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Hollywood to Melrose Crawl
Hollywood's classic digs plus the rare and punk-leaning shops along Melrose Avenue.
City Route · 6 stops · about 3.1 miles. The stops are spread across a city. Plan on a rideshare, bike, transit or a short drive between shops. What do route types mean?
The 6 stops
1. The Record Parlour
Hollywood institution since 1989 with a genuinely great soundtrack section.
Tip: They restock mailers — bring yours in to reuse and cut down on shipping costs.
6408 Selma Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
Hours
Monday 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM Tuesday 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM Wednesday 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM Thursday 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM Friday 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM Saturday 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM Sunday 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM 2. Amoeba Music
The Hollywood flagship — massive multi-format selection of vinyl, CDs, and movies with entry-level turntables and headphones on hand too.
Tip: Set a real time limit before going in — regulars say a quick stop always turns into hours.
6200 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM 3. As The Record Turns
Tucked-away Hollywood shop for rare and collectible rock, soul, soundtracks and exotica, run by people who know the stock well.
Tip: It sits in an alcove off Hollywood Blvd and is closed Sundays, so plan a weekday or Saturday visit.
6727 3/8 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday Closed 4. Supervinyl
Gallery-style shop with new and rare imported pressings, Japanese editions and high-end turntables and speakers.
Tip: They take special orders, so ask if you want a particular pressing.
900 N Sycamore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 5. Headline Records
Long-running Melrose Avenue punk and metal shop with new and used records, CDs, cassettes, patches and band merch.
Tip: Good stop for obscure 7-inch punk and hardcore singles; open every day until 8 PM.
7706 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM 6. The Record Collector
Long-running Melrose shop known for jazz and classical rarities and collectible records.
Tip: A serious-collector shop; it is best visited when you know what you are hunting for.
7809 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.
Last Stop Suggestion
Finish the day with a drink while a record plays. Most of these open in the evening, so check the hours.
LP Vinyl Bar
Hidden Vine Street bar with DJs playing vinyl, from goth and punk to house, and stiff drinks poured by a good bartender.
Tip: Open Wednesday to Sunday from 8 PM. It gets busy after about 10 PM.
1704 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM Thursday 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM Friday 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM Saturday 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM Sunday 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
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