Flagship / destination mega store
Amoeba Music
San Francisco, California
What to Expect
Sprawling racks and multiple rooms - easy to spend hours. High turnover, knowledgeable staff, listening stations, mix of casual shoppers and crate diggers.
Genres
rockpopjazzhip-hopsoulfunkelectronicworldexperimentalsoundtracks
Best For
Huge back catalograre reissuesdeep crates across every genrein-store events
Price Range
Mid-range
Clearance/bargain ~$3-$10; Used LPs ~$10-$30; New/reissues ~$25-$45; Premium/rare $40+
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