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Record stores in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles has 34 record stores in The Vinyl Vine directory, including Agora Records, Record Safari, and Permanent Records Roadhouse and 31 more. You can dig in Arts District, Atwater Village / Los Feliz, Cypress Park, and Eagle Rock. Stock leans toward rock, soul/funk, and jazz.
Record store crawls in Los Angeles
- LA Genre Deep-Dive4 shops · Car Crawl · From deep-discount jazz bargains to a Hollywood soundtrack institution.
- LA Hollywood to the Eastside4 shops · City Route · Amoeba's Hollywood flagship and The Record Parlour's soundtrack section, then east to…
- Highland Park to Eagle Rock Dig5 shops · Walkable · A run of Northeast LA shops from Highland Park's Figueroa and York corridors to the two…
- Echo Park, Silver Lake and Atwater Run4 shops · City Route · A short drive between Eastside shops, from Sunset Blvd in Echo Park through Silver Lake…
- Hollywood to Melrose Crawl6 shops · City Route · Hollywood's classic digs plus the rare and punk-leaning shops along Melrose Avenue.
- Little Tokyo to Arts District3 shops · Walkable · Two shops almost next door on 2nd Street in Little Tokyo, then a short ride to the Arts…
34 record stores in Los Angeles
Agora Records
Arts District shop with new and used house, techno, disco and reggae records, plus some art and merch, and occasional events.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday; open 12 to 7 the rest of the week.
1022 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Record Safari
Large, well-organised shop with a wide cross-genre stock including funk, punk and international records, plus a new arrivals section.
Tip: Open 10 AM to 7 PM daily, so it works as an easy anchor stop for an Eastside day.
3222 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Permanent Records Roadhouse
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
Monday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Thursday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Friday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Saturday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Sunday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Cosmic Vinyl
Friendly Eagle Rock shop with records, tapes and CDs, vintage audio gear, a listening station and a free-play arcade game.
Tip: It is right next to Pop Overbite on Eagle Rock Blvd, so combine the two.
4868 N Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041, 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 - 9:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Pop Overbite Records
Small, designed shop of international records, mostly vintage pressings of world, city pop, Italo and funk, with descriptive labels on the stock.
Tip: Closed Tuesdays and opens at 1 PM; the 45s from around the world are worth flipping through.
4877 N Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041, USA
Hours
Monday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sick City Records
Compact Sunset Boulevard shop for alternative, goth, punk and indie records, with band tees, vintage items and a barber chair in back.
Tip: Closed Mondays and opens at 1 PM on most days, so time your visit for the afternoon.
1381 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Deadly Wax
Curated shop mixing new and used rock and jazz, with 1990s indie strength, staff-pick write-ups and in-store events.
Tip: The shop moved to Granada Hills, so use the current Chatsworth Street address; closed Mondays.
17820 A Chatsworth St, Granada Hills, CA 91344, USA
Hours
Monday Closed 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 - 8:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Arroyo Records
Small Highland Park shop with new and used LPs and 7-inch singles in most genres, dollar bins, and a listening station.
Tip: Check the daily new arrivals and the dollar records, and expect street parking nearby.
5123 1/2 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042, 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 - 8:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Gimme Gimme Records
Used-leaning Figueroa Street shop with a broad stock of rare classics and b-sides across genres.
Tip: Open every day, with Sunday closing an hour earlier at 6 PM.
5810 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Gold Line
Highland Park analog listening bar with a great-sounding system, music from every genre and a dark, vibey room. The bar has no signage.
Tip: Street parking can be hard; Saturdays and Sundays open from 3 PM.
5607 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042, USA
Hours
Monday 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM Tuesday 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM Wednesday 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM Thursday 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM Friday 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM Saturday 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM Sunday 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM On Maritime Records
Highland Park shop with used dance 12-inches, jazz, soul and Latin records, plus a listening station.
Tip: Dog-friendly and open 12 to 8 daily; there is a listening station for checking used records.
5506 Monte Vista St, Los Angeles, CA 90042, 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 estuario
Highly curated shop for rare, avant-garde, free-jazz and global records, with a bookstore next door.
Tip: Staff will play a record for you on request; Places lists no hours, so check social media before going.
5403 1, 2 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042, USA
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
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 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 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 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 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 Going Underground Records
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
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Salt Box Records
Second-floor shop inside the Hello Stranger bar focused on French boogie, Japanese city pop, freestyle, disco and modern funk.
Tip: Look for the entrance up a flight of stairs on 2nd Street; it is closed Monday and Tuesday.
320 E 2nd St Second Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Record Fanatics
West LA shop with new and used records from punk and hip-hop to reggae, classic rock and soul, plus Record Store Day releases.
Tip: Open daily 12 to 6, a handy stop between Culver City and Venice.
11306 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066, 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 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM 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 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 Sound Platters
Small Westside shop with a selection of new and used records and easy street parking out front.
Tip: Closed Mondays; weekend hours start at 11 AM.
3316 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Nivessa Vinyl Records
Friendly neighborhood shop with vinyl, CDs, and DVDs across every genre.
Tip: The owner remembers regulars — a good spot to build a relationship for future finds.
5770 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM JDC Records
Old Town San Pedro shop with a mixed stock of LPs, 45s, tapes and CDs; the owner is also known for dance and disco 12-inch releases.
Tip: Street parking is free in Old Town; open Wednesday to Saturday only.
447 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday Closed PM Sounds
Old Town San Pedro shop with used records and CDs spanning jazz, blues, hip-hop and R&B.
Tip: Open Friday to Sunday afternoons only; JDC Records is a few doors along 6th Street.
421 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM We Share Records
Sawtelle shop specialising in Japanese vinyl, including city pop, Japanese jazz and Studio Ghibli soundtracks.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday, and opens at 1 PM.
2025 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Freakbeat Records
Ventura Boulevard shop for used and new LPs, 45s, dance 12-inches, dollar bins and CDs.
Tip: Browse the 45s and the rarities section, and note that street parking is tight.
13616 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423, 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 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Rockaway Records
Long-established Silver Lake shop for classic rock, Beatles, 45s and music memorabilia, with a big mural-painted sign.
Tip: Open weekdays only until 4:30 PM, and free parking is available nearby.
2395 Glendale Blvd Ste F, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Mount Analog
Esoteric shop for ambient, avant-garde, experimental, goth and electronic records and cassettes, with a small book selection.
Tip: Open Friday to Sunday only, so build a weekend around it.
2217 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Licorice Pizza Records
Ventura Boulevard record shop that has hosted in-store album events and live sets.
Tip: Check opening hours and any event schedule before a special trip.
12230 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, 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 - 6:00 PM High Fidelity Records
Neighbourhood shop near USC with a mix of classic rock, jazz, R&B and newer records, with condition marked on the used stock.
Tip: Opening days are irregular (closed Monday and Wednesday), and fresh used arrivals tend to land on Saturdays.
4765 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wednesday Closed 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 Record Surplus
Reliable deep-discount digging with a strong jazz and soul selection.
Tip: Skip the touristy Hollywood shops and come here first for real bargains.
12436 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA
Hours
Monday 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM Soundsations Records
Westchester shop near LAX with new and used LPs, CDs and DVDs, budget bins and band posters.
Tip: Convenient before or after a flight, since it is only a short drive from the airport.
8701 S La Tijera Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 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.