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Record City

4.7 ★★★★★ 308 Google reviews · Record store · Music store

Buys records jazzmetalhip-hopcountry dollar binsCDs tooposters & merch

Merchant buying, selling & trading vinyl records in a range of genres, with a huge selection.

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3545 Midway Dr Ste j
San Diego, CA 92110

(619) 291-5313

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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 Closed
Sunday 12–5 PM

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What's in the crates

The genres crate-diggers actually call out in reviews of Record City — not self-reported, earned.

🎷 jazz 2 mentions

“A lot of rock and jazz, but also a solid variety of other genres.”

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🤘 metal 2 mentions

“also a good selection of some metal which is nice, owner also seems like a good person.”

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🎤 hip-hop 4 mentions

“I came here to look for rap and hip hop CDs.”

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🤠 country 2 mentions

“Fantastic organization and cleanliness, honest prices whether you're selling or buying, nice selection of modern and classic indie, rock, and country.”

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 308 Google reviews — in their own words.

💵 dollar bins

“Huge stock across genres, loads of bargain bins.”

💽 CDs too 6 mentions

“good organization and also clean; both a good selection of cds and vinyl (which isn't common in the stores ive been in the SD area).”

🖼️ posters & merch 2 mentions

“A fairly nondescript shopping plaza is home to this *excellent* shop selling new and used vinyl (CD and memorabilia, too).”

What customers say

Crate diggers paradise. Huge stock across genres, loads of bargain bins. Super friendly owner. Managed to get a rare boxset for a fraction of the online price. Essential stop in San Diego.

★★★★★ — Paul, 2018-09

I'd like to be transparent. I didn't buy anthing from Record City (I'm broke). However, I can 100% attest that this is the best record store in San Diego. The two gentlemen who work there are so friendly and kind, and asked me about what kind of music I listen to.

★★★★★ — Emily, 2024-08

I came here to look for rap and hip hop CDs. I was so happy and satisfied with the overall experience, I was greeted and asked if I needed any help. Amazing collection of CDs, I walked out of the store with around 10 CD albums based on rap and hip hop. Great record store!

★★★★★ — Allison, 2021-05

Stopped in prior to heading to the airport Friday. Great selection, high quality used vinyl, and prices were very fair. Grabbed a couple old jazz albums in near mint condition. Stop in-you won't be disappointed.

★★★★★ — Marc, 2025-03

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