Wow! They have all the originals! very well organized and right on my way to lax everyday. Who wouldn't enjoy a good record store now a days... read more

I've been going here for about 13 years now. As you can see from the reviews here, this store has almost anything. I've bought punk albums, posters, comedy lps, 80's 7"s, blues cds, dvds, etc from this place. They have a great selection of vinyl and it's always interesting skimming through to find that gem. The staff is nice and they will order stuff for you if you need. Check it out, it's got to be one of the last good independent record stores around. read more

So I thought this place was awesome when I called to inquire about a CD that they did not have in stock, and they offered to order it for me. How sweet...Such a nice gesture, until a few weeks passed and I went into the store a month after the order. I was so excited to see they still had the CD but to my dismay was berated and verbally bludgeoned about my tardy appearance at the store. Along with the CD they ordered for me, I was buying 2 vinyls and 1 other CD, definitely making up the cost it cost the store to order a single CD for lil ol' me. The guy was awkward and rude, making snarky comments about coming to my place of work and ordering something and waiting a month to pick it up. I was so surprised by the blatant rudeness and snide comments of the clerk that I almost walked out without my purchases. Lucky for them that I realllllly wanted the CD, because I like to support the musician and local businesses in my community. But word of advice; do not order anything through these guys or you will be verbally beaten! read more

I had no idea this store existed until the other day when I needed to kill time before picking visitors up from LAX. I flipped through all the rock vinyl and was impressed with the selection. They carry both new and used records, with a good amount of punk and indie titles. Generally, the new records seem to be $2-3 cheaper than other stores. The used selection isn't as vast as Freakbeat, Record Surplus or Atomic, but is definitely solid. I was excited to snag two Ozzy-era Sabbath albums that I haven't seen on vinyl at the other stores I mentioned (and probably would have been 40-50% more expensive at them) . My only criticism is that some of the used records are in pretty shaky condition -- definitely inspect the vinyl before purchasing. Only casually glanced at the CDs -- looks like a good selection. Can't really comment on the prices since I rarely buy CDs and am not really sure how much used discs go for these days. They also carry DVDs, books and even a few cassettes and laser discs. Soundsations was a pleasant surprise. If you live in the area, definitely hit this place up. Or the next time you go to LAX, leave 45 minutes earlier so you can come here and grab some new music. read more

Soundsations !!! been coming here for years way back when they were on Sepulveda.....come to LA couple times a year......great prices,huge cd compilations, and very friendly laid back dudes.......easy parking.....AND Del Taco across the street......always find a dvd,cd ,or vinyl.......a hidden gem......enough of the Giant Amoeba in Hollywood....check this place out. read more

Torn between 4 and 5 stars. Excellent size of inventory, but a lot of 180g vinyl if that's your thing. Lots of artists but not necessarily a lot of the artists best album. Hit or miss. read more

this is an ok record store, the service is medioker but if you need anything just ask the dudes working there they'll order it for you, good place to find cheap DVD's too! all this place needs is an air conditioner the carpet smells funky...but I like it all in all read more

Simply stated,this is the premier record shop in LA. Lee and the guys keep it stocked with music you swore you would never see again. This shop is a throwback,to the days of yore, where you meet fellow music lovers and can talk about your passion for great music. (truly a living breathing shop were I always feel the love. Keep on Truckin guys ! read more

a story of survival, if there ever was one. probably due to a loyal, appreciative neighborhood clientele and owners who are in it for the love of music. and a great mix of music they offer, from alternative to r&b, rap to classic rock. of course, the knowledgeable, unpretentious staff will order it promptly if they don't have it. my favorite indie music store of all time, and that includes the many defunct ones. read more

Finally I had the opportunity to check this place out and it didn't disappoint. After spending two hours digging and digging I found some cools gems for a reasonable price. I actually found what I was looking for. I'm definitely coming back. read more

great shop in a central location check it out! support ur locals record shops! great knowledgeable reps!

To be honest, I haven't had the chance to browse the selection yet...but I refuse to give them anything less than 5 stars. I was in a frenzy today looking for one particular album. Every record store I called either did not have it or was being too cool to care about what I was looking for. I called Soundsations on a whim...although they didn't have what I needed in stock, the guy was super nice and helpful. Then 10 minutes later, I get a call on my cell from unknown number. Lo and behold, THIS record store called me back to tell me they found what I was looking for misplaced in another bin! I didn't give the guy my number, neither did I tell him to be on the lookout for future...he just did it because THAT's how you run a business! So rare these days and really put them above the rest. Kudos to soundsations! I will definitely come here from now on for all my musical inclinations! read more

I rarely feel compelled to write Yelp reviews, but this place is a throwback and a treasure. My favorite place to go diggin' for vinyl in LA. The prices are the most reasonable in the area. Soundstations could probably fit inside the bathroom at Amoeba, but that's the charm. It's not the kind of place you go expecting to find whatever you want, but you WILL walk out with something unexpected and fairly priced. The guys working here are friendly, helpful, and most importantly--they stay out of your way while you're on the hunt! read more

excellent customer service. dollar vinyl throughout the store. jazz, rock, soul sections. they can order just about anything pressed on cd and their vintage t-shirt(look up...) are reasonable. cool dvd selections as well. nice spot, been a customer for 20 years or more. read more

This place is great I brought my LP collection in and the owner gave me a very good price.plus they have a very good selection of LP's,CD and DVD's. They really go out of there way to help you. read more

Love this place - I've been coming here for years to thumb through the vinyl collection. I always leave with at least 3 records! Very nostalgic feeling to it and will definitely continue to come here. read more

I've been shopping here since 2001 or so. I love it. It's small; it's not going to blow you away or overwhelm you like Amoeba when you walk in, but you're not going to find a better value. And it's a good vibe. I always find what I'm looking for and a few gems in the used section. The staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. New releases are always cheap. Once the owner saw a new cd in my stack and offered me a used copy that had just come in to save a few bucks. I was there at least once a month when I lived in Hawthorne, but still make it a point to stop by Soundsations whenever i'm in the neighborhood. read more

Great little local record store. I especially enjoy digging through their 99 cent cd selection. Always find a ton of goodies.

Pete always knows exactly what is in stock and makes great suggestions. Every time I'm in LA I stop in to stock up on all the latest music.

The people that work there are very nice and helpful, the store is organized. Good experience, I am a customer to stay

Soundsations reminds me of what record stores used to be like back when I was kid, which is a good thing. They aren't specializing in super obscure genres, or stocking a bunch of high priced collector's items... they are offering a good middle of the road selection that suits a variety of tastes. They could do with cleaning some of the duds from their used selection, but their buyer(s) seem to have a sense of what's good for new releases, and have stocked some good reissues as well. I picked up a 12" of Plastic Bertrand's "Ca Plane Pour Moi", and a couple of good 45's. When I was in the store a woman brought her daughter in to show her what a record store looked like. Most record store dudes would roll their eyes, but the clerk was happy to explain vinyl history to her, and give her some stories about how people used to buy music back in the day. Most teenagers might roll their eyes, but he got her genuinely interested in checking out their selection. read more