Music stores in San Diego?

[Tom 1960]

Hey guys I'll be in San Diego in about 2 weeks. Any chance there are any music stores CD stores left in San Diego?

[David Ayers]

Well...not so much. I go to Lou's Records in Encinitas which jazzwise is mainly s/h plus mainstream new releases (ECM). It is just next door to the famous Panikin so you can do a combined visit. If you are a triathlete you could call at Nytro on the way up and Potato Shack is a must for breakfast. The store with the most distinctive history is Taang! records, no jazz there though, and close to Record City which you could also check out. 

 

Note: Panikin is a coffee shop. You can sit outside and watch the coaster go past.

[Tom 1960]

Thanks David. I figured the pickings are very slim these days. I happened to see online there are a few stores in San Diego but it doesn't look promising. Thought it was worth the effort. Boy, I remember the glory days of Tower Records. I spent a lot of time there on Sports Arena Boulevard.

Edited October 9, 2016 by Tom 1960

[David Ayers]

Tower Records, yes, and the days when Lou's with double the floorspace it has now had a good range of new jazz at great prices. 

[jcam_44]

I was down there last year with no luck. Don't remember which shops we wandered through but I made no purchases