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.

I just sold my record collection to Gary at Third Eye Records and he was fantastic! I cannot say…read moreenough good things about him. He contacted me quickly via email after I scheduled an appointment on their website. He does house calls! He came to my house the following day, on time, to appraise my collection and gave me a fair offer based on all the research I had done. I even negotiated a slightly higher price, which he accepted. We set up a day for him to collect the records and he showed up on time and quickly boxed them up and dispersed payment. Gary has such a warm, kind, and trusting energy about him. If you are looking to sell a record collection or other record store memorabilia I highly recommend selling to Gary at Third Eye Records!

I love this record store! They have a great selection of vinyl and the prices are reasonable. The…read morepeople who work here are great, too! Parking is a bit of a challenge, but definitely worth looping around the block.

Small record store in downtown Long Beach. It surely it's needed in the area, not a lot of music…read morestores left around, indie shops in general. Great layout, the merchandise my not might my cup of tea, but that's cool, I am glad they are passionate about the music they sell. Ok prices, Closed on Mondays!

Awesome spot! The owner Andy is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the business…read more Beautiful set up really cool selection

YEEEESSSS 1,000% I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BUSINESS!!!! I have NEVER been to a store that showed it's…read morecustomers so much love and hospitality!! They have such a HUGE selection of music to choose from also! If you LOVE MUSIC, this is a place to go purchase it! I'm telling you the customer service, care and hospitality you will receive will leave you speechless in a GOOD WAY!

Always a amazing experience when I travel to this location. The vibes the music and the people…read morealong with the culture just is Long Beach.

Very cool place to check out. A San Pedro gem! I love walking thru and checking out all the vintage…read moreitems. Their selection is unmatched and very friendly staff.

Truly unique stuff! Second hand books and albums and old…read moremovie posters. You have to experience the Grand Emporium to truly appreciate it.

Amazing shop! Owner is so nice and down to earth. You can tell he loves his shop and was the does…read more Refreshing to see. Great selection and great prices. If you're in the area go check them out!

Eclectic and eccentric selection of records, CDs and tapes. I enjoyed the digging through the…read morestacks and found a few gems.

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.

This is my local comic book shop. Wife and I get our comics automatically pulled here, so we never…read moremiss a release. Got several Funkos here for fair cost. Employees are knowledgeable and they've always been able to help us find what we're looking for. Good shop!

Ive been to this Amazing comics & cards in Long beach a few times now. They some selections of One…read morepiece cards, it does sell out so be sure to give them a call. The times I've come they had 5-7 different boxes of one piece and a bunch of Pokémon as well. So far Ive only pulled a Secret Rare (SEC) of Alta and a few SR from Eb03

The used book trade is an art form. James of Planet Books is a master of the craft! Go in and spend…read moresome time at their new location - you might not go with a friend but you will come away with one and an arm full of great books! James wishing you at least twice the business you hope! All the best Edward Moondance from Santa Monica

The staff were super helpful and very friendly, trying to help me find books off my list…read more Unfortunately, I wasn't able to locate anything I was looking for, but if I lived closer I'd be back all the time to check what they had new in stock. It's a big air conditioned space, and it was comfortable to browse even in the hot summer months. Would recommend swinging by if you're in the area. Most paperbacks of old titles were $5 from what I saw, some more popular ones edging up to 7 or 8, so it's all reasonably priced.

Pulp Fiction is awesome and you'll be hard pressed to find a more welcoming comic shop. I'll put my…read moremoney on it. The staff here give you the time of day. No snarky looks, eye rolls or cold shoulders here. The barrier for entry to reading comics is already intimidating as is what with all the crazy intertwining, interconnecting continuities and universes, so Ryan and the crew understand the importance of facilitating a welcoming community right from when you step through the door. Everyone here will jump at the chance to talk comics and throw out their recommendations regardless if it's your first time or a regular. P.S. all the poor reviews from nearly a decade ago and beyond are from before ownership changed hands. None of them are indicative of the amazing experience you'll have coming into the shop today.

Super helpful and gives great support to their connections to local artists…read more Their collection of comics is next to none