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Rooky Ricardo's Records

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419 Haight St San-Francisco CA 94117
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(415) 864-7526
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Rooky Ricardo's boasts a stock of over a 100,000 LP's and 45's with new arrivals weekly! The records are categorized by genre and cover a wide variety, but store specialties are Soul, Classic Rock, Girl Groups and Oldies from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Standard 45's are still $2 each or 3 for $5 and LP's are on average $10-$20. Rarities in both formats have their own section for all the...

We specialize in basic and hard to find LPs and 45s. We separate by genre, catering mostly to soul, r&b, oldies, and rock. We put out new stuff most every day. We also have six available listening stations. Listen and learn.
Unfortunately, we no longer sell or repair turn tables.

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Old-school, dance-oriented record shop and social center, packed with forgotten 45s.

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90

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The SFPD put a stop to the wild monthly parties that were a Rooky Ricardo's tradition, but a visit to this vinyl-only soul, jazz, funk, blues and R&B shop still feels like a...

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I go to glass key next door on regular basis. I decided to drop in and I spoke to the owner. Really nice guy. He gave me advice on picking up a record player and told me about a few local shops...

Old-school, dance-oriented record shop and social center, packed with forgotten 45s.

The SceneThe SFPD put a stop to the wild monthly parties that were a Rooky Ricardo's tradition, but a visit to this vinyl-only soul, jazz, funk, blues and R&B shop still feels like a special event. There are barstools at the counter and vintage Formica kitchen tables where you can hang out, a wild cartoon mural of dancers with comically small heads, and a giant sculpture of Aunt Jemima holding court in the corner.The GoodsWith 50,000 singles and nearly a quarter of a million vintage LPs, odds are that Rooky has that '70s slow jam you've been missing. The big hits are there, but you can also...

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Rooky Ricardo's is not a music store, it's an old-fashioned record shop. This store carries nothing but vinyl and lots of it, in every musi...

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Rooky Ricardo&aposs boasts a stock of over a 100,000 LP&aposs and 45&aposs with new arrivals weekly! The records are categorized by genre and cover a wide variety, but store specialties are Soul, Classic Rock, Girl Groups and Oldies from the 50&aposs, 60&aposs and 70&aposs. Standard 45&aposs are still $2 each or 3 for $5 and LP&aposs are on average $10-$20. Rarities in both formats have their own section for all the collectors out there. For your convenience the store also has four listening stations to test out all your finds. Our Staff is also very knowledgeable and truly enjoy helping you find what you are looking for! Next time you&aposre in the store check out our amazing Girl Group, Soul and R&B comps to see what thirty years in the business has taught us!

Rooky Ricardo's boasts a stock of over a 100,000 LP's and 45's with new arrivals weekly! The records are categorized by genre and cover a wide variety, but store specialties are Soul, Classic Rock, Girl Groups and Oldies from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Standard 45's are still $2 each or 3 for $5 and LP's are on average $10-$20. Rarities in both formats have their own section for all the...

We'll Buy Your Old Records, Over 100000 45's & Lp's In Stock, Listening Stations Always Available, Ask About Our Used Turntables & Accessories

Rooky Ricardos Records can be found at Haight St 448. The following is offered: Music Stores. The entry is present with us since Sep 8, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In San Francisco there are 37 other Music Stores. An overview can be found here.

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This store is closed on Tuesdays.

The Extras

Check out the veritable museum of vintage portable record players along the side wall, then buy one of those old-fashioned oblong wooden crates to store your 45s.

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