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Lower Haight and Fillmore
Four shops along Haight Street, from punk and soul 45s to rare imports, finishing at a small Fillmore Street vinyl shop.
Walkable · 5 stops · about 0.6 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?
The 5 stops
1. I Hate Records
Haight Street shop focused on punk, hardcore and metal records, with a loud, no-frills attitude.
Tip: Sits a few doors from Rooky Ricardo's Records, so the two pair naturally on a Lower Haight walk.
413 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM 2. Rooky Ricardo's Records
A temple of 7-inch vinyl and soul music in the Lower Haight: Northern Soul, rare 45s, and handmade comp CDs.
Tip: Tell the owner your favorite artists and let him recommend soul 45s you've never heard.
429 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM 3. Vinyl Dreams
SF's go-to for house, techno, and hip-hop 12-inches.
Tip: New stock rotates constantly, say regulars — one visit is never enough.
593 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
Hours
Monday 1:00 - 6:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 - 5:00 PM Wednesday Closed Thursday 1:00 - 6:00 PM Friday 1:00 - 6:00 PM Saturday 1:00 - 6:00 PM Sunday 1:00 - 6:00 PM 4. Groove Merchant Records
DJ-run shop with deep jazz, soul, and funk plus music ephemera and rare photos.
Tip: Browsing here is an education — ask the owner about anything that catches your eye.
687 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 PM 5. Originals Vinyl
Small, well-curated shop that also professionally cleans and restores records.
Tip: Ask about their cleaning service if you pick up a scuffed used copy.
701 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12:00 - 5:00 PM Thursday 12:00 - 5:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 5:00 PM Saturday 12:00 - 5:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 PM
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