An unexpected treasure that I only found a couple of months before I moved. As soon as I walked in…read morethe door I knew I was in a musical Wonderland and could easily spend hours going down the rabbit hole. BONUS - the owner is extremely personable and an obvious enthusiast. This is a must visit, especially if you live anywhere within a 30 mile radius.

Great record selection and they are a wealth of musical knowledge. Fair prices Great customer…read morecare

I love coming here-- good selection and cozy vibes. They didn't have an album I was looking for…read more(the Twilight soundtrack) but were able to order it for me!

I've been coming to this place for over 20 years, even though it is a trek and I have a few good…read morestores near me, Record Outlet always seems to have stuff that the other stores don't. I was looking for a copy of MC5 "Kick Out the Jams" for over a year, and I found it within 30 seconds of walking in! They may be a bit pricy, but it is worth it to find those gems that you just can't get at other record stores. And the staff has great taste in music, they play obscure stuff and I often discover new artists when I visit. They are knowledgeable and helpful and pleasant. Highly recommend this place for anyone who is looking for that old school record store vibe... you won't regret it!

A very fun place to look around. Antique books, modern books, children's books, costume jewelry,…read moreantiques, collectibles and all manner of curiosities. The pleasant smell of vintage paper will give your senses a break from the usual odor of modern retail.

Truly love this bookstore. I have found a couple of books of my favorite Hollywood…read morestar...Katharine Hepburn as well as movie scripts etc. , vintage pieces and more. Hopefully they will open up locations nationwide

I love this record store! They have a ton of inventory and it changes every time I go in which is…read moreawesome. They're always so nice which is helpful for anyone who's socially awkward. A huge plus is they're always very kind to my daughter, a lot of places seem to not like having toddlers around! I always look forward to stopping in and taking a quick look at what they have. They're also located next to my favorite coffee shop which is a plus! I find that their prices are very reasonable! Support your local record shops!

Jeff, Marty and Ellen are some special people. Jeff and Marty definately love music and the art of…read morethe record. When it came time to buy my daughter her first record player, I walked into there. When she needed a record needle replaced, Jeff personally showed her how to swap it out.

Commitment to the community is what really makes this store stand out. They are dedicated to the…read morecommunity by hosting a space for community led events. This space has had a real positive impact on me. I attended an event hosted here, and was able to connect with a nonprofit and found a volunteer opportunity that I most likely wouldn't have discovered otherwise. The store fosters connections and supports the community through various activities. I definitely want to check out one of the rock shows in the future.

I've been to this place a handful of times and every time there is something cool going on…read more On this day they had a table with free vinyl and I was able to pick up a few gems. They also had a pop-up coffee stand that was a little pricey but pretty good. All the workers are always very helpful and super nice. And the location is great. There is metered parking in front or you can park for free in the public parking in the back.

Excellent local record store. The owner was very welcoming and helpful. They have a nice selection…read moreand it was fun to browse through each section. Will definitely be back, happy to have found this gem!

First time at the new location today, great spot! This is a great location for them. I was worried…read moreabout parking in a busy street but it was a breeze. Even got some fun stickers. 10/10 as always

Walking into CD Trader felt like stepping into a time capsule--in the best way possible. I'm from…read morethat generation where CDs and records weren't just things, they were experiences. And this place? It gets it. There's something about flipping through dusty records that just hits different. It's like walking into a thrift store and catching that mid-century smell--you either understand it or you don't. I do. I live in band tees 90% of the time, and this spot is basically my natural habitat. I've built up little collections over the years--certain genres, classics I refuse to let go of--and being here made me actually consider bringing some pieces back in. But also... you never know when the internet might betray you, and suddenly that random DVD becomes essential again. The vibe here is unmatched, super nostalgic without trying too hard. And the service? Genuinely great. Friendly, helpful, and not pushy at all. Also--fell completely in love with a Madonna T-shirt that I absolutely need in my life. Definitely coming back. Easy five stars.

I have heard of this place for a long time but never set foot in it until yesterday…read more I had a our 75 DVDs and 65 CDs I wanted to get rid of so I remembered about CD trader. The experience was fine and the sale of them went super smooth,. They were very fast checking them and having my money ready but the 2 guys behind the counter that were helping me were pretty rude and unwelcoming. Just the way they talked to me and seems very unfriendly. I've never brought items in to sell and don't know how fast they would go they them since it was a Saturday and I figured they would be busier then a weekday, I took a bunch of games to sell to GameDude a week previous and they took like 4 hours to go thru them. I literally had to drop them off and come back hours later. I didn't know if that was the norm or what. So i walked in with just my crate of CDs, because I figured I could always come back another day with the DVDs but i got called fast. Since it went quickly I figured I'd bring my DVDs in, and then I told one guy that I had a crate of DVDs to bring in also and he snapped an was like "Why didn't you bring them all in at one time?" I'm sorry I actually thought I was doing them a favor because maybe it was busy or they were short staffed. How the hell am I supposed to know? So then I brought the crate of DVDs in. I also lost my voice a few days prior and was just getting on back so my voice is pretty low at the moment l, so when I spoke to them, they were like "What? I can't hear you". Almost like I was annoying them with my low voice. I don't know if they were the owners or what, they were older guys and not some younger employee so I assume maybe owners or managers. So my point is the stores pretty cool and they have some great stuff, but the two guys in front were kinda dicks. Doubt I'll be back.

Terrible experience here over the weekend! They have…read moreconstruction in the area and plead with people on social media to come and shop. Then, they treat you poorly! It was a pain to get here, lots of construction causing Terrible traffic and delays since we don't leave on Westside. When we went to check the movie section a store employee was sweeping around customers in that area. My husband went to look at movies and he called him out, insulting him as "oblivious". The employee was too concerned about some in store concert, moved things around. But not about getting business from customers. Rude customer service! Well, that's why folks shop online. Who needs this crap? You go through difficulties to come and support a local record store and that's what you get. No respect! On top, not enough merchandise, poor selection. Dusty. We left what merchandise we were planning on getting and left. To never return! Stay away!

Twenty years ago I read an Ohio State University paper about improved cognition and feelings of…read morewell being in cardiac rehabilitation patients who exercised to Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons". All in the study reported feeling better post exercise but those who listened to "The Four Seasons" said they felt even better; performed even better in cognitive testing. Well, that was enough for me to trade in my vinyl for the aforementioned piece in CD format so I could listen in my car (remember it was twenty years ago). I played "The Four Seasons" as I drove to and from work, wrote reports, did my taxes (similar studies show improved math skills in children), or simply relaxed and like those in the non-control group Ohio study, I felt better even recruited long forgotten vocabulary! Mere weeks ago that very same CD bit the dust; skipped over way too many movements. I washed it, talked to it but it was gone... Yeah, I know there's a myriad of more technologically advanced listening platforms but I'm old school. Enter Record Surplus (The Westside's Amoeba equivalent?) for replacement and much, much more. This place is HUGE! If you can't find disks, vinyl here perhaps it doesn't exist. Ah, but it does! Knowledgeable staff will help you find what you seek. Found Itzhak Perlman's performance of "The Four Seasons" and some Mozart. Recycle or trade your unwanted CDs and vinyl here. Parking on Santa Monica Boulevard.

Spinning Plate Records has become my go-to for vinyls! There's a diverse range of genres and…read moreartists represented and every time I visit, I always find many records that I want to take home (great for my collection, but unfortunately not so great for my wallet). I would recommend following them on Instagram because the owner constantly shares their newly added items. So glad that Spinning Plate Records exists because I always have the best time browsing! 10/10 recommend visiting :)

Cool little record store hidden in a strip mall behind a car dealership in Covina. Owner is…read morewelcoming and the record selection is pretty decent. A perfect place to kill some time, and possibly find some music that will fulfill your vinyl needs.

This place is incredible! I had no idea it was just 15 minutes from my house this whole time. It…read morefeels as magical as Block Buster did to me as a kid. There are so many titles and genres to choose from, it's like being in a candy store. The owner is absolutely incredible and the passion she shares with fellow movie fans is amazing. Definitely check out this spot!

Perfect place to come if you need a notary. They are fast and friendly! We will definitely be back…read morefor notary needs as well as movie rentals.