Needle to the Groove San Jose

08/20/2024

Join us from 6pm-10pm tonight at Still OG to celebrate 10 years of NTTG SJ!

It’s time to celebrate 10 Years High and Rising! 🙌🏽

Can’t believe our shop is 10 years old? Neither can we! But we’re gonna celebrate like it’s our 100th. We hope to see everyone who’s within geographical range! Come grab some freebies & hang!

It’s going down on Tuesday, 8/20/24 .bar ! We have DJs & spinning feel good vibes & deep cuts from 6-10pm.

Shouts to Stiil OG for having real OGs onboard. Hope to see everyone there! 🍻👌🏽

08/17/2024

Huge thank you to & for a wonderful write up about our 10 years here in San Jose. The kind words and support all week have been inspiring! 🙏🏽🙌🏽

Thank you friends. You’ve made us smile. 😊

08/14/2024

https://www.metrosiliconvalley.com/needle-to-the-groove-marks-10-years-of-vinyl-curation/

It’s hard to quantify Needle to the Groove’s impact on the local music scene. It’s also one of few black-owned record shops in the U.S.

08/11/2024

It’s time to celebrate 10 Years High and Rising! 🙌🏽

Can’t believe our shop is 10 years old? Neither can we! But we’re gonna celebrate like it’s our 100th. We hope to see everyone who’s within geographical range! Come grab some freebies & hang!

It’s going down on Tuesday, 8/20/24 .bar ! We have DJs & spinning feel good vibes & deep cuts from 6-10pm.

Shouts to Stiil OG for having real OGs onboard. Hope to see everyone there! 🍻👌🏽

07/15/2024

Tuesday night! We’re excited to be playing vinyl in between sets for Talib Kweli at The Ritz in DTSJ! We have some tickets to giveaway for the show. If you’re interested, shoot us a DM for a chance to score a pair! Winners will be messaged day of!

07/12/2024

Today we officially turn 10 years old in San Jose! We’re honored to still be doing our thang and we can’t thank all of our supporters enough for the visits, stop ins, trades and all around good times thru the years. It’s unreal to think we just started out a decade ago in the tiny shop a few doors down in this little corner of downtown. And now - here we are. 🤗💪🏽🙌🏽

Whether you’re local or from across the globe we appreciate the support and love for vintage vinyl. Seriously, we’re still here because of you.

To celebrate we’re offering 10% off all in store purchases today thru Sun. So Fri, Sat, & Sun get ten percent discount off all new and used items in our San Jose store.

Also we’ll be celebrating next month with an all vinyl party at Still OG. Details coming soon! 😎

06/20/2024

Bill Burr! 😳🤯

05/18/2024

Ok we have 8 boxes of records to give away. Take one or all, we don’t care, we just want em out of here! Only thing is you can’t 🍒 pick. It’s grab and go! First come first get, NO HOLDS 🦄

04/19/2024

Greetings from our SJ shop! A note about Record Store Day this Saturday- we’ll be opening a little early and closing a little early, so 11ish to 6ish will be our RSD hours.

Yes, we’ll have copies of Olivia Rodrigo & Noah Kahan, Laufey, The Weeknd, Paramore, etc. but check out some of the titles we’re excited about!

04/11/2024

Tonight, Daisy & Michael guest DJ with the homies over at playing select vinyl cuts from their personal collections. Roll through! 🍻 🍕 😎

03/29/2024

SPECIAL HOURS TODAY OPEN FROM 11am-3pm TO CELEBRATE OUR GOOD FRIEND TUCKER GETTING MARRIED!!

For all of our regular customers & long time supporters you will remember one of the people who helped build and shape Needle to the Groove. Tucker is one of the most solid dudes we’ve ever met & it’s such a joy to see him find happiness with his partner and absolutely amazing person, Kate. They will win the indie power couple awards one day soon & we couldn’t be happier for them. We’re looking forward to a wonderful ceremony & celebration this evening. Cheers to a new life together & lifelong companionship. ❤️💍👰🏻🤵🏼🍻

Please wish him a HUGE CONGRATS with us! And remember we’ll be closing at 3pm today. Thanks!

03/16/2024

When you just got paid and you haven’t hit the record shop in a minute but that got damn PG&E bill is due in a couple days 👀 💸

02/17/2024

“The Groove…. Has got what you neeeeeeed!” It’s gonna be 🌧️ all weekend so what better way to spend some time than digging for some gems? Both shops are open, come pay us a visit!

01/27/2024

We have 3 vintage LP carrying cases going out today. Nice sturdy casing with little cosmetic wear. They hold about half a crate of records. Asking $40 each. First come first get. Open 12-7pm today! 🧳🧳🧳

01/26/2024

Vinyl friends and fam! Starting Saturday 2/27, our SJ shop will now be open from 12pm-7pm. The rest of the week’s store hours will stay the same (Sunday-Monday 12pm-6pm). Opening at 11am was cool and all but we can use that extra bit of sleep sometimes 😉

01/26/2024

Featured: Issue 16.2, “Sight and Sound,” Needle to the Groove Records,

12th Anniversary Issue #66

At the center of Needle to the Groove Records, lie four friends whose bonds have been strengthened in the pursuit of amplifying art… Grounded in a shared desire not to let the business of records ruin their friendships, they’ve developed a broad musical catalog that stands as a testament to the great musical diversity found throughout the Bay Area.

“Our eclectic tastes are represented in the artists [we support]. I think we’re kind of celebrating our differences.” -Jeff Brummett

Become a member or pre-order your copy before January 31st for free shipping and a limited issue exclusive flexi disc vinyl record in the magazine.

Pre-Order Here:
https://bit.ly/162SNS
(Link In Bio)

Save the Date: Content’s 12th Anniversary Pick-Up Party, 16.2, 6p - 10p, Thursday, February 22nd at Creekside Socials,
20 Barack Obama Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110
Celebrate the release of Content Magazine with an in-real-life magazine experience.

RSVP Here:
https://bit.ly/pup162

THANK YOU, Partners




Issue 16.2 Featuring:
Musician - Amara 林, | Videographer - Victor Aquino, | Photographer - Britt Bradley, | Rapper - Chow Mane, | RecordLabel - Discos Resaca Collective, | Dancer - Srividya Eashwar, .sanjose | Artist - Girafa, | Rap Crew - Kid Lords, | Photographer - Josie Lepe, | Artist - Julie Meridian, | Record Shop and Label - Needle to the Groove Records, | Illustrator - Shaka Shaw, .art | 2024 San José Creative Ambassadors - Dancer - Alice Hur, - Artist - Pantea Karimi, - Artist - Deborah Kennedy, - Artist - Rayos Magos, - Storyteller - Yosimar Reyes,

Published by
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Written by: Brandon Roos,
Photography by: Daniel Valencia,

01/12/2024

Another day, another record collection. Happy Friday folks! 💪🏽👌🏽

01/04/2024

Interwebs wins again. 🙈🤣

01/01/2024

I think Gary O nailed it! 🙈🤭😞😜

12/30/2023

I guess inflation got Depends cheaper than packing supplies!?🙈☠️

12/22/2023

🚨3000+ 45s will be up for gabs at our Fremont location on Saturday 12/23 at 10am! 🚨

Lots of great titles from all the popular artists. Sorry, you will not find any Andy Williams or Barbara Streisand in this bunch.

Rules are: All records that are part of the sale will be $3.00 each if you pay with cash or $3.50 each if you pay with card.

12/20/2023

Decisions, decisions?? 🙈🤣

10/12/2023

LP cases and crates for sale!

The smaller cases hold 50+ records, bigger ones hold 100 or so. Sturdy with handles for easier moving. They’re a little rusty and felt is coming undone in certain spots but these will keep your records safe. They just need a little TLC. Asking $40 for the smaller guys, $60 for the bigger ones. Make an offer!

The wooden crates hold 100 or so. Asking $20 each.

Holla! ✌️

10/07/2023

Good afternoon vinyl fam! 🌞 We need to make room in the bins for new arrivals so we’re having a weekend sale at our SJ location. All used items $5 and under (LPs, 45s, CDs, cassettes) are buy one get one FREE this Saturday and Sunday! 😎 Roll through for a dig, we got the AC on full blast ❄️

10/06/2023

Join us tonight for an awesome night of music! All ages!

SJZ and Needle To The Groove Record Shop present Valley Wolf and Invisible Light Agency this Friday night from 9pm to midnight at the SJZ Break Room! Don't miss this showcase of psychedelic and Latin rock! The street will be closed and hosting 50+ artists and live performers -- come early for S. First Fridays and stay for the authentic local rock show.

sanjosejazz.org/tickets

08/29/2023

Friday! All ages!

08/10/2023

One more day until our eBay auction ends! Rare psych, prog, etc…. Take a look! 👀

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?sid=needletothegroovecollectibles&isRefine=true&_sop=16&fbclid=PAAabqTNOS6ylOs-Ue0El555zEnjHzfWuyKu_kXXyIb5LIIp9r_DniKZ-g2zU_aem_AfqQH-cKse0VKt0iNm84UPmxIGFuLRfA53YKU8Q1x7dEPAgvnV7UXqSyAcBj8ZvY1kk

08/05/2023

We’re officially back on eBay! We’ve tried to sell these titles in our brick n mortar shop but they’ve been here for too long. Maybe they’re too obscure. 🤔 Maybe we had them out for too much $. 🤷🏽‍♂️ Since they didn’t sell we’ve decided to launch a collection of obscure, original & out of print psych, prog, & related records for auction with no reserves & no buy it now price! All items are starting way under their value so take advantage.🙃

All the records in the auction have been VPI cleaned & will ship with safe & secure packaging. Bid with confidence. Also for all of our out of town followers here’s a chance to grab something that has come through our doors. Be sure to follow us on eBay - needletothegroovecollectibles - for more auctions coming soon!

Combined shipping & local pick ups are available so don’t miss out! Link in bio.

Any questions send us a dm. Good luck & thanks for looking.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?sid=needletothegroovecollectibles&isRefine=true&_sop=16

03/22/2023

Live from NYC we have a special DJ set Saturday, March 25, 2023 with hip hop legend & our friend 🤩😎

He will be in San Jose for one day only and we're proud to have him spin in our SJ shop! Celebrating the catalog of Native Tongues music he will be playing with our homies & 🙏🏽🙌🏽 Hosted by Dem One of DBRP.

This event is FREE and all ages but capacity is limited. Therefore we will only be able to admit the first 50 people. We'll be open all day Saturday and the party will start around 2pm.

Come by early and get your merch signed by Paul! 😯🤙🏽

Hear live mixes of classic hip hop music from De La Soul, Tribe Called Quest, Jungle Brothers, Common, Beatnuts, Black Sheep, & more. 😃

RIP Plug 2. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

03/03/2023

https://controller7.bandcamp.com/album/exhale02-moments

Our latest vinyl release from Controller 7 is out today! Grab your copy in shop or on Bandcamp!

22 track album