Normal Records is the go-to spot for all the newest hits! More often than not, they have THE record I've been trying to get my hands on. Caleb, the owner, has great taste and has a really great offering of modern day jams that can be hard to find at other record stores. The other day I called him to see if he had a new album I was looking for, he told me it hadn't come out yet but ensured he'd get one for me when it did, he text me to let me know it had arrived and set it aside for me. So stoked. Highly recommend this spot for a cool record store experience tucked away in downtown San Diego. read more

Loved this shop. The owner is super friendly and knowledgeable. He knows his stuff and has a really great selection. The store is small but well-organized and extremely clean. His prices are great- I picked up a new album for $18 and a used double LP for $10! Definitely worth a look if you're in SD. read more

The guy that works here is pretty cool. The store itself is small and cramp but it has alot of good records. I saw about ten that I wanted to walk away with but settled on a 2017 press of Box Car Racer and a 1986 press of the soundtrack to Pretty in Pink. (FYI there is a more recent press of this that is colored pink, if you can find it.) Unlike some stores downtown, this one is in an area that you could find parking for. read more

This business was super nice and generous. I had found records in my grandmothers home and they were going to be tossed. I brought them in to see if there was anything of interest. They took the time to go through them and gave me cash even though they didn't want them lol. I'm not a record person but on character alone, I'd recommend this place. read more

I went in on Christmas eve day looking for something the owner said they normally have in stock but sells out out at Christmas. I am glad it was out because I found so much cooler stuff. This guy gets it, show him some love! read more

Great place to find records - they're always getting in new (for their store) records so a fun place to stop by semi-regularly. I went in one evening on my way to Belching Beaver and saw a Sly and the Family Stone record in the "new" section. Excitedly bought it, took it home, and found that it was pretty scratched up. I took it back a few days later and the guy was gracious enough to take it back and give me a full refund! He said that he would clean it up and see if it worked any better. Even took my number so that he could let me know if it did end up improving the sound. Sure enough, a couple of days letter I got a text letting me know that it was working fairly well, still a few issues but definitely listenable. Planning to go back and re-buy it when I get a chance (and hopefully nobody else has snatched it up yet!). read more

It's normal, new presses and really to no first presses. Just an overall small selection of records.

Much better selection than other record stores in the area. Ended up getting a few $1 records and they have a good selection of used records and new records. I will be back. read more

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Went in and was greeted right away. They have a great selection of mid 00-10 rock/punk/pop and rap and hip hop stuff! (More of the newer stuff) great place! read more

normal records repairs the trifecta of north park record stores after we lost "off the record" RIP. Normal records definitely holds its own, the stand out of this place is 90-today indie,punk, and post punk along with just general rarities, og copies of Beck, Black Flag, The replacements, and Sonic youth just to name a few. Owner is very nice and approachable,prices are fair. owner understands this is a community spot not just a place to buy records. go dig, support you own San Diego, ebay and amazon just suck. read more

Cool store. Found a new copy of Husker Du's New Day Rising, and some 70's soundtracks that I couldn't resist. Dude behind the counter is cool and plays good music. I'll definitely be back and recommend. read more

Stopped by during the grand opening this past weekend and picked up a few records. Sweet selection, not a bunch of filler. Mellow atmosphere and good music playing. Caleb was helpful with deciding between three copies of Led Zeppelin I. Ill definitely be back. read more

Love it! Caleb is awesome and has a fantastic collection. I definitely recommend checking this record store out! read more

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Found this record store while having lunch in the area. Look them up on IG and DM a soundtrack record I been looking for a while. Placed a order and with in a week later I got the record that's off my check list. Thanks Normal Records! read more

Found a lot of vinyl at reasonable prices. Would definitely go back. Highly recommend this place

The gentleman was extremely, knowledgeable, personable and really made us msuic lovers fall in love with his store. Great experience! Plus adding the "who sampled" tags on the albums was a fantastic touch. read more

A small but well-curated selection. I was able to find a few somewhat rare electronic records here and I always enjoy browsing through the bins. It's a great little spot and (in my opinion) very underrated. read more

I always frequent this record shop as Caleb [owner] always has a great selection of punk and metal on vinyl. The other day I bought a brand new Rage Against The Machine record and I was really excited to give it a spin, but when I got home I found it to be really warped right out of the new packaging. I went back the next day and talked to Caleb and without question he replaced my warped record with another new Rage Against The Machine record. Good prices and great customer service is why I keep going back! read more

I love this record store! It has easily become my favorite go to record store. New records every time I go. The owner is super friendly and helpful. Great variety of records, I always leave with more records then I meant to! Super mellow vibe, definitely recommend to anyone looking for good priced and great condition records! Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Costello....love this store!!!!!! read more

While this store doesn't carry nearly as many records as their previous location, it's still a great place to score some fantastic tunage. They have a good selection of genres, and if you dig hard enough, you'll uncover a few gems. I found one of my favorite albums (Otis Spann) here through the suggestion of the clerk. I've also sold albums here and they do have a competitive pay out but you should take the store credit instead. Take an afternoon and go check them out. They're pretty chill and knowledgeable. read more

Nice, clean, and great selection of records at a great price! Just went there yesterday and my boy Caleb hooked me up! You have to check them out! read more

This place is pretty awesome. I really like their selection. A lot of punk, new and old, some hip hood, some current and popular artists spanning different genres. The store itself is organized and set up really well. Parking can be tough. Next time I'm in SD I'll be stopping in again. read more

Was wowed to see the affordable selection of records upon walking in earlier this afternoon. Not only was Caleb super helpful (no snarky or smug attitudes here!) in regards tommy audio set-up at home, he was super informative when it comes to good records in the area. Will definitely be returning, folks if you're on the market for solid Records in San Diego, look no further than normal records! read more

Not a bad place, but for someone who has a wide palette of music taste and been to many places outside of San Diego, will find this place a bit underwhelming. The selection here is curated and priced to reflect the current market, so you'll find quite a bit more mainstream than obscure releases. It took me less than an hour to breeze through the whole store, but I did come away with a couple neat finds. YMMV. My real complaint is the over abundance of Barbara Streisand and Olivia Newton John vinyls occupying the bargain bin section. Overall, a decent distraction if you're in the area. read more

Great record store! Has a very good selection of music and has a nice chill feel to it. Will definitely be coming back!

Great new addition to San Diego record stores. Wide variety of new and used goods, turntables and a friendly vibe. Support and check it out!

Small record store, but they have some gems people will definitely come up on if they enjoy looking thru records. 10/10 recommend stopping by. Unfortunately I live in a different county, but I stopped by here when visiting and absolutely loved it. Bought a couple records and I plan on coming back whenever I'm in town again. read more

One of my favorite record shops in San Diego. The owner is always a pleasure to talk with. Excellent selection.

It's a smaller store, but I found some cool records for good deals in the bargain section. The worker was friendly and knowledgeable.

Solid selection. For hip-hop heads, most records note where a source sample came from. Very nice touch!

Great stop! My husband and I are always in the market for some new tunes, and we stopped into Normal Records and left with FOUR new vinyls. The selection was awesome, but not so overwhelming you felt that there was too much to look out. Caleb was super nice, and we will for sure be back in the future! read more

Without a doubt one of the best record shops in San Diego. The music selection is amazing and the atmosphere is exactly the type of vibe you want while digging around. Caleb goes above and beyond to not only help you find what you're looking for but he remembers what you like and you best believe that he will have some stuff for when you return. Straight up legit. read more

Looks like this place has moved locations recently. Small store footprint but big on selection and variety. More new records than used, but the used records are typically ones that are harder to find and in good condition. Worth the stop. read more

Awesome store! The place had a great vibe, super nice smell, and such a great and diverse music selection with very good and reasonable prices. Caleb, the owner, is super cool and friendly. Coming from Orange County, I'll be sure to visit this place more when I come down! read more

My favorite record store in North Park. Small shop but don't underestimate it. The owner has quality vinyls and will take suggestions. Also very responsive on IG @normalrecords read more

This is cozy little store without any bells and whistles. There's not much here as far as scores for used rarities, but the new punk and metal vinyl is decently stocked. As an out-of-towner I wouldn't recommend this as a destination spot, but the local hardcore kids should be thankful that they can pick up Revelation reissues at decent prices. I did buy a pair of those mini vinyl coasters though which look cool and work well with my morning cup of coffee. Support your local record shop! read more

Small shop, but organized really well and had a good selection. Prices weren't outrageous, music wasn't obnoxious. Had some accessories to buy, plus some turntables. Found some stuff I'd been wanting! If you're in San Diego, check it out. read more

Great collection. Awesome pricing. You can spend hours looking at some great albums and singles.

Lots of selections from old to new vinyls. Great ambiance and music playing while shopping. The guy who works here is chill and not pushy. We got two for about $50 bucks. read more

Amazing selection, great prices! Especially considering the quality of records (old and new) they carry. The owner was playing Ryan Adams while I was there a few weeks ago. He didn't have the album available for sale, but ordered one for me and texted me when it came in. He even kept it aside for me since I couldn't pick it up right away. Great service! read more