Vinyl Stores in LA?

[Ritmo]

I'm heading to Los Angeles tomorrow for a long weekend of R&R. I'm planning to do a some vinyl "hunting" on Saturday.

Any recommendations for vinyl record stores in LA?

Thx!

 

[KeithR]

LA is record store heaven.

Amoeba is probably the largest store in the country- best for newer vinyl in all genres, but have some used stuff too. Size of a Macys.

Record Surplus in Santa Monica has a large selection of mostly older, used stuff at good prices but some aren't best quality

Quite a few vinyl boutiques have been opened up in Echo Park/Silver Lake (read: hipster) areas...Origami, Wombleton, etc. Once it cools down, intend to visit a couple of them. I've heard they are more curated collections and charge a premium.

 

[the professor]

have fun!!!!!!

 

[Afveep]

LA is record store heaven.

Amoeba is probably the largest store in the country- best for newer vinyl in all genres, but have some used stuff too. Size of a Macys.

Record Surplus in Santa Monica has a large selection of mostly older, used stuff at good prices but some aren't best quality

Quite a few vinyl boutiques have been opened up in Echo Park/Silver Lake (read: hipster) areas...Origami, Wombleton, etc. Once it cools down, intend to visit a couple of them. I've heard they are more curated collections and charge a premium.

Yes- Amoeba in Hollywood and Record Surplus in Santa Monica are musts!
Rockaway Records in Silver Lake often has interesting items, including sealed LPs. Also, Atomic Records in Burbank.

 

[asiufy]

Another vote for Amoeba! It's opened late too (10pm I think), so it's great for a quick browse before heading to the hotel.

 

[MDP]

Have fun Mike!

 

[Ritmo]

We are heading over to Amoeba tomorrow. Let's see what "goodies" I'll find there...