5 stars I stumbled…read moreinto this vinyl store on a whim--and now it's one of my favorite spots in the city. The selection is incredible, with everything from classic rock staples to obscure gems I've never seen anywhere else. It's clear the staff truly loves music--they're super knowledgeable and happy to give recommendations .

A lot of my experiences here had been extremely positive but after today, I can confidently say,…read moreI'll be shopping for my records elsewhere. I placed an online order and got no contact, I'll own that partly was my fault because I guess I didn't enter my email? But I didn't receive an order text either. So, I decided to head in since I was around there to ask... One of the newer associates was very nice and helpful as much as she could be, but the other, Cam I believe her name was, was rude for absolutely no reason at all, unrelated to my issue but I heard Cam straight up lie to a customer on the phone while I was waiting for help telling the person that she couldn't help because it was a "big" store and it was SO busy she couldn't offer them the assistance they were asking for. It was me and one other person in the store browsing...she had time and I was being very patient. She just didn't want to be bothered. I guess their preorders are separately handled and sent over from a warehouse - which I didn't know, and my order wasn't ready. I found the vinyl I ordered on the wall and asked a simple question of if I could just purchase that one and they could cancel the order I placed for pick up since I don't live in the area. Instead of a customer-first answer (I would have even accepted a kind "I'm sorry, it's against our policy, we can't do that") I was met with attitude and blatant annoyance by Cam. It was as if I was being scolded rather than kindly informed of their process. Good thing there's lots of other really cool record shops around these days. If you're looking for a cool indie record store go somewhere else - peace out 1234 Go.

Have religiously visited Stranded Records location in Rockridge and prior location just off…read morePiedmont Avenue over the years. I also frequent the shop in the SF Mission District and have visited the NYC Lower East Side location. What makes Stranded unique is that it feels like a well curated shop of eclectic music. They carry new and used genres - Jazz, Rock, R&B, Hip Hop, Electronic, African, Reggae, Soundtracks, etc.. It's always a pleasure to stop bye because you never know what you will find. So be prepared to spend some time there if you are a true digger. The guys in the shop are also pretty friendly and welcoming. It also helps that the shop is located on a nice stretch of College Avenue in Oakland that has a lot to offer and close to Rockridge BART Station - shopping (groceries, hardware, bookstore, bakery, coffee/tea, home decor, etc.) restaurants and bars at different price points. They also have a small couch that can come in handy if your friend or partner just wants to hang out while you are browsing. Prices can vary and are comparable to other record shops. Anyone that enjoys vinyl would be well advised to check out this shop !

They stayed open late for me. Got 4 records will come back for a 5th and 6th..and 7th..and.. Staff…read morewas so nice. My dog Mia and I enjoyed our visit. Thanks!

Had a great stop in this awesome shop with a well curated collection of old and new. Henry was…read morefriendly, knowledgeable, and kind, offered to order records I was interested in the future as well. So glad I popped in!

We Love Open Mind Music! It's such a gem & a very resourceful place. Being at the store feels like…read morea nice psychedelic trip with all the beautiful colors around. Will be coming back soon. Excellent place to find a nice Turntable & Records

I've come here now two times after passing by for years but being too busy to stop in. It is…read morecrammed inside. Watch your step, and start browsing. When I came in a few weeks ago I was the only one inside and was looking for Queen - Hot Space. Who I assume to be the shop owner knew he didn't have it, but showed me the Queen section and I walked out with The Game. There was also a flyer at the checkout area advertising a record sale going on at USF, so props for advertising other record finding events. Everything isn't here. It's a local vinyl shop that has so much to look through, and if you're into that then this is the record shop for you. It gives me the thrill of thrifting back in 2007-2016, but for records. I walked out with international vinyls showcasing music from Brazil and Nicaragua last weekend, but finding the Thriller album was icing on the cake. I wasn't really looking for it, but there is a Jackson 5 section showcasing many of the Jackson 5 albums and their individual projects. Service - I had great service the first time I went because no one else was there. The second time I went, the service was still good but being that it was busy, he pointed me to the exact locations I could find what I was looking for if it was there. I feel like he really knows his shop, and that in itself is valuable. There are many, many vinyls. They're organized as well.

Groove Yard is a gem. Rick is one of those rare shop owners who makes you feel immediately welcome,…read moreand he truly knows his collection. There's always an amazing variety of vinyl to dig through, and the prices are great. Highly recommend this local record store.

The store owner was super helpful in helping me find artists I was interested and even gave me a…read morefew $1 samples for free (yes, there is a sale in the back). I've been listening to some of the vinyls I purchased and they're all excellent quality so far. I highly recommend this store if you are in the area searching for some vinyls -- all budget friendly, the store owner eager to support you and pretty much a wide selection!

This is a great little record store with lots of really cool, hard to find records. The prices…read morereflect people's renewed interest in vinyl so don't be surprised to pay at least $25 for almost anything you find there. They do have a really extensive collection of super cheap records in their back room, but unfortunately, most of the ones I found of interest were very scratched up, and I passed on purchasing them.

Whenever I'm in town, I go to Dave's. Whenever I go to Dave's I spend money on his impressive stock.read more

Too notch used record store. Dave plays records that you either remember or had not heard before…read moreand you end up buying. Terribly elaborate selection.Rock to Jazz to Hip Hop and a lot in between. Definitely a dig in the crates store.

A great small records spot. The service is always friendly and a good spot to find random records.read more

What can I say about this place that has not been said? I have spend probably multiple tens of…read morethousands of dollars with Chris over the 30 years I have been going there. Always the best rare records for weasels like me....

This was my first visit in a while. It was a great experience. The selection is good (though I wish…read morethere was more used stuff). The service is friendly. The decor is cool. You will not leave empty handed.

Thrillhouse Records is a must visit if you're in the area and a fan of records!…read more My fiancé and I were in the area after having brunch and not in a hurry to leave San Francisco just yet.. I looked around the neighborhood on maps and found out this place existed. My fiancé is a big fan of vinyl records and is always looking to add to his collection so I figured this would be a good place to bring him.. and it was. Parking is all along the streets and you can probably get away with parking at the Safeway nearby if you're quick about it. The inside is fantastic - I've been in record stores before where everything is everywhere and not properly labeled, but Thrillhouse has sections labeled to help aid in your search for whatever it is you're looking for and I appreciate it. My fiancé bought two records and he's a happy camper.