Folk Arts Rare Records

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2881 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

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(619) 282-7833
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The owner is credited with discovering Tom Waits and also putting on the yearly Adams Ave Roots Music Festival. His record store is more a comprehensive library of early blues, ja...

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Historical Records-Of the musical kind 8/12/2005

Folk Arts Rare Records is a privately owned record shop. The store is filled to the gills with albums only, no CD's or tapes. The owner has one of the most comprehensive collections of 78's in the world. His store is a museum of sorts, and he makes copies of these rare albums by request and makes them available for purchase. The pictures on the walls show the history (most with famous patrons). It is hard to find what you want because it is so tight. Also, don't let him think you really want something. There are no prices posted, he charges what he thinks you will pay for it! more
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As much a record store as a museum of music history 8/11/2005

The owner is credited with discovering Tom Waits and also putting on the yearly Adams Ave Roots Music Festival. His record store is more a comprehensive library of early blues, jazz, swing and country music. The owner is like a walking encyclopedia of musical knowledge and any obscure or rare vinyl or 78 rpm record can be found in this tiny shop. The only trouble is it is difficult to navigate the store as there are piles of vinyl everything. Also nothing is priced, and they will tell you the price for the records when you check out. more
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