Best Vinyl stores in L.A.

The Record Collector. i hate to say it because the owner is a scammer and will rip you off the second you turn your back and dont even think of getting a refund on a scratched lp. that said the guy has got just about any lp you want and usually decent prices. out of principle i dont shop there but it kills me. 7809 Melrose Ave at corner of Fairfax in hollywood. 323-467-2875

Rhino Records and Record Surplus. Two of the best; both in West L.A.

i should add that the record collector is only good for jazz and classical.

I purchased vinyl from Rhino (in the 70's-80's) and it was a great shop. I also purchased from Arron's (sp), now on Highland in Hollywood (used to be on Melrose). Does anyone still shop there? They used to have a good used and import section. I trade CD's there occasionaly, but have not lokked at the vinyl (no longer do it).

whatup dekay? aron's (one 'r') is terrible now for used lps. they do have a small selection of new jazz lps on 180 and it's worth calling because of that but not taking a special trip unless you also want cds. they have a better selection of trance/hip hop lps as well and a smattering of other stuff like shuggie otis. speaking of trance and hip hop and pop vinyl fetish on vermont in los feliz is pretty good.