The size of Amoeba overwhelmed me, but positively. This place was easily way bigger than my local…read morerecord shop, let alone any record shop I've been to in the past. Amoeba offers a VAST collection of vinyls, DVDs, CDs, stickers, and magnets. My partner and I collect vinyls, and we didn't leave disappointed.

I still remember when this location was Park Bowl, but that was (gasp) over thirty years ago when…read morebowling was still a popular social activity. I myself was on a bowling team named the Orient Express, and I wish I still had my red team shirt with the dragon on the back. But I digress as this has been an independent record store since 1997, an offshoot of the Berkeley store on Telegraph. Digital downloads be damned, this shop is focused on physical media...CDs, DVDs, cassette tapes, Blu-rays, and of course, vinyl. Even before picking up spares at Park Bowl, I recall that moment in my youth when I made the monumental decision to switch my record purchases from vinyl to CDs. Nowadays, vinyl is making a comeback among a younger generation looking for a higher quality, more realistic sound quality. I saw these Gen Z audiophiles flipping through the long LP bins in search of the elusive underground classic their stereophonic friends could appreciate and envy. Personally I could find nuggets of my own. Albums like The Very Best of Spike Jones (Photo 10) and The Complete 2,000 Year Old Man (Photo 5) resonated with me. I was happy to see individual LPs consolidated into boxed sets like the Linda Ronstadt retrospective. Beyond the music is the expansive DVD collection of movie titles both classic and obscure. There's also books and collectible merchandise like pop-culture lunch boxes and celebrity prayer candles. I'm not sure I need a candle that deifies Aubrey Plaza, but it's good to know where I can get one. RELATED - Exploring the Haight? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/Mq6DbbrGGJ

Excellent little local record shop. Record Store Day had a line down the street & around the…read morecorner. They helped people get in & out with ease. They held to the RSD pledge. Not marking anything up. Pretty much everybody in line, got what they wanted. One thing I was waiting for got sold out before I made it in the door. But that's how you roll the dice on Record Store Day. I still managed to give up half a paycheck! And got some nice gems.

Amazing record store with an authentic vibe and awesome selection. Although the aesthetic is punk,…read morethey have a great assortment of local and international music, and you can find as much variety there as you'll find at most other San Francisco vinyl shops. I was told that everyone who works there, does it on a volunteer basis, which really impressed me. The staff is definitely knowledgeable and helpful. The price is set reasonably and their one dollar and three dollar rec collections sometimes have some fun stuff in there, not to mention a pretty solid CD collection, priced to move. Don't let the concept of a punk record store intimidate you, the place is friendly and cool and a must stop if you're in the area.

What a cool spot to stumble upon before checking out a film at 4 Star Movie Theater. An absolute…read morestellar collection of vinyl records, but beyond that - I found the book sections mesmerizing. Super cool books, novels, short stories, and coffee table selections spanning from autobiographies, obscure poets, and beyond. There is also a cool selection of local art, small unique boutique style gifts, and clothing. I loved feeling like I stumbled into a spot that is deeply connected to a local scene, as I overheard many conflabs between local artists as I perused. I would definitely recommend scheduling some extra time to shop here during any visit to the Richmond area.

I am a big music lover and I often go to a coffee shop right in front of this record store. I…read morelooked at the reviews, a lot of great reviews so I thought it was going to be a good place. It is, it does have a lot of items I was genuinely looking for. However, my mistake was not reading the reviews throughly and seeing that those reviews are for a different store because the owner or whoever that was working that day was extremely unpleasant to communicate with because he was a little condescending like I don't know what I'm talking about even though I just had a simple questions.

A great selection of used and new books! I especially loved the various displays, including one…read morecalled "50 years of Green Apple" which had one book from each year they were open. I highly recommend!

Green Apple is our favorite local bookstore and one of our favorite bookstores in the world! They…read morehave a fantastic selection of new and used books, and a knowledgeable staff. We love Green Apple so much!

We were looking for a record shop that used to be around the corner from here and it is gone! So we…read morewalked into this little gem and the older guy behind the counter told me that the closed store was his second location but this one is the original - and it has been here for 39 years! I love old shops like this. It is small but packed with records! You'll find all different genres here- including a bin filled with records by local musicians. Though they didn't have the particular record we were looking for, we may head back tomorrow when we have more time to look through their collections. They are open every day. If you are looking to add vinyl to your collection, check this place out! It's old school in all the best ways and could use the support.

Looking for some special music / vinyl? This place likely has it…read more Cool atmosphere, a small but densely packed store with all manner of vinyl (and a few cassettes) for the discerning music fan. No nonsense but friendly service, ask for some help if you need inspiration!

Very friendly lady helped us find the Chinese "lysee" red envelopes with our last name.read more

Said had kpop music and Korean videos my daughter loves that stuff we had to walk supper far and…read morethe shop was as big as my closet but had no music at all

Called to ask whether they had an extra belt for a turntable, because some record shops will carry…read morethese accessories. Lady who answered the phone was super unpleasant, coldly saying "No, Never" and they're all different sizes. Yes, thanks Einstein, I'm very well aware that belt sizes may vary depending on manufacturer. What a crummy attitude. No surprise the website for this place still has a Gofundme prominently displayed. I would take my business elsewhere.

My first time in the store and I will definitely go back, i picked up 4 records ,great price the…read moreowner is super sweet and really helpful! I love this place!!!

Very cool, vintage vinyls, videos on DVD, Blu-Ray, and VHS. The person working the counter…read moredefinitely knew what they had in inventory. You could browse all day for those albums you desperately wanted in the 70's and 80's. Such a cool spot, right in West Portal.

As they say, "We got the beats!" 2 floors of vinyl records,…read moreCDs, cassette tapes, VHS, DVDs, laser discs, video games, comic books, posters, stickers, insence, vintage record cover notebooks, music lessons (guitar/bass/uke/piano), and much much more!

My new go to spot for anything K-pop!!!…read more Im a new K-pop fan, and going here made me feel so welcome! The selection of TWICE merchandise was really good. I actually found most of the stuff cheaper than other kpop stores, so thats a plus as well. The person who checked me about was soooo sweet and gave me awesome freebies!!! (Including my first ever photocard binder!) I will definitely come here at least once a month although one note is that it closes super early, i would love it if they were maybe opened 1 more hour!

So glad there's a local kpop store in the city where I can buy albums, lightsticks, albums, and…read moreother merch. Their store has a very wide selections of albums from probably every kpop artist out there. As a Stay my only complaint is that I wish they're more stocked with SKZ albums haha. Staff and other fans are very friendly. Prices are pretty standard, their product are all authentic!

3rd and last stop in this neighborhood, had already bought records and cds elsewhere, but decided…read moreto look just for fun. This place also has a great selection, I got an example of the last production by Celia Cruz for 6 and jam rock by Samoa Marley for 6. My Mrs. Wanted an artic monkeys cd that's was 16. Now to see a new cd from a 2013 production is interesting so i didn't think it was a price gouging issue. I liked the service , they offer many things at this place 5/5.

I have spent loads of time and money at Rasputin in Berkeley. Nice selection of records. However, I…read morebought a "brand new" record and took it home and the record began skipping towards the end of side A. I immediately took the record back to the store thinking it would be an easy replace or refund, think again. The customer service gentleman was rude, confrontational, and accusatory from the start, looking over the record telling me it looks brand new. "Yes I bought it less than 7 days ago, here's the receipt, it is brand new and is skipping. I told him exactly what song it was skipping on and he told they have no way to listen to records and all he could do was a partial refund... An enormous record store with no record player, ha ha ha. Then the condescending gentleman decided to accuse me of possibly having a cheap record player and that was the cause of the skipping... I gladly showed him the receipt of my recent purchased turntable, I guess it passed the Rasputin turntable tier that is acceptable... So basically if you don't have a certain tier turntable Rasputin will blame you and your record, not a manufacturer defect. Lastly, the gentlemen called me "dude" multiple times, while his coworker was smirking and laughing duing the exchange at the register. Overall a very disappointing experience from a place that I spend hours in, but never again. There are tons more record stores in the Bay Area to support rather than Rasputin... Keep spinning