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The Record Room

4.5 (78 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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What an excellent addition to Carlsbad this place is! Not only are they well stocked but the owner is so helpful and knowledgable. The prices are great and you can find some hidden gems. Definitely recommend for any vinyl collectors.

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Jeremy V.

The owner of this place stalked me on Facebook when I gave him an unfavorable google review (screenshot attached...even though he keeps removing it because he's embarrassed of his childish behavior). Horrible selection of "vinyls" (he gets super triggered when you add an "s" to the end), very unorganized, and prices are nonsense. This place is garbage. Edit: Look at his response. "Normally I don't respond this way to negative reviews." Lol sure you don't, little fella. Imagine throwing a tantrum over someone being unimpressed with your failing business. Pathetic.

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Channon H.

My daughter and I stopped in here. The staff was friendly and helpful. They even honor the Yelp deal for 10% off.

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Alexandria D.

Local band gig info and gear, plus vinyl wall to wall. Dope spot. Not a CD in sight, so be tr-eal and ready when you enter. Love

Lauren C.

Thought it was worth an update to mention: They have $1 records on the back porch that you can spend some serious time sorting thru if that blows up your skirt, they sell new and used record players, storage options, tapes (yes, tapes a la the 90s) & some interesting merchandise. This store keeps getting better, with the same helpful guy at the register. Fantastic.

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10 years ago

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9 years ago

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10 years ago

Nice selection. Fair prices. Purchased 15 lps. Will be back. Welcome to the new location.

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10 years ago

Great selection and service. Like seeing Redd Kross, Three O'clock, Bram Tchaikovsky vinyl for the masses to appreciate!

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10 years ago

Excellent spot for records. Got my turntable there. Nice people and nothing is over priced.

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Thanks Mr P-Body. Hope all is well!

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9 years ago

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Great store. All the vinyl was reasonably priced and in great shape. Really nice staff to boot. Highly recommended!

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12 years ago

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10 years ago

What a happy day this place was on Record store day. They had a great selection. The owner and staff were fantastic. Great selection.

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11 years ago

Helpful staff and a great selection of classics. I found a handful of records for excellent prices. I would definitely recommend this place!

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11 years ago

Great selection and nice staff. I've been able to cross things off my list that I've been looking for for years each time I come in. Snazzy.

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10 years ago

Great selection of new and used vinyl. Best value I've seen in the Phoenix area or online. And great people. They are the real deal.

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The manager /owner pretty rude guy. Treated us and other customer very bad. Needs a customer service class

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10 years ago

prices were good and the guy was very knowledgeable in general and helpful. the selection is also quite nice.

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I came here to buy a record for my son I didint even know…read morethat these stores still existed with Spotify and everything It was definitely a hole in the wall type place but I think record stores are going for that I found a classic album Bob Marley the legend lp He's never heard it before and it was really affordable for a such a classic album thanks I'll be back to add to his collection

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Moldy Toes Records is an awesome record shop in San Clemente filled with hidden gems! To get here,…read morethere is street parking all around the area. Inside, they have a good amount of records to dig through with all different genres. The records are organized nicely and prices are fair. All of the staff here are also very friendly and helpful. I ended up leaving with the newest Not For Radio and KPop Demon Hunters vinyls to add to my collection. Definitely stop by and support their shop if you are ever in the area!

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