WORLD RECORDS
2815 F Street
Bakersfield, CA. 93301
(661) 325-1982
Grateful to our customers for
43 Years as an Independent
Record Store!
Record Store Hours
Wednesday through
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
World Records
Where Music Matters Most
since 1982
Many Thanks to all you amazing Blues aficionados to the great music by Coco Montoya here at World Records!
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Jim Messina is the next concert:
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JIM MESSINA
Friday May 1, 2026
Tickets On Sale Now!
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RICK ESTRIN & THE NIGHTCATS
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SHANA MORRISON
Friday May 15, 2026
Tickets On Sale Now!
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ROBERT JON & THE WRECK
Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes US Tour
Saturday May 30, 2026
Tickets On Sale Now!
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And More Concerts…
Visit Our Upcoming Shows Page
43 years since World Records opened its doors!
THANK YOU to everyone who bought music and tickets for our concerts during these 43 years! That’s how we got to be then and now a good part of our community.
> Next Show! <
JIM MESSINA
Friday May 1, 2026
Tickets On Sale Now!
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Hello there Ladies and Gentlemen,
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:
—> >>> JIM MESSINA – Friday May 1,
RICK ESTRIN & THE NIGHTCATS + SHANA MORRISON – Friday May 15
ROBERT JON & THE WRECK – Saturday May 30 <<< 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.
Here’s to more music and more community participation in 2026! Pat
Tickets for the Shows
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
2026 Concerts – Tickets On Sale Now!
May Shows!
JIM MESSINA
Friday May 1, 2026
Tickets On Sale Now!
Jim Messina
– Live and Onstage @ World Records
Friday May 1, 2026
An undisputed expert in the fine art of making hit music, Jim Messina’s legacy of musical genius spans five decades, three super groups, a vibrant solo career and scores of producing and engineering credits.
World Records:
In Person – 2815 ‘F’ Street Bakersfield, CA
By Phone – (661) 325-1982
The only Record Store with a Theater in the entire USA!
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.
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
Record Store
Let our 43 plus years of experience work for you.
Are you thinking about some special music that you have been meaning to add to your collection?
Call us today: (661) 325-1982 We can help!
Read more about World Records here.
Music is for ALL ages.
So is World Records,
the store AND its shows.