Record Stores in Los Angeles, California

8 stores to explore

Permanent Records Roadhouse Los Angeles

A dig-friendly shop wrapped in a venue - flip through private-press weirdness, then catch a set. Late energy, knowledgeable crew, and a knack for records you won't see at bigger shops.

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Night view of Amoeba Music in Los Angeles, glowing with neon red and green lights as cars pass by on Sunset Boulevard.

Warehouse vibes and rows that don't quit. Organized, busy, constant turnover - great for filling holes and stumbling into a grail on the wall.

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Exterior of Record Surplus in Los Angeles, featuring its signature red-and-white mural and the tagline The Last Record Store.

Comfortable aisles, lots of bins, easy place to spend hours. Do a cheap haul from the back room or cherry-pick clean used along the main floor.

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Front of Rockaway Records in Los Angeles, known for its bold black-and-gold signage and retro logo.

Part record store, part museum wall. Prices match condition and rarity - great if you're chasing a specific press or era.

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Street view of Gimme Gimme Records in Los Angeles, a corner shop with retro signage reading Buy + Sell Vinyl.

Tight edit, fast turnover. The New Arrivals bin is the main event - show up early and you'll see why locals swear by it.

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Exterior of The Record Parlour in Hollywood, featuring a black-and-gold storefront with wooden crates on the sidewalk.

Nostalgia central - walls of vintage, racks of clean used, and the occasional equipment rabbit hole. Great if you're outfitting a listening room and digging crates.

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Inside The Last Bookstore in downtown Los Angeles, showing its famous tunnel made of stacked books.

A destination for a reason. The vinyl corner is well-curated and cross-pollinated with film/art - perfect if you're with non-vinyl friends but still want a quality flip.

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Collage of Record Safari in Los Angeles: neon-lit exterior, owner portrait, and bins of vintage records inside.

Big, bright floor with long, well-labeled runs and a legit dig-for-hours pace. Dollar and $3 bins for quick wins; the wall leans collectible rock/jazz/soundtracks.

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