Who buys vinyl records in San Francisco?
Last updated: 2026-07-12
San Francisco, CA has 26 listed record stores. A few places to start with are Bird & Beckett Books & Records, Noise, and Originals Vinyl. These listings also branch into books, cassettes, CDs, and collectibles. The clearest genre signals in current store descriptions are jazz, classical, rock, and hip-hop.
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We found 26 vinyl record stores in San Francisco:
Use this page to compare store names, addresses, and nearby alternatives before you visit. If you are planning to sell a collection, it's worth calling ahead to confirm whether the shop currently buys used records.
Best starting points
Best starting points in San Francisco
If you do not want to open every listing one by one, start with these stores based on the strongest signals in the current directory entries.
Start with used vinyl
Grooves
A strong first stop if you want used stock with signals around jazz, classical, and rock.
Start with the broadest mix
Vinyl Dreams
This listing points to a wider mix of CDs, cassettes, and books alongside records.
Start here if you want to sell records
Bird & Beckett Books & Records
The current store description points to buying, trade-ins, or collection-related activity.
Seller guide
Selling records in San Francisco
8 stores in the current San Francisco directory show at least some signal around buying used records, collections, or trade-ins.
- 21 listings have enough contact detail to make a phone call or website check the best first step.
- Ask whether the store is actively buying, which formats they want most, and whether they prefer full collections or selective picks.
- Condition still matters. If a listing suggests used stock, rare inventory, or trade-ins, inspect sleeves and vinyl before you make the trip.
Good first calls in San Francisco include Bird & Beckett Books & Records, Noise, and Originals Vinyl.
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Local directory
City summary for vinyl shoppers in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA has 26 listed record stores. 11 listings currently include store descriptions, which helps surface differences in formats, buying signals, and specialties before you visit.
Store addresses in San Francisco
- Bird & Beckett Books & Records - 653 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131, USA
- Noise - 3427 Balboa Street San Francisco, CA 94121
- Originals Vinyl - 701 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
- Groove Merchant Records - 2126 Central Ave, Augusta, USA
- Amoeba Music - San Francisco - 1855 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117, United States