OK, how about used LP sources in San Bernardino County, CA?

thunderbrick · « **on:** 9 Jun 2011, 03:47 am »

Guys, last week I waited too late to ask for advice on good LP stores in the Detroit area; I was out of time when Orthobiz and others chimed in.

Next week I'll be working in Fontana, California for 4 days. Any good LP sources in that area? Or within 30 miles or so?

Thanks, all!

'brick

simoon · « **Reply #1 on:** 9 Jun 2011, 07:02 pm »

Well, at 55 miles away is Amoeba Records. Further than your 30 mile restriction, but well worth the trip.

This is a warehouse size store with very large vinyl sections.

Closer is Rhino Records in Claremont. Probably about 20 miles. Not anywhere as big, but a great store. I can't remember how big their vinyl selection is, but lets just say Amoeba's vinyl selection is larger than the entire Rhino store.

The reason I like Rhino so much is they have a very good selection of progressive music CD's, so if I want something right away, I can get it the same day, as opposed to having to order it online.

They also have a sister store in Riverside called The Mad Platter. Never been there. Have no idea what it is like.

thunderbrick · « **Reply #2 on:** 9 Jun 2011, 07:16 pm »

I can do 55 miles! How organized are they? Maybe I'll hit them on the way from the airport to the jobsite. Thanks!

'brick

simoon · « **Reply #3 on:** 9 Jun 2011, 07:27 pm »

Pretty organized.

They have separate sections for various genres, then alphabetized withing each genre.

There are also separate sections for the best selling artists within each genre.

thunderbrick · « **Reply #4 on:** 9 Jun 2011, 07:34 pm »

Great! it looks like I can conveniently stop there on the way from LAX!

Thanks!

'brick

Russtafarian · « **Reply #5 on:** 9 Jun 2011, 08:18 pm »

Check out Record Collector News http://www.recordcollectornews.com/, a SoCal vinyl mag that you can read on-line.

Jim Kaplan does a great job putting together fun, interesting music articles while promoting local vinyl shops. There's a map of SoCal vinyl shops in the middle of the magazine that will keep you very busy while you're here.

thunderbrick · « **Reply #6 on:** 9 Jun 2011, 09:37 pm »

Very cool! Thanks so much!

Bob

simoon · « **Reply #7 on:** 10 Jun 2011, 11:32 pm »

Quote from: thunderbrick on 9 Jun 2011, 07:34 pm

Great! it looks like I can conveniently stop there on the way from LAX!

Don't forget to go upstairs to check out their great selection of new and used DVD's of all genres.

santacore · « **Reply #8 on:** 10 Jun 2011, 11:42 pm »

Amoeba has the best vinyl selection in Los Angeles, it is worth the drive if you swing it. If not, just do a google search for record shops in the cities that are going to be close to you. There are still lot's of great small shops around town too.

thunderbrick · « **Reply #9 on:** 16 Jun 2011, 05:27 am »

Thanks guys! Amoeba is fantastic! Very well organized, huge selection, friendly staff, lot of clean vinyl, and reasonable prices. I picked up 5 CDs and double that in LPs for about $65.

If I have time I'll hunt down some other shops.

Thanks again, guys!

'brick