Neat specialty spot. It is located on the second floor of a building, but not too hard to find if…read moreyou keep your eyes peeled. Very hospitable and friendly and welcoming. Can answer any question! It's THE spot for synth and street funk if that's what you're looking for. We bought some vinyl and merch, very happy with our finds. Will be back every chance I get!

"Can you feel it? My funky sensation."…read more -Gwen McRae Anyone sleeping on The Funk Freaks is dreaming. This record store puts most specialty or niche record stores in their place. The vinyl collection consisted exclusively of knockers, slappers, bangers, and heaters. I saw all of the essentials when I dug through the inventory here: Kano, James Brown, D-Train, Vaughan Mason, Graham Central Station, Hot Cuisine, The Strikers, Secret Weapon, and etcetera. Any Prelude, any Sutra, any Westend--Funk Freaks just might have it. I was pleasantly surprised. The customer service earned all the stars I can give too. Loser and Debo managed the kind of authentic professionalism and good humor that most franchises try foolishly codify in a handbook. Congeniality can't be fabricated, and neither can The Funk! Loser played me a copy of Jammin' Big Guitar by Vaughan Mason, and Debo shared a few polished anecdotes about The Funk Freaks' latest tour in Berlin. Neither man was just chilling in the store though. What is most impressive about The Freaks is their assiduous promotion of all that is FUNK FREAKS. Debo and Loser were unpacking several boxes of black sweaters featuring the notorious FUNK FREAKS graffiti that has now garnered international acclaim for Loser, Debo, Unique, Luer, Ney, Bosoe, Irene R., Clos, Lil Man, Phree, Groove, Aysai, and the rest of THE FUNK GANG. Loser only stopped moving merchandise to sell a Funk Freaks t-shirt to a woman who wanted a Funk Freaks shirt for her 2 year old. They're never too young for the Funk. The mother was in such a rush she forgot her credit card; without hesitating, Loser sped down the stairs, the shop is on the 2nd floor, stopped the mother in the lot and handed her the card. I seldom see that level of sheer effort made just to ensure a customer's satisfaction. These guys are freaks in word and deed. They go out of their way to put the classic funk in the correct hands. Do me favor. If you are a Funk Freak, or a Funk fan, please take me with you to the store when you go. I left hours ago, and I already want to be back there with The Freaks where The Funk belongs. In all seriousness: message me before you go. I need to pick up a Parliament single I should not have left there. Please do not go to see The Freaks without me. I need the Funk. I got to have that Funk!

Biff was incredibly generous. My wife and I stopped by today with our marine friends. He gave a…read moreguitar away to one of the guys and we picked up some strings, a Johnny Cash hymnal record, and purchased another guitar. I was blessed by our conversation and will definitely be coming back. Thanks for being a cool dude Biff! See you soon 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

This shop also sells on Whatnot which is where I bought a brand new, sealed, copy of Master of…read moreReality. It arrived quickly and I put it on my shelf. A few months later I finally opened it, only to find a gash on side 2 of the record. This must've been a faulty press since there are no other signs of damage. I reached out via Whatnot over the course of 4 days and then gave them another 4 days to reply. They unfortunately just ghosted me; no reply whatsoever, so, I unfortunately can't recommend this business to anyone.

This location is pretty big. I think in comparison to the one I've been to in Monterey Park, I…read morethink this is the better location. However there are other locations around LA/OC area. Out of the 2 locations I've been to, this has a better parking lot as well. Since the store is a lot bigger, that means a lot more selection of figures, books, manga, videos and more. In general, I do enjoy this store as it has great value. I found quite a few things that were quite cheaper here than if you go to a large retail store. If you have anything that you may want to get rid of (but works very well or in good shape) you can see if they're willing to it and give you an estimate. The staff are helpful to help you (the best of their ability) to find what you are looking for or need.

It's really disappointing to see how far they've fallen, especially when it comes to their pricing…read more I don't know what their strategy is with used games and movies, but they seriously need a reality check. In some cases, their used prices actually exceed MSRP. For example, they're charging $70 for a loose, boxless copy of Pokémon Legends: Z-A for the Nintendo Switch 2--which is full retail price for a second-hand, incomplete item. Their trade-in values are just as bad. It's not uncommon for them to offer you a tenth of what they plan to resell your item for. I get that the secondhand market relies on profit margins, and that they're banking on uninformed sellers looking for quick cash, but they're doing it at the expense of their loyal, long-time community. At this point, books are the only category where you can still find a decent deal. For anything else, you're much better off using eBay or finding a different store.

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'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.

This is a both in a quirky Antique mall. By quirky I mean…read morepricey. And the women... the people That ru it are NOT NICE . By not nice I mean uncomfortably mean . You can feel They don't want you there ... aweful Vibe. And of course... since it's a booth...if you are interested and maybe have a Que about a piece Of electronics... you are on your own and you are a jerk for asking. Terrible Experience.

We've found many rare great records here . Plus there's a listening station! They have receivers,…read morespeakers and other sound equipment too. It's located inside a vintage warehouse type place called Urban Americana.

Great record shop. Awesome selection of all kinds of records and cds. Very friendly and…read moreknowledgeable staff. If they don't have something in stock, they will try to find it through their vendors and order it for you. Prices are reasonable.

I was wandering 6th street and happily found myself at JDC Records. I bought a few cds'- Whitney…read moreHouston, Journey, and Pat Benatar. Lots of vinyls as well but I told myself I'd save that for my next visit. Great selection of music. Will most definitely be back!

I definitely reccomended this shop for anything stamps. Bob looked through all my stamps. Gave me…read more$20. I don't know much about stamps, but he was a nice man. They are a tough group to make laugh, however they(the group of 3 other gentlemen and bob) are knowledgeable and helpful. I did get a chuckle out of him. Great selection. Thanks Bob. Many blessings to you!

One of the few remaining brick and mortar Stamp Shops left. Owner Bob is great and very fair. Great…read moreexperience.

Small but excellent selection of skateboards. Ended up buying here after looking at larger…read moreselections elsewhere. They worked with my budget to help me build the best skateboard ever for my boyfriend. It was a gift. (He lOved it!) Great service.

A great place that sells hardcore and punk records. I always find something I want every single…read moretime I come here. Since they expanded their shop, there is a lot more room and its easier to find the things that you came looking for.