Record Stores in California, United States

New records store in South Pasadena, CA+ US/FR independent label and distributor specialized in hip-hop, soul, nu-jazz and electronica artists.Exclusive records store online on Discogs. [email protected]ège socialLos AngelesAnnée de création2017Type d’entrepriseSociété à responsabilité limitée (SRL)Taille de l’entreprise2 à 10 employésSpécialisationsindependant producer and release recordings, distribution, vinyl, streaming, e-business, discogs, B to B, hip-hop, jazz, electronica, nu-jazz, soul et indie

Perfect Circuit is an independent music shop fascinated with all things in the world of electronic music. With a diverse range of musicians at our helm, we are every bit as excited about Aphex Twin as we are about Morton Subotnick, every bit as stoked about the newest Eurorack module as we are about the newest Moog. We are passionate about sharing our knowledge and growing a diverse music community—and we are excited that you are here with us!Feel free to come by our showroom or give us a shout to learn about new gear, talk electronic music technique, strategize a Eurorack setup, riff on your favorite artists, or find some inspiration.

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Ragin' Records located in the Tower District of Fresno California is one of the best places to buy vinyl in the area. The staff is extremely friendly and happy to help with anything that you may need. They specialize in punk, metal, hip hop, rock, pop, and indie, but carry a little more than that. They opened for the first time in 1988, closed a while after that and reopened in 2019.

In 1990, Amoeba Music was born on Telegraph Avenue in one of California's most exciting and revolutionary cities -- Berkeley

New and Vintage records, tapes, cds, Musical equipment and supplies, shirts, posters and MORE!!

Brooks Berdan Ltd. was founded by the late, great audiophile, Brooks Berdan and his wife Sheila. We have become known as a leader in representing the finest in audio components. Assisting our customers in achieving a pleasing listening environment in their own home has always been a top priority for us. We have three listening rooms packed with several brands and products and a hallway packed with NEW and USED records, from first pressings to audiophile classics.

Southern California's largest non-profit Used Bookstore with 2000+ Vinyl Records & CDs. Serving the community since 1964.

Thousands of records, many hard-to-find, and thousands more to come.

Since its inception over a decade ago, the owners of As The Record Turns have successfully located the best quality rare LP's, album covers and 45's for all the major record companies, film and television studios, music publishers, producers and recording artists.

Brothers Wayne and Gary Johnson began re-selling albums in 1979 after attending one of the legendary record swap meets in the Capitol Records parking lot in Hollywood. What began as a hobby more than 35 years ago quickly turned into a business when they were virtually forced to open a store, if only to house their growing collection!Rockaway purchased Rainbow Records, a small well-known record store in the Silver Lake area of Los Angeles. They now started selling new and used records and cassettes in addition to collectibles. Rockaway grew so quickly that they had to move 2 more times, finally settling into the present Silver Lake location in 1992.While many independent record stores (and most chains) in Los Angeles have closed, Rockaway is flourishing. Wayne and Gary are aggressively acquiring extensive record industry collections and purchasing personal collections of CDs, records, DVDs, concert-related items, tour programs, toys, as well as rock ‘n’ roll promo items and collectibles. Frequently paying five and six figures for valuable collections, Rockaway has paid $600,000 for a single collection of vinyl and $150,000 for a CD collection.“It’s remarkable to reflect on founding Rockaway Records over 35 years ago and to have actively witnessed the evolution and revolution of an entire industry in a mere three decades. We’re extremely proud of our success and know how fortunate we are to be not only weathering a difficult economy, but continuing to make key acquisitions and grow during such a volatile time,” said Wayne Johnson, co-founder Rockaway Records. “While we have seen a number of our independent peers come and go over the years, what we offer is more unique than any big box retailer could ever possibly undertake. We are continually looking ahead and plan to not only remain relevant in years to come, but aggressive in the retail marketplace. Trends come and go everyday, but real style and substance is always rediscovered. We feel that moment everyday we open our doors.”Not only are collectibles in demand for their novelty, but also for their potential appreciation. One often-overlooked area is music memorabilia. These collectibles have yielded some impressive returns. The Johnson brothers are known throughout the world for their honesty and for paying the fairest prices for records and memorabilia. They regularly travel the United States and overseas to purchase private collections and make certain that sellers receive the highest market price.

History: Established in 2011, Groovers is a new music store located in Riverside, Ca. (1 block East of UCR campus). I have had a 30 plus year career in the construction industry but my passion has always been music (especially vinyl LP's). I spent many years at Gillette's Records in the Brockton Arcade here in Riverside learning from the master himself. Being a 40 yr. plus vinyl collector I always knew "my turn" would come. With the recent resurgence of vinyl and the lack of construction work the timing was right for a change so here I am. Meet the Business Owner: Tom ANative "Riversidian" . Lived throughout So. Cal. after high school and settled back here in Riverside in 1998'. Spent 30 yrs. in Construction as a career but stepped to the side lines in 09'. Catching up on what I missed and living a dream.

Established in Oakland in 2008. Primarily new & used vinyl focused shop with an all ages venue attached and a label of the same name. Well curated wide selection of genres. Although mostly vinyl focused some CD's and cassettes are available.

Owner, Carlos, has been in the DJ Scene (Club/College Radio/Mobile) for over 35 yrs. Has an extensive knowledge of Freestyle, Hip Hop and NRG genres and a comprehensive foundation of other styles of music as well. His shop literally has thousands and thousands of tracks for sale. Prices are reasonable (for used wax). A diggers paradise. On my initial visit I had to keep myself from diving in because I know I could easily blow 5+ hours and that would just be scratching the surface. open 7 days a week but call in advance if you're planning on getting there at noon (when he opens shop).

We Stock 15,000-20,000 LP's and 12" singles covering a wide variety of genres including rock, folk, soul, hip-hop, punk, psyche, country, jazz, blues, disco, latin and more.

Hercules Records is a local record store located in Berkeley, California with a priority of sharing music and expanding musical appreciation and knowledge of gems of the past. We provide a large selection of used records, as well as new releases from independent vinyl and tape labels. In addition, we have integrated monthly events that showcase rare talent with live performances by artists, beat-makers, and DJ’s; a little of everything for everyone!Hercules is proud to buy and sell our records at fair prices so come on in, have a chat and dig some records

Rhino Records in Claremont, California, was opened in 1976 by the Rhino label (the reigning champs of repackaging, reissuing and recycling hits & misses from yesteryear) which sold off its retail operations in 1981 (we have been independently owned & operated since, so no hankies please). We used to be located in a tiny shack selling punk & love beads next to a Bric-A-Brac Outlet and an "Aura Cleansing" parlor. In 1990, we moved into a 6000 square foot box located on the corners of Yale & Bonita and have gathered no moss since.We are a record store like they used to be in the good ole days; a plethora of obscure (from our weighty progressive rock & electronic sections) carved next to our rock, classical, and whathaveyou. Thousands of new & used LP's are located next to the Rhino stage which has been graced by Yo La Tengo, Eagles of Death Metal, Kimya Dawson, Jimmy Eat World, The Mountain Goats & a wealth of others. We also carry a large selection of out of this world toys, stickers & other off the beaten path chotchkes.Claremont is a good 40 minute drive east of Los Angeles and our store is located in the "Claremont Village." Located a stones throw away from the 5 prominent Claremont Colleges, the village is an amalgamation of the clashing local colors, from a coffee house down the street where Jewel & Beck used to play, to the folk music center (owned by Ben Harper), where musical instruments & field recordings are sold.Tune into 88.7 KSPC on your drive into town and hear the latest in the world of underground sounds on your way to the local skatepark! Don't forget that Rhino is air condintioned, UV Free and Wooly on top!

Pacific Beach Vinyl is based in San Diego, California, dedicated to the service of hand selecting and importing limited electronic and dance music records largely overlooked by the greater public, and delivering them to an under served North American market.Our customer base includes established world class working DJ’s plus artists, producers and fans of high quality dance music. Most of our inventory is limited in nature, therefore we strive to select the best of a resurgent, fast growing volume of record releases and offer them on a pre-sale basis in order to give our customers access to them.Our retail division is the face of our business and we have a strong wholesale division behind the scenes built on the same principles of curation and quality.We are open to the public Sundays 12 to 5pm & Tuesdays 6 to 9pm, and we offer private shopping by appointment weekdays after 6pm & Saturdays after 12pm.

Opening in 1985 and named Independent Retailer of the Year by the National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM) in 1996, Penny Lane, once the largest independent record chain in Los Angeles, is now a single location in Upland, California. Penny Lane Records buys, sells, trades and consigns extraordinary LPs, 45s, CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray, video games and cassettes. We pay top prices, and reward referrals of exceptional collections. House calls are made for large collections of interest.

Folk Arts Rare Records is a San Diego music institution and one of the oldest record stores in California. The business was started by Lou Curtiss, a festival organizer, cultural preserver, and local luminary. Lou brought innumerable legendary musicians to perform in the San Diego area, to the delight of music aficionados. These included Tommy Jarrell, Lydia Mendoza, Bukka White, Dennis McGee, Rose Maddox, Bill Monroe, and hundreds of others. Music icons like Tom Waits, Sam Chatmon, and the underrated local bluesman Thomas Shaw performed in the store.New owner, Brendan Boyle, plans to work tirelessly to keep this iconic record store alive.

Our North Park gift shop is perfect for the cinephile in your life. We have new products arriving weekly for all occasions. Get your favorite movie soundtracks on vinyl, movie/television themed board games, unique greeting cards, blu-rays and more here at the Digital Gym Cinema! The Media Arts Center San Diego is a charitable organization dedicated to engaging youth in self-expression via new technologies, so all purchases directly benefit Media Arts Center San Diego’s programming.

The record boutique features thousands of rare vinyl and books, curated by Adrian Younge's infatuation with classic Hip Hop, jazz, rare soul, and psychedelic world music. The boutiques' bespoke approach is further curated by co-owner and concert producer/promoter Andrew Lojero (ArtDontSleep), as well as the store’s manager, Ray Montano (Virgin Records/Amoeba).After nearly a decade in Downtown Los Angeles' Arts District, The Artform Studio has relocated to the historic Los Angeles neighborhood, Highland Park. The caliber of the studio has only risen since their big move, and both Adrian and Sherry continue to be one of the only places in Los Angeles where their synthesis of the hair and music world makes this a destination for all creative people and families alike.