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    Canterbury Records

    3.6 (132 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    I've driven by this and today I finally went inside. I love that they have a huge selection of CD's, movies, used and new records all at decent prices. I walked in looking for a specific movie soundtrack from the 80's and although I didn't find it I did find a couple of albums that I haven't seen at other stores. I scored on a record I've been looking for and left so happy to have finally found it here.

    Hello a Prince, I love you.
    Shirley S.

    It's Prince season! In honor of Prince's 65th birthday on June 7th, we popped into Canterbury records to add to the home vault of his purple highness's collection. They have cd's, vinyls, and vhs! Old school! I found a few treasures to take home with me.

    Leonard A.

    This store was probably a real vinyl record carrier back in the day but now has become a housing for Compact disks and DVDs.So I suggest they lose the record store label and convert into Canterbury Music instead,it suits them better in my opinion. My first impression was where the heck is the precious wax?Oh I see,a small two sided shelf with a limited amount of vinyl and six box sets,really man.I was really expecting to see some Decca and RCA labels lying around but no dice here.I will say this,the collection of silent films on DVD is a pretty cool rarity and to be fair they do have cassettes and 8 tracks on a back wall.In the end of it all I can say it is a decent music and movie shop for the locals. The customer service is a hit or miss and I got the miss.Its not cool when a worker follows you around like if you were O-Dog in Menace to Society making you feel uncomfortable,not cool lady.Peace out.

    Kimberly B.

    The employees at this store are so amazing, sweet & kind! Taylor CDs brought me into this store & I'm glad they did because this is the nicest staff at a record store i have ever encountered!! If you need CDs or vinyls please go to them they could not have been kinder!!

    Signed evermore! Taylor freaking Swift!!!
    Kimberly B.

    The staff here are the NICEST people! I've been to alot of record stores in SoCal searching for signed folklores & evermores so I've experienced many many rude employees at other record stores but the staff here is the reason I drive from Orange County just to go to a record store!! Cannot recommend them enough!!!!

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    Poo-Bah Record Shop

    Poo-Bah Record Shop

    4.0(147 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $

    CAAAAN YOOOOU DIIIIIIG IT? Poo-Bah can!…read more Poo-Bah Record Shop is a time machine disguised as a music store, and let me tell you--it's the place for anyone who appreciates good tunes and even better customer service. My recent visit felt like stepping into a live Spotify mixtape, and here's why. I went in on a mission: find some records as a Christmas gift for a high schooler who's super smart, learning to play piano by ear, and whose taste in music is a mystery to me. No pressure, right? I grabbed a couple of records with piano-heavy tracks and headed home. But something told me, "Maybe give these a spin before handing them off." Glad I did--one of the albums had lyrics I wasn't exactly keen on giving to a kid. Determined to support a small business (because, let's face it, every dollar counts more there), I went back to see about an exchange. Walking in, I braced myself for an awkward return situation. I explained my dilemma at the counter, saying I didn't want a refund but was open to suggestions. And that's when the magic happened. The guy at the register immediately hopped off and started digging through records to find something more suitable. Then, the owner joined in--tag-teaming the search like Billy Taylor and Quincy Jones putting together a jazz masterpiece. They didn't just recommend records; they curated options with the care of someone arranging the perfect piano solo. At one point, I half-expected Ray Charles to pop out from behind the counter, saying, "Now this is how you dig Baby!" They found me some Count Basie to keep things swinging, threw in some Modern Jazz Quartet for that cool, intellectual vibe, and made me rethink my entire approach to gift-giving. I walked out with four records instead of two, grinning like a kid at their first jam session. These folks didn't just help me solve a gifting problem; they brought me back to a time when crate-digging was an art form and music was the language of discovery. As a former DJ, I know the joy of unearthing hidden gems, and Poo-Bah's team shares that same passion and knowledge. If you're into music and crave a place where the love for it runs deep, Poo-Bah Record Shop is it. This place isn't just a record store; it's a soundtrack to the golden era of music and a reminder of why we love vinyl in the first place.

    I like coming here to add to my vinyl collection. You can find a lot of interesting records for…read more$2-4, and I enjoy discovering new artists for myself here. The staff is very engaged and polite.

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    Videotheque

    Videotheque

    4.6(178 reviews)
    5.7 miHighland Park
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    A video store for all of us intellectual movie nerds!…read more Videotheque sells some new and used DVDs and Blu-Rays, but their main purpose of being is as a video rental store and it's like no other video store I've been too. Their videos are organized by how a cinema fan's mind works. By category, by country, by director. John Woo movies in the Hong Kong director's section. Hou Hsiao-Hsien in Taiwan. There's classic porn from the 70s, 80s and 90s. There are Criterion discs. There are John Huston movies, Godard movies, Wim Wenders and David Lynch. Dario Argento horror movies. Sci-fi. Pre Sci-fi. Post Sci-fi. Brazilian. African. Silent films... I could go on and on. If you are looking for an obscure out of print classic film that's not on streaming, there's an 80% chance that you can find it here to rent. There is street parking nearby. The problem? I live in OC and this place is in Mount Washington/Montecito Heights. So if I move down there, I'll be renting some unheard of movies, that's for sure!

    This is a movie rental place. I know hard to find now days. They do sell some stuff. It is really…read morefun to look through all the movies they have. Most everything is dvd, but they have blu-ray and 4k too. I liked talking to the staff about their stock. They had some stuff that I'm been looking for rent. They said the they move all the shelves around so they can have a movie night where they bring out a projector. I recommend this place if you got the time. They do seem to have most every that I asked for.

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    Amoeba Music - Outside

    Amoeba Music

    4.4(2k reviews)
    11.4 miHollywood
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    Kelly from Australia at the help desk is a GEM, kindly taking the time to educate me on the…read moresweetest vinyl buying lesson. I've barely begun to dip my toe into deep appreciation of physical music mediums, and accompanied my wife here on her birthday search for a few specific vinyls and CDs. My search was narrow, hoping for a Odesza vinyl. I found two vinyls from the A Moment Apart album I was in search for with one being a used copy in a deep sea foam color while the other was a clear vinyl. Because I knew nothing about vinyls, I went to the front desk where Kelly took the time to show me how; 1) properly remove vinyls from their sleeve, 2) the direction to clean vinyls using a microfiber cloth, 3) check downs to go through when inspecting a used vinyl, and 4) in why's behind inspecting vinyls the way she recommended. In taking the time to show me how to check 3 separate clearance vinyls, I felt even more stoked about my Odesza used vinyl find as it was fun colored vinyl not yet in our collection and in beautiful condition. Kelly - thank you for not being a gatekeeper. You rock!

    So this is the newer Amoeba in Hollywood. They moved from the original location off Sunset Blvd,…read morethink awhile back. But, this location is pretty nice. It's located right across the street from the Metro B Line, so take the transit for super convenience! Walking in, there is security staff that's there that will do a bag check. They also do this when you're leaving the store. The store itself is a nice warehouse of everything you're looking for: music, movies, and merchandise like t-shirts, buttons, even some CD players (not top of the line, but they have them!). Everything is organized at this location - with lots of staff on the floor, restocking and organizing the racks. They have a good selection of everything, but also they don't have everything. I didn't find what I was looking for at my last visit, but it was still nice to browse through the store. They also seem to carry a lot of brand new CDs here. Amoeba's a cool shop if you've never been to one before. It's one of the remaining larger physical music shops left that have tons of music CDs, records, and other awesomeness.

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    Book Off

    Book Off

    4.1(37 reviews)
    7.4 mi

    Originally came to Book Off because I saw it had merchandise from Tokyo Sea. Apparently so did…read moreeveryone else. By the time I came, all the good merch were sold out. But no fear, they have so many other items to choose from. They offer books, collectable figurines, old game consoles and games, vinyls, and many other items. Some are Japanese related but not all of them are. I would say it's a pretty good sized store and everything is organized and labeled. It's fun rummaging through the boxes to see what goodies one might find, remember that this is a used book store so most items are pre-loved. I didn't get any Tokyo Sea items but I did get a pre-loved well kept Japanese Pressed vinyl of Air Supply's greatest hits! Priced at only $19, I thought it was a great find. Clean, well organized, lots of things to go through. Definitely a place worth checking out if you like hunting for treasure.

    This is our first visit to Book Off. We are normally not just hanging around in Monterey Park, but…read morewe had a lot of time this visit and I love a bookstore. This is mostly used books. They also have CDs and other items. They have a great selection of books. Their prices are a tad high, but not insane. It is my understanding that they don't pay much for books you bring into sell, but I have found that to be true where ever I go. I just don't bother anymore and give my books away. The service is great. They know where the books are, there are so many, and they will actually help you and not just point in some direction. Parking is easy and free. The place is packed with books, but you can get through with no problem. I found a couple of books that I did not have and have not had the chance to read. All in all I was very happy.

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    K-Pop Music Town - Im Nayeon Poster

    K-Pop Music Town

    4.7(94 reviews)
    9.1 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
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    Walk-ins welcome
    Family-owned & operated

    My grandson loves BTS and all things K-Pop. I go to this store to buy him gifts all the time. I…read morelove it there. The service is just wonderful, mostly a young staff that is super nice and kind. They help me find the latest of what he may want. The prices are so fair and they have the best selection you will find. They also have other things than just music. They have all the cute stuff, they have light sticks and all sorts of merchandize. They also have posters lots of plush things for fun. You will love this place. You don't need to know a thing about K-Pop, they have your back and just seem to know when a grandmother walks in looking lost. They are just so sweet. This is one of my main K-Pop places to go whenever I am near there, so have fun.

    I wanted to love this place because visually it's really fun and definitely catches your attention…read moreif you're into K-pop. There were a lot of colorful displays, albums, accessories, and random fan items, so it's still enjoyable to walk around and browse for a bit. My main disappointment was the lack of official merchandise. I was specifically hoping to find more authentic merch for different groups, but the selection felt pretty limited and a lot of items seemed more generic or unofficial than expected. That said, the store itself has a cute atmosphere and the staff were friendly when I visited. I think it's still worth checking out casually, especially if you're nearby, but I personally hoped for a stronger official merch selection.

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