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!

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!

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!

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.

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 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.

The moment I walked in here I was mesmerized, this place is covered in all kinds of music. Although…read morethe place is small, it has everything a vinyl lover can ask for. The selection is very good and the man working there was very nice and helpful, the price range is really depending on what record you want, but from what I found, it was an excellent price. There are cheaper bins of records so that is convenient too. Would definitely recommend for any music fan in all kinds of genres

Cool little Barnes and Noble in an old theater space! I love that they kept the theater marquee out…read morefront. It looks super cool! The bf also got a kick out of it since he worked as a theater manager for years and loves checking out different theaters. The inside of the store was pretty similar to other Barnes and Nobles, maybe a bit smaller. Good amount of book merch and themed table sections, but I think the lighting could have been a bit brighter. They were running some great deals before new years so I picked up a few new books. I have noticed that sometimes Barnes and Noble doesn't pick up the discounts listed on the stickers on the front covers of books, so I pay extra attention when those are rung up. The guy at the register was super nice and corrected it, no problem!

Loved how this old movie theater was repurposed into a bookstore/Barnes and Noble. The interior has…read morethe old remnants of the theater, pretty evident through the decor running along the ceiling. Super cool! And of course, the Bookstar sign out front giving it old theater vibes. Selection was similar to what other B&N have. Their record section was cute, displayed in the front window. The store was well organized, easy to navigate, and had all the featured table displays. I was searching for The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig when I went, but they were out of stock. The employee who helped me offered to call another store in the area, which was really nice of her! I ended up getting it at the Mission Valley location. Overall worth a visit, if only to take pictures of the cool sign. Otherwise, it's like any other Barnes & Noble.

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!

We were in the area and wanted to search on YELP for a place to WALK what we just had for LUNCH…read more It's conveniently located in the MITSUWA PLAZA. I always look forward to seeing the SHEET MUSIC SECTION... Every time I come here it seems like the SECTION gets MOVED AROUND. Maybe because I don't come here to often so they must have re arranged the place... I NOTICED that there seems to be more selections of MANGA DISPLAYS. They look pretty cool but, the PRICE mo really HIGH... SHEET MUSIC: There was a very SMALL selection of sheet music for piano. I was almost tempted to buy it but, the pricing was still on the HIGH SIDE meaning it's PRICED too closely to a NEW VERSION of the same book. I would definitely consider doing a price check before buying the USED VERSION... SERVICE: 8/10 They seem friendly but, I'm sure they preferred to be unbothered which was the perception I got based on the expressions and attitude... Hmm...Book Off reminds me of another 4 letter word... SEE YOU LATER B**K OFF!!!!!

Love this shop, it's selection, and it's participation in the community. By far and away the best…read morespot for punk and hardcore vinyl, a rarity at most other spots in the city. Prices are fair, they're open to trade in, and generally just really kind with their time.

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.

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.

Folk Arts Rare Records is a nice record shop and a fun crate digging experience. This spot is in a…read moreplaza with a small parking lot with nearby street parking all around the area. Inside, they have a pretty spacious setup with a selection of used and new records. All of their records are nicely organized by genres and artists and are priced fairly. All of the staff here are friendly and helpful. Wifey and I definitely spent close to a couple hours digging through everything they have here.