WORLD RECORDS
2815 F Street
Bakersfield, CA. 93301
661-325-1982
Grateful to our customers for
41 Years as an Independent
Record Store!
Record Store Hours
Wednesday through
Friday 11am – 5pm
Saturday 10am – 2pm
World Records is ready to help you get CDs, LPs, and tickets for our upcoming concerts.
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Speaking of concerts, we have some big artists coming up:
– – – Mike Zito, Missy Raines + Robbie Fulks, Elvin Bishop, Preacher Lawson Comedy, And More…
– read more on our Upcoming Shows page…
Everyone wants to be proud of their town. But it takes effort to have a town to be proud of. And when it comes to World Records concerts, it takes a little effort, but the rest is really easy, and FUN, and INVIGORATING! The artists we select to feature at our theater, they are the foundation of the music version of the food pyramid – artists that aspiring artists draw inspiration from, recording artists, world-wide touring artists, artists whose life work is to spread meaning through music.
Next Shows!
Concerts In May!
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Buy your tickets at World Records during business hours:
Wednesday – Friday 11 AM to 5 PM
Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM
• In Person: 2815 ‘F’ Street Bakersfield, CA
• By Phone: 661-325-1982
Mike Zito
Album Release Tour – “Life Is Hard”
Part 120 of the No Stinkin’ Service Charge Blues Series!
Friday May 17, 2024
Tickets Now On Sale!
Mike Zito
– Live and Onstage @ World Records
Friday May 17, 2024
Mike Zito is one of the most lauded artists in the contemporary blues arena today and rightfully so, but for him, the thing that counts the most is maintaining his honesty, authenticity and integrity. Those are the qualities that have steered Zito’s career since the beginning and continue to define every effort he’s offered since.
“I have nothing to hide; it seems my honesty is what people relate to most,” he once told Vintage Guitar magazine. “Anders (Osborne) told me early on, ‘If you don’t believe what you’re singing, you’ll never be a good singer.’ I try not to write fluff; I try to make every word count.”
New Album at World Records by: Mike Zito – “Life Is Hard“
“Life Is Hard is a complete work of art for me,” says Mike Zito about the new disc. “I believe this is the best album I’ve ever made in my life. My wife Laura and I planned this idea of pouring my heart out in music after her death from cancer.
read more…
Missy Raines + Robbie Fulks
Saturday May 18, 2024
Tickets Now On Sale!
Missy Raines + Robbie Fulks
– Live and Onstage @ World Records
Saturday May 18, 2024
Missy Raines & Allegheny
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Robbie Fulks Bluegrass Band
Missy Raines is a trailblazer in bluegrass. She is the most awarded bass player in the history of the International Bluegrass Music Association. On her new release HIGHLANDER, Raines gives a tip of the hat to the region of West Virginia where she grew up and developed her deep passion for bluegrass music Raines’ has a new album coming out, which we’d love to promote at World Records.
New Album at World Records – Missy Raines & Allegheny – “Highlander“
Robbie Fulks is a singer, recording artist, instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter. Robbie Fulks’s adventurous spirit has defined a critically acclaimed 30-year career that has included 15 solo albums and two GRAMMY® nominations.
It’s abundantly clear that BLUEGRASS VACATION is more than just a musical dalliance for Fulks. He owns the music as much as it owns him and the listener is left hoping that this bluegrass vacation will end up becoming a staycation.
New Album at World Records – Robbie Fulks – “Bluegrass Vacation“
Hello there Ladies and Gentlemen –
Sure has been nice to have folks back in World Records, flipping through CDs and LPs, checking out the Boytone record players and Audio-Technica turntables, picking out seats for upcoming concerts, getting just the right color WR t-shirts, and filling out to-s and from-s on those World Records gift certificates that every music lover longs for.
It’s easy to use the World Records Upcoming Shows Page to get up to speed about the terrific artists we have selected for upcoming concerts.
So, I hope you have a few minutes to “meet” these artists, whether or not you come to the concert. It’s important that you know why we think a visit by these artists make our town a little better.
Thank you for taking time to read and for being the reason our store and our concerts continue!
Pat
We are a local, independent Record Store
World Records has a great selection of new CDs and LPs.
We LOVE tracking down Special Orders!
We have a huge selection of Used Vinyl – already cleaned, graded, and sealed.
We also sell turntables, record players, t-shirts, and more.
The only Record Store with a Theater in the entire USA!
Your Gathering – Book Your Event Now!
World Records Theater is a great venue for receptions, reunions, parties, meetings, school proms, or other social events.
• Stimulating Interior – Vaulted ceilings, reclaimed brick walls, multi-level floor, large stage, and modern restrooms. Seats over 500 people for lectures or 290 guests at banquet tables.
• User Friendly – Great location near Hwy 99, 178, and Golden State. Huge, well lit parking lot. Full kitchen. Beer and wine bar. Experienced team to help with planning and logistics.
• Great Acoustics – Our theater was built from the ground up to sound fabulous!
Call us today for details: 661-325-1982
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Music is for ALL ages.
So is World Records,
the store AND its shows.