Recently bought a vinyl from eBay that needed a deep clean. The vinyl was in rough shape when I…read morereceived it. After multiple attempts at hand cleaning it, a good amount of crackling lingered. After looking at a couple options I settled on trying out Blind Dog's cleaning service. They offer an ultrasonic cleaning for records so thought I'd give them a shot. Mark was very helpful and quick to take care of my vinyl, and the price was fair for a double LP. The cleaning has increased the clarity for this record by a wide margin. Some crackling still remains, but probably have to accept that's from damage. Overall very happy with the service provided; glad my record could be restored to the point of enjoyable listening. Also an awesome shop to browse around. Clean, spacious and well organized. Will definitely come by again to pick up some records down the road.

Great selection and a wide variety of music. The prices are good. The owner was very personable…read more The parking lot is a bit tight.

Sometimes you just want to say "hi" to the special friends at Dr. Freecloud's Record Store. This…read moreis a good time to catch up with Mr Ron and Mrs Helen running the fantastic selections of every type and genre of vinyl recordings, bar none. It is always good to chat a while and you can't help to see the colorful walls and hear the easy beats coming from the far corner. I've got all the Linda Rhondstat LP's in my collection but it is always interesting to learn of new stuff... stuff like shirts and equipment and CD's and so much more. Looking for something special?? I know they are ready to guide and help. That friendliness is what keeps Dr. Freecloud's Record Store a pillar in the community.

Dr. Freecloud's is one of OC's OG record shops and has been in the game for 30+ years! This spot is…read morelocated in the same plaza as Savers where there is a good amount of parking spots. Inside, they have a pretty big store with tons of crates to dig through. Their selection is organized by different genres and artists. They also have a clearance section which has some great scores too. The records here are definitely priced fairly and all of the staff are friendly and welcoming. I browsed around for a good 25-30 minutes and was able to score on a Laufey and a Gunna vinyl (yes, my music taste is random but also immaculate). I will definitely be back for some more good finds!

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

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

Port of Sound is a nice little record shop in the Costa Mesa area. This spot is located in a plaza…read morewith a decent amount of parking spots. They are open for limited hours Mon-Sat from 11am-2pm so keep that in mind and plan accordingly. Inside, they scaled down but still have a solid amount of crates to dig through. They have a wide range of genres and also have a frequently updated new releases section. The staff here are friendly and welcoming. The records here are definitely fair and market value for what they are worth. I definitely could have cashed out with all the awesome finds they had but I had to show some self-restraint. I ended up copping a Sade and a Khruangbin vinyls and called it a day. Come stop by if you are in the area and you most likely will not leave empty handed!

I received great service from this store! The store owner was very helpful with helping me pack up…read more2 vinyls I was selling on two separate days. I think his name was Greg or Gary. Super nice guy and very informative! I was selling some records via eBay that I was parting ways with I got when i was younger and I was clueless and he saved the day.

Awesome record selection…read more Great customer service. Very reasonable prices. So much cool old stuff.

This place is a MUST visit in Huntington Beach. We came in very unsuspecting, but wanted a spot…read morewhere we could find some records. Uhm, SOME records is a severe under-exaggeration of what's offered at 1 Look. When we walked in, Davey immediately greeted us and asked what we were looking for so we pulled up a list of some records on a "hit list," then browsed around while he checked to see if he had any of them. Meanwhile, I hunted around - everything is in total organized chaos, with records everywhere, but clearly labeled by genre. The first record I pulled was Biggie's Ready to Die, which was an obvious must buy. We chatted music while searching and when I mentioned I was a Wu Tang fan, he put on one of GZA's first tracks that really kicked things off, that was unknown to me. Davey is someone who knows music and seems to really love what he does. The shop also features a ton of awesome vintage clothes, comic books, and different nostalgic items (plus VHS and DVDs too, which definitely made me feel old). We left with 4 records at great prices and will continue to come back anytime we're in Huntington! Such a unique space that you could spend HOURS in and not uncover all the magic in that place.

"Who is Pink?" -Pink Floyd "Welcome to the Machine"…read more I usually find a few vinyl gems here when I go. The owner and buyer, Parker, regularly updates his stock with the freshest high quality vinyl. I most recently found a great Robin Kenyatta record at Creme for a couple of bucks. A definite result of Parker's efforts to maintain a diverse and sizable inventory inside and around the shiny Creme Tangerine trailer. Parker is faced with another daunting and near impossible Herculean labor due to the chic trailer storefront he maintains so meticulously. Because Parker stocks the trailer store with hip vinyl, keeps it tidy, and lights the space well, Creme Tangerine is frequently besieged by the vainest, most self absorbed hipsters, wannabe instamodels, superficial adolescent couples, and vain valley girls at heart who want nothing to do with vinyl music and want everything to do with snapping a cool photo of themselves holding a copy of Led Zeppelin's Coda or Fleetwood Mac's Rumors. That said, most of the waves of youth immersed in the online worlds obsessed with the fanciful photo do not even hold, not to mention look at, the bins of clean vinyl Parker has so dutifully curated. When all customers actually concerned with buying records at a record store, Parker, and anyone with a pulse have determined that one of these photo vultures has descended on Creme Tangerine, Parker furtively sticks his leonine blond head into the trailer and politely reminds the vulture(s) that he is running a record store and not a photo booth. The best part of the above encounters between Parker and the flocks of Vultures is seeing the moment when the actual spoken words enter the ears of the vultures, and, for an instant, requires that they acknowledge a reality outside of their desire to scavenge for likes. Words force the photo leeches to think, and this causes them to scatter. Parker is a congenial gentleman who would rather not shoo instamodels from Creme Tangerine; the owner has a business to run and records to play. Perhaps he could include a photo jar, you know, like a swear jar but for selfies, to keep the snapshot junkies at bay? Whatever solution Parker chooses, I know it will be one that ends the Judgment of Paris and continues the tradition of all pro record sales at Creme Tangerine. I award Creme Tangerine one gold apple and 5 stars for good service and good records. Applause sign on.

For the past 15 years approximately the cream tangerine has been the perfect location to get your…read morefavorite vinyl album! Today I went and picked up a Pee-wee Herman candle for Dia de los Matos ! Yeah, excellent prices, European and hard to find records. The owner is the coolest guy here! Good guy that has a passion for whatever music or records are into, and so much more !

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.

I always try to find and stop at an independent book store when I am more than 30 minutes from…read morehome. I don't bring a book, I buy one to recall where I was and to relax. I found Lido Village Books on the way to our hotel. It is small and perfect. They have a great selection and their prices are the same as the big box places, which I avoid. Parking is super easy and the staff is great. You can roam around without being bothered until you ask for help. I saw so many books there that I wanted, but I limited myself. I did not see used books, so I don't know if they have them. I wanted a new hardcover to keep me company. I found some great ones. The staff is super nice and there is really nothing like being in an independent book store. They are a dying breed so go to one. This one is great.

Cute store in Lido Village!…read more Great selection of books, and nice staff. No complaints, books were priced similar to other places.