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 a robust local music section, plus media storage, cleaning supplies, and assorted items like mugs. Owner Steve Adams, an Oakland-based musician and bass player for over 20 years, opened Mars Record Shop after touring globally and working at several Bay Area record shops including Tempo Records and Tower Records.

The shop hosts rotating art by local artists, changing every few months. Past artists-in-residence include Danny Luehring, Michael Wertz, and others who display their work throughout the space. Mars Record Shop is located at 4125 Piedmont Ave #7 and combines a record store with a platform for community artists and musicians.

Last updated: 2026-08-14

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5 on Google (30 reviews)
Carries vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, DVDs, and VHS
Bargain bins or low-price sections
Rare or hard-to-find records
Also noted for events and bookstore mix

Source checked: 2026-08-06

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