What a cool place!…read more You can find things from vinyls to comics, to toys. There is a whole lot to see. At one of the desks, I received a free postcard and business card--which was cool. I also noticed they have a Photobooth. I believe it's $7 for two strips.

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.

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.

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.

Stumbled across this shop on a short trip to San Francisco, and I will definitely be coming back! I…read moreended up spending three hours in there just looking at all their cassette tapes. Found some hidden gems at a great price. Also got a cassette holder that I am very excited about.

Small but packed record store and worth the visit. Nice selection on most genres (country and folk…read morevery small). Stocks a bit of all old media with majority of course being records. Owner is nice, will talk your ear off if you stick around. Prices seemed reasonable, did not find any real bargains but found a couple records for my collection that compared to other stores were priced fairly.

Goat bookstore. Go get your books here. No other bookstore comes close!…read more All the people are great and their recommendations and displays are super helpful if you're going in without a plan.

If your idea of a good time is an afternoon spent rambling around in a 5000-plus foot maze among…read morethe books, then Green Apple Books is for you. What I love here are the carefully curated staff selections that are found everywhere. There are always unexpected finds and books you'd never unearth online all housed in this labyrinth of a store. The tables of discounted and used books upstairs are worth a browse. The atmosphere is welcoming, dusty, and this old Victorian house is perfect for wandering. One of my favorite Sunday rituals: browsing until I find something unexpected, and then heading down Clement for dim sum, some thrifting, maybe a Kamei treasure, a strawberry crepe, and some Asian groceries. A Green Apple visit makes the outing complete. San Francisco still has a few good remaining bookstores, and the selection hidden in the winding nooks and crannies at Green Apple, keep it near the top of my list.

Another excellent music store with a huge selection and reasonable prices on a lot of the items…read more Both Rasputin and Ameba (when they both open, check hours) make for a perfect record shopping day in Berkeley. Really happy with the selection here but of course that opinion is bit subjective, its well worth the trip if you are a tourist staying in San Francisco. Easy to get to on the bart, a short walk from the station.

Cool spot near Amoeba, making it easy to check out both stores while you're in the area. They have…read morea decent selection of CDs and vinyl across almost every genre, along with movies downstairs. The basement and main floors are open for browsing, while you'll need to ask the front desk to access the classical section upstairs. Prices are fair at the most part, and it's a great place to revisit occasionally to see what rare or collectible items have come in. There is also plenty of good restaurants and coffee spots nearby too.

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

New Idea obviously sells DVDs and cell phone accessories. the store wasn't fully stocked as the…read morepics show. more like bare bones. not much into DVD's these days. time constraints. buys: tsing tao newspaper (.60) note: -many stores in chinatown selling cell phone accessories now.

True survivors. Look at that groovy exterior. Best browsing ever, but people, you have to buy…read moresomething eventually, or this blast from the past will fade into history. Grooves is next door to the long shuttered It's Tops cafe & that's about it. Everybody else gone. I've bought a couple albums just for the cover art. Cheap Pete's sells square album frames. Hint, hint.

Finally stopped by after living in the neighborhood for 5 years. Big selection of classic rock and…read moreclassical records. They got cassettes and CDs too. Got a couple records at good prices. Tammy at the counter was super nice. I will come back again when I don't have my dog with me so I can take my time and browse.

I'm so proud of SarangHello…read more Since 2020, SarangHello has grown tremendously from a small storefront to several times the original location at the new 2050 Taraval Street location. The staff has grown from three members to many recognizable faces that frequently show up in person, at events, and on their social media videos. The selection has also blossomed into so many items, with options to do exclusive pre-order items and benefits, light sticks for concerts, custom-made SH merchandise, albums, and pretty much everything else. Yelp Pro Tip: You can unlock a 10%(!!!) discount if you sign up for SH email listing and get information on the latest releases, events, and content. What stands out even more is SarangHello's impact to the San Francisco and Bay Area communities. They constantly are partners at events and organizations and are truly building a community where us K-Pop lovers and fans can meet, engage, and be a part of the community. They also promote trading events and have an area within the store where we can just hang out. They also expanded their hours to 11am-6pm on weekends and 1pm-6pm Mondays through Fridays. Always putting customers first and delivering value to the community and the products that are sold.

Had this place in my bookmarks for a while to check out. Location wasn't hard to spot. They had…read moreexclusives where they give out one random photo card with some of the albums. Unlike other kpop stores, they didn't give out freebies with your purchase. Customer service was your typical kpop store lol always chillin at the register and on their phones. Their selection was pretty good. I was looking for more Enhypen items. They didn't have alot of romance untold but what they did have on hand was good enough!

Super cute interesting finds, pretty pricey. Such as $25 for a small cloth tote or $35 for a normal…read moresize shopping tote Calendars, toys, plushes, and oh books of course. A lot of people go for the items more so than books

This is a long-established Japanese bookstore that has been around since I first came to the United…read moreStates over 20 years ago. My grandmother and my aunt both loved this place. They spoke Japanese and received a Japanese education, so this bookstore always held a special meaning for them. The store carries a wide selection of Japanese books, magazines, Reader's Digest (Japanese edition), and manga. It also offers many adorable Japanese-style plush toys, collectibles, and accessories. You'll often see American teenagers who are passionate about Japanese anime and manga browsing here, which gives the bookstore a lively and welcoming atmosphere. I highly recommend this bookstore to anyone who loves Japanese culture, anime, manga, or simply wants to experience a little piece of Japan. 一家很老的日式書店，我20年前來美國就有的書店了，我奶奶和我大姑姑生前就很喜歡這家書店，尤其她們都會講日文也接受日本教育。這家書店也很多日本的雜誌、包括讀者文摘和日本的漫畫，這家還有很多很可愛亞洲風格的玩偶和飾品。平常有很多愛好日式動漫的美國青少年會光顧這家書店，我強力推薦給喜歡日本文化的各位。