A very cool little record shop on B street in Downtown Hayward!! The hip hop figures caught my attention as soon as I walked in!! Lots of records to browse through, and if you're looking for anything in particular, they are quick to help you in here. And even though I am mostly a hip hop head, and they have a lot of that, all the genres are represented well in here!! A very good record store, don't let the size of this place fool you!!! read more

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Anytime you're in Hayward stop by Stacks and "Say Word"! to this dope record store! I've copped many 7" 45s for my collection here.

Cool little spot. Nice selection, they didn't have any of the albums I was looking for today but that's okay. I'll definitely return. I felt a little awkward in that the owner/worker - not sure who he was just chilled on a couch chatting up a couple of guys and didn't acknowledge my existence once. I learned way more about his personal life than I think I wanted to know but that's okay too. read more

I knew I was in trouble as soon as I walked in. Was chatting it up with Lawrence, starting browsing and went down the rabbit hole. I ended up adding more to my vinyl collection and will be making a return trip in the future! read more

The Stacks Record Shop is locked in Downtown Hayward. I heard that this place had just opened. I had to check it out. The place has a nice selection of records -- old and new. The owner and staff were friendly and engaging as I perused the shop. I asked if they were participating in the Record Store Day Black Friday event, and they are. I will be back. read more

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Small record store with an interesting collection of records. Took home Tina Turner's "Private Dancer", a Sonny & Cher record, and a used "Midnights" album. The person working the front desk even took the time to check the back to see if they had any more Cher or Sonny & Cher records. Would absolutely go back next time I'm in Hayward. read more

we came in on a Sunday Afternoon stroll, nearing closing time. After browsing through a few crates the guy informed us that they'd be closing in 5 minutes so if we wanted to buy some records we should check out now. it was the impolite way of saying "hey guys! let me know if you're looking for anything in particular... I don't mean to rush you but we close in a little while so if I can be of any assistance I'd be glad to help" anyway, from what I gathered before leaving out discouraged and empty-handed was that the prices on new records were about average ($35) and they had a pretty small selection of vintage vinyl. I probably wouldn't stop in again. read more

Nice little shop. I'm biased, having spent too much of my youth browsing massive record show in Berkeley, like Amoeba, Rasputins and Leopolds. Stacks is small, but has a nicely curated selection. Mostly Soul/R & B. But also have small sections of Rock/pop. I was specifically searching for records that came out the same year ('73) as my brother, for his birthday. Managed to find a few! Bonus: they offer a 10% discount is you check-in on Yelp! read more

This is by far my most favorite Record store in the Bay Area and maybe the entire universe. I've been a DJ for nearly 30 years and I feel like my ideal record store finally exists! Not only do they have a great selection of Hip Hop, Soul and Funk but they have a a great selection of DJ edits on 7" 45's. I can't express enough how much I appreciate that they have 2 listening stations. The staff is always super friendly and from what I've seen, everyone that brings in records to sell, is treated fairly and they always leave happy. read more

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The Stacks is a great establishment run by Gabe who definitely has his pulse on the local community. The store itself is nicely decorated with a wide variety of records from old to new along with listening posts to listen to the records. The owner Gabe is a great guy who knows a great deal about records and has spent years as a DJ so from music selection to just general maintenance and care he can address your needs or point you in the right direction. Along with that he overall is a man of the community. During my time at the shop I've seen him have warm interactions with everyone who came in from the post office worker making deliveries, to people browsing through, to a young student selling some records to which Gabe reminded to remember to use some of that money for his school supplies. 100% this is a business people should visit and support. read more

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This place brought back a lot of lost memories that reminded me of my childhood and teenage years. Seeing a lot of the old records were nostalgic and even seeing soundwave from transformers instantly bright back the happiness of when I was a kid. This place is dope and walking in here is like stepping back in time and revisiting some of your happiest memories. They have art and records you won't find anywhere else. When you see the old records of the time before tape Decks, CD players, and MP3 players, it makes you appreciate music so much more. If you're in the Bay Area I highly suggest making your way here to step back into a happy place in your memories. read more

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Amazing selection that is extremely well curated, and super friendly, accommodating staff. So happy that we stopped by and will be coming back in the future. read more

Really fun place to browse. Staff is Amazing! They pay attention to what you are looking for, then let you know if they have it next time you are there. read more

Selections are off the chain!, Family ran, great set up, room to breathe, chill on the couch and listen, chat with Gabe about any genre, he's not only extremely knowledgeabl, but he's cool AF. The shop also collaborates with othe local small creative businesses, chicken wing pop up, low-rider photography, and loads of swag too! This shop put Hayward on the map for me, can't wait to return! read more

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The owner Gabe gives off a friendly aura that make you want to converse with him. I had so much fun talking and flipping through the new and old records, from hip-hop to Funk and Soul. I'm 13 and I love Funk and classic Soul. I called in ahead and placed an order of Kool & The Gang and he set it aside for me as well as helping me pick out Sly & The Family Stone. I saved up all my chore money to buy these and would love to go again. Gabe has a frequent buyers card so you get 10% off. I'm waiting for my allowance to build up and go again next month! read more

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Favorite record store in the Bay Area! Aaaaand it's owned by a person of color, I don't think there are local record stores that are POC owned so it's dope that this one is. Right when you walk in there's definitely a vibe that promotes culture, community and the love of music. This shop sells new and used vinyl from various genres, turntables, collectibles and other vintage goodies. It's a great location in downtown Hayward too! After hours of digging for records you can grab a bite or drink to eat afterwards. You won't regret your visit, stop by anytime Wednesday to Sunday between 11-6pm! read more

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I love this record shop! They have a great selection of music especially of my interest; hip hop, r&b, soul, funk etc. They even have portable turntable stations where you can preview their used records! read more

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Gabe was really friendly the first time i visited, wide variety of vinyls and restocks consistently. Love talking to him about music whenever I come by, always a good time. They also have clothing, essentials, record players, etc ! read more

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We just moved to Hayward 2 months ago so we decided to walk around downtown to explore the neighborhood. We came across this little record shop and decided check it out. At the time we didn't have turntables or records but walked in just for fun. So glad that we did because we discovered a hidden gem! We were greeted warmly by Gabe, the owner of the store. He was standing behind the counter with 2 turn tables playing music. We asked him for his thoughts on record players and found that he is very knowledgeable and well versed about types of record players, needles, records, music & life. The store is very cozy. The listening stations, plants and art work to admire add charm to the the ambiance which makes you want to chill & stay awhile. There's a wide selection of new, previously owned records and collectibles for very decent prices. If you're looking for R&B, HipHop, Jazz, 80s, Rock, you name it, he's got it or can get it for you. Talking to Gabe that day inspired us to get our own record player that same night. The very next day, we visited Gabe again, purchased our first album and we've been going there almost every weekend since. The store is more than just a regular record shop, it's a special place where you can hang out, listen to music the way it was meant to be heard & it brings people together. Almost forgot to mention that he also sponsors special events that bring the community together and puts a spotlight on up & coming artist. So happy we walked in here - Thanks Gabe! read more

Yo Gabe and the Crew are so nice and amazing people. I went in there and asked if they could fix my record player or even offered services like that. Gabe went the extra mile to help me out. Turns out all i needed was a new needle . All in all, Gabe was great and helpful gave me alot of tips and advice on record player care. Plus their collection is great and you cant beat their pricing. Thank you Stack Records read more

Love this shop. Lots of great used records. This shop has the best selection of used hip hop records in the area. Really great customer service and it's a nice place to peacefully browse around. read more

Easily my favorite record store in the East Bay... Stacks has the best curated vinyl selection that I've seen to date! Dude really knows his stuff and has some hard to find GEMS. The pricing is fair - Some of the harder to find vinyl is slightly on the pricey side but he also has some steals. Either way, it's well worth it if you know what you want. The store is super well laid out and he also carries posters, comic books, t-shirts, local CD's and some odds and ends for sale. He has a wide selection of RSD releases as well that can be hard to find (De La 7" box set, Beatnuts, etc). You can see the care and attention to detail he puts into his products and store - Everything is super polished, presented and packaged extremely well and is well taken care of. Really high quality presentation and offerings. The staff is super cool as well and it looks like he hosts events and has rotating DJ's come through. Stacks definitely has a new customer in me that is willing to make the drive out to Hayward to pick up some heat! I already have a few things that I'm gearing up to go back for. AAA+++ read more

Great locally owned record shop. Delrokz is not only the business owner, but he is an avid collector and DJ. He really represents the vinyl DJ culture. If he dont have the record you want he will help you find it. He also has dope bands and performers that come through daily. Check out this diamond in the ruff if you pass through Hayward, California! read more

Such a great spot in Hayward for some records. The owner is the most kindest person ever. If you happen to be in the area, stop by and check it out. They also have hats and clothing attire. read more

I'm so happy to have a record shop like The Stacks here in Hayward! Especially downtown Hayward! It's a great shop, filled with your music needs. Wide selection to choose from and it's just fun to browse around. Plus the vibe is awesome and the store owner is super down to earth with great music knowledge!!! Check out The Stacks next time you're in the area!!! read more

Online or in-person, the customer service is truly 100. The owner has cultivated such a warm and vibrant atmosphere, it makes it easy to get lost in the fun of digging for records! I highly recommend checking the space out if you're in the area. They host events featuring live performances, art shows, etc. on most weekends, so you should stay up to date by following them on IG. For the online store experience, the website is clean & easy to use. They also sell really dope merchandise (I own most items, peep the green beanie in my picture lol)! What's cool too is you can reach out to the owner through the website or IG if you're looking for a specific record! I love everything about this shop and if you're like me, and you love supporting local, dream-turned-into-reality, small businesses, this is definitely one to support! Stack 'em up! read more

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The Stacks is the record store equivalent to Bigfoot riding a unicorn across the Rainbow Bridge to Asgard. Can it be that a record store is that dope? Slide through and find out. You'll be floored by the sheer awesomeness of this place. While I'm at the store it feels as if a thousand tiny kittens and puppies are marching across my brain and just kicking it in the pleasure center. Word. If you love music, art, culture, and good vibes then this is the place to be. During pandemic I got mad records from Stacks and now that it's a brick and mortar there is no other place I'd rather spend a day digging in. I don't even get dusty fingers; the records get cleaned! Plus I ALWAYS find the jams here as the bins get updated so regularly. I usually walk in and there's that record that I didn't realize was always meant to be with me. I stand there just immersed in a long but not awkward eye contact with that record like "Oh you want to go home with me? ....but of course." Then it's just me and that record, and all it's dope friends, until the wheels fall off. In closing, The Stacks has made me a much cooler person. I look at my record collection and I'm like damn this dude has incredible music taste. If I wasn't me I'd want to be me or at least hang out with me on occasion. Anyone with that record collection must be one of the illest people ever. You did that Stacks! Thank you for making me a much cooler person! Boom, for real. read more

If you're into vinyl records & other vintage music medium "The Stacks Record Shop" is great record shop in Hayward. They carry a good selection of old and new Soul, R&B, Funk, Disco, Jazz, Rock, Hip Hop, Reggae/Dancehall and everything in between. They even sell turntables if you're looking for something to play those records. They also buy used records, so if you got a stack of vinyl at home you're trying to let go bring em on by here. There's cool art, music related merchandise on display & for sale. On occasions there's fun in store performances & events to check out. Definitely you need to add this to your list of record shops to visit in the Bay Area. read more

This place has an amazing selection. Literally cultivated from a fantastic selector and lover of music. From funk to soul, hip hop to classic rock, the stacks has it all. What makes this place unique is the one of a kind discount bin, the massive one of a kind selection of 45s (7inch records), and the welcoming environment. The owner Del loves to share music and has successfully preserved the spirit of what digging for records used to be. I challenge vinyl lovers new and old to give this place a try and decide for yourself. You won't be disappointed. Be warned they call it stacks for a reason. Lol read more

The Stacks Record Shop is such a GEM! It has a simplistic welcoming vibe with so much to offer when it comes to music in the hip hop, soul and funk genres. It's easy to spend a lot time going through records new and old. It's a must stop shop if you're in the neighborhood. read more

Been living in Hayward for a while now and this record shop is a really cool addition to the B Street neighborhood. Gabe, the owner, and staff are super welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable of records. I've come by a few times and each time was a awesome experience. Not only can you come here to dig organized selections and learn more about music, but you can also stop by for events such as a live tiny shop performance, art show, and even a coffee pop-up. The merch sold here is super swaggy too. I'll continue visiting this shop because each experience is fun and unique. Love supporting local business! read more

This record shop is by far one of the best I have visited! The store owner was very very helpful and friendly, he is also knowledgeable with his music and he loves to make sure you leave the store satisfied. I was looking for J Cole's 2014 Forrest Hills Drive and unfortunately he was sold out but I did stumble upon another J Cole album and he even LET ME PLAY IT ON HIS TURN TABLE! Dude is amazing and I hope that his shop gets a lot more attention and success!! Most definitely recommend this store if you are looking for Vinyls! read more

Came into the shop to watch a live performance. It was basically my first time in a record store and the vibe was so chill. Amazing to see everything behind the record/vinyl culture and hobby. The owner Gabe is so knowledgeable and welcoming to all the questions I had. I can honestly say I'm now a huge fan and already started my personal collection. - Great selection - Friendly/welcoming staff - Weekly/monthly events read more

An amazing find! This local record shop has a fantastic collection of jazz, hip hop and rock records, all very well restored and maintained. The staff are really chill and friendly. Support a local East Bay business and stop by this spot, you won't be disappointed! read more

What a great feeling coming to Gabe's store. Deep selection of Jazz and Soul. Fair prices, on items for sale and bought. You will leave with a positive vibe. read more

I've wanted to stop by this business for a while, extremely unique record selection! Definitely a wide selection forsure. Great atmosphere, clean store, and the dude behind the counter was awesome. read more

The Stacks has gotten me to Hayward more times in two months than I had been in the last 30 years combined. It's a great place to browse, listen, and talk music. The selection is well-curated and the space is very welcoming. Was pleasantly surprised by the coffee pop-up and one of the records recommend to me by Gabe. No complaints, just dope vibes. read more

The stacks is a nice place. The owner of the place was a nice person he immediately ask if I needed help as soon as I entered. The place just have a nice energy as soon as your inside the shop. Thank You read more

The Stacks makes me feel welcomed every time I step inside. They are super helpful and thoughtful in narrowing what records to pick because they have so much variety! The space also feels community centered. Gabe features local artists and encourages other shoppers to check out the other stores on the block. The store has also featured Bay Area musicians. This is legit a Bay Area treasure on B Street and folks should make a pilgrimage to support them! read more

Morris was extremely helpful. I didn't know anything about Records or Record players and he was very knowledgeable on every question I asked him. I didn't feel pressured to buy anything, will definitely come back soon. Great environment! read more