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    Sunset Blvd Records

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    The Record Collector

    The Record Collector

    1.9
    (369 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$$

    We walked in with a list of specific artists and albums, both men (Sandy and Henry) were instantly…read morehelpful and intensely knowledgeable. Sandy kept pulling more and more rare records out the further into our list he got, and Henry kept offering random selections of odd ball albums in similar veins. Classical is really where Sandy gets interested. Henry, the older of the two gentlemen, got up on the ladder multiple times to show us something we might like. If you read these other reviews, it obvious how to approach the shop; just know what you want and be polite! I went years ago randomly, it's true they were pretty brutal, but on this second approach I ended up with an experience far beyond getting some rare records. Sandy went into detail about his studies in violin, his 87 year old teacher, the jazz club he ran. Stories of booking Herb Ellis and days of Les McCann coming into the shop etc. Once we got into it Sandy even showed me some hi fi equipment of his, and talking of the master tapes he still has from shows he recorded himself with legendary names. He bought Cannonball Adderley's record collection directly from his wife when he passed, because she trusted only Sandy to treat it with care. The shop has amazing records, first editions and everything a jazz or classical fan can imagine; but through their strict rules and bitter demeanor these two men are some of the last great witnesses to the true greats. Absolute treasures waiting to be unlocked. Give this place another shot, with some care, and I promise you will get more out of it than any shop in Los Angeles.

    Man oh man. I've honestly never had an experience quite like this. I truly believe music is a…read moreuniversal language that should be shared with everyone, but unfortunately this store gave me the exact opposite impression. The store itself has so much potential, and I'm sure there are some incredible records here. However, I found the owner's attitude to be incredibly off-putting and honestly contradictory. You have such an awesome record store, yet you actively disrespect your customers. Lock in. This isn't the kind of place where you can casually browse or discover something new. It feels like you have to know exactly what you want and strictly follow the owner's rules (which can be anxiety inducing.) I honestly don't understand how that creates or sustainable environment for a record store. To top it off, the owner was rude to my friends and I. He dismissed us by saying, "Have a nice day," while gesturing with his hand for us to leave. LOL. It was an incredibly uncomfortable experience. For those who left good reviews you probably caught him on a really good day bc damn.

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    The Record Parlour

    The Record Parlour

    4.6
    (407 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Awesome place awesome vibes…read more.. Got some awesome finds for a good price !!! Check the place out if you are 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.

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    As the Record Turns

    As the Record Turns

    4.3
    (69 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Fantastic record store for 1st pressings!! Found some amazing vinyl!! So glad we found and stopped…read morein!! Need to make sure you have some time to visit with the owner Kevin and his wife!! Kevin has lived an amazing life, make sure you have time to talk to him, especially if you like George Clinton, Tribe Called Quest, Dr Dre, we could have stayed for the whole day talking to Kevin!! Thank you Kevin for the finds and the conversation!!

    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.

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    ENJOY OVER 12 CATAGORIES OF RARE & OUT OF PRINT ORIGINAL VINYL ALBUMS IN MINT CONDITION IN ALPABETICAL ORDER. SORRY...WE CARRY NO REISSUES.
    ENJOY OVER 12 CATAGORIES OF RARE & OUT OF PRINT ORIGINAL VINYL ALBUMS IN MINT CONDITION IN ALPABETICAL ORDER. SORRY...WE CARRY NO REISSUES.
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    Off the beaten path for over 25 years. Checkout this bungalow of musical gems!!!

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    Off the beaten path for over 25 years. Checkout this bungalow of musical gems!!!

    Sunset Blvd Records - vinyl_records - Updated August 2026

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