Record Stores in San Jose, California
4 record stores — last verified July 2026.
- Knight Sounds Entertainment
Mayfair district shop combining affordable used vinyl with DJ sound systems and equipment; owner Carlos Diaz, a DJ for over 35 years, specializes in freestyle, hip-hop and high-energy ("hi-NRG") records.
2 sources
- Needle to the Groove
Independent vinyl shop in downtown San Jose specializing in vintage used LPs and 45s across rock, jazz, R&B, Latin, and more; relocated to its current space in 2018.
1 source
- On The Corner Music
Rose Garden neighborhood shop selling gently used vinyl and cassettes, with vintage hi-fi equipment available to test and purchase in-store.
1 source
- Streetlight Records
San Jose's longtime new-and-used record and CD store on South Bascom Avenue; the Streetlight chain marked its 50th anniversary in 2025.
1 source
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in San Jose, California?
San Jose, California has 4 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Are the record stores in San Jose independently verified?
1 of the 4 record stores in San Jose carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.