Where to buy CDs in SAN FRANCISCO
David Carrick
I'm off to a trade show at the Moscone Centre, San Francisco during
April.
Hopefully I'll have some spare time to see the sights but would
welcome the chance to add to my CD collection.
What I'm looking for is AOR/Rock/Metal 80s-90s cut outs or deletions.
Can anyone recommend any CD stores in the city or neighbouring areas
that specialise in these albums.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
David
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David Carrick
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Chelsea Hiatt
>
>What I'm looking for is AOR/Rock/Metal 80s-90s cut outs or deletions.
>
>Can anyone recommend any CD stores in the city or neighbouring areas
>that specialise in these albums.
I don't know that this store specialises in those cds, but i do know that
the Tower Outlet is pretty amazing with cds no more than $5.99 (as far as
I know). They also have videos and a few books, but mainly cds that
didn't get sold, so some are old, most have cut-outs. Just check out the
phone book when you get to S.F. because I don't remember the address or
anything right now.
Chelsea Hiatt
David Hopman
David Carrick <da...@memex.co.uk> wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I'm off to a trade show at the Moscone Centre, San Francisco during
>April.
>
>Hopefully I'll have some spare time to see the sights but would
>welcome the chance to add to my CD collection.
>
>What I'm looking for is AOR/Rock/Metal 80s-90s cut outs or deletions.
>
>Can anyone recommend any CD stores in the city or neighbouring areas
>that specialise in these albums.
Go to the Tower discount center at 3rd and Harrison (blocks from the
Moscone). Then go to Berkeley and go to Amoeba, on Telegraph.
Dave
The Prism
I second this idea... Berkeley is northeast from SF across the bay
and has REALLY good stores all within a block or so... Amoeba, Leopold
(right around the corner), and some other place nearby have almost
anything you want...
Also, I'm sure you're familiar with Tower Records being you're from
the uk, but there is a pretty big Tower Records on the corner of Columbus
and Bay streets in SF...
I would also like to warn you in advance that both are dangerous
areas, and I would strongly suggest that you go to them during the day
for this reason... -Matt
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David A. Pearlman
): Go to the Tower discount center at 3rd and Harrison (blocks from the
): Moscone). Then go to Berkeley and go to Amoeba, on Telegraph.
)
) I second this idea... Berkeley is northeast from SF across the bay
)and has REALLY good stores all within a block or so... Amoeba, Leopold
)(right around the corner), and some other place nearby have almost
)anything you want...
)
) Also, I'm sure you're familiar with Tower Records being you're from
)the uk, but there is a pretty big Tower Records on the corner of Columbus
)and Bay streets in SF...
)
) I would also like to warn you in advance that both are dangerous
)areas, and I would strongly suggest that you go to them during the day
)for this reason... -Matt
Well, 3rd and Harrison is a bit dicey at night, but Columbus & Bay is
fine...no reason at all not to go there at night (they even have a parking
lot in front).
(When did they open the Tower discount center???)
dap
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Bill Moore
In addition to all the other recommendations I'll throw in the
record shops up on Haight Street (in Haight-Ashbury) as you approach
Golden Gate Park. Wreckless Records and others.
Like Telegraph Ave. in Berkeley, the neighborhood gets a bit seedy at
night, but both Telegraph and Haight are pretty main thoroughfares,
so I'd call them "weird" more then dangerous. Still, it's probably
best to go during the day. Also, Haight St. gets worse as you head
into the lower Haight (getting further away from the park).
Anyway, after scaring you like that :-), let me say that Amoeba
(the one on Telegraph in Berkeley) shouldn't be missed! Great
store. While you're on Telegraph you might check out Rasputin Records
as well.
Cheers,
Bill
David A. Pearlman
>
>In addition to all the other recommendations I'll throw in the
>record shops up on Haight Street (in Haight-Ashbury) as you approach
>Golden Gate Park. Wreckless Records and others.
>
>Like Telegraph Ave. in Berkeley, the neighborhood gets a bit seedy at
>night, but both Telegraph and Haight are pretty main thoroughfares,
>so I'd call them "weird" more then dangerous. Still, it's probably
>best to go during the day. Also, Haight St. gets worse as you head
>into the lower Haight (getting further away from the park).
As you note, Haight Street between Golden Gate Park (Stanyon Street)
and Ashbury street is a pretty mixed area, but because of high
foot traffic it isn't too dangerous (except at very late hours).
The danger level increases precipitously about a block past
Haight and Ashbury. But there's also precious little reason to
go any further down Haight, unless you live there--all the shops
die off at that point. The best news is that all the record shops
are located before you reach the dicey part of Haight.
My personal recommendation would be for Recycled Records. Biggest
selection, generally reasonable prices. Almost all used/promo stuff.
Reckless is good if you want a doom-and-gloom emphasis
(both stock and employees). And they do carry some hard-to-find
indies and imports, both new and used. But prices are generally
high. Both Recycled and Reckless are at the corner of Haight/Ashbury.
Rough Trade Records, a couple of blocks up Haight (towards Golden
Gate Park) is more like Reckless, except without the doom-and-gloom
employees. They have more new stuff than either Recycled or Reckless.
I still recommend Streetlight Records (three locations: One in the
Castro district, one on 24th St. in NOE Valley, and one in San Jose)
over any of the above. And I think Amoeba in Berkeley is better than
any of 'em (is it just me, or has Rasputin's gone down the tubes in the
past few years? Last time I was in Berkely, I went into Rasputins and
was singularly unimpressed with the entire place...When I lived in
Berkeley [pre-Amoeba days], Rasputin's was generally the best place
around, though Mint Platter wasn't bad...).
James Wikkerink
marketing plan for a new product. We chose to market a compact disk application,but to develop it further, our group needs some info from hip happenin' people
such as yourselves. :-) The information will be used to find out how to best
benefit you music lovers.
To fill out the survey you can use the reply command (to ee...@sol.uvic.ca) and
include text. You can then scan through the text and make your choices
with an x.
For example:
[] sounds interesting--where do I start?
[] I have no life and I really, really want to fill in this survey!!
[x] I guess I could find the time, since you're such a nice guy and all.
[] Are you kidding? It's Friday night.
[] Go away dog breath.
Sound easy enough? Well then, there a are two parts: the first is music oriented
and the second part is a little bit of who you are.
It should only take about 5 min max. Have fun with it and thanks in advance.
Here we go!....
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
New Product Survey
==================================================
Where do you purchase your CDs currently (check all that apply):
[] music store [] department store [] second-hand store
[] grocery store [] discount store [] other...:
On average would you say that you purchase:
[] 5 + CDs per month [] 6-11 CDs per year
[] 3-4 CDs per month [] 1-5 CDs per year
[] 1-2 CDs per month [] less than 1
...CD per year
What kinds of CDs do you buy? (types of music do you listen to):
[] Hard Rock [] Heavy Metal [] Light Sounds [] Country [] Jazz
[] Soft Rock [] Alternative [] Dance/Pop [] Classical [] All
Do you buy on impulse or do you plan your CD purchases? []impulse / []plan
Generally, when you decide to buy a CD is it because (check all that apply):
[] of 1 song [] of the group [] of the cover/graphic
[] of all the songs [] your favorite style/type of music
[] it's a popular CD
...and you chose the cd because:
[] you heard/saw it at your friends [] recommended by a friend
[] borrowed it and liked it [] radio
[] saw it on the music rack [] on sale
[] other:...
How much are you usually willing to pay for a CD? (on avg) $______________
How much are you willing to pay for a particularilly good CD? $______________
Would you pay for a commercial quality cd recording of your own favourite songs? (ie. custom cd) [] Yes [] No
Given how much you usually pay for a CD,
how much extra do feel this would be worth? $______________
And finally a little bit about yourself....
How old are you (in 1995):
[]less than 15 []15-18 []19-23 []24-29
[]30-39 []40-49 []50-59 []60+
Are you male [] or female [] ?
What is your marital status?
[]Married []Divored/Seperated []Widowed []Never Married(Single)
What is your occupation?
[]Homemaker []Middle Management []Upper Management/Executive
[]Sales/Marketing []Professional/Technical []Clerical or Service Worker
[]Tradesman/Machine Operator/Labourer []Retired
[]Student []Self Employed/Business Owner
[]other:....
Which group best describes your annual family income:
[] Under $15,000 [] $35,000-$39,999 [] $60,000-$74,999
[] $15,000-$19,999 [] $40,000-$44,999 [] $75,000-$99,999
[] $20,000-$24,999 [] $45,000-$49,999 [] $100,000-$124,999
[] $25,000-$29,999 [] $50,000-$59,999 [] $125,000 and over
[] $30,000-$34,999
Education: (please check those which apply)
[] Currently in High School [] Completed High School
[] Vocational/Technical School [] College [] University
For your primary residence, do you:
[] Own a house [] Own a Townhouse or Condominium
[] Rent a House [] Rent an Apartment, Townhouse or Condominium
Phew! All done. Thank you.
James Wikkerink
Phew! All done. Thank you. Now you can send it on back to me.
James Wikkerink
marketing plan for a new product. We chose to market a compact disk application,but to develop it further, our group needs some info from hip happenin' people
such as yourselves. :-) The information will be used to find out how to best
benefit you music lovers.
To fill out the survey you can use the reply command (to ee...@sol.uvic.ca) and
include text. You can then scan through the text and make your choices
with an x.
For example:
Would you like to fill out this survey?
[] sounds interesting--where do I start!?