The best record stores in Los Angeles in 2026 are Amoeba Music on Hollywood Boulevard, one of the largest independent music stores in the world, Rockaway Records in Silver Lake, Permanent Records Roadhouse in Cypress Park, Atomic Records in Burbank and Fingerprints in Long Beach. Freakbeat in Sherman Oaks and Headline Records on Melrose round out a crate-digger's tour.
LA's record stores range from Amoeba's warehouse-sized shop to small, specialized dealers. Many buy and trade, so bring records you no longer want.
One of the world's biggest independent record stores.
Amoeba Music's Hollywood store is huge, with new and used vinyl, CDs, films and memorabilia. It hosts free in-store shows.
It moved to Hollywood and Argyle in 2021.
Good to know: Check the events page for free in-store performances.
6200 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Collectible vinyl and memorabilia since 1979.
Rockaway Records is known for rare and collectible vinyl, CDs and music memorabilia, along with a broad used selection.
It is a destination for collectors.
Good to know: Ask staff about collectible pressings in the cases.
2395 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
A packed Burbank shop for used rock, punk and jazz.
Atomic Records on Magnolia Boulevard is a well-organized used record store with deep rock, punk, jazz and soundtrack sections.
It is near the Burbank vintage shops.
Good to know: Combine with Magnolia Blvd vintage shopping.
3812 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505
Long Beach's beloved indie record store.
Fingerprints is an independent music store in Long Beach's Bixby Knolls with new and used vinyl and frequent in-store events.
It is a community hub for local music.
Good to know: Check for in-store shows.
3811 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807
A Valley shop for new and used vinyl.
Freakbeat Records on Ventura Boulevard sells new and used vinyl and CDs, with a strong rock and indie selection.
It is a friendly neighborhood shop.
Good to know: Ask about new arrivals.
13616 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Punk, metal and hardcore records on Melrose.
Headline Records specializes in punk, hardcore and metal on vinyl, plus band merch.
It is a key stop for punk fans on Melrose.
Good to know: Combine with vintage shopping along Melrose.
7708 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
A record store that is also a bar.
Permanent Records Roadhouse is a record shop and bar in Cypress Park, with vinyl for sale, beers on tap and DJ nights.
It is a relaxed place to dig and drink.
Good to know: 21+ for the bar; check hours.
1906 Cypress Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90065
Amoeba Music on Hollywood Boulevard, a vast store with new and used vinyl, CDs and films, and frequent in-store performances.
Amoeba, Rockaway Records and many other stores buy used records. Call ahead for buying hours.
Rockaway Records is the best known for collectible vinyl and music memorabilia.
Yes. Most independent stores in LA take part, with long lines at Amoeba. Check each store's plans.
Amoeba moved in 2021 to 6200 Hollywood Blvd, at Hollywood and Argyle, near the Pantages Theatre.