Vinyl Radar · San Francisco
The best record stores in San Francisco
15 independent shops, ranked by the collectors who dig them — every one 4.7★ or higher on Google.
15 stores · 4.7 avg · 100% independent
San Francisco's independent record shops — the 15 highest-rated in the city, ranked by real Google reviews from the diggers who shop them. 15 shops worth planning a day around.
All 15 stores on the map
Every shop in this guide, plotted across San Francisco — tap any pin to open that store's full profile.
Where to dig — the 15 stores
Each store below has its rating, area and how to get there. All 15 are independent and 4.7★ or higher on Google — tap any store for its full profile with opening hours, what you'll find and what visitors mention.
Amoeba Music
Full profile →Record store in Haight St, San Francisco — rated 4.7/5 across 3,993 Google reviews.
Rasputin Music
Full profile →Record store in Telegraph Ave, San Francisco — rated 4.5/5 across 554 Google reviews.
Thrillhouse Records
Full profile →Record store in Mission St, San Francisco — rated 4.7/5 across 187 Google reviews.
Originals Vinyl
Full profile →Record store in Fillmore St, San Francisco — rated 4.8/5 across 186 Google reviews.
Tunnel Records
Full profile →Record store in A Taraval St, San Francisco — rated 4.7/5 across 120 Google reviews.
Econo Jam Records
Full profile →Record store in Telegraph Ave, San Francisco — rated 4.8/5 across 114 Google reviews.
Groove Merchant Records
Full profile →Record store in Haight St, San Francisco — rated 4.7/5 across 109 Google reviews.
Rooky Ricardo's Records
Full profile →Record store in Haight St, San Francisco — rated 4.7/5 across 100 Google reviews.
Down Home Music Store
Full profile →Record store in San Pablo Ave, San Francisco — rated 4.8/5 across 96 Google reviews.
Vinyl Dreams
Full profile →Record store in Haight St, San Francisco — rated 4.7/5 across 91 Google reviews.
Dave's Record Shop
Full profile →Record store in San Pablo Ave, San Francisco — rated 4.8/5 across 88 Google reviews.
Mill Valley Music
Full profile →Record store in Miller Ave, San Francisco — rated 4.9/5 across 80 Google reviews.
Hercules Records
Full profile →Record store in Alcatraz Ave, San Francisco — rated 4.8/5 across 76 Google reviews.
Open Mind Music
Full profile →Record store in College Ave, San Francisco — rated 4.7/5 across 61 Google reviews.
Noise
Full profile →Record store in Balboa St, San Francisco — rated 4.9/5 across 57 Google reviews.
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