Great LPs !! but customer service ?! No comment ........................................................................ ........................................................................ read more

A great selection of LP's, pop, punk, funk, all there! Our haul was far and wide...going back for sure read more

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Went to this store, as my youngest daughter is a newly minted vinyl record collector. She was not disappointed! Great selection and the clerk was so very helpful and kind. He even gave her three stickers on her way out. He cleaned the records and said that they could be returned if they don't play or if they are scratched. We ended up with two albums and will definitely be back! read more

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I love this store and how friendly everyone is. I've bought many records from this store and they have very good prices for their records and cds. I bought a brand new factory sealed vinyl and it came factory sealed. I opened it and it happened to be scratched, but after I called they offered a full refund for store credit and was really nice about the whole thing. read more

"The hippies wanted peace and love. We wanted Ferraris, blondes and switchblades." -Alice Cooper Holy cows out to pasture. This record store is a perfect manifestation of counter cultural Edge. See also: Hunter S. Thompson. I could try to explain where this place is located. The only way to find it is to go over The Edge though. This store is found only in the beating heart of a man known as DRAK. I was footling, digging, and rooting around in Vinyl Solution. DRAK asked me a question or two about records. We started to talk music/films. Somewhere in the conversation DRAK mentioned the film BLUE VELVET. Then the whole day tilted quite heavily. I happen to know a detail or two about Blue Velvet. So did DRAK. The conversation lasted for an hour plus and culminated in both of us raving about PABST BLUE RIBBON. Apparently, there was a moment in DRAK's life where he only had one or two VHS films to watch. He told me he played Blue Velvet until the tape became unusable. (The song "Blue Velvet" by Bobby Vinton is worth a spin too, obviously.) Towards the end of DRAK's talk on Blue Velvet he mentioned a film called BARFLY! This reference made the whole day go absolutely sideways. DRAK and I talked Bukowski, Alice Cooper, The Sex Pistols, The Fall, The Big Lebowski, Richard Pryor, Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, and The Egyptian Lover for probably about 90 minutes. DRAK is a man possessed of much conversation, and yesterday was the day he met a man who can gab a tad about the arts himself. DRAK is a practiced DJ too. Plays his records as well as he knows them. He has a show where he expounds or explains the details or history surrounding each track before spinning. What is more: DRAK has never ever dropped the same track twice. So asking him for a vinyl solution after a slow workday is probably a very, very wise idea. I ended up leaving the vinyl solution with quite the haul. My favorite find was probably a 7" of Kenny Rogers and The First Edition - Just Dropped In. I paid a quarter for it. The prices alone are worth the trip here. DRAK's customer service is just the icing on the frosting on the cake. read more

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A really cool record shop with an eclectic selection. First thing I noticed walking in the was the friendly staff. Two guys were talking with other customers, and not the usual CS banter. These guys were really engaged in some fun discussions about artists, presses, and recommendations. There was a lot packed into a small store. One staff member (maybe the owner) told me about a box of collector items they keep behind the counter along with a few boxes of hard to find 7s. He was nice enough to leave them out for me to dig through. I probably could (should) have bought 2-3 records but bought just one which was one I'd never seen in the wild. It was priced at $60 but the other staff member at the register offered me $5 off. I'm never one to decline a discount. Incredibly cool and unexpected gesture. It's always a bonus when a shop has free parking and since VS is in a strip mall, free spots abounded. I'll be sure to add VS to my must go to list the next time I'm in OC. read more

Love this place! Came here for the 1st time last week as we are brand new to the record world. Great selection and awesome vibes! You can tell they know their stuff and the service is great! Paul was extremely friendly & helpful and we bought 3 records. After arriving home we noticed that on of the records had damage on the packaging, and after pulling out the record there was a small crack. I called and left a message after hours and the next day they apologized and made it right with no questions asked. The words were " we want you to have a great experience here" and we definitely did! The true definition of a good business is how they handle issues, and they nailed it! We will definitely be back soon! Thank you paul & Vinyl Solution! read more

Out of the three other record stores I checked out recently, this appears to be the smallest one. It's not limited to any specific genre of music but I did find lot of bands I used to listen to in the 80s. Price seemed fair on most items although there were some that were in the $30 range for classic Van Halen and Judas Priest albums. I'm kind of new to vinyl shopping so I'm not sure how those prices compare to other places that carry similar titles in similar conditions. Because this place carries mostly used items, it will be a hit or a miss depending on when you come here. I did see several albums I like for just $5 so it's four stars for now. On my first visit I got an album by The Cars and Pat Benatar, each for $5. read more

First time in this store. I could have spent hours in there. Awesome selection, especially in classic rock. It's all there! Service by Kevin was great and he was fun to chat with. He offered to play any of the LPs and thoroughly checked them out for me. Fair prices. Will definitely be back! read more

I still can't fully get over the name of this record store. On one hand I appreciate their dedication to keeping vinyl alive and a fantastic selection of Rock, punk and metal T-shirts, but on the other hand, the Germanic font and colors of the sign out front hint at white nationalist aesthetics. Upon entering we were greeted immediately and throughout the visit felt at ease and detected no bad vibes. Nor, I am happy to declare, was any overt or even covert literature masking intolerance to be seen. Perhaps the pun in the name is an unfortunate play on words? Prices for older, collectable early pressings ranged from $20-40 on average, but as high as $60-80 for less common titles (e.g. Slayer's "South of Heaven" from 1988 with original shrink wrap and hype sticker). Fortunately, I secured my copy years ago before the trend increased prices ten-fold. They have some vintage punk and hardcore/crossover records too. The only bummer was an old copy of the Ramones' "Rocket to Russia", that while reasonably priced at $20, also had a sharpie penned note stating there was "surface noise". That's the kiss of death for this collector and I really appreciated the transparency. I did find a few jazz and blues titles but otherwise practice the patience-to-frequency ratio that the hobby demands. The clerk was friendly and helpful, which I appreciated. Yes, I'd come back to see if anything worthwhile drifted in between visits. However, I'd place it in a loop of record stores rather than a sole destination. read more

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I was shocked to see that this staple of my childhood was still open after all these years. Great vinyl record store, t shirts, etc. Go see what a real record store looks like and buy something to help them stay in business! read more

My last two interactions in this store have left me regretting visiting this record store. Previously, I had been told that they would only take $10 of the cash I had, despite it all being perfectly legal tender, and today, a staff member attempted to remove my belongings from my hands as I was peacefully flipping through records, then had the nerve to say "I'm not trying to steal your stuff." as I told him I would rather just leave (because I don't appreciate my belongings being touched by strangers.) There are better record stores with friendlier staff (who are always more than happy when I come up to the counter and pay for a record), and there are record stores with much better selections. Save yourself a headache and shop elsewhere. I much prefer online resellers compared to this place, especially when they treat their customers this way. read more

I always come around once in a while to look at their records. They have a great selection of punk music and are always welcoming!

Been coming to Draks shop for over 15yrs. I always end up with some very fairly priced goods and hard to finds every time. Plus great conversations and back stories on the records, free with purchase ;) Thank you Drak for taking care of us vinyl addicts and music lovers all these years. Being an small niche business owner is not easy so cheers. Come and say hello to him. Support small local business. read more

Great store! best in the area, owner and employees are incredible friendly and they always sort through the merchandise so you don't have to sort through a bunch of crap, if you are looking to buy or sell records, cds, tapes or even A-tracks look no further this is the place to go. They also got patches and t shirts better than anywhere in the area. Favorite record store in OC! read more

One of the best vinyl record stores in California.Excellent selction of vinyl records new wave punk,rock,indie ,reggae rockabilly and more .New and used .Great shirts ,cassettes dvds posters and buttons.Drak is very knowledgeable and a funny as hell guy..Prices are very good and he will give you great prices for vinyl records,tapes,dvds,books that you need to sell.A Orange County California landmark..A must see place. read more

Everything a record shop should be! Lots of used gems, plenty to dig through, then a ton of $0.99 stuff that is not completely shot. Collection is slanted toward rock/punk/metal but that's also good news for jazz and blues fans as the section has lots of beautiful original pressings. I found some old school hardcore, tango, lounge, ska/punk, 80s and jazz, all in one shop - perfect! The owner Drac and staff are super friendly. They even went so far as to clean the dust of one of my $1 gems (the Les Paul + Mary Ford) and at home it plays so sweet, hardly even a single tick! Not the place to go for brand new records but if you want to walk out with something unique for your collection and support a store that's been around for 30 years - this is the spot. Check out this original pressing 1993 Voodoo Glow Skulls LP, so cool, love this shop! read more

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I found this store to be very disappointing. The quality of the records on average was at best, VG with most carrying $20-$25 prices. I saw many records with higher prices that didn't seem justified. Overall, I would say the stock is "tired". With so many other shops in the area I would not make the trip back. read more

Came in looking for a specific artist but the store didn't have them. Fortunately, the owner helped me look up where I could find that artist online and even shared some new artists I might like similar to that genre. I enjoyed my quick visit! Very helpful. read more

This place has what you are looking for. I've been here twice so far and found a shit ton of albums to buy!! And they have t-shirts and back patches for your jackets!! Did I mention they have rare vinyl too? Friendly service and that cool HB vibe!! read more

Wonderful store, got all kinds of nostalgia walking in. Leans more towards punk and rock but still great selection. Staff was awesome

..All that said I like the owner and all the staff and whenever they are open I always enjoy myself and they have great stuff. I just hate when they close early; it's obviously upsetting when you are looking forward to enjoying the store. read more

Place is great with knowledgeable people with fair prices. I've even bought the record they were playing in the store because I liked it so much. A great place for great finds. They have a pretty good punk section too. Paul's the man and a good guy to ask for recommendations, but everyone there is good so you can't go wrong. Do yourself a favor and go to vinyl solution read more

Just started getting into vinyl and have only been to and handful of shops in LA and OC. Each record store has its own personality. This shop absolutely the best one I've been to yet. What makes it second to none is: awesome selection, best prices, and most importantly friendliest down to earth owner/staff. read more

Back up to 5 stars...they've totally reorganized and have lots of inventory. I'm so glad I took a chance and dropped in,

Love this place! I've been coming to this shop since I was a teenager and I love that it's still around! Always great finds and good prices, so grateful that a record store like this still exists. read more

never opens any where close to on time tried multiple days in a row super unprofessional read more

Always something to interest the most basic to the most eclectic tastes in music. Stop in every so often to see if there is anything I haven't already collected. there is always something to take home. read more

Stopped in here last night on a whim, spent a few hours looking around and talking to the owner. What a great experience it was! If you're a record shopper, you know the typical store experience. There's no one there, or just a few, the owner's behind the counter busily doing whatever, totally detached from their customers and the last thing they want is to actually talk to, or interact with the very people who provide their income. This place is completely the opposite. I don't remember the owners name, but he was very helpful and totally and completely in love with music, records, and the whole enchilada. Easy to talk to, didn't look down his nose at you, etc. This is what you should expect when you actually go in to a store to buy a record, rather than click a few keystrokes and wait for it. PLEASE DO WHATEVER YOU CAN TO KEEP THESE GUYS IN BUSINESS!! THEY'VE DEDICATED THEIR LIVES TO THIS, THE LEAST WE CAN DO IS SUPPORT THEM!! read more

If you're a punk rocker by heart, you will LOVE Vinyl Solution! They do have a variety of music though! 80s etc! Everyone is super friendly and nice! If you're in the area you should swing on by! read more

Copped some random cool records. I never go into a record shop with music in mind or a vibe in mind. I trust I'll find what I'm meant for when I just rift through. The man at the counter asked me if I needed help I said I'm good and let me be which I always like. The records range from $40-$5 and the selection is great. Support your local shops. read more

Drak And Co are an asset to the HB music scene this place is a shrine and should be a museum!It stands out like an oasis in a sea where everything blends together!It reminds me of Mr Wolf quote from Pulp Fiction just because you are a character doesn't mean you have character this place has a lot going for it and including that and a lot of other things! read more

Can't tell you how helpful and cool the guys working in this shop are. Went in for a gift, mentioned NY soul, and all three of the guys were giving me diff recommendations. Got an awesome gift and some really cool background on artists I love. Definitely worth a visit. read more

I recently started my vinyl collection, and I wandered my way into this place with the help of Yelp. Wow! What a find. What I liked about this place: 1. They have quite a fun collection off pop and rock music. LOTS of classic rock stuff for anyone who is a fan. 2. Quinn, the young man who was manning the store was a genuine guy, which I can't say is the case for most of these places. They're either snobbish (because I'm an old lady who isn't going to buy a lot of the expensive records, or even the "hip" ones) or superficial (just there to sell me something). Quinn was neither. He was genuinely helpful, professional and nice. I was especially appreciative of Quinn because his other buddy wasn't so great and they're about the same age (19-21??). More on that later. 3. I didn't think their prices were outrageous. I wouldn't pay that much for certain albums, but I'm a cheapskate. And I still managed to find things I really wanted! 4. They let you hear anything you want before buying. Quinn set me up with a turntable in the back (OMG, what a great setup they have - I'm super envious of their speakers!!!), and I listened to all 10 vinyls I bought, plus two I decided not to get after listening. That really sold me as a newbie in this whole vinyl scene. It was so great to see what I'm going to get before I got it. What I didn't care about this place: 5. I don't know who was the guy that Quinn was working with, but his language was FILTHY. He said some stuff that was borderline racist (against Asians, of all people - I'm Asian-American). I don't know if he was just a friend hanging out or he was an employee, but his behavior and language was disgusting. He talked about drugs, homeless people (used very degrading language for this demographic), hookers... it was just....I'm just really glad my kids weren't with me. I get the fact that that's how some young people talk. But I don't think it's appropriate in a professional setting (he seemed to be an employee since he was sitting with Quinn behind the counter. Quinn, on the other hand, never returned the banter and conversation in a vulgar form, though his peer was straight out of some 90s punk movie. In a way, that made me like Quinn even more. 6. Wow, this place was NOT easy to find. I really wish I took a picture of what the entire shopping center looked like so people can find it better from Yelp but my phone died. I will do that the next time I go in. Despite #5, I will definitely come back to this place to look through the $1 bins and see what else they have! Special thanks and shout out to Quinn again. read more

Been shopping at VS for over 30 years, always an interesting selection, you'll find some unique records and compact discs, very knowledgeable staff that loves talking about music, life and great records! read more

One of the best SoCal record stores and one of the longest operating. They've been around since the 80s and have expanded their mostly punk selection to a little bit of everything these days. They're a classic! Make sure to visit! read more

Great place to dig around to find hidden gems. It is a great place and Drak has great knowledge of stock and music. They have a good selection of great albums and random picks. I have had a few visits where I was about to drop some pretty coin on a stack of vinyl ans then hear from the register "want to hear something awesome?" ... then hear a track from some band I have never heard of that is so awesome that I am compelled to get that album and spend more THAT DAY. read more

Came here on the hunt for some Bad Religion vinyls - and the owner of this shop was a super rad dude. He knows his punk and was a blast to talk to, we spent some time taking about old shows and I appreciated his time and history lessons on some of my favorite bands. You don't get customer service like that online, just saying. Worth every penny. I'll definitely be coming back here to complete my collection, and to support my local vinyl shop. read more

Decent selection of punk and local vinyl if you are in the area. If you are from L.A. or Long Beach area, do not waste your time. Oh, and the dude that owns the shop is a lameass. He didn't take as kindly to me during my last visit as in my younger days. I guess he preferred me back in the day with my pink hair and whatever the heck else I had going on at the time. Well, douche-basket, guess what?! I still have great taste in music, in fact better than before, so put aside your 'I am so cool cuz I own a record shop b.s.' and don't be such a dick. With that said, I shall venture further to Amoeba or Long Beach neighborhoods for my vinyl. Hmmmm, guess I still am a lil' punk, ain't I?!?!?! read more

Dropped by here to browse and pick up some concert tickets. The selection was OK, the kid at the counter was incredibly annoyed that we dared enter the store -- not really a shock, but you know... whatever. I wish I'd seen the review re: white supremacist material before we went, though. Ambivalence toward bigotry isn't good enough for me and you definitely can't name your store "Vinyl Solution" and have an attitude like that! Not cute. Won't be back. read more