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 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

Lots to choose from here as I am rebuilding my cd collection after losing it. The prices are very…read morereasonable as I was finding a lot of these on eBay for $17-$21 excluding $4 or so for shipping. Trade-ins welcome as I had to get rid of a new cd that I didn't realize was a clean cersio Whatever you can't find here, Graham can look up and purchase for you if it's still in print. He's super helpful and chill. Lots of vinyl to choose from too!

Went in today to check out the store and pick up some used records and the store manager, John, was…read moreso amazing and kind. They have a huge selection, super cute place!! Gonna bring my friends next time.

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.

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.

Cool spot to check out some records. Well organized with today's hits and yesterday's favorites…read more Great service. Street parking is limited. The chase park in lot requires a paid meter 0-3 hrs is $10. Lots of vinyl albums throughout the shop. Tapes and CDs were neatly displayed. Great to check out when in the area. You may find some hidden treasures.

Full Contact Rock N Roll…read more My wife and I often park near this place often when going to Part Time Lover three blocks down on 30th. And until tonight, I was scared to go in... a shining well-lighted open door that says "OPEN" on an otherwise dark street, it looks "wierd" from the outside. Well, stepping inside all doubts are confirmed. This place is weird... DELIGHTFULLY weird! Cramped and quirky, this place is SUPER COOL. An endless supply of rock n roll and other t-shirts, used vinyl, with ratings on the front showing condition of cover and the vinyl. For instance G/VG means cover is only "good" but the vinyl is "very good" I ended up buying like five record albums I was not expecting too. Okay, on to the best part. David. Super-cool-looking rock-n-roll David. Shy David. David the proprietor who barely let me take his picture for my Yelp review. A guy with cool stories about the stuff he has, and personal experiences with artists and recording stars. The first record he ever bought was Johnny Cash (cuz I was there on the hunt for Cash on behalf of my wife, came away with three used Cash records) You gotta step inside this place and see what happens. Super cool. Bringing my wife back here to go through his Elvis albums. Elvis is on sale right now because he has a bunch, and when the ELVIS movie came out they were hot but it's died down. Not in my wife's heart, Elvis hasn't!

Looking for a hidden gem to crate dig, then this is the place for you! Tons of various vinyls,…read morevintage tees, vhs tapes , etc. I've purchased items online from this store before and thought I'd finally check them out in person. Price point does vary depending on what it is you are looking for, decent if you ask me. The store is a little compact and filled to the rim but that's what makes it fun getting to dig through everything. Was greeted by a super chill guy working the counter. Off street parking available.

I come here once a month or so. My wife and I love it (although one time she didn't get as much…read moreselling them books as she wanted, but that's not the point of this review). Today I had a rather complex purchase/exchange I needed done, and Angel couldn't have been more helpful. He was very professional in how he handled everything. It's the type of thing us regular customers like to see. That way to run a business is perfect. This is easily my favorite place to get used books, CDs, and DVDs.

I came in search of anime figures and I will say that the selection was VAST albeit very chaotic in…read moreits organization. Their manga selection was large and very well organized. They also have a large selection of Japanese manga too which I've not seen at other stores and was cool to see! We browsed their games and Pokemon cards as well. They had a lot of consoles and handhelds. They had a lot of dvds and blueray. Their regular book selection was extensive though I didn't look too much as it wasn't why I was there and my husband and kids were wanting to go get dinner. Overall while it was a very cool place, I feel like the pricing left a lot to be desired. Most of the manga I came across that I was interested in were priced very close to or at MSRP and the figures were disappointing bc every single one that I recognized and happened to know the going price on was significantly higher than it should be -- even super used ones that had no box were priced higher than you could get them for brand new! So even though I wanted to take the time to dig through the chaos and find a gem it made me hesitant bc i figured that even if I did find something I wanted, the odds were likely that it would be marked well over its value

A pretty cool spot for collectors to crate dive and look for vinyls, CDs, cassettes, movies (DVD…read moreand Blu Rays) and video games. Staff were very nice and friendly. Very small space though, so the aisles are super close together and a lot of the merch is in boxes/crates on top of each other. Everything is $2 which is amazing, so if you've got the time, drop by!

**before reading, keep in mind this store seems to change regularly. For example, the review from a…read moreyear ago with photos, looks nothing like it did today lol. My review is based on the date I visited (11/2/25)** Super super cool and unique store with so so many DVDs, records, CDs, etc.! Especially considering each item is only $2, and there are some incredible finds! For example, most thrift stores in my experience sell DVDS for $3-$6 each and tv show boxed sets (like singular seasons) for $5-$12 each. Again, everything here is just $2 each, even those boxed set finds! Keep in mind, at least as of today, this place is overflowing with items. I highly recommend wearing a mask and gloves because it is DUSTY and some you can tell are clearly originally from smoker homes and reek of cigarettes. The back rooms are very tight with no air flow. The walkways right now are VERY narrow. There is no way any kind of mobility device or crutches could get through there. Not even close. I am also a thin individual and had a hard time squeezing through the walk ways. Unfortunately, a fat individual would not be able to walk through them, which is all disappointing because everyone should get a chance to check this place out! You can't even get to some of the DVDs because they are in boxes that are piled about 6 or 7 high and maybe 5 or 6 boxes deep. I'm sure I could have found even more if it was in a bigger space where I could have reached 80% of the merchandise! I do not recommend going in here if you are claustrophobic (I am, and had to just keep thinking of what my route out would be to ease my anxiety) or if you have any trauma around hoarding. It honestly looks like a legitimate hoarder's home in here. The closer you get to the bathroom (where the clothes are kept), the more little fruit fly-type of bugs you come across, which is pretty gross. The bathroom itself is also filled with things, and I imagine it's a bit hazardous to be back there . There is no way for things to really properly dry because there aren't windows in the bathroom and it's filled with things. I just don't fully trust there isn't some mold starting to grow near the clothes/in the bathroom I highly recommend this business get more shelving instead of just stacking so that people can find more of their items, or somehow expand to a bigger space....or wait for much more to be sold before getting any new items maybe a de-humidifier as well, and keeping items out of the bathroom. I also can't imagine what would happen if an earthquake happened or a fire broke out in here. I think all the customers would be trapped All in all, I still plan to go back to this place because there are just so many good finds for so cheap!

lol I've been here so many times. I'm surprised I'm just now writing a review. My favorite vinyl…read moreshop ever. And I've been to a lot all over the world. Probably bought 10-15 from him now. They are always perfect. I once got a teddy pendergrass album for $10 and will forever be thankful for that find! The owner is knowledgeable & literally knows what his buyers will like. Every time I come in, he has stuff on hold for his regulars and reaches out to them to come by and get the tape or vinyl. He's the real deal. I bring all my vinyl loving friends here! & will continue to do so.

This place is small and cozy. From the entrance, the disapproving Homer Simpson made me laugh - for…read moreit was cute. Customer service was amazing - a guy who works there offered me water and answered my relentless questions. I had a lot of fun through the small exchange. Their cassette collection leans towards the 90s and 2000s, which I'm not complaining. I thought the price point would be expensive for these vintage finds, but they are so cheap ($5 for The Beach Boys and $9 for Pink Floyd). The dominant genres are alternative and rap. I didn't look too deep into their vinyl records but they got a good mixture of current mainstream to hip hop mainstream - from Daniel Caesar to Vanilla Ice (good stuff). They also have CDs, pins, and vintage shirts. I didn't dig through the CDs and pins, but their curated shirts are pretty top-notch - from Ralp Lauren to 80s Nike (designs look like they were out of MTV during their neon days). The prices are a bit pricey ($30ish). One thing I thought that was very interesting is the bowls made out of discarded vinyl records. It's the coolest thing I have ever seen.

M-Theory Music is a not a mega music shop comparable to Amoeba in Hollywood but the collection of…read morevarious music genres is great. The selection of vintage vinyl is impressive especially if you like classic rock and other music styles are available and make it valuable for some audio collectors. The one staffer was cool and nice and answered my questions. Worth your visit. Recommend.

Everything you ever wanted in a record store! Great vinyl selection, decent used CD selection,…read morecassette tapes, accessories and more! The prices/value are comparable to prices on discogs. The guy working was super nice and welcoming. It was a great atmosphere to just brows and see what speaks to you. In a good location next to a nice coffee shop and restaurants etc

What a nice independent bookstore! I can't tell you the last time I held a book in my hands (I…read moreknow! I kind of suck!), but I do love books and try to shop at them whenever I can. I love to give books or gift cards to bookstores to children. Bluestocking Books is the kind of bookstore I would specifically go out of my way to buy gifts for people, or to (gasp) buy a book for myself. There are little cozy nooks around the bookstore, as there should be in a bookstore. There's also a section for kids, with a little table and some reading material to peruse. Inexplicably, Bluestocking Books is closed on Wednesdays! What an interesting day to be closed, but I guess you have to be closed at least one day, right? Why not Wednesday? The people who work here are very friendly and helpful, and there's just a palpable welcoming vibe emanating from the store. It's a nice place to browse and find the perfect book.

Bluestocking Books is an awesome indie bookstore located in the Hillcrest area. There is no parking…read morelot here, but a ton of street parking all around. Inside, they have a cozy and welcoming setup with both new and used books organized neatly by genres. The books are priced very fairly here and they have a good amount of books to dig through. All of the staff are friendly and welcoming. Definitely stop by and you will most likely not leave empty-handed!