I can't say enough good things about Originals Vinyl. Matthew went so far above and beyond to…read moredeliver one of the best customer service experiences I've had anywhere, not just at a record store. I came in to have several records professionally cleaned, and Matthew was incredibly communicative, friendly, knowledgeable, and generous with his time. He gave me a ton of helpful information and education on how to set up my sound system for the best possible quality, and he even personally tested all of the records I brought in after cleaning them. That level of care is rare. He also kept the store open just for me since I was coming from out of town, which says everything about how much he cares about his customers and the vinyl community. The shop itself is clean, well-organized, in a cool location, and has a great inventory with plenty of unique and hard-to-find records. They also offer professional vinyl cleaning, which I've had a surprisingly hard time finding anywhere else in the Bay Area. There is no better person or shop to support if you're a vinyl collector and care about stellar customer service. I can't wait to go back, and I'll absolutely go out of my way to support this amazing shop and Matthew.

If only you could learn about Originals Vinyl as I did you, you'd understand the 5-star rating…read more The best way to experience Originals Vinyl is to happen upon it by chance, when you're out walking the neighborhoods. Wander inside, enchanted by the sounds emanating from the spinning discs. Rifle through the modest bins of records, each labeled, organized, perhaps even curated. Stop to inquire about the big machines you see behind the counter. Learn that this is where you can bring your LPs for whatever the world has decided is the best way to clean them. Wish that you could just hang out on a sofa here, drinking in the sounds. But this is not a place to linger unless you're looking though the bins. It's intimate and the vibe is whatever the owner or staff is spinning at that moment. On this visit, it was a pure delight.

Part of the Lower Haight Crack Corridor, a concentration of exceptional record shops within easy…read morewalking distance of one another (also includes Groove Merchant, Originals, and Rooky Ricardo's). Vinyl Dreams is quite possibly the best dance/electronic/house/techno shop in the country. If it doesn't have what you're looking for, Mike, the super kind owner who was a longtime buyer for Amoeba, will probably be able to track it down for you. My dude, a DJ with an encyclopedic knowledge of dance music, spent hours digging here and could have easily stayed longer. I got an OG pressing of Mouse on Mars' "Autoditacker" and successfully talked myself out of buying "Artificial Intelligence," the legendary Warp compilation that kickstarted IDM (I know, I dislike the term, too.). I'd never seen it on vinyl before. Copies go for $$$$. Vinyl Dreams is a labor of love. An essential stop in SF.

Vinyl Dreams is exactly the type of place that gives Lower Haight so much of its classic Haight…read moreStreet charm. The grunge, the passion for music, the crates of records, and the dude behind the counter actually spinning real vinyl. This is why San Francisco is amazing. There's something special about walking into a shop like this. It doesn't feel corporate, curated for Instagram, or overly polished. It feels like a real neighborhood record store run by people who genuinely love music. I couldn't NOT grab something while I was here and ended up walking out with the Electronic Artists Collective -- AIR 12", a copy sourced directly from DJ Spun's personal backstock. A little piece of Bay Area underground electronic music history and the perfect souvenir from a place like this. Way cooler than buying some random mass-produced SF keepsake. Vinyl Dreams is the kind of small, independent shop that gives Lower Haight its personality. A little gritty, a little funky, and full of character. Places like this are part of what makes San Francisco special. Long live real record stores and real vinyl.

A great small records spot. The service is always friendly and a good spot to find random records.read more

What can I say about this place that has not been said? I have spend probably multiple tens of…read morethousands of dollars with Chris over the 30 years I have been going there. Always the best rare records for weasels like me....

I really like love record store...Dick, the owner, is very knowledgeable and helpful about old…read moreSoul 45s and I've bought many records here. Its a San Francisco institution

With all due respect with everything that is going on with the honor store and health, I want to…read morehonor that before I give my review I went in today I did not like detention and the sarcasm from the owner. I felt hover and watched. I can't relax in the store and dig the records when I know that there must be some good soul music there, but the comments that he gave which is really inappropriate we need to lay off his customers and then dig that's part of the joy of collecting is digging without him analyzing what I'm looking for and what I want, and what my style should be I felt kind of jugged when he said when a certain genre was up my alley when he really specifically doesn't know what my genre is and what I'm looking for as a collector, I know what I wanna put in my collection without someone hovering over me last time I'll ever go there I felt like that the last time this time was even worse

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.

Lots of variety of comics, graphic novels, and bundles; some of which sometimes get good discounts…read more The guy working there was also very helpful. Probably my favorite comic shop in San Francisco.

One of the best comic book shops in the country. Trust me. I go to A LOT of comic shops. Every time…read moreI'm in SF I have to come here. They have it ALL except for CGC graded stuff which is fine by me. Indy books, superhero classics, staff picks, new comics, value bundles, and more. The two things that separate this shop are 1. The graphic novel book club which does a talk and a signing. You can get signed books for cover price which is amazing. You can also join the club from anywhere in the country and would highly recommend. 2. They write up blurbs on upcoming solicits. I love when Brian really let's his commentary go. I have tried stuff I would have never read if it wasn't for his words swaying me. Brian knows what he's talking about and has great taste. He's also super friendly which makes supporting this shop even better.

A few highlights from this neighborhood gem:…read more * A curated selection of books: art, design, architecture, history, and other beautifully odd finds you won't see at big chains. * Custom wood furniture: handmade bookcases, tables, and chairs that feel built for readers. * Old-school library ladders: the kind that make you want to slide across the shelves like in a movie. * Journals, pencils, and pens - quality stationery

Excellent quality custom bookshelves for reasonable prices. They have lots of options for stains…read moreand can accommodate different dimensions. My bookshelf looks exactly as ordered and was completed on time with delivery and install included.

Recently I met (maybe the owner), Jessica in Ventura while she was visiting. She bought a pair of…read more1970s Levi's 501s from me for more than I could've imagined. I currently don't have a job and this helped a lot. It was the nicest encounter I've ever had from someone I had never met. If I visit San Francisco sometime I'll make sure to visit! I bet the service here and the clothes are amazing too.

Absolutely 1 of the Coolest Vintage shops with Awesome curated vintage fun clothing at affordable…read moreprices and pristine condition. Fab leather and fur pieces. No poly ugly grandma clothes u would find at alot of small Haight boutiques. Love Fuzz n sway

I went there to find vintage jeans, and I certainly found my perfect pair. I'm very excited…read more There was a woman there that was very eccentric and knowledgeable about jeans. If you need vintage jeans, among other amazing finds, go there. Thank you!!!

Sigh. Sucks to write this especially when I like the owner based off a few conversations I've had…read morewith him. I've been coming here on and off to see everything vintage. Majority of employees I've had a decent experience with except time and time again I keep getting profiled by this older lady in the store(the only one). Getting followed ruins the shopping experience, makes me not want to buy clothes and overall she is not good at fake sorting clothes. Let's sell vintage Americana but she should keep out the faux sf hippie/punk hybrid to culturally conservative surveillance vibes out the store. Don't lose out on money from profiling people! Good day

On behalf of our family, I want to thank Kevin, Vicky and the entire staff for a job well done…read more They turned an insurmountable task with 56 years of accumulations into a successful event. After calling other estate sale companies we decided on The YES Co. We are glad we did as they did not disappoint doing our sale. They exuded expertise and effort in all the aspects including organizing, advertising, pricing, customers, etc. Since we lived out of the area we were glad Kevin kept us informed constantly through regular emails with photos, It was a great comfort to our family that our mother's life long possessions were handled and displayed in a dignified manner. Seeing is believing. They did everything they said they would. The financial results were also most rewarding and the house was left cleanly condensed. The YES Co does what they promise!

I would like to take this opportunity to express my greatest appreciation to Kevin and the team…read morethrough the process of liquidating my parents' estate this past weekend. My parents were in the home for over 60 years and there were multiple surprises; the team separated those items for my review including items that had value and significance that were stashed away. My parents were merchants and in retirement had worked for a competitor estate sale company for over a decade where my father provided me with his (fatherly) advice to choose a compant with integrity. Kevin Black and his team showed integrity. The entire process took about six weeks where Kevin provided a balance between empathy and reality on execution of a successful sale in 2026. Kevin managed my expectations and the results were in line with his predictions. Kevin outlined what the strategy would be over the four-day sale and provided updates at each step. I see the critical success factors in this experience are as follows: Knowledge: A realistic approach on how to market and liquidate a large quantity and variety of goods in 21 hours over 4 days. Team: I was present for some of the preparation time and the team was extremely hard working and collaborative with one another to assemble and collate the merchandise for a coherent presentation. I feel like the team was there to maximize the return for the client. Marketing: Kevin is a master at marketing through all channels. For the items that could be challenging for effective sale over a weekend, he offered alternative solutions that I agreed to and was pleased with the results. Presentation: The initial opening of the sale, goods were effectively displayed and highlighted. Throughout the sale, as items sold, there was an executed strategy to bring the next items to the forefront. Communication: I wanted to give Kevin the space he needed to execute without being a high maintenance client and his updates put me at ease. As far as results, the proceeds were two times what I anticipated, no complaints from the neighbors, and the house was left in the condition promised. Kevin is the ultimate estate sale ringmaster from initiation to final clean-up.