They have a wonderful selection and the service is amazing, everyone is so kind! They're very…read moreorganized and have a wonderful playlist going on. Their prices were very reasonable too!

One of the three best record stores in town. This along with vinyl junkies and reanimated…read more Everything else is second rate compared to these. Staff is knowledgeable. Good selection. Great prices.

Great but limited selection of Japanese pressed lps. I bought a lot of albums. I only had two…read morethat I returned because they were defective. Prices vary from the highest being 19.00 to the lowest being 5.00. Hope they get a new fresh batch in soon

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!

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

This is a small and funky vinyl shop with a fair amount of used CDs. In fact, they have more used…read moreCDs here than just about anywhere else I have ever seen, other than at Amoeba in Los Angeles. They also have old cassette tapes, too, if you are a weirdo and a masochist. There are three rooms to explore and a little courtyard in between them all. I have to believe this space was a coffee house or something like that in a different life. The vinyl record collection is the emphasis, as it should be, and it is well-organized. There is some organization to some of the CDs but many of them are just stacked here and there. That is ok. If you are a musical dinosaur like some of us, some of the fun is in the hunt itself. The only drag is parking. Street parking is your only option and it is rough. The good news is there are some cool other shops in this area to explore, like books, beer, food, etc. Well worth a visit for music fans.

A hidden gem nestled in the back alleys of North Park, Red Brontosaurus is reliable for Records,…read moreTapes, CD's, Movies, and more courtesy of owner Davey and Co

I'm giving this record store a 5 only because the owner is awesome! My friends and I were strolling…read moreNP and saw a guy with records so we searched for the nearest record store. The place is small. Records are broken down to genre. He may not have the best selection but you may find a gem or two. He also sells video games and accessories. The owner approached my friends and I about what he had in store and all his music interest. Off top super friendly!! He is very knowledgeable on different genres. Overall he was just all around Good Vibes and that's what would make me come back!

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.

Friendly staff, large selection, Vinyl dominates their inventory but they also have Band Shirts,…read moreCassette and 8 Track tapes, VHS, DVD and Blu-ray. Some items were priced well others were a little high but generally fair. Well organized

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!

What an amazing place! I found an awesome record and the store owner signed it, it's his band…read more Lots of interesting and cool stuff in here!

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 :)

THEY HAVE A LOT OF STRAY KIDS ALBUMS SDNDJASDKJANDJAJEN I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT the only…read moredownside is that you need to spend $200 to get a $10 discount D: workers are nice as far as I know I've only been there 3 times

Service , selection and prices. Easy location and plenty of parking around the area. Very friendly…read moreand accurate pricing.

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!

I've been to East County Vinyl a few times now, and I always appreciate both the selection of…read morevinyl's that they have, as well as the help the owners provide. You can definitely find some gems for a good price there. Highly recommend!

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.

These folks are low key and easy to talk to. They absolutely approachable and know their music…read more Selection is not always the best depending on the genre, but I find that they have a great jazz section and local artists section. You'll occasionally find things here that I can't find online after years of searching and they have enough influence to get some rare pressings. They've managed to keep the old school beach town vibe from the 80's intact even with so much change around them. My only beef with them is that they have a no drinks rule that some enforce and others don't and so I'm taking a star. It's a valid rule, but most of my enjoyment going there is the vibe and enjoying my coffee from nearby Pannikin Coffee as I thumb through searching for a gem. They lose a sale every time I'm asked to leave it outside. Small issue but it's my preference.

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.