Love this little record shop place. Pasadena's best hidden gem! Great parking in the back as well.read more

The definition of tone-deaf: berating a man and his kids in your record store...on Father's Day. No…read moreneed to say more. If an area is off limits, post it. Don't ever berate my children like that again.

I came here for a signing with the Alain Whyte band, which consists of musicians who played with…read moreMorrissey but made an incredible record in their own right! The line was absolutely biblical but undeterred I decided to wait and wait some more. Yes, I regret nothing. Located after downtown Covina, Kaos Records is in a large strip mall with what on a regular day would be plenty of parking. Once inside I found a good medium sized record store that specializes in 80s new wave and punk. There's lot of posters, clothing and other memorabilia here. On a regular day I'd be digging through the bins for sure. The signing was handled really well. The boys of the Alain Whyte band were super friendly and personable, which was part of the problem. Everyone wanted to chat them up while us latecomers were sweating it up outside lol. But once inside all the heat was forgotten. All the employees were super cool and kept us updated every step of the way. 40 years in business so they're definitely doing something right. I'll definitely be returning to check out what they have. There's a few holes in my collection I think they could definitely fill. Great store! Highly recommended!!!

Absolutely PERFECT record stores experience. I have been traveling the country stopping in record…read morestores all over and this one was an absolute delight. Great selection, I was finding some real scores in the bins. You can tell they curate with a keen eye. It has that "lived-in neighborhood record store" vibe devoid of the gatekeeping male gaze, but rather a welcoming, intimate familiarity. They have clever merchandising, and great merch. The two guys in the shop were a treat to chat with, they really made it a great experience to shop there. I will definitely make a return trip on my next LA visit!

Vinylsaurs Records have very reasonably-priced items. Gilbert the owner is so friendly with every…read morecustomers. we can talk about every artists he has in store. Got a couple of us$1 Colourfield vinyls outside the store where the clearance/bargains were... a place you surely come back again & again

Such a dope name: Vinylsaurs Records…read more I walked into the La Puente, CA, record shop on 6/18/22. Immediately the owner came over to let me know about their blowout sale. Rock and hip hop seem to predominate the space in this small shop. They also sell CDs and tapes. Follow them on Instagram @vinylsaurs. This is the best way to know when they are open as they don't adhere to the schedule posted on Yelp. This is also how I found out about their amazing sale that Saturday.

nice small shop!! my boyfriend was very excited to find Jamiroquai here so five stars for y'all…read more nice service and good selection of records. they are priced around $20-40 but you can also find some pretty good deals.

Super nice guy running the shop, he helped me and my gf with some food recommendations for the…read morearea, service definitely top tier. At first I thought the selection would be kind of scarce since it's not the biggest shop but don't be fooled! He had a bit of everything and some records I hadn't seen anywhere else before, like Jamiroquai, Zoe, Natalia Ladourcade and more. Prices were average, some were a bit expensive and some were super cheap. Have fun and look around!

So I pass by this record store all the time and have been curious about it. So I finally went in…read moreto see if they just sold "New" records (current) or if they also sold new, still sealed in plastic old records as well. Well, to my surprise, they have many old records that are still new (still in plastic wrap)! Not only that but the people that work there are friendly and quite helpful. For example, one of the "new" old Records I purchased had a tear in the plastic. So I inquired about whether or not they had another copy that didn't have a tear in the plastic. They did not but they offered to knock off a couple of dollars in return. I didn't even ask for that. Very cool Now as for the used record selection, I was not that impressed with their quality. I think you get a lot better quality if you search online. Other than that, I would recommend this store.

Haven't been here for several years and always enjoyed spending an hour or two browsing the…read morerecords, CDs, and movies. And yes, I almost always bought something. The only negative thing is that there was a female employee there about my age (a senior citizen) who always watched me like a hawk and made me feel uncomfortable (as if I were going to steal something). I don't know if she still works there but I'm willing to come back and find out. Hopefully she's either gone or has changed her "management style."

Love Rat Hole!! Best records store in Riverside. Highly recommend stopping by! It's a great…read morecollection! Also their shop at Farm House is awesome too! Try both! Great stores.

Staff: The staff are so weird. One of the workers there named David was watching me and my brother…read morethe entire time we were shopping. He kept staring at us for no particular reason. Once we paid and left, David was waiting outside while staring at my brother and I. It was creepy to say the least, but to add on, it gave me weird r*pist vibes. The Selection: As a record store, they should have a wide selection of CD's and vinyls, with subgenres and variety. That is something this record store does not have. You'll find your favorite bands catalog just to find 1 or no CD's/Vinyls. And this isn't because the band is niche, it's just because THEY HAVE NOTHING. Pricing: The pricing here is outrageous. I found one CD i wanted to buy online from the official bands website. I found the same CD here at the rathole for 10 dollars more than the actual band is selling it for. Not only are they price gouging and jacking up the price, they're basically scamming and ripping everyone off. To sum it up, the staff are very weird people that stare at you up and down and make the whole experience terrible, while also having basically no selection on music whatsoever. Their prices are way too high. Do not give these people your business.

Cheap vinyls I bought show many different records I have a great quality and quantity of recordsread more

I made a list of record shops to hit in LA for my birthday, and honestly, I wish I had started…read morehere. First off, Manny (the owner) is dope. Super chill, easy to talk to, and clearly has amazing taste in music. We chopped it up for a bit, and he even gave me a free Moonshine Records shirt because it was my birthday- didn't have to, but it meant a lot. Now let's talk vinyl... no matter what you're into, you'll find something. The Latin section is fire, the 80s selection is solid, and there's a perfect mix of new and old. Everything is clean, organized, and easy to dig through. I walked out with some amazing finds at great prices and had to seriously stop myself from buying more. Parking was easy, and the shop was super easy to find. I didn't want to gatekeep... but this spot is too good not to share. I'll definitely be back.

Maybe my experience was an outlier, but I had no problem asking for help, finding a CD, and picking…read moreup a used cd to boot. The gentleman who helped me wasn't high and was really versed on hip-hop and provided great conversation on the recent Czarface and Frankie Pulitzer release. I used to go the old Claremont location when I lived in the area, and staff there was just as helpful. I'd say that the new store has maintained its customer service. The used Shania cd was $2.99, and the new Methodman cd was $12.99. Not bad at all. I'd definitely come back again when I'm in town.

I've been to the new location a few times now, and it's a great space--easy to get to, well…read moreorganized, and with a fantastic selection across a wide variety of genres. On my last visit, Liz helped me out, and she was awesome. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to make some excellent recommendations based on what I was looking for. It's always nice to shop somewhere that feels welcoming, and her enthusiasm for music really made the experience even better. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend stopping by if you're a record collector or just looking to discover something new!

Commune Records is a cool and modern record shop located in the heart of Old Town Pasadena. There…read moreis no parking lot here, but plenty of street parking options around the area. They have a good amount of records to sort through, spanning all different genres and are priced fairly. All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. There was nothing to add to my collection today, but I will definitely be back for more crate digging next time I am around the area.

One of my favorite records stores. Jeff, the owner, is a great guy and very knowledgable. His…read morerecords are not cheap, but they are in superb condition.

The ladies were so warm and welcoming! Curated collection and some really amazing pieces. I loved…read moreperusing this rack - gorgeoussss dresses. I look forward to coming back when I have more time to dive in to everything in the store!

Stopped by Willie's vintage on an impulse and was very happy I did! It is a lovely shop full of…read morecharacter and a wide range of items, all curated by the owners, Jeanette and Raquel. I am slowly replacing items we lost in the Eaton fire, and not only did I find some nice jewelry pieces, they had a lovely vintage Hawaiian dress that brought back a flood of nostalgic memories. On top of that, J and R were so kind and gave me some items to help us on our rebuilding journey. They showed remarkable kindness and warmth to a random customer, and they really were a highlight of my week! They took time out of their day to listen and make recommendations, and their store is a real oasis of treasures and positivity. It's well with everyone's time to stop by, check their stock and support a local business!