used clothes, local art, random…read moretreasures and a really cool vibe.

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Fye

2.5(29 reviews)

5.5 mi

Okay, I'm just going to say it: this store's buying prices for Blu-ray movies are ludicrously low…read more Recently, I sold six Blu-rays for store credit; because I was selling for store credit, I expected (or hoped for?), say, $1-2 per disc. Also, keep in mind that the six discs I sold were not movies of which they had an overabundance. Anyway, I reasoned that f.y.e. would be able to recoup the buyback price by marking each disc up 400% and still make a profit. However, I barely got $2 of credit from the transaction... Two dollars! Desperate to offload the Blu-rays without donating them (though I could have donated those discs to Savers and gotten a 20% discount on my next purchase), I went ahead with the $2 credit and bought two very good movies: Argo (only for $4!) and Tree of Life (an outstanding Terrence Malick movie) for $10 minus the $2 credit. Anyway, I would say that f.y.e in Carlsbad has a decent selection of used Blu-rays (though their new Blu-rays are unreasonably highly-priced), but their buyback rates are horrendous. The staff is friendly enough, and I don't blame them for their buyback policies, but, sheesh, f.y.e... You can do better than $0.35 per Blu-ray!

Every time I go to this store, I'm going to walk in, say "P.U., smells like wet fart in here!" and…read morewalk out every single time until the wet fart smell is fixed. btw, the entire store is actually 20% to 50% off now. They want to entice you to the wet fart smell before they go out of business.

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Sea Hive

3.9(113 reviews)

7.4 mi

Will was so generous with me. He spent time communicating back and forth, mailing my buttons to…read moreme, and giving me more buttons than I paid for! I will go visit the store personally because I'm so pleased with my interaction with Will! Beautiful Vintage Buttons! Thank You, Will!

YES. From the minute we walked in, even though I had already been a regular at sea hive I was…read moreovercome with amazing human interactions. Cookies & love for my pups as well as making sure we came in welcomed & felt like we had friends helping us navigate. Stop giving your money to large in personalized corporations and support locals.

Peewee Herman

Jewelry set - real pressed flower jewelry fern

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Gold and Sapphire ring found in NF20.

Helen's Book Mark

4.3(61 reviews)

10.8 mi

•$

I walked in and immediately felt welcome! The lady behind the register was so friendly and…read moreattentive. They had a huge selection of books and had exactly what I was looking for. The price was unmatched. I'll definitely be returning!

Two stars for cleanliness and friendly staff…read more Three stars off for the most important aspect of a used bookstore... price. $5 per paperback? More for hardbacks? For a book whose spine is parting? Missing pages? C'mon. Don't even bother looking at most of what they call "Vintage" books. They ask a king's ransom for them. I found paperback after paperback that was priced at over $20 each... for a book barely 50 years old and a cover price of $1.50. Outlandish. I actually performed a reality check and went to Ebay to check on 7 or 8 of those titles. In each case the books sold for much less on Ebay than Helen is asking. They most definitely need to adjust their pricing schema. It's not like they're paying rent in downtown La Jolla for goodness sake. I was originally, upon walking in, going to say their large, diverse selection is a strength. Now I understand it's simply a function of them not selling their books at a good turnover rate at all... consequently, their stock piles up. Shame.

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Michael Y.

3 years ago

Dylen is probably the employee I've encountered the most here at Standards and he's great! This guy doesn't just provide awesome service - he goes above and beyond. Not only does he have an uncanny ability to read your music taste, but he's also a DJ extraordinaire right there behind the counter. I've walked in not knowing what I'm looking for, and Dylen's tunes have guided me to some of the best albums I've ever heard. And the recommendations? They're like gold. I once mentioned a band I liked, and he practically handpicked a bunch of records that now sit proudly in my collection. But it's not just about the music. If the store isn't swamped, Dylen's always up for a chat. We've talked about everything from upcoming concerts to the latest blockbuster hits. It's like having a buddy who's as passionate about entertainment as you are. I can't stress enough how awesome Dylen is. He's like the heartbeat of the store. read more

John R.

3 years ago

What in the hell? What's the deal with the longhaired asshole working there? The one who showed up at 11:48 after 7 people waited and finally left. The one who never says a word, acts like you're a pain in his ass, immediately cranks the shittiest death metal EVERY SINGLE TIME until people run for the door. The unfriendly asshole who sits looking on his phone the whole time with zero interest. AND THIS IS AFTER I PLANNED THE HALF HOUR DRIVE TO ARRIVE AT 11:15 KNOWING HE WOULD BE LATE AGAIN BUT ENDED UP WAITING A HALF HOUR ANYWAY, ONLY TO HAVE TO DEAL WITH A COMPLE DICKHEAD. And I spent 150 bucks but it's the last. A cool store completely RUINED by an employee who couldn't give two shits. Good luck boys. read more

Sakie W.

15 years ago

It took me a few passings by to finally go into this amazingly little store, seeing mostly younger people in and out, but i was delighted to find a varied selection of music genres. I love jazz and found a Charlie Byrd record I hadn't seen in years! This store is much more than a 'punk' store and I am so happy I ventured inside. The store itself is clean and the owner is quite personable, I enjoyed talking to him very much. He really knows and understands his business. I will be going back! read more

Mitch D.

2 years ago

Drove 30 minutes just to go to this record store, arrived at 11:20 and there was a sign on the door that said "usually 30-45 minutes late." Real professional. Waited around until noon for someone to show up and nobody ever did, so we left. If you're late every day, why not just change your hours so you're not outright wasting other people's time?!? Unbelievably rude. read more

Bob H.

14 years ago

Not just a punk store, although you should check out the vintage 7 inches and all the other punk like Radio Birdman and the Australian X.!! There's also lots of awesome prog, metal, heavy rock and even jazz.. They put out great stuff every week, so it's not the same old stuff. read more

E M.

13 years ago

If selling BEWARE these guys will cheat you out of your records. Just saying from experience. Find an honest buyer paying honest prices not bait and switch. read more

Billy B.

12 years ago

Dope place for digging, and its local for me, i like when they have the boxes of records in the front because its a variety of music in them... read more

Dudebro M.

14 years ago

This store rules. Good prices and selection on vinyl and cds and pins and patches for the punx. The shopkeeper has a bad haircut though.

Alex N.

9 years ago

The BEST punk record store in a 50 mile radius! I loooove the huge 7 inch section! GO HERE NOW!

Breanna R.

12 years ago

Cool shirts, cool music, and cool environment!

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