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Rooky Ricardo's Records

4.7 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · Record store

Buys records soul & funkoldies & 45s listening stationssells turntables45s & 78s

Hip vinyl shop boasts a variety of classic records & listening stations in a compact colorful venue.

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429 Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117

(415) 864-7526

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Hours

Monday 12–5 PM
Tuesday 12–5 PM
Wednesday 12–5 PM
Thursday 12–5 PM
Friday 12–5 PM
Saturday 12–5 PM
Sunday 12–5 PM

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What's in the crates

The genres crate-diggers actually call out in reviews of Rooky Ricardo's Records — not self-reported, earned.

🕺 soul & funk 9 mentions

“Picked up a few classic rock rarities here on my visit, though has to be said the shop specializes in soul 45s.”

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💿 oldies & 45s 3 mentions

“Picked up a few classic rock rarities here on my visit, though has to be said the shop specializes in soul 45s.”

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 100 Google reviews — in their own words.

🎧 listening stations

“They’ve got Listening stations!”

🔊 sells turntables 2 mentions

“I bought my wife a record player for Christmas last year and now we drive around spending lots of money on music we can play for free on all of our digital devices.”

💿 45s & 78s 8 mentions

“Picked up a few classic rock rarities here on my visit, though has to be said the shop specializes in soul 45s.”

What customers say

I had an amazing experience visiting Rooky's for the first time. Upon arrival I was blown away by the mass qtys of 45s, which is what I came in looking for. I was warmly greeted by the owner, who asked me if I was looking for anything specific.

★★★★★ — Monica, 2020-09

I bought my wife a record player for Christmas last year and now we drive around spending lots of money on music we can play for free on all of our digital devices. Coming to Rooky Ricardo's Records reminds me how fun it was to flip though records and search for beautiful tunes and curious songs of the past.

★★★★★ — Trevor, 2023-05

One of the best experience in a Soul (& so much more) Record Store (Tons of 45's & LP's too) in San Francisco. Passionate Seller & Excellent Hospitality here... Recommended to All Music Lovers... See you next time!😁

★★★★★ — Cyril, 2018-06

I’ve wanted to visit Rooky Ricardo’s for a long time; without a doubt, it is the best shop I’ve visited in the Bay Area. It is a temple of 7-inch vinyl, Soul music, and all its variations—but the best part is its creator! Ricky is a passionate enthusiast who truly lives and breathes the music.

★★★★★ — Sigmund, 2026-05

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