Who buys vinyl records in San Diego?
Last updated: 2026-07-16
San Diego, CA has 28 listed record stores. A few places to start with are FeeLIT, Folk Arts Rare Records, and Stereo Unlimited. These listings also branch into cafe or drinks, CDs, hi-fi gear, and books. The clearest genre signals in current store descriptions are jazz, rock, hip-hop, and classical.
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We found 28 vinyl record stores in San Diego:
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 San Diego
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
Folk Arts Rare Records
A strong first stop if you want used stock with signals around jazz, country, and classical.
Start with the broadest mix
Alma Music & Audio
This listing points to a wider mix of CDs, books, and hi-fi gear alongside records.
Seller guide
Selling records in San Diego
9 stores in the current San Diego directory show at least some signal around buying used records, collections, or trade-ins.
- 25 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 San Diego include Folk Arts Rare Records, FIVESPACE, and Nickelodeon Records.
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Local directory
City summary for vinyl shoppers in San Diego
San Diego, CA has 28 listed record stores. 15 listings currently include store descriptions, which helps surface differences in formats, buying signals, and specialties before you visit.
Store addresses in San Diego
- FeeLIT - 909 E St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
- Folk Arts Rare Records - 3610 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
- Stereo Unlimited - 3191 Sports Arena Blvd suite c, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
- Part Time Lover - 3829 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
- FIVESPACE - 2305 University Ave #101, San Diego, CA 92104, USA