Want to expand your vinyl collection? If you live in Southern California, we’ve picked out a few known and hidden gem indie record stores for you to check out. Don’t believe us. Let’s drive around SoCal to find your next go-to vinyl store!
Amoeba Music
Amoeba Music is an independent music store with multiple locations in California: Berkeley, San Francisco, and Hollywood. The Hollywood location opened in 2001, where it became a Hollywood landmark and the world’s largest independent record store. You can purchase new and used physical media, attend live performances and signing events, and check out listening parties for upcoming albums. In addition, you will discover various genres of music, rare albums, and equipment to improve your setup. An indie record store worth checking out whenever you are in Hollywood!
Fingerprints Music
A legendary indie record store located in Long Beach, Fingerprints Music, where they held intimate live performances like Foo Fighters, Ozzy Osbourne, Charli XCX, The 1975, and so many more. Opened in 1992, they have been creating amazing meet and greets, signings, and live performance events with indie and popular artists. It doesn’t stop there. You can check out their discounted RSD items from 2024 and/or purchase their latest RSD physical media from 2025. Discover their exclusive vinyls, autographed items, and join their latest listening party at Fingerprints Music in Long Beach.
Asteroid’s Vinyl Cafe
Can’t start the day without a cup of coffee and a bit of music? Asteroid’s Vinyl Cafe is a Latinx-owned indie record store, coffee shop, book store, and art gallery blended together at once. A hidden gem within Inglewood where you can find rare signed albums, order a specialty drink from their menu, attend weekly events, and purchase a print from their Artist of the Month. From hosting meet and greets to planning listening parties, this vinyl coffee shop is a place you don’t want to miss out.
You are set to go. You now know three local indie record stores that you can check out from Hollywood to Long Beach. Book your visit today!