Very charming local mom & pop record store with a great selection. I actually found a rare record I'd been hunting for only $20 used! Nice employees that make you feel welcome. Love the music they play in the store, and overall good vibes that make you want to support small businesses. One of my favorite places to stop by on the weekend after yoga or sushi on Ventura blvd. They sell Blu-ray's, cassettes and cds too! read more

Freakbeat Records - Been looking for The xx vinyl not easily found and they had it! - Music & DVDs Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Cool small shop with very extensive stock, prices are very reasonable, some DVD and vinyl starting at $.99. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Some common titles, and a very good selection of collectible titles. Highly recommend. read more

Freakbeat Records - Storefront on Ventura Blvd - Music & DVDs Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Favorite record store in Southern California! Bob, Dave and everyone are spot on - knowledgeable, helpful and ready to talk vinyl records and great music. Pricing is more than fair and the rare records are just endless. Parking can sometimes be a mite tricky, but in no way does that stop me from wanting to visit any time. NEVER leave empty-handed. How about that?? read more

What a record store! Sweet spot. The best in the valley. Maybe even the best in Los Angeles. The prices are fair. The staff is kind. You can find a huge selection here. Honestly, this is my go-to spot for Record Store Day. This is why I went in recently but I've been countless times. I really enjoy the selection here and feel like they have everything new to vintage to eclectic to mainstream. I feel like this place doesn't get all the glam it should- maybe it doesn't want it but I would recommend FreakBeat to anyone looking for the best record store in town. I can't wait to go back. Street parking is usually available. There is always a staff member waiting to help out. read more

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They have a great selection of records along with tapes, and other analog lovers dreams, but their customer service was not great. Their prices are also fair. read more

Spent $4 for Tom Petty's great cd Wildflowers, a dvd of The Wild Bunch for $1, and $2 for 2 more cd's. Reminded me of Soundstations in Westchester which is closer to where I live. But whenever I'm in the valley I will make a special trip here to buy some cheap hidden gems! read more

Freakbeat Records - Music & DVDs Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Ok folks, the Keep It Real Guy is at it again, so lets get after it! This store gets 5 stars across the board!!! Here they do and everything right!! Their selection is off the charts in CD's, to include vinyl. When you walk in you get the old school service, they will take you to where something is that your looking for. They welcome your business!! So service 5 stars, plus another 5 stars! You will leave happy, and their prices are very reasonable! So in Los Angeles they are number #1 period! ! Now as for CD Trader in Tarzana, you cant compare them with Freak Beat Records, as different as night and day maybe they can be trained by their staff in customer service skills, for a small fee!! Again this business gets it right! You need to look no further they are truly the best in California! As Always just Keeping It Real!!! read more

I love this place. Always find something cool and the prices are great. Their prices on new discs are cheaper than any big Hollywood store. Their used stuff is every changing and better priced than Discogs. Their 99 cent section is very cool and often have some gems in there. I always get a stack of items whenever I go there. The staff is always friendly and helpful to me. They participate in record store day and it was painless without waiting in a line for hours. I just wish I had started going there sooner than I did. read more

Stopped by this record shop after grabbing lunch with a friend and really enjoyed our time here. First off, the store is extremely organized and easy to navigate through the various media types. They had new vinyls in one section, used vinyls, CDs, and cassette tapes. They further organized by genre and alphabetical order which made it easy to look and browse around. Prices of the new vinyls were inconsistent with online prices but I didn't mind paying a little bit extra to support a small local business. Also not going through the hassle of shipping is a plus. Things to note is that there were no parking lots or structures nearby. So be ready to parallel park on the street in front or on the side near the residential area. Overall, I would definitely come back when I'm in the area again! read more

Freakbeat Records - Music & DVDs Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Very nice staff and a great selection. Everything is reasonable priced. Loved coming here and will be coming again. read more

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One of the best record stores in the valley. Their store is small, but the selection is top tier. Their staff are so nice and helpful. read more

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Stopped by to browse here after having lunch nextdoor, left happy with a big bag of records. They have a great selection, anything from newly released albums to the classics, as well as resale records. The staff are very friendly and helpful should you be looking for something specific. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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Great record store. 10% off if you spend more than $100 wow. This is a man with a knowledge that has spanned half a century. read more

Small business Saturday purchases are my fav! I wandered into Freakbeat because I'm still not back in my office and Amoeba isn't my most convenient home store at the moment. I decided to shop in my actual neighborhood. I'm going 0 to 100 with building a vinyl collection after ordering Booze and Vinyl, a cocktail making book that pairs cocktails with vinyl. I love adult bevvies and music so it was the perfect gift to myself. I'm great at making cocktails and spinning records to them just makes perfect sense, can't think of a better recipe. I came through the door with my post it note of eight records I wanted in hand, and have now added thirteen more to this list. I of course wanted Used, I don't like purchasing any thing new but I couldn't find any of them. They had three of my eight, New and I chose one (Bob Marley/Legend) for now. I'll return often to keep checking their Used selection and need to stop back asap to search for the others I've added to my list. This is a great store, with a great energy I totally see how record shopping can make for the perfect solo activity, or a really cute date. Perfect neighborhood store with great service! I think you get 10% off of $100, which can really come in handy if I can find the twenty others I'm in search of. read more

Fun record store with a decent selection for the size. Very knowledgeable staff, and a fun vibe. Check it out if you're in the valley.

I really enjoy this place people that work there were very friendly and music was good over the PA not too loud and felt comfortable being in there. The price is your basic pricing for vinyl, and I do have some things that are hard to find. Definitely going to go back read more

So cute! First time here. I was on Ventura yesterday and found this record shop walking by. They are still masking and provide one if you need it when you walk in. They have a pretty good new and used record selection and a large cd selection (which I did not explore). I found some pretty unique records and will be back to explore more. The staff was very kind and welcoming and you can tell there's a great relationship with the regulars. read more

This place is cool. I like this place. No, let me correct myself, I LOVE THIS PLACE. long on my bucket list of record shops in the greater LA basin, Freakbeat Records is 100% old-school. For collectors, old-school is a good thing because it means the staff is very knowledgeable about what they are selling. What I liked: Firstly, there's a huge jazz collection, primarily on vinyl, but well represented on CD too. My biggest score though was blues on CD, followed by some outstanding jazz on vinyl. For collectors there is a preference for early or first pressings, and it takes years of research and experience to develop a,sense of what is what. Needless to say, careful examination of the playing surfaces, preferably in daylight, is, required for used records. Is that a deep, feelable scratch? Or, is it a surface scuffwith no affect on the playback? Secondly, after praising owner earlier, another reason they rock is that they have three, yes, three, turntables and amps with headphones to preview unsealed records. For CD collectors they provide two CD players and headphones so the likelihood of having to wait for someone is quite low. Parking: Street only, and be sure to pay, I saw the "meter bitch" on patrol and handing out tickets (plus, they take pictures). We lucked out and got a spot in front. Prices: After hitting a dozen or so places in LA, the IE and OC, I found their prices on par for the most rare and collectable items, but well under the mean for CDs and general stock used and out of print items. For example, I obtained a few promo double records for $15, which was fair considering the artists (Miles Davis et al.). Altogether, I left with nearly a dozen CDs and seven records for just under $100 (they gave me a 10% break even though I hadn't exceeded $100). All-in-all, Freakbeat Records is the perfect place to start building up a diverse collection in nearly every style and genre. read more

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Great records, great staff, what more could you ask for? Their used vinyls are really well priced!

My favorite record store. I never leave without a big stack of vinyl. They also have a good selection of CDs, DVDs, and Blu Rays. One can also find the latest issue of Shindig here and some neat collector's items. Reminds me a bit of the record store in High Fidelity. read more

Beautiful record store!! Great selection and super helpful staff. Masks being required makes me feel 10x more comfortable shopping there as well. read more

I finally got ahold of the oftenly ignored and underrated "Black Sabbath - Headless Cross" (LP). That is a collector's dream come true. The place is a little cozy store where you are guaranteed a much better customer service than the one you would find at big retailers such as FYE or Tower Records. It's a must go to journey through memory lane! read more

Freakbeat Records - They have an amazing rock collection - Music & DVDs Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

One of the few places in LA County for vinyl aficionados that has great music selections in all forms of media (not just records) it's a perfect alternate to Amoeba & Rockaway. Freakbeat is also more than fair with trade-ins is long as you have quality titles that are in good resell-able condition. Due to the state of affairs in 2020 they honor and respect COVID-19 rules and allow limited customers in the store at a time and it's appreciated. read more

Excellent used selection. Rock section leans classic but found some psych, punk and metal strewn in. Great used international selection compared to most neighborhood shops around town. The jazz they had out was a goldmine. Very reasonable prices, it's not a buck-a-record shop but not much higher and the quality is top notch. These guys really seem to give a damn if the records they sell play clean. They also have a dollar bin and new records but I didn't get to scope those out. CD selection looked about as extensive as vinyl. They take COVID seriously but handled a couple jokers who tried to test them very well, owners seem like solid guys. One of my new favorite spots, will be back soon. read more

Great store! One of the last indies like I use to frequent in my youth. Staff always super helpful and knowledgeable.

Wide arrange of cds, and other things of the sort! Last I went they were still requiring masks I believe

Great little store in the Valley. Knowledgeable staff. Wonderful selection. Masks are still required, due to staffers having immuno difficulties so be respectful and just wear the cloth over your face, ya big babies. read more

Freakbeat has nice helpful employees, which is not common for a record store. My teen daughter is just getting into CD's and they special ordered one she was looking for. It arrived several days later and then they personally called me about it. Great customer service! I used to only buy records in here, but now that I started looking at their CD's, I can see there are many great titles and deals in their CD section as well. They even have cool music magazines and books, mostly aimed at the more advanced record collector. And don't forget to look up above you at the wall of rare records! read more

great shop, all categories, reliable used and new releases beyond just the hits. they are the fairest in trade credit i believe

Great place to wander and browse records & CDs. Friendly staff. One of the best places to find quality used vinyl in addition to new.

I took a bunch of my record collection into freakbeat to sell and all the guys working there were so nice. Shout out to Bob, Andy & Daniel for making it a really great experience and giving me top $ for my well loved collection of 80s vinyl. The store itself was really inviting and well laid out and very well organized and visually enticing. I don't collect vinyl or music memorabilia anymore but if I did, Freakbeat would exactly be the place I would feel at home and want to finger thru stacks of records. read more

Wonderful mix of new releases and used/older gems across genres. The new arrivals section never disappoints. The staff members are all kind, friendly, and accommodating. I always find something I want here. A+ spot! read more

One of my favorite shops. Great prices, great inventory and rare finds. Love the staff. I just recently found out this store is founders of the original moby disc record shop. I used to shop @ moby disc as a kid. Freak Beat is highly recommended for vinyl and CD's read more

I love this place! Great records and affordable prices. The folks that work there are friendly and helpful. I shop at a lot of record stores and this one is my favorite! read more

Decent prices, great selection of new and used. Cool store and easy to navigate. Clean and organized. Lots of jazz and folk (and of course rock, pop, etc.) HOWEVER...I knocked them down two stars because I've been here twice and both times I was there the owners/employees spent the entire time talking smack about customers. Not the customers present, but past customers or the regulars. Sure every store has its share of annoying customers, but employees should not be venting about "idiots" and saying things like "don't tell him I got these records in- I don't want to deal with his crap" or " don't charge double or anything I'll deal with him when he comes in"....very unprofessional and rude. Clean up your act guys and maybe I'll be back. Until then I'll take my business elsewhere where they vent in private, not loud enough for customers to hear. read more

I like record stores and I like this place. I am always happy coming here whether I find something or not. I hope they stay on forever.

My second favorite record shop in LA. Two older gentlemen have always ran the counter and are always friendly and nice. I ALWAYS end up getting something every time I'm here whether it's used or new vinyl. Their genre selection is generous, too. They also take covid seriously which is a plus. read more

Excellent selection of new and used vinyl, at competitive prices. The owners are knowledgeable and helpful. I've recommended these guys to all of my audiophile friends. Great store! Records are priced very fairly here. read more

This place is the last of a dying breed. Rhino records *poof* Arons records *poof* Poobahs *half poof* (It's just not the same since it moved out of that house and onto Colorado) But Freakbeat is alive and well and going on 4 1/2 years old. It's storefront is a welcoming warm brick facade embracing either side of a tapering entrance made up of glass window panes pasted with poster art of musicians current and past. You are kind of funneled down into their recessed front door that opens upon the quintessential record shop of my high school days. Upon the right you will find three turntables set out for anyone who wants to sample a used album before committing to the ultimate act of taking it home to join the rest of the family. There is a good deal of vinyl to choose from however the selection is severely limited to Rock, and Jazz. The same could be said about their CD collection. The new and used CD's are laid out together so you have to look at them all, the exception being a little open room towards the front that is dedicated solely to .99 CD's and vinyl. The register is set up on a podium so that the record dude is set up higher than you which I'm sure is as it should be because the record dude guy is usually an audiofile who knows more than you and has better taste than you and always has more pairs of converse shoes in his closet and definitely more plain T shirts of varying colors etc. But in this case, the record dude was seriously cool and had no attitude at all. You can trade in your records and CD's here too, but just like way back in high school, the gems that you were forced to trade in because the change in your Sparklets bottle bank was running low and you just couldn't scrape up enough for gas money to get you to the concert, still won't fetch you more than a few pennies to scratch your @ss with and you might be forced to take credit instead and take a bus to the concert and forget about getting a T shirt. They have a small Hip Hop section and I was able to score the new Wu Tang Clan album "8 dimensions" USED for $8.99. This album just came out two days ago! It is amazing by the way, one of the best albums I've heard in a very long time, and I was also able to fish out the Beasties "Paul's Boutique" for $5. With those two finds I cruised for an hour in ungodly traffic to my next destination actually hoping for more traffic so I could finish the albums. Humpty Dumpty was a big fat egg. http://www.myspace.com/wutang read more

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This record store is for the man of culture. Very cool and knowledgeable staff that are stern on enforcing COVID safety which is relieving. Freak beat has an awesome collection of used records where you can find some good stuff for ridiculously low prices. That is not to say their collection of new records should be ignored. They have most of what fans of rock music would want and reasonable prices. read more