Record Stores in San Francisco, California
7 stores to explore
San Francisco Record Store Guide
San Francisco has 7 record stores in this directory, including Amoeba Music, Originals Vinyl and Stranded Records. The shops here cover jazz, punk and metal, indie and alternative, and more. The mix covers both shelf-fresh pressings and well-worn crate finds.
Best For
- Best for used bins
deep crates across every genre
- Best for jazz
deep soul + jazz sides
- Best for Punk & Metal
Punk + hardcore comps
- Best for new releases
Boutique / curated used + new
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Manageable neighborhood shop with friendly vibe - good turnover and a mix of new and used without being overwhelming
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Sprawling racks and multiple rooms - easy to spend hours. High turnover, knowledgeable staff, listening stations, mix of casual shoppers and crate diggers.
Tight, highly curated shop with precise bins - lots of wow flips if you're patient and ask questions.
Small footprint, thoughtfully arranged - more tuned selection than bulk stock, with occasional rare soundtrack/import surprises.
Walls of 45s and a nostalgic, shrine-like vibe - a classic stop if you love older pressings and deep singles digging.
Leaner, curated space that feels more like a small gallery than a warehouse - lots of quality picks and unique titles.
Gritty and energetic with a community feel - narrow aisles, lots of small labels, posters and zines alongside vinyl.
Manageable neighborhood shop with friendly vibe - good turnover and a mix of new and used without being overwhelming.