Record Stores / California

Record Stores in Oakland, California

8 record stores — last verified July 2026.

  • 1-2-3-4 Go! Records

    Open 12pm–7pm today

    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

    Open Hours not listed

    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

    Open Hours not listed

    Small record shop near Temescal, built out of a shipping container, focused on used vinyl.

    1 source

  • Econo Jam Records

    Open Hours not listed

    Uptown Oakland shop opened in 2013 selling used and collectible vinyl and cassettes alongside new and vintage stereo equipment.

    1 source

  • Groove Yard

    Open Hours not listed

    Jazz specialty record shop started in 1992 in Temescal; moved to its current Claremont Avenue location in 2004.

    1 source

  • Mars Record Shop

    Open Hours not listed

    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

    Open 11am–7pm today

    Rockridge neighborhood record shop with mostly new and used vinyl, occasional sidewalk concerts, and a curated selection of music-related gifts.

    1 source

  • Stranded Records

    Open 11am–7pm today

    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

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.