Whether buying or selling, Alex and his staff are amazingly knowledgeable, fair and really on top of everything that you want to see in a record store: great used stock, new releases, rare records, CDs, cassettes and posters and other memorabilia. One other great aspect to the store is the location: there's parking, it's near the highway (I-5), and it's in Atwater, central to most of LA and full of great food and other destinations worth your time, too. Highest recommendation! read more

Record Safari is a cool vinyl record shop in Los Feliz with a solid selection of product. To get here, there is street parking all around the area. Their records are organized nicely by genre and are all reasonably priced. I did not end up picking anything up this time, but I still enjoyed crate digging and seeing all the new gems they got in. read more

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They say that half the fun is getting there. If you are able to find the entrance to this shop, you can decide whether that old saying is true. If you do find your way inside, it is about 99% vinyl and a small section of used CDs (but some excellent ones, believe it or not). The vinyl selection is solid. The interior is kind of barren overall but the front is well decorated. The counter gal was very pleasant. The music playing in the store was very good. This store is well worth a visit, if you can find the front door. I have faith in you. read more

This record store is one of the best. The have an excellent way of balancing all genres. They stay fresh with the new releases and have an endless ever changing collection of classics. You WILL find RARE records here, I have on several occasions. The prices are spot on, they aren't trying to hustle you. The vibes are chill, play a video game in the corner if you like. But overall, this place really is the best. Go check it out, you never know what you might find. read more

This place is so nice, staff is so accommodating. I shot my senior photos here i called before hand and the woman who answered the phone sounded so enthusiastic about and said yes which im so glad about. they have a great selection of vinyls as well i did some looking after i was done and their prices are not bad at all. I do recommend coming here read more

Record Safari - Vinyl Records Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My favorite record store in LA, hands down. They have an incredible selection, and the prices are very reasonable. The whole place is a vibe; I love spending time here. read more

Record Safari - Vinyl Records Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The selection of rare records they post on their Instagram are awesome and exciting for most vinyl collectors out there. Sadly this creates lines, and an overwhelming amount of people waiting before opening to grab those records. I watched as people ran inside the store like it was Black Friday to snatch every rare record off the wall like their lives depended on it. A minute in the walls were bare and the selection similar. The experience lacked the thrill of being able to walk into a record store, and stumble upon something you've searched so long for. This was my first visit, so I'm unsure if this is how it is every weekend. But be warned if you see something you like on their socials, you should line up an hour or two before they open to be able to snag it. And even then, you might have to bump an elbow or two to secure it. read more

Great spot for your record needs. Always posts new stuff on IG. Good prices as well. Nice staff

Diggers paradise. I could spend all day in this place. While they have a good selection of new records, the real treasure here is their used selection. They are divided into genre and then under each letter of the alphabet. For instance, there is no "Beatles" section, but there may be Beatles records under "B". When you are digging under the letter you'll find a bunch of stuff you didn't even know you needed. You should also dig through their multiple "New Arrival" sections. From mainstream to the obscure, there is something for everyone. I also find their prices to be the best in the area. Sometimes unbelievably good. If you buy records and are in the L.A. area you should support this place! read more

Good people who are kind and know their music. Yelp is insisting that I write more. But the 1st line is all a music lover needs to know

such a cute record store, very spacious with a GREAT variety!! the workers there are also so talkative & kind

I found Record Safari by happenstance while in the neighborhood, and it is definitely one of my favorite record shops. When I walked in for the first time, I was impressed by the wide selection of records on sale: from pop to rock to classic jazz, I could have spent hours just flipping through their collection and finding gems to take home. It feels like every time I visit I end up buying something awesome, and writing this review just reminds me that I am overdue for a visit. The service is friendly, and I appreciate that you can peruse the record stacks without anyone hovering around you (there's a ton of space). They do record buyback, but I have not participated in that process and can't comment on how much they offer for used records. read more

First time shopping here and will be back everytime in LA. Easy to park cause they have their own lot. One could argue they are the most priced to moved record store in LA. I picked up around 70 records for around $600. WOW! Great deal. The uber super cool chick behind the counter told me her name and I am infamous forgetting names the 1st few times. I hope I don't botch it. Ariel? She's the cute pixie with the Tilda Swinton vibe. Normally the no eyebrow route doesn't work (unless your Ziggy Bowie or Jean Harlow) but she pulled it off. She even played a Frank Sinatra record so I was mellow throughout the shopping experience. Place was spotless and some random dude struck up a conversation with me about Michael Bolton. Which is cool without explanation. All in all a great happy one hour spent here. I will return and return and return again. HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

Great selection and very friendly staff. One of the best record stores I've been to with fair prices and quality used and new vinyl. Highly recommended! read more

It's nice to visit a store where the people and owner are dedicated to what they sell. This is an excellent record shop.

The hours on yellow are not accurate. I went at noon on a Tuesday and they were not open.

Really cool remote place to get lost in decent selection of records . I go often and always come across new albums . Everyone working there is more than helpful as you desperately try to find that one band that one record. read more

Nice shop! I was astounded at the large selection. I had a plethora of bins to look through. I found a sealed Bastille record for $10 - what a steal!! The store had many genres like rock, pop, and the ol' classics. Pricing of the new/sealed items I saw seemed fair/comparable to what I would see online. The staff was very friendly and available to answer questions. I appreciated the parking lot in the back of the store - made it much easier to park and take my time in the shop without having to worry about a parking meter, especially with it being in LA! read more

Record Safari - Bastille Give Me The Future - Vinyl Records Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This might be my favorite LA record store at the moment. What I really LOVE (and what makes the shop stand out) is that they don't play it safe when it comes to what they stock. It's not all just easily bankable 60s and 70s staples priced at $40 mixed with a bunch of rare deep cuts priced for lawyers (you know what I mean). Sure, they have that too, but they really run the gamut with a lot of new stuff out every time I'm in there whether it's some older fusion or art rock, yesteryear's grindcore, some jazz classics or deep cuts by solid players and a solid selection of electronic / experimental stuff as well. I always come out with some unanticipated cool finds and the prices are very reasonable. Love this spot! read more

Good record store Always new stuff coming in Only negative is the prices seem to keep going up and up read more

If you like to browse through a giant selection of used records that are priced too high - this is the place for you. They have new vinyl as well which seems to be fairly priced. The problems? The overall collection is not very well curated - just a lot of basic records. I walked out empty handed, which is not something I like to do at a record store - especially one of this size. For a more curated collection of high priced used vinyl, go to Permanent Records. For a giant selection of used and new records at fair prices, go to Amoeba (even though you will have to brave the tourists taking photos of themselves with Taylor Swift records). This place feels a lot like someone is just buying record collections from dead or dying old people. read more

I absolutely love this store. Great vinyl at very reasonable prices and the staff is very cool!!!!

Great record spot in SOCAL. The staff is super friendly and the place has a cool vibe to it with easy parking and good music playing in the background when you shop. Comfortable listening station, has good prices, a great record selection, and best of all the records are in really nice shape!!! Records are thoughtfully organized which I love. Great spot to visit. Will go back as many times as I can! read more

Atwater Village has a great record store! Fantastic location with a parking lot--how awesome is that!? Much easier to get to than Coachella (where you might have seen the Record Safari pop-up store). Lovely big space. True, the prices are not garage sale cheap, but this is a curated selection you're browsing through. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. read more

Make sure u go here when you're doing your record buying tour thru LA. Some records they have they dont know their worth (mainly r&b/soul), so you'll actually get a fair price on them. Win, win for a collector. Other than that, the basic reseller vinyl catalog you'll see at ridiculous prices is here like any other wrecka sto'. But i like this spot. The locations is in the cuts. And the service grade? Well, still remains to be seen as the workers are pretty much in their own world unless they know u, basic LA shyt. Cheers. read more

Fun place. I enjoyed browsing here. Definitely would come back. I could spend hours here.

Love this store. Friendly, diverse, new and used alike. Hoping that some closing hours go back to 9pm

I've been to a lot of record stores around the country and overseas these past 45 years and I don't know if I've ever spent as much money at one shop in such a short time as I have here. Always find something great here and just when I think I'm ready to cut my losses and pay up another great find catches my eye. The nicest people too, staff and customers. I've been handed off cool records other customers thought I should check out more than once. Staff is super helpful, always seem to know where that record I was trying to find is stashed in the bins. I also love that they have a listening station. Prices are very fair in my opinion. They are savvy, not many sleepers will get past them, but they price usually just below average prices elsewhere and usually everything is in great condition here. Another bonus is that they have some parking available too. I wish I lived closer but also maybe glad I don't. read more

Great records. Hard to find stuff that I almost never see in shops. Reasonable prices.

Oh, so many great records at reasonable prices. You know the selection is good when you have no intention of buying anything, just stop in to check it out. But walk out with a few gems because they are classic records at prices you can't refuse! read more

Record Safari is an awesome record store. The store is very organized and you can find some really great albums for quite the steal. I was able to purchase a used jazz and Chicago record for only $1 each - wow! The layout of the store is spacious so you don't feel crowded and there's a free Pac-Man machine in the back you can play too. The staff here were very friendly and they don't rush you so you can really take your time to look through all the records. The store also has a free parking lot (pretty small lot but also street parking if needed). Overall, a really trendy and fun record store - highly recommend checking out! read more

my favorite record store in town. i'm there all the time & leave with something every time i go! staff is awesome; they always greet you as you walk in & are knowledgeable about their product & anything you might be looking for. such a relaxed vibe/atmosphere & comforting environment to shop. an absolute gem of a place, i recommend to everyone! read more

Very friendly. If you're a digger, it seems like their recent arrivals section is updated pretty often. Definitely have found a few gems. I'd much rather give my money to a record store than Amazon, so keep up the good work, guys! read more

Probably the next best thing after amoeba! Super cool shop with cool friendly staff. You can buy, sell and trade here, and they do pay well for your dust collectors or if you're cashing out that high priced piece you're ok letting go of. Selections range from $1 bins to high end grails (priced fairly btw). They got some old arcade games and some listening stations as well DO NOT PLAY THE $1 records (believe me they're probably in better shape than what you grade as mint), it's probably the only rule they got. It's cold inside when it's hot out, it's hot inside when it's cold out. Parking on site and they sell refreshments if you're thirsty. Check out their CD section you'll find crazy steals there too! read more

Love record safari, my go to place to spend money and browse for records. New arrivals section is the best place to find things

Super chill venue, located in a beautiful Atwater village. Great selection from children records to jazz, new age artists and of course classic rock ! I'm positive I'm missing more genres, but you get the picture. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. Friendly staff and cool vinyl spinning while you shop. There is parking too which makes the entire LA experience worth while. We will be back to see Alex and his lovely gem of a store. read more

Record Safari - Safari indeed - Vinyl Records Near Me - Los Angeles, California

An excellent all-around record store. Record Safari has an incredible inventory, all well-conditioned and reasonably priced. The space is organized and clear of clutter which is saying a lot when you've frequented so many shops in your lifetime. The staff, especially the owner Alex, are great. No pretention or extra airs of coolness at all. And they have a parking lot! read more

Amazing. When you walk into this store, it looks rather small. Once you start browsing their records, you suddenly realize that their organizational skills are simply genius. You won't believe the amount of records they fit into this place, and it's not just about the quantity...it's QUALITY! The used records here are in terrific condition and priced to sell. I could go on and on about the deals I've gotten on some absolute gems, but I don't want to bore you. You've just got to browse their used records for yourself. Make your way over to the back wall for their new inventory and you'll find the popular, the less common, and even the out-of-print titles also at amazing prices. There's even a very comprehensive selection of 45's there too. Parking is more than ample and free, but the driveway is a little tight. (I drive a Chevy truck and I know this will be a non-issue for most customers.) The staff is super-friendly and they don't feel like your typical record store snobs. They are very warm and welcoming. They are actually spinning vinyl from what they have in stock. The whole ambience there is great. The neon display on the wall adds that nice retro touch that every record store deserves. The best part...their alphabetizing is on point! You'll have no trouble finding what you're looking for. This really makes the browsing process more enjoyable. If you haven't had a chance to pay them a visit yet, today is the day! Open 7 days a week from 10am to 9pm! read more

I really wanted to like this place. I've been here maybe 8 times in the past year but I always have had a bad experience. The staff are nice, the store is clean and organized, the prices are actually not bad. Not sure why people are complaining about the prices? What I hate is you have to rush to get here hours before they even open to see their rare records. I see people who camp out. Seems like they have no life or job? Record shopping should not make you feel like you need to fight the person next to you to see a record. Its uncomfortable to shop and not worth the time or effort. If you want to have a calm and fun atmosphere for your customers you shouldn't post everything you get in on your insta. Just put it out in the shop and it will be a surprise for whoever comes in. Atomic records is calm and easy to browse and I always find rare stuff and they never post their new arrivals on instagram. Record safari is the one record shop in LA I'm really disappointed in. Maybe eBay is a better place for you to sell? read more

Excellent selection, customer service and less than 5 miles from my home. This is a weekly off day treat for me. The ladies behind the counter are awesome and always have something great playing. In the immortal words of Todd Rundgren/Ronald Isley...don't change:) read more