LAist: Noteworthy Records

chuck broccoli

Thu, 19 Aug 2004 11:59:04 -0800

How come no one's mentioned Benway Records in Venice? Ya gotta support the mom and pop operations...not many left.

Daniel

Thu, 19 Aug 2004 00:49:19 -0800

You can find amazing things in used book stores. There was this used bookstore off Melrose where I found Pere Ubu's first two albums in good condition for under $5 each.

Ryan

Wed, 18 Aug 2004 14:18:30 -0800

How about Music Exchange in Glendale? They have a wide selection of used CD's. Check out their Jazz section.

Mike

Wed, 18 Aug 2004 12:31:49 -0800

Don't forget Rockaway Records on Glendale Blvd. in Silver Lake... it's not as big as it used to be (sadly, a sign of the time for indie record stores), but I can still spend hours in the back, combing through its bargain CDs and find a few gems.

Jason Cosper

Wed, 18 Aug 2004 11:57:20 -0800

When I'm up in the Valley, I like visiting Freak Beat Records in Sherman Oaks. Recently my girlfriend was buying a new [see: still in shrink wrap] copy of the latest Ozomatli album. The guy behind the counter said "Ozomatli? I've got a copy where it's case got a bit hurt in transit. The booklet's been roughed up a bit so I'll sell it to you for $5." He then proceeded to show us the disc was okay, put everything in a fresh case, swap it for her new disc and ring her up. The rare Kraftwerk vinyl up on the wall impressed me, but that act made me want to go back.

Jason

Wed, 18 Aug 2004 10:45:58 -0800

Amoeba is the mecca but when I want to go somewhere and actually talk records or music in general or LA's rock history, I head up the block to Vinyl Fetish. Plus, they have kickass tees, excellent music always playing over the speakers and videos and DVDs I don't expect to find anywhere else.

keith

Wed, 18 Aug 2004 10:45:35 -0800

Record Surplus on Pico in West LA, best Vinyl store in the city hands down