Murphy's Vinyl Shack

Vinyl Records, Record Store

977 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013

About Murphy's Vinyl Shack

Murphy's Vinyl Shack is a popular record store in Southern California. The shop offers a wide selection of vinyl records, CDs, books, comics, and movies. The store is a labor of love, with a unique and inviting atmosphere dedicated to music and film. The owner is knowledgeable and helpful, taking great care in maintaining the quality of the merchandise. Prices are fair, and the items are well-preserved. The shop is well-organized, clean, and welcoming, making it a great destination for music and film enthusiasts. Customers praise the cozy atmosphere, the extensive selection, and the owner's accommodating service, with one reviewer even mentioning a special order fulfilled. The store is described as a place that evokes nostalgia and provides access to hard-to-find records.

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  • Apr 2026

    We visited last (easter) Sunday and the man working there (who I'm assuming is Murphy) was super nice and chill. I felt very welcome and when I asked where a certain artist was located he immediately knew where it was! They had literally every artist as well as books, movies, and framed albums. I got an album and a framed album from the wall. Everything was a great price. All of the albums are wrapped in plastic which keeps then nice and he said they test the albums before the put them for sale to see if they run smoothly and to test for any scratches which I thought was really cool and made me feel sure about my purchase. I definitely can't wait to go again when we're...read full review

  • Mar 2025

    Owner special ordered an album I bought for a gift and even provided the box! I'll definitely return!
    Atmosphere is cozy and gives the old school vibe from when record stores were commonplace~

  • Oct 2024

    Awesome record / vinyl store! Tons of options from all genres and generations!

    Cool vintage magazines, visit, dad's, ads, attack, comics, posters, stickers... the whole 9! Well organized and accommodating

    I highly recommend 👌

Hours

Monday: 10AM - 5PM
Tuesday: 10AM - 7PM
Wednesday: 10AM - 7PM
Thursday: 10AM - 7PM
Friday: 10AM - 7PM
Saturday: 10AM - 7PM
Sunday: 10AM - 3PM

Tips

 offers same-day delivery accepts credit cards wheelchair accessible bike parking

Location

977 Linden Ave, Carpinteria

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