Headline Records in Hollywood is easily one of my favorite record shops to visit. The store has an…read moreincredible selection, especially if you are into punk, hardcore, and rare imports. I always appreciate how curated their inventory feels compared to larger chain stores. Whether you are looking for a specific pressing or just want to browse, the staff is knowledgeable and keeps the shop feeling authentic. It is a true staple of the music scene and a must-visit destination for any collector. I make it a point to stop by whenever I am in the area.

This is the best record store in LA. A great selection of cds, records, and band tees (as well as…read moreother merch). Prices are definitely affordable and Fair. The shop owner John is super fucking cool and helpful. I 100% recommend this place to anyone in LA. Ordering is just as easy, fast and cool too! Thanks again!

A staple each time I come to LA! First time was back in 2005, I believe and it excites me each…read moretime! The type of place if you love music, movies, books and entertainment. It's got a lot of everything and super cool limited edition, obscure and promotional items due to being in Hollywood. It always swamped because everyone knows this is the place you go to just be immersed in the find, if that makes sense. Enjoy, have fun, but keep an alarm on because you'll lose track of time!

Fantastic music store. This is what they should all be like…read more I came in on a recent trip to see Cannons play at the Bowl. I stopped in the next day to browse. Let me say, I was impressed!! I have never seen a music store this big, not even in the 90's! I was able to find some albums I was looking for and I really enjoyed browsing the entire store. The staff was super helpful and we chatted about bands we enjoyed.

Now my new favorite vinyl shop ever!…read more I went to work in LA for the day, and I wanted to buy the new Beyonce "B'Day Album". What better place than to get it at the place she did a surprise pop up /signing for "Cowboy Carter". (Not that I was expecting her to be there ) But if there's a place in LA ready to celebrate the Queens "Bday" it would be at her favorite spot. Definitely, no regrets. It was in stock! Yay! Staff was so nice and even one gave me my own Photoshoot. I forgot his name. But I'm posting his pic! thank you for making my Beyoncé birthday celebration epic.

Supervinyl is a modern vinyl shop with a welcoming setup. To get here, there is tons of street…read moreparking all around the area. Inside, their records are organized nicely by artists and genres. All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. Their records are priced fairly and they have a good selection to pick through. I did not end up getting anything today, but will definitely be back next time I am in the area to check them out again.

I popped into this store a few weeks ago on a HOT day, just to look because I love anything…read morehistorical. When we walked in, Chase was a whole crank monster and behaved EXACTLY the way everyone in the reviews is communicating on here... That being said, I realize where dude is coming from. He is an OG that doesn't have time and doesn't want people touching his stuff. After my friend donated $20 to his store, he finally opened up and was "kinda" nice. I asked him if he was from NY cuz that nasty attitude -Ha Ha- then he said "naw, I am an LA guy but my family were from Brooklyn"! I responded, I can tell - and he proceeded to compliment me on my thick skin! Ha Ha. Overall, I enjoyed the experience. I will go visit him again, just to piss him off!

Much like most of these reviews, as a music lover, I was walking by and thought I'd try this shop!…read moreThe owner sitting at the front was so rude and pushy the second I walked in. This man ranted for 30 minutes about how my generation is directionless and went out of his way to point out things about ME (my clothes, hair, headphones) that he believed aligned with his opinions? He wouldn't let me get a word in, which he claimed was my fault, too. Incredibly bitter and insulting off the bat, I actually had to laugh. When I didn't buy anything, he told me to "Go f*ck yourself!" and "don't ever come back!"--which isn't a problem, considering his store will surely go under soon due to the lack of customers within the span of time I was there. Not sure why the owner takes his anger towards the new world out on young people, but it was the worst record store experience I have ever had. Shame, cause the skinny old man in the back was very kind and interesting. DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU WANT A GOOD EXPERIENCE!

Nivessa is a vinyl shop on Pico with a solid curation of records. To get here, street parking will…read morebe your best bet and there is a good amount of it around the area. Inside, they have decent sized setup with fairly priced vinyls organized by artists and genres. All of the staff here are friendly and welcoming. Wifey and I found some pretty cool gems and ended up leaving with a Faye Webster vinyl we had been searching for. Definitely stop by for some crate digging and see what gems you can find!

Great selection! Very well priced. Let's of diverse selection. Worth a visit for sure.read more

Always a fun dig. Couple that with engaging and entertaining staff, it's a spot you shouldn't miss…read moreif you're in the area.

Came here with my cousin looking for some classicl vinyl from back in the day. This place is the…read moreepitome of cool. And while we didn't find the particular albums that we were looking for, we were blown away by the sheer ambiance and amount of product they do possess. Being a child of the 70's and '80s, we could have looked through their collection for four or five hours easy since I think those were the greatest decades of music with artist who not only achieved legendary status, but even one hit wonders that what have you going back into time. In fact, we were joking with the staff that we easily could have opened and closed the place down by doing an entire day shift right alongside them! The place really blows you away from a 5 senses standpoint as well. The sights, sounds, and smells all hit you at once-and in here and on this occasion, that was a great thing. If you follow a little hallway it leads you into a completely different section into what seems like a another small universe or at least galaxy. Once on the other side of this hallway which leads you to another portion of the building entirely, your met with even more records and additional musical and odd treasures. To top it off, a bar with alcohol awaits you! Lol You can't make this place up! Bottom line here folks is this is a really cool, cool place-especially for those who love classic music, a good beer, and the idea of hunting for what you want. I'd highly recommend this place....just be prepared to put in some serious time for research and for your senses to be able to take it all in.

This is such a cool bookstore! I loved how high the books went! I wish my home could be like this…read morewith the ladders. lol Everyone here was so kind. My kid ran around all over the store, but the staff was super kind and helpful. They helped me search for books while my hands were full! :) Books are valued at the retail cost but that's fine since we should be supporting our local independent bookstores!

I do love this place and always want to support local businesses but sometimes yall make it hard…read more This is the third time I've dealt with inconsistencies between the website and the brick and mortar store. I left work to make sure I made it in before they closed, took $15 uber over to find out it's not actually on their shelves like the website said. So now I'm out $30 as I head back to for nothing. Get it together Making it hard patronize... stick with each other as they are the only book store in a 7 mile radius of me

Great selection of stuff not to mention the great pricing & value you get!…read more Customer service is awesome! Idk Whoever did 1 star is clearly pretentious cus what you mean you came in 2 minutes before closing?? I would be irritated asf too! Forget the negative people and definitely come into the store, totally worth it!

Best comic book store by Melrose. The people in the shop are wonderful, and have a wide selection…read moreof reads. Go ahead and even ask for a few recommendations and you won't be disappointed, whether you like your super hero comics, or independent. Special shout out to John; he's great to talk to, incredibly funny, and has tons of great recommendations.

Excellent collection. Top notch knowledge and customer service with class. Kevin and his wife are…read moregems. Best record store I have visited to date! I will be back again and again. Thank you Kevin for sharing your knowledge and stories.

UPDATE OF MY ORIGINAL REVIEW: After what started out to be a positive experience, I'm left with a…read morevery negative feeling about this place. IN A LARGE NUTSHELL: I originally called to see if ATRT carried a specific pressing of an artist/album and they did. I purchased that album plus four others. Played all of the albums BUT the specific album I needed - which was the most expensive - was literally unplayable. Contacted owner Kevin and he started making up store policies: claimed the invoice states it allows for only a 50% refund (it doesn't); then stated while he wouldn't refund me, he would try to locate another copy of the album which would probably have a later pressing/label & that I needed to be okay with that since it contained all of the same songs as the original pressing. (I wanted the original release, I paid for the original release, I expected the original release - not a later reissue on a different label - this shouldn't be difficult for any collector to comprehend.) Kevin attempted to bully me by repeatedly cutting me off with his confrontational, condescending, argumentative and arrogant tone which, honestly, was shocking, to say the least. Eventually he admitted he doesn't listen to the albums while simultaneously claiming them to be in great condition - after much back and forth, he finally agreed to reimburse me for the defective album. (It's as though he's great to talk to if you agree with everything he says but if he feels challenged, he takes it as a threat?????) I understand not being able to listen to thousands of albums to check their usability but if they don't work & he doesn't want to provide an in-store opportunity for customers to test them, do the honest thing. Also, post your lack-of-return-policy-of-the-moment so customers know in advance what they're settling for - NOTE: they have you sign the receipt after paying AND keep talking to you while signing so you simply think you're signing for receipt of merchandise - if there's a no-return clause or a partial refund clause, you won't know that. As I stated to Kevin over the phone, I'm not mad or angry about the hostile way he treated me, I'm actually sad - what could have been a pretty darn good experience with a local small business turned out to be a pretty awful one. MY MISTAKE - I should have read other reviews BEFORE visiting because there are wildly differing opinions on this place and all seem legit - the good and the bad. My first review was great and as you can see, that soured pretty frickin' quickly. It doesn't take much to be decent and honest - especially if you'd like to keep customers who are happy to share their experiences with others.

After a truly awful experience at the Studio City Crossroads, I have to give credit where credit is…read moredue: the Santa Monica Blvd/West Hollywood location is basically the EXACT opposite. This location is organized, efficient, and actually knows how to move people through the selling process. The employees seem to have defined roles, the buyers are able to actually BUY without the entire operation grinding to a halt, and even when they're busy, things move. The difference between this location and Studio City is honestly night and day. Same company, same basic business model, completely different execution. The staff here are also friendly and professional without the weird too-cool-for-you attitude I encountered at Studio City. Nobody acts like they're doing you a favor by acknowledging you. They just do their jobs, keep things moving, and somehow manage to create a much more pleasant experience in the process. I've sold here multiple times and this location consistently feels well run. After seeing how chaotic and inefficient another Crossroads can be, I appreciate this one even more. If you're deciding which Crossroads to sell to in LA, skip Studio City and come to the Santa Monica Blvd location. It's not even a comparison.

I dropped by Crossroads Trading in WeHo recently. I saw some clothing items I liked. There seemed…read moreto be a good variety of clothes of different material, textures, and patterns. Items seemed to be well-organized.