Record Stores in Oakland, California
8 record stores — last verified July 2026.
- 1-2-3-4 Go! Records
Punk and indie-focused record store in Oakland's Temescal district with a large selection of new vinyl, run by musicians from the Bay Area punk scene.
1 source
- Bar Shiru
Bay Area's pioneering hi-fi jazz kissa: fully analog sound system, 75+ acoustic panels, full albums played start to finish, groups capped at six to preserve deep listening.
2 sources
- Contact Records
Small record shop near Temescal, built out of a shipping container, focused on used vinyl.
1 source
- Econo Jam Records
Uptown Oakland shop opened in 2013 selling used and collectible vinyl and cassettes alongside new and vintage stereo equipment.
1 source
- Groove Yard
Jazz specialty record shop started in 1992 in Temescal; moved to its current Claremont Avenue location in 2004.
1 source
- Mars Record Shop
Piedmont Avenue record shop started by Steve Adams of the band ALO, specializing in local Bay Area artists and vintage vinyl.
1 source
- Open Mind Music
Rockridge neighborhood record shop with mostly new and used vinyl, occasional sidewalk concerts, and a curated selection of music-related gifts.
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- Stranded Records
Vinyl-only record store curating new pressings and used records from overlooked and unusual artists, part of a small SF/Oakland chain founded in 2012.
1 source
Looking for somewhere to listen, not just shop? Browse listening bars & vinyl cafes in Oakland .
Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Oakland, California?
Oakland, California has 8 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Are the record stores in Oakland independently verified?
1 of the 8 record stores in Oakland carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Oakland?
Yes — 1 of Oakland's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Bar Shiru.