Who buys vinyl records in Oakland?
Last updated: 2026-07-14
Oakland, CA has 15 listed record stores. A few places to start with are Contact Records, Champion Sound Records, and 1-2-3-4 Go! Records. 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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We found 15 vinyl record stores in Oakland:
Use this page to compare store names, addresses, and nearby alternatives before you visit. If you are planning to sell a collection, it's worth calling ahead to confirm whether the shop currently buys used records.
Best starting points
Best starting points in Oakland
If you do not want to open every listing one by one, start with these stores based on the strongest signals in the current directory entries.
Start with used vinyl
1-2-3-4 Go! Records
A strong first stop if you want used stock with signals around jazz, punk, and country.
Start with the broadest mix
Mars Record Shop
This listing points to a wider mix of CDs, cassettes, and books alongside records.
Start here if you want to sell records
Contact Records
The current store description points to buying, trade-ins, or collection-related activity.
Seller guide
Selling records in Oakland
4 stores in the current Oakland directory show at least some signal around buying used records, collections, or trade-ins.
- 14 listings have enough contact detail to make a phone call or website check the best first step.
- Ask whether the store is actively buying, which formats they want most, and whether they prefer full collections or selective picks.
- Condition still matters. If a listing suggests used stock, rare inventory, or trade-ins, inspect sleeves and vinyl before you make the trip.
Good first calls in Oakland include Contact Records, Champion Sound Records, and Econo Jam Records.
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City summary for vinyl shoppers in Oakland
Oakland, CA has 15 listed record stores. 7 listings currently include store descriptions, which helps surface differences in formats, buying signals, and specialties before you visit.
Store addresses in Oakland
- Contact Records - Contact Record Shop 644 40th st #104, Oakland, CA, United States, California
- Champion Sound Records - 1743 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
- 1-2-3-4 Go! Records - 420 40th St #5, Oakland, CA 94609, USA
- Cone Shape Top - 4124 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611, USA
- Acapulco Records - 14399 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA 94578, United States