This Lower Haight music geek’s haunt is a modest, unassuming gem with a small but artfully edited spread of vinyl collectibles. With an especial emphasis on early-era rhythm-and-blues, as well as soul music, there is a high likelihood that most of the rare records you unearth in this hospitable, tasteful shop will be previously unknown to you. Fortunately, the keen sonic sensibility embodied by Rooky Ricardo’s will steer you into novel aural territory that will leave you singing with delight. This music store brings San Francisco the blues with a striking caliber of connoisseurship.

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