From the phone call I made to the store about selling our entire record collection, to coming in…read moreand having an employee help us load our crates of records into the store, and chatting with the owner while he really took time to go through our entire record collection - it was the BEST experience. The shop is great, and the music they had playing was a bonus. He knows a lot about all genres of music and is kind to everyone who steps through the door. He was very fair on pricing. We couldn't have asked for a better experience! If you are looking to shop for records, this is THE place!

I'm really glad the owner responded to my post. His response proves that he's not only a miserable…read moreperson, he's also a liar. I was in the store for 2 hours on Christmas Eve. If I had found more of what I was looking for, I would have purchased more. I'm attaching my receipt. Oh, and the "little dog" you're referring to is my service animal. Have a nice life, sir. I hope you seek counseling. Love, Karen

I've been a Fingerprints customer since moving to Long Beach in 2023 and have loved the 4th Street…read morelocation. I've attended countless signings and performances, and I buy a vinyl there almost every month to keep growing my collection. As an LA native, I grew up going to the original Amoeba in Hollywood and continued shopping there after they moved to their current Hollywood Blvd location. I've always appreciated the events they host, and when I moved to LB, Fingerprints felt like LB's version of Amoeba because of its incredible lineup of signings and performances. Since moving to their new Bixby Knolls location, the event experience has taken a step backward. The new space isn't designed to accommodate the crowds these events attract. They proudly increase the vinyl prices for these events to pay for staffing these events while admission continues to be oversold. The result is an experience that feels more focused on maximizing attendance than ensuring fans can actually enjoy the event. I attended the Charli XCX Q&A yesterday, and the stage was so low that I couldn't see anything. Within two minutes of the event starting, I requested a refund because the room was clearly over capacity. Unless you were around 5'6" or taller, the only way to see Charli was through other people's phone screens. When I asked for a refund, the employee handing out vinyl records told me, "Well, it's a Q&A. The whole point is to listen." I respectfully disagreed. Seeing the artist is part of the experience, especially at an in-person event, but my refund request was denied. Even if the focus was solely on listening, the experience still fell short. Employee phone notifications were constantly going off and the front door opened every few minutes as employees loudly turned away customers because it was a private event, and outside street noise frequently overpowered the conversation. At times, I could hear phone notifications and traffic more clearly than Charli herself. I think Fingerprints hosts some of the best artist events and I want to see them succeed in their new location. The event setup needs to improve- a raised stage, better crowd management, clearer policies on phone usage, and limiting attendance to what the space can comfortably accommodate would go a long way toward creating an experience that matches the quality of the artists they bring in.

If you've lived in Long Beach for any length of time, you undoubtedly know of Fingerprints. After…read more30+ years, it is undoubtedly the largest music store in Long Beach, and one of the largest in SoCal. We were there for Record Store Day. Loved the special deals they offered that day and having the chance to listen to a few bands over the course of the day (and get some merch signed!). I think their old store was better for listening, since there was a clear area for the audience--in the current store, we were tucked between shelves of merchandise--but it still worked and we had no problem seeing or hearing the bands. I particularly enjoyed seeing Violet Grohl and her band that day. Dave Grohl was there, but as a member of the audience. It was fun rocking out with him to his daughter's tunes (even if he was a couple of rows away). Love the staff. Rand, one of the owners, in particular, is incredibly knowledgeable. He also does a great job of lining up events and bands. We had such a great day at Fingerprints!

I'm Erik and I've been shopping here for a while. This place is literally my favorite store ever. I…read morego here all the time for the retro consoles. They have everything like Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, and more. The people are extremely nice. This is the best place to find a old console or game that works to be honest. If you are looking for things like a ps2 or a super Nes or any game console this is the place. The prices are really good too. You should go check out Cali games if you have not been before, it just feels so nice when you walk in. Its the best. :D

I'd forgotten about Cali Games. My son is on a bit of a discovery stage playing all sorts of retro…read moregames. My son was looking for a couple of 3DS games, while my daughter was looking for Tomodachi Life, which was sold out everywhere else. After trying several of the big box stores and a few of the local video games stores, we ended up at Cali Games. Cali games had everything we needed. We found a huge selection of many games; many more than any of the other stores we checked. I'll keep Cali Games in mind for future game purchases.

Went here looking for some cds for and cassettes for my collection and they did not disappoint…read more This place has a great selection and really brought me back to a time where you could just browse a store front for some good music . Circa Sam Goody and circuit city days. The guy behind the counter was welcoming and pretty cool, oh and not to mention they have great prices! I walked out with two cassettes and A cd .

Amazing staff! I went just to browse and see their selection of music, very diverse. Ranges from…read moreclassic oldies to punk rock and many more! Also really well priced, spanning from $4-$15 from what I saw. Talked with Sal, very mellow and easy to talk to. This establishment deserves more attention

This Book Off is amazing. Has great selection of manga, toy figurines, video games, books, and…read moremovies. I personally come here to sell stuff to get cash back and sometimes you can score back a lot (depends on the value and demand of what you are selling). My favorite part has to definitely be how you can get certain video games for a discount budget compared to other major retailers. Like some games that still sell for 59.99 you can find at this book off for a cool 40-45 plus taxes, which is neat.

Book-Off "Kenny"…read more Not really friendly. The place smells bad. Badly lit. I don't like this. Not a good place. "Kenny" exists as a jealous type.

such a cute homey feeling store! I love their variety of records and the vibe of the store is so…read morenice and inviting. the woman at the register was very nice as well!

Came in here to buy wheels for my skateboard, and the lady (Jackie) was very very rude and made me…read morefeel very unwelcomed. She looked very bothered after I purchased wheels from her business and I even asked very kindly and respectfully if she could grip my board and she complained. As I was there working on my board , a couple of teenagers came in and she changed her attitude and energy towards them and made them feel welcomed but continued to be rude towards me and even muttered to the kids badly about me . Came to the shop because it was the only area that had the wheels I was looking for so I was really stoked to come in upon entering, she was really helpful and nice. I then asked her if she can help me with my grip tape and she seemed a little bothered. I stayed at the shop to work on my board because I figured I can just swap out the wheels I purchased . I grew up going to shops and hanging out in spaces where skateboarders are welcomed, but this is the first time where I felt like a burden for staying. They had younger folks coming in hanging out at the shop and I overheard her complain about how I had over stayed my welcome. I realize that I was getting treated like I was bothering her business. I asked her if there's anyway I can bother her for back to throw in my old wheels and she seem to be bothered stating that she didn't have any extra bags and mumbled it on her breath and handed me a bag with so much annoyance that I immediately left after that. This is not the space for skaters , I recommend going else where.

I haven't been to a Book Off location in ages. It is great to see there is one here at Del Amo…read moreFashion Mall. If you are a collector, you will find lots great figurines, games, books and etc. Brings back memories of my childhood.

A store full of books and cd's .. each item is only $1.00!!! Very neatly organized and categorized…read more Service is helpful and the store is clean. You can't lose! It's worth looking around and finding very worthwhile. My son went the other day, also, and bought 16 cd's. Great finds!

Yes! Books are fun. Stop buying them online or downloading them. Go to Barnes and Noble!…read more My kid is doing the Summer Reading Program and she's so excited to get her stickers. I'm so glad Barnes does this. She can't wait to get her free book. I also like that they give you a discount at their Starbucks when you buy a book.

I have been coming to this Barnes & Noble since I was a kid and I am happy it's still around so I…read morecan now bring my LO. Our favorite part of the bookstore is probably the toy section at the back of the first level where your kid and inner kid can make their birthday wish list. The staff here is always friendly. We love all the events they host here, especially the free Lego builds.

Small store but beware that they don't sell blu ray disc only dvds. Before you go to the store make…read morea list of the dvds series/movies you want! So the owner can help you! When you buy the dvd most of them come in a plastic cover or dvd sleeves with no hard case. If you're looking for anime series just go in and turn right. Note: The anime section in the store is a small section and the rest are local dvds. Before you buy the dvds there are no English subtitles!

It is a small Japanese store selling/renting CD, DVD, video games - all video games related to…read moreJapanese (NTSC-J). It is not such a bad place. There are some retro Japanese video games from PS1/PS2/GameCube discs if anyone interested into Japanese retro stuffs. Warning: it is hard to find a parking spot though.

Highly recommended to find types of music and clothing. The best spot around for all the good…read moretunes, hip hop, oldies and more! Check them out