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LA Hollywood to the Eastside

Amoeba's Hollywood flagship and The Record Parlour's soundtrack section, then east to Permanent Records Roadhouse (a bar, venue, and record shop open late Wednesday through Sunday) and Little Tokyo's Going Underground.

City Route · 4 stops · about 9.4 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 4 stops

  1. 1. Amoeba Music

    Hollywood · Jazz, Rock, Hip-Hop, Soul/Funk, Electronic/Techno · $$

    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
    Monday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Sunday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  2. 2. The Record Parlour

    Hollywood · Soundtracks, Jazz, Rock · $$

    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
    Monday10:30 AM - 11:30 PM
    Tuesday10:30 AM - 11:30 PM
    Wednesday10:30 AM - 11:30 PM
    Thursday10:30 AM - 11:30 PM
    Friday10:30 AM - 11:30 PM
    Saturday10:30 AM - 11:30 PM
    Sunday10:30 AM - 11:30 PM
  3. 3. Permanent Records Roadhouse

    Cypress Park · Punk/Indie, Rock, General · $$

    Bar, live-music venue, and record shop in one: the vinyl shop sits in a separate guest-house building out back, beside a patio full of merch tables.

    Tip: Open late Wednesday through Sunday, so pair a dig with a show. The record shop is in the building behind the bar.

    1906 Cypress Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA

    Hours
    Monday12:00 - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday12:00 - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
    Thursday12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
    Friday12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
    Saturday12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
    Sunday12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  4. 4. Going Underground Records

    Little Tokyo · Rock, Hip-Hop, Indie/Rock · $$

    Widely cited as one of LA's best-curated new-and-used shops.

    Tip: Check the new-arrivals bins often — turnover is fast and well-picked.

    356 1/2 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA

    Hours
    Monday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Sunday11:00 AM - 7:00 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.

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