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Folk Arts Rare Records

4.7 ★★★★★ 319 Google reviews · Record store

Buys records ✓ (per their site) Record Store Day jazzpunksoul & funkrock listening stationssells turntables

Wall-to-wall folk, R&B, rock & show tune albums fill this compact fixture for hard-to-find sounds.

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3610 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104

(619) 282-7833

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Hours

Monday 10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–6 PM
Thursday 10 AM–6 PM
Friday 10 AM–6 PM
Saturday 10 AM–6 PM
Sunday 10 AM–6 PM

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What's in the crates

The genres crate-diggers actually call out in reviews of Folk Arts Rare Records — not self-reported, earned.

🎷 jazz 6 mentions

“One of a handful of amazing record stores in/around SD, Folk Arts is jam-packed with folks and jazz, along with a decent rock, alt and hip hop.”

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🧷 punk 2 mentions

“Soul, R&B, some modern rock, pop, punk, folk and local music too.”

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🕺 soul & funk 2 mentions

“Incredibly diverse selection of genres from Blues to Turkish Funk to Musique Concrète alongside pop and rock favourites.”

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🎸 rock 6 mentions

“One of a handful of amazing record stores in/around SD, Folk Arts is jam-packed with folks and jazz, along with a decent rock, alt and hip hop.”

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 319 Google reviews — in their own words.

🎧 listening stations 3 mentions

“They also have a listening station set up to preview records.”

🔊 sells turntables 2 mentions

“They have several turntables available with headphones if you would like to preview an album prior to purchase.”

What customers say

Talk about a great record store. Prices were really good and much better that other similar stores. Store had tons of options from. Vinyl, to cassettes, Cds, even 8 track.

★★★★★ — John, 2022-10

Immense selection of records of all different genres. Not slot of metal which husband is into but.. folk, jazz, blues, rockabilly etc... so much, I mean A LOT. Owners are really unobtrusive and you can browse undisturbed plus they have 2 record players with head phones so you can actually sample the records you're…

★★★★☆ — Amy, 2022-12

This was my first visit, and I was not disappointed! I was there an hour or so and I didn't get through even half of the place. I purchased several records and I am very happy with the condition and the prices. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

★★★★★ — Lance, 2021-12

Incredible selection of records. We could have spent hours looking through them all. A majority of them are used but we did find some new hard to find records. The used records are also all in pretty good condition, making them worth the price. They also have a listening station set up to preview records.

★★★★★ — Alexis, 2017-06

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