Huge selection with rare stuff on the walls. Jazz vinyl section is very well rounded, a lot of new represses and original pressings. Check used records they have in sleeves & new arrivals!

A punky beacon in an age of streaming music . Racks stacked with new and used vinyl keep expanding the collections of die hard analog fans and free live shows keep the Haight spirit alive. Read more

This converted bowling alley houses every genre, from rock and jazz to hip-hop and Japanese pop to electronica and reggae , with an emphasis on the experimental. Read more

Make sure to leave some time to look at all of the old show poster prints they have. Some really great finds here.

I discovered this place after listening to 107.7 The Bone Radio here in NY and I must say it was worth the 2600+ mile trip! The smell, the nostalgia, the LP's, everything about this place is amazing.

A gorgeous throwback to a sorely missed era. Alt rock, indie music and some rare classics in vinyl are among their inventory. There’s also an in house green pain clinic .

Of course their collection is fantastic. They even have hard to find anime DVDs. More importantly though, don't miss the free live concerts from up and coming artists .

One of the biggest record stores I've visited. Good if you are looking for new tracks , not very user friendly and rich in collection if you are looking for older tracks and treasure hunting

The best record store in the Bay Area. It's a gigantic musical wonderland for the enthusiastic record connoisseur. Don't plan on spending just an hour or two here, you will likely blow off your plans.

If you love Vinyl and would like to lose track of some time and money, this is the place to visit. Good selection on 45s. Nice punk finds.

Drugs everywhere; Great music inside, look for early Moscow Phil recordings or Berlin Phil recordings or Shostakovich and Mahler. Did I already say there is ton of music in here? And drugs

Leave your backpack at the entrance and spend a serious amount of time browsing the solid "used" sections. The place is huge! They also have video games and movies

This is one of the greatest stores in the world. Having my entire music catalog in their database is the icing on the cake !

Amoeba us the record store to end all record stores . They have...everything. If you get paralyzed your first time out just buy an Amoeba reusable tote. You always need one in SF.

If I ever win the lottery , I'm never walking back through that door or I'd blow it all in an hour. An amazing selection of vinyl . Their branded merch is dope.

Huge record and cd store. Must visit if you like music and its culture.

Great selection of vinyl . Prices are a little high but you can't beat the selection offered in this store. Don't park in the McDonalds next door. They tow.

Not just records! There are vintage posters, t-shirts and an excellent selection of books . Plus there's a movie area!

Amazing records selection and one of the coolest hidden gems in SF! You can also head to Golden Gate Park afterwards!

Go for the free in-store concerts and stay for the heavenly vinyl finds. This is my favorite place to waste a lot of time, and yes, sometimes money!

Had a great experience there. A lot to dig in and really friendly staff .

Gigantic record store with a shocking number of used records, normally at a decent price. A record collector's first stop. And don't forget to ask for the rare singles behind the counter! Read more

Amazing place to find a record.everything is sorted and is easy to find!

Simply the best record store on the entire West Coast. Go get lost in the new release listening stations. \m/

Drop in here if you're walking along Haight to Golden Gate Park . Amazing record selection - really cool place.

Quite friendly and nice store and they have wonderful selections and there folk section is quite good

Great selection of music . I recommend making a list of items you want before you enter there so you aren't to overwhelmed like I was with the mass amounts of music . Its tough to just "browse ."

Get your vinyls here, they have a very large selection. the place is huge and you kinda feel you're in the 70s or 80s

Excellent store with a vast selection of used classical CDs. Lots of great stuff for $3 or less!

Very affordable ! They have a huuuuge selection, and people are helpful!

A place to get lost among records, both CDs and vinyl . Great!

They have a humongous shelf dedicated to Fillmore Auditorium concert posters. Give them a browse , you'll find a band/poster to love.

It's an institution. All kinds of wax, and Debby Harry bobble heads.

Head to San Francisco’s wing of the Amoeba Music empire for Mandala, a biweekly DJ series that shows off staff spinning skills.

Best vinyl selection in California

Great selection of music and stuff could easily get lost in there for hours

The paradise for vinyls and cd collectors, I got tired finding cool stuff at the metal section! Really... I could live here!

So many options, so much to explore.... Bring your credit card and prepare to spend

Massive music collection from all over the world in all formats.... Impressive....

Huge music selection, mostly classic rock but something from every genre.

The selection of vinyl here is unbeatable. Very knowledgeable staff too.

Staff pick cd/lp is good for saving time.

Not only biggest - but really the best record store we've even been to. Indie, Rock, Garage and Pop Heaven. Vinyl and CDs. Read more

Huge record store . Save a day for this shop if you like record hunting.

what can i say. their the best! pretty much anything you want, they have it or will special order.

Great music and the T shirts make great gifts .

Last of the known record stores in the country ! I love this place!

Skateboarding may not be a crime, but shoplifting is and everyone is a suspect. Lots of stuff yet somehow they're always out of what I want. Pricey .

SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST RECORD STORE

Make sure you set aside enough time to browse .