While the longstanding likes of Rhino in Westwood and House of Records in Venice have fallen by the wayside, the LA branch of SF's Amoeba has gone from strength to strength;...
6400 W Sunset BoulevardThis fine independent store is bigger than it looks from the outside: the premises are unexpectedly capacious, and every shelf is crammed with CDs both new and used.
4612 E 2nd StreetOne of the last remaining used CD and record stores in the city, Record Surplus lives up to its name: much of the stock here is priced at less than a buck.
11609 W Pico BoulevardUsed CDs, rare vinyl, new alternative and LA-based bands, 1960s memorabilia and videos are the specialities of this unassuming shop. Prices are keen.
2395 Glendale Boulevard