A block from LAX, Soundsations has been an independent record shop stocking vinyl, CDs, cassettes, Blu-ray, and music DVDs, with a mix of pop, rock, jazz, and other genres. New arrivals get folded straight into the regular bins instead of being held aside, so digging through the stacks is part of the draw here rather than browsing a curated front table. Prices reportedly run below typical Discogs listings, which matters for anyone comparison-shopping before a purchase. The shop's Instagram traces its roots back to 1976, making it one of the longer-running independent shops in the LA area, though that detail hasn't been confirmed on the store's own site.

Last updated: 2026-08-21

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4.7 on Google (351 reviews)
Near LAX in the La Tijera area of Los Angeles
Carries vinyl, CDs, cassettes, Blu-ray discs, and music DVDs
Genres span pop, rock, jazz, and more
New stock is mixed into regular bins rather than shelved separately
Prices reported to run below typical Discogs rates

Source checked: 2026-08-06

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