Went over to Amoeba in Hollywood to buy some vinyl crates for my vinyl collection and also on a…read moreFriday night. They have a ton of cool merchandise related to vinyl, so bags, beanies, shirts, socks, stickers, anything you can think of. It was super crowded and lots of Halloween costumes for dogs. It was just a bunch of people here which made me claustrophobic because the aisles are narrow and it was a Friday night. We found what we came for but my thing is to try to come early to avoid the Friday night crowd. It wasn't that busy but again, it was just starting to be the end of a work week.... It's just super crowded and too many people. I bought 2 vinyl crates and luckily it fit into the car. We love coming here so we will still come back again! The vinyl selection is vast but I honestly didn't have time to check it out. I'm about to see where to have dinner.....

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!

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!

I came across this store on my Instagram feed 2 days ago because of their BTS merchandise, and I…read morewish I had found it sooner because they even had the BTS lights! They have a great selection of BTS Korea tour merchandise, including sweaters, shirts, jerseys, and other tour items. The sales lady and owner were both so welcoming and friendly. The owner clearly loves BTS and was so much fun to talk to! He even explained how the clothing cuts and sizing differ between the BTS Korea and Japan tour merchandise. And BTW--they told me they're getting BTS Japan tour merch next week!!!!!! They also carry merchandise and albums from other K-pop groups, and I thought the prices were very reasonable. They don't post everything they have on their website, so it's definitely worth stopping by the store in person. Such a fun find for BTS and K-pop fans!

Kenji who is an influencer on IG recommended this store for price . I had ordered a BTS Jimin…read morejersey and 2 army bomb keychains online. Store had merchandise from male and female Kpop groups, Katseye, and BT21. Per employee, they sold out BTS merchandise but had army bomb. I didn't buy anything.

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.

Please show some love to this local shop and its owners, because keeping a neighborhood record…read morestore alive is great for the community. I shopped there Wednesday and I'm finally going to dig through my records. I can't wait to play the Tubes and the Kinks!

It's really interesting how a single kpop establishment has two stores inside the same mall. The…read morestore located in front of the escalators are dedicated to CDs. They mostly offer new releases (trust me, with a variety of versions) and a few throwback albums (from the late 2010s / early 2020s). Their location on the other end of the hall (next to 그녀 샵 [Geu Nyeo Shop]) has an extensive selection of posters, lightsticks and a few souvenirs. Being a kpop stan on budget seems like an oxymoron, however I made it possible by focusing on posters during my first visit. Their posters are placed on shoebox like shelves and are labeled according to group/artist. Here's my tip upon selecting posters: be sure to read the labels above the barcode. It tells you the poster's name. However, if you'd like a sneak peek of what the poster looks like, you may search on Google or Choice Music's website to see an actual preview. Take your sweet time, as long as it's not as busy and/or if you're determined to get the poster(s) that you want. Some posters (for example Seventeen) have dedicated ones per unit (vocal, performance, hip hop) and some have all members in one poster. Surprisingly, all of my 3 posters were on sale that day. Depending on the cashier on duty, they may offer freebies along with your purchase. Happy Hunting with many choices at Choice Music!

This is probably the most popular Kpop store in Los Angeles. They have a strong online presence…read more(65k+ followers on Instagram!), so many fans come here from out of town - especially when there is a concert in the area! Be sure to check if there's a Kpop concert in the area because A LOT of stock will be sold out, especially light sticks. The prices are pretty decent here and can tend to be a bit cheaper than other stores. I recommend buying their albums that they have for pre-order because they are usually cheaper than other sites! I personally prefer going to other Kpop stores in the area since Choice Music is pretty small in size and can feel a bit cramped. However, the staff are very considerate and be sure to take your temperature/sanitize your hands before you enter!

Before KPop was widely available online and in local Targets, this was the place to go! Out of the…read moremany KPop stores I've been to, this store has been my favorite of all time. From reasonable albums to cute fanmade products, it's like a treasure hunt in there. I've also pre-ordered Stray Kids Japanese albums through their online website. This place has easily emptied my wallet a few times. They do have a few photocards sold at the front but not a great variety of them. Anything part of the Hallyu wave, you might just find here. Kdrama OST, BT21 products, and posters are just to name a few. They opened their upstairs locations not long ago located on the last floor. It is a lot more brighter and spacious compared to the location. Speaking to the cashier at the time, they weren't sure as well why there were two locations open. Don't forget to check out H-Mart here as well as their food court. I'm a big fan of the reasonably priced rolls at LOL sushi and some of the street food being sold at Awoolim. Great place to also open your Kpop albums and enjoy a meal.

It's a place I have to visit when I go to LA as there are no KPop specific places in the Bay Area…read more For someone that is trying to complete a collection for physical albums, I would not suggest it since they don't have every single Korean album for a lot of the artists. They also gave me the wrong poster. It's still a haven for me to go to when I'm in K-Town due to my KPop needs and the fact that I don't like buying stuff online.

We just came from Louders That was playing K-pop on every single TV. So I really was ready for the…read morestore. They had K-pop everything. CDs. Videos. Calendars clothes. I really loved. It. Smells like the hell kitty store.

Must go for kpop fans! Giant store a little ways a way from the main Ktown plazas but well worth…read morethe walk! Has literally everything kpop related, from albums to merch, both new and old releases. Wall to ceiling shelves of albums for every artist, both solo and groups. Have a lot of stuff from recent comebacks and older merch as well. They also have a good selection of photocard supplies, binders, and stationery supplies. Miscellaneous cute plushies and trinkets as well, you'll definitely find what you need here!

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!

Old school "we keep getting too much stuff and don't know where to put it" comic shop vibes. If…read moreit's your local shop, it's probably nice for you... but no need to go out of your way to get there. Staff was helpful, if not outspoken about why they hated certain things in comics.

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

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!

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!

Drove out to the new location. I was not allowed inside because of a private screening. I did not…read moreeven want to browse. I drove out there with a specific title to rent. Left disappointed I drove all the way out there for nothing. How was I to know there was going to be a private screening? Disheartening to be turned away. I never had an issue with employee service before this. Please rectify this Mark.