I'll second this - amazing store. How the recent review of record stores in Down Beat missed Amoeba is beyond me. Also, Aquarius on Valencia, while not as big as Amoeba, does have a knowledgeable staff and a fairly eclectic selection. Another SFan, Kevin At 07:09 +0000 3/26/03, Bruno N wrote:
If any of you are ever in San Francisco, Berkeley or Hollywood, you owe it to yourself to visit Amoeba Music. I've given up on Tower, Virgin, FYE, etc., etc. As you know, who wants to pay 17.99 or more for some basic Blue Note album, or something off the Fantasy/Riverside label.
The great thing about Amoeba (at least the SF location) they have a HUGE selection of NEW/USED Jazz and Experimental stuff. What's more, their collection of NEW/USED vinyl goes unmatched. I've bought a ton of Zorn related stuff out of the Used bin, and have never experienced any problems with the stuff. C'mon, how can you pass up Grand Guinol at 8.95! Or, a new copy of Masada Guitars for 11.95! What's more, their selection is deep and vast. Just wanted to pass it along to other music lovers. You can't beat Amoeba!
Bruno