Streetlight Records in San Jose, marked by a giant Doggie Diner head, celebrates its 50th anniversary. Originally opened in 1975, the chain emerged during a time when the concept of used records was largely foreign. The San Francisco store, known as the "Mother Ship," laid the foundation for future locations. Streetlight now holds only a San Jose and a Santa Cruz store, with the anniversary festivities including discounts, raffles, DJs, and more to commemorate the legacy established over the years.
When Streetlight first debuted in San Francisco, hardly anyone knew what a "used record" actually was. In 1975, there was no established community of people trading vinyl.
Jeffrey Moss, the Streetlight chain's general manager from 1977 to 2013, said he was originally one of the skeptics. Yet he still remembers when he first got a job at the Noe Valley store. "There were some poor, really overpriced, scratched-up used records..."
Expect storewide discounts, raffles, prize wheels, DJs, book signings and goodie bags to celebrate 50 years of Streetlight Records.
Though both San Francisco shops are long gone, veteran Streetlight folks still refer to the Noe Valley store as "The Mother Ship," since it opened before there was any serious used vinyl industry.
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