Suggestions for Record Store near Los Angeles

Megan S. • February 9, 2011The most amazing record store ever! A music (and movie) lovers dream. Great place to spend a couple hours or if you know what you want...10 minutes.

Edzel • February 12, 2015Another record store worth checking in the Sta. Monica area

Abel G. • January 8, 2019best record store for punk and hardcore stuff!

Edzel • February 12, 2015This newly vintage record store is worth checking out 👍

AmateurConcierge • July 16, 2021I could spend every night here and be happy. Plentiful on the Japanese whiskey selection. Oh and the records.

Marc C. • September 3, 2013It's a barbershop, record store, T-shirt boutique, AND a dessert topping! :D

Red F. • June 24, 2014Heavy into the tape scene, but also has a great balance of new and old records. Trevor is great and really knowledgeable. Huge jazz fan and can get you any unique records you request.

Monica C. • August 17, 2014You can easily spend hours browsing here. Great selection of used books & LPs. They are open pretty late, too. Public parking sucks, it's cheap enough to valet it & save yourself a headache.

Daniel B. • November 28, 2013Always some goodies waiting to be found. Worth the trip!

Erick Victor M. • October 13, 2018This is the used record store we all wish moved next door, but also kinda not bc you’d be buying something there every single day. Unequivocally recommended.

ᴡ T. • May 7, 2012Hands down my favorite record store. Great variety of old/ new and great prices

LA Weekly • October 21, 2012Best Record Store: Valley - 2012! CD Trader mixes the best of all worlds for music listeners. The store may not look like much, but you'll find yourself in a room full of goodies!-Daniel Kohn

Arnie P. • January 12, 2014This place is small, but who knew you could cram so much awesome in such a small place. Great selection and the prices are just right.

Jon S. • June 1, 2013Studio D Great Tracking Room

Dan L. • April 13, 2017Very friendly staff, their LP collection ranges from very curated to a few good random finds. They sell used CDs and Blu-rays if you're looking for something else other than records.

Patricia R. • August 25, 2017they price based on discogs so things can be expensive but they do fair grading & there are some rarities in their selection. they also sell vintage hifis tables and speakers. live bands in store too.

Zoey H. • October 29, 2011If your here, you love making music, try networking with these guys: http://bit.ly/p5XW71

Sara • May 27, 2010Staff is very friendly and helpful (if a little Hollywood-y)

Eve *. • August 3, 2015Staff here is super friendly and super genuine. Love coming here.

Brent H. • August 9, 2011Awesome store, great selection of gear!

Chelsea • April 25, 2011I have no instrument knowledge but come here to get supplies and repairs for my boyfriend. Everyone is extremely friendly and patient with me. I'll keep coming back for years!

Michael K. • August 18, 2017Really great staff. Nice selection of guitars.

Patricia R. • August 25, 2017taking over the old haunt of blue bag records, cosmic vinyl is a dream. great selection, fair pricing for the grade, live music, 2 pristine listening stations and a curated selection of hifi gear.

Cher H. • September 9, 2013Not as big as the one in Hollywood, but still quite a good selection. The employees are super friendly and helpful.

zu • September 8, 2017loved the guitar shaped chair (: friendly staff, "billions and billions" of guitars in every color 🙈

Sarah R. • May 25, 2012Anvue won the acoustic open mic!!! :D thank you everybody that prayed & came to support us! Sam Ash gave us a sweet brand new guitar, stage mic, & plug in tuner!!

Paul J. • April 3, 2010Best music store in Hollywood. Skip the big boxes and come straight here. It will save you time, money and heartache.

Todd Z. • September 12, 2011Cool little venue, a bit out of the way though.