Last updated: 2026-08-21
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Oakland, CA has 16 listed record stores. A few places to start with are 1-2-3-4 Go! Records, Econo Jam Records, and Flipside Sounds. These listings also branch into CDs, books, and cassettes. The clearest genre signals in current store descriptions are classical, jazz, rock, and blues.
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Oakland, CA · 146 mi from city center
1-2-3-4 Go! Records opened in Oakland in 2008 and stocks new and used vinyl along with zines and a small selection of CDs. The store focuses on punk and...
Oakland, CA · 147 mi from city center
yes you can bring in your collection any time we are open from 12-6pm everyday of the week. If there is not enough time to do it at that moment we can t...
Oakland, MD · 2152 mi from city center
How many records do you have for sale? We have between 3,500 - 4,000 records for sale. They are all 33&1/3 12” LPs. What is the balance between new and...
Oakland, CA · 146 mi from city center
We seek great records of (almost) all kinds. We don't buy many classical or show tunes, but most everything else. Condition is important. Finding record...
Oakland, CA · 146 mi from city center
Mars Record Shop in Oakland carries vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, DVDs, VHS tapes, and music-related books. The store features all styles of music with...
Oakland, CA · 146 mi from city center
Oakland, CA · 147 mi from city center
Oakland, CA · 146 mi from city center
Oakland, CA · 147 mi from city center
Oakland, CA · 146 mi from city center
Oakland store map
16 mapped stores available.
Buyer and seller guide
Start with the listings that have complete contact details, a map location, and enough description to compare before you drive across town.
14 listings have buying, trade-in, collection, or strong contact signals. Call first and mention format, condition, and collection size.
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Oakland has 15 record stores listed on VinylPackman, all mapped with Google Maps locations. Of these, 14 have Google ratings, 13 have websites, and 12 have phone numbers listed. You'll find shops across the city covering both new and used vinyl, plus other media formats.
At least 5 Oakland stores are likely to buy records, including Econo Jam Records, Open Mind Music, Lloyd's Records, and Groove Yard. Open Mind Music notes it seeks great records of almost all kinds, with condition being important. Contact the store before visiting to confirm current buying policies.
First, identify shops that buy records, check condition, and contact the store ahead to confirm their process. For example, Econo Jam Records lets you bring in your collection and can take your phone number to follow up if they need more time. Open Mind Music emphasizes that condition matters when buying.
Based on Google ratings, Mars Record Shop and Cone Shape Top both hold 5.0 stars, and Lloyd's Records has a 4.9 rating from 39 Google reviews. Econo Jam Records has a 4.8 rating across 114 Google reviews. Higher review counts generally reflect more customer feedback over time.
Formats: used vinyl, CDs, cassettes, books, and hi-fi gear. Genres: jazz, country, electronic, hip-hop, and punk. For example, 1-2-3-4 Go! Records carries used vinyl, new vinyl, CDs, and cassettes across punk, jazz, rock, and country, while Open Mind Music stocks used vinyl and hi-fi gear with a jazz focus.