Record Stores in Los Angeles, California
8 stores to explore
Los Angeles Record Store Guide
Los Angeles has 8 record stores in this directory, including Permanent Records Roadhouse, The Last Bookstore and The Record Parlour. The shops here cover used bins and crates, jazz, punk and metal, and more. The mix covers both shelf-fresh pressings and well-worn crate finds.
Best For
- Best for used bins
The New Arrivals bin is the main event - show up early and you'll see why locals swear by it
- Best for jazz
Carries jazz
- Best for Punk & Metal
Carries punk
- Best for new releases
constant new arrivals
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Big, bright floor with long, well-labeled runs and a legit dig-for-hours pace
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Warehouse vibes and rows that don't quit. Organized, busy, constant turnover - great for filling holes and stumbling into a grail on the wall.
Tight edit, fast turnover. The New Arrivals bin is the main event - show up early and you'll see why locals swear by it.
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.
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.
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.
Part record store, part museum wall. Prices match condition and rarity - great if you're chasing a specific press or era.
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.
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.