Reviews of Record Surplus. (Musical Store) in Los Angeles (California).
Record Surplus
12436 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, United States
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Information of Record Surplus, Musical store in Los Angeles (California)
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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended
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Open hours of Record Surplus
Sunday
11:30 am–7 pm
Monday
11:30 am–7 pm
Tuesday
11:30 am–7 pm
Wednesday
11:30 am–7 pm
Thursday
11:30 am–7 pm
Friday
11:30 am–7 pm
Saturday
11:30 am–7 pm
Reviews of Record Surplus
High quality LPs in good condition at reasonable prices (plus plenty of bargains). I love how the stock is well organised into clearly labelled categories, even the $1 bargains in ‘the attic’ (northernmost corner).
All LPs except the $1 ones come in new heavy duty plastic sleeves. There’s also a surprising amount of original sealed stock.
The no. 1 bus from Santa Monica to UCLA/DTLA stops right outside (at least one staff person rides it) and the westbound immediately across Santa Monica Boulevard, so you can minimise your shopping carbon footprint.
WHAT TREASURES!!! I treat myself to a few records each month! And every time I leave, I always have heirlooms for the next gen (we’re only custodians)…from the knowledgeable staff to their iconic location, it all works!! So, thank you guys so very much for your sensitive ears and eyes!!! #YouRock!
Been coming here for 30 years, this is the 3rd location they've been in since I've been a customer. Staff is talented and knows their stuff, the collection is always rotating and there are always great finds. Listening stations are also on offer so you can check quality.
The place where albums come to wait for their new owners. You can even ask about opinions on scratches from the crew that work here. Be sure to check out The Attic section where the bargain basement price of .91 cents will yield some great vinyl finds.
Good selection of Second Hand and also a few new records. Super friendly staff. Definitely worth the visit when in LA
Very large, spacious store with very diverse selection of new and used vinyl, plus CDs and some Laser Discs, DVDs, VHS, books and some reconditioned HiFi gear. Friendly staff, friendly prices. Get on in!
Wide selection of new & used. Prices are great. Super friendly staff. As with all large used stores, pot luck what's in stock.
I stop by here at least once a month as they continuously add new stock.
If you enjoy browsing or collecting physical music or movie media this is the place for you. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable, used items are pristine, if you don't mind a few light scratches they have a large budget sections where you can get CDs and movies for a dollar each A+++
Has a good amount of rock, indie, and world music. Decent selection of hip-hop and r&b. Light on EDM, but has an awesome selection of movie and show soundtracks. The Staff is great.
Lots and lots of different LPs , some CDs and some movies too; reasonable prices and friendly knowledgeable staff.......
OK place - smaller than I expected. I did enjoy their fairly sizeable rock and jazz collection. Could use more metal.
Nice store with large collections. We found few gems from the eighties.
I was surprised to find this place very close to where I moved here in Santa Monica and I plan on being a more frequent shopper. I ran in the other day when I had a few minutes and grabbed a couple records which were in excellent condition I got Diver Down by Van Halen and an Aldo Nova album. Those of you who know who that is are in My Generational pool I would imagine, as were the employees that waited on me. They were friendly knowledgeable of the artist that I was purchasing and it was an overall pleasant experience I highly recommend this place it looks so organized and clean but I didn't spend too much time there yet PS I know the Van Halen album with a little pricey but it was in mint condition so I can't complain
Always enjoy myself here, great selection amd always find great Lps
Was looking for cool record stores with a great selection and stumbled across this record shop and now it’s a new favorite place to go! Can’t believe I was able to snag this Morris Day and The Time vinyl!
Great selection of jazz, country, and older classics, plus some pretty cool rarities and collectables. Mostly very fair prices, walked out with a Gauntlet Hair record for $7! However, as a metal head would've really loved if they stocked more metal, and same goes for hip hop. Totally get that this is a used store and you largely stock what you can get your hands on, but don't know that this will become a spot I go to regularly.
RONNIE, YOU ARE SO LOVED OG. I MET U When I WAS 10YRS OLD, WHEN U WORKED @ BENWAY RECORDS IN VENICE, CA!! U WERE Always SO KIND YO ME. U PUT ME ON THE GUEST LIST, FOR YOUR AWESOME BAND THE MUFFS, FOR MY 16TH BDAY! I am so relieved that you're still around, doing your thing! Love you lots
Always enjoyable to visit. I can always find something interesting here.
One of the more unique selections out there these days. I shopped for metal and saw some quite rare offerings. Wonderful bargain section as well!
They had everything I was looking for! Great organization, WIDE variety, and a pretty healthy stock. So happy I came here. Check them out and make sure to stop by the dollar section. They've got some hidden gems for the musical nerds.
If you visit one record store in Los Angeles, make it Record Surplus. There are many reasons. Price and selection are top notch. The staff is always kind, welcoming and considerate. They will talk music with you, answer questions, and walk you over to the artist or section you are looking for. The store is family owned and operated like you are in their home. This is a mission driven operation, aimed at celebrating music, providing an honest service and setting the tone for an enjoyable and thoughtful shopping experience. Can not recommend this place enough.
The people were very nice and the variety provided is beyond sufficient.
Hello shoppers If you're looking for that old classic Vinyl LP movie or C.D.S. Well you just found a great Record store enjoy my shopper's !!!!!!! .
Visiting Los Angeles I wanted to catch a couple of good used vinyl stores. I was most excited about Amoeba records But honestly Record Surplus was the best place we went to, blew Amoeba away. The prices were reasonable, the quality of the vinyl was good and they had a great selection. I found a couple things that I've been looking for for a long time at a good price. The set up was good, there were listening stations so you can hear the records before you buy them. The staff seemed knowledgeable and were helpful and friendly. If I had only one place to go for used vinyl in LA, this would be it.
Excellent selection of all types of records! From hip hop to jazz to opera, they have something for everyone. Would recommend to check this place out.
I am, many years later, rewriting my old 2014 review. My partner and I went back each year to Record Surplus, and loved it. Fine selection of $1 a disc albums as well as their regularly priced stock of records and CDs. It is a place every out of town record collector should visit. We bought and enjoyed. Now that my partner as passed, I’ll not be back, but have great memories and the purchases I made at Record Surplus. Thank you, guys, it was fun.
Best selection I've come across in a long time. I found a lot of what I was looking for, and a bit of what I didn't know I needed. Staff were all extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and attentive.
My favorite record store in LA. I've been coming here since I was kid and other than moving locations about ten years ago it hasn't changed a bit.
I stopped by this record store on a whim and was pleasantly surprise. It was pretty busy and seemed to have a good amount of records in addition to DVD's and CD's as well. The have mostly used records, but do have a selection of new records as well. The staff were friendly, calm and helpful. The prices were reasonable and the quality of the used records that I looked at were pristine. I would definitely come by here again.
Staff was super helpful, nice selection
One of the few remaining record shops around! Love that it’s here. Wish they had a bigger selection and slightly lower prices, but otherwise grateful.
Update: staff here have gotten super weird and unfriendly. In the last two months I’ve had three or four weird encounters with the staff. I don’t see Neil in anymore, just the awkward quiet dudes who just want to price records and not be bothered. Records are still good but the atmosphere inside has been way different and cold.
One of the best record stores in the state and probably the country. Really, really diverse selections of new and used records at very reasonable prices. Their clearance section is usually ace, in the last 10 months I have picked about 120 LPs of really great stuff: Johnny Cash, Robert Johnson, Sketches of Spain, Deep Purple, Jimmy Cliff, an og mono copy of Born Under a Bad Sign, etc etc. Good stuff you don’t see in dollar bins anymore. Some great used stuff hidden in there: Doug Sahm’s Groover’s Paradise for $13(!!!!!). Jamey Johnson’s Guitar Song for $30 because of a slight warp but still plays perfectly. I mean.... that’s crazy. Their country section is full of cheese could use a little work but all other genres are well stocked and full of gems. Friendly staff who really know their stuff and a cast of daily regulars who drift in and out. This store is as close to High Fidelity as I’ve ever seen. Go buy records there.
It's one of the last places on the west side where you can find vinyl records. They are pricey but have a big selection of new and high quality used albums.
Staff is still helpful and friendly, but I generally avoid Record Surplus.
10 years ago, this place was my go-to for vinyl. Now, the lack of parking (spaces are reserved for employees only) and deluge of Westside "vinyl collectors" driving up prices to eBay levels has made it a no-go for me. Prices around $40 for albums that can be found for $20-$25 elsewhere. Even used CDs are priced like it's early 2000s. I can find a deal here every so often, but the amount of time I need to invest to both find parking and comb through their collection generally isn't worth it.
Verdict: If you're a "collector' who is looking to find LPs in mint condition that you can play a few times a year, this is a good spot.
There is a lot of unexpected vinyl here of all genres. RnB, rap, rock, metal, punk, country, and so on.
There is a section, I think it's called "The Attic", which is on the main floor. This section is a glorious scavenger hunt with some real gems.
There are stations to listen to what you want to here.
Staff are very easy going.
Nice open space, clean, huge classical & jazz section, huge soul section& nice assortment and organization of international records. Good bargain prices for old records. Very friendly and helpful staff. Multiple listening stations. Goods arent onlu limited to records either; Cds DvDs and cassettes are avaliable to choose from as well.
I have mixed feelings about posting a review because I don’t want too many other people to discover this unassuming gem, but I also feel great about helping to publicize one of the last remaining truly great used record stores!
I love this place and all that it represents - shop here!!!!
Always great stuff, priced fair, and I'm always impressed by the condition. There are so many record stores out there that are quite frankly ripping you off selling thrashed stuff. Everything I bring home sounds excellent!
Come here and bring time to Look at 100k Records from 3for1 to 300 a pop Its very good Stelection and You can listen to ALL on top quality Equipment before buying!!!!
I speak from experience this a Fine Store 45s LPs Jazz Funk Disco Soul. ...
A rare gem of store. Originally the store was on pico blvd for over 20 years. When the new owner took over and moved the store to its new home on Santa Monica Blvd. I was wondering if it was going to survive the change.It has and nice that I can still go there and shop.Great place for cds, lps, vhs, dvds blue rays and other past trinkets.I always am astounded to still find something cool to buy and add to my collection of trinkets.Switching to blue ray now I have found a lot of great films and even some rare films on regular dvd as well.Owner Neil is very friendly fellow too.
Lots of options for records. Wonderfully laid out by genre. Huge selection. Listening stations for potential record purchases. Used selection. Rare items against the wall. Cheap DVDs on the back wall. Fast staff at the register. Will absolutely be coming back here again.
Looking for that special CD, record or movie? This is the thanks. You can sample by using phonographs free of charge. Every time I go there I find a great bargain with items starting at $0.91. Go there, do it now.
I really feared the worst coming home to visit and finding their former location gone. So I was in shock when I saw them on Santa Monica, alive and well! Walked in and it was just like a step back in time. Pretty similar layout, and I found some great deals as always. So happy..!
I always drop by to see what's new. New stock always arriving.
Lots of great old vinyl and 45s at good prices, all genres.
Tons of used CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray and YES, some 8-tracks, cassettes and laserdiscs.
Picked up a 1970 Sonny Boy Williamson and The Yardbirds (with Eric Clapton) Live that was a promo copy from Bringham Young University's radio station that looked brand new, played flawlessly.
Multiple listening stations to sample whatever vinyl or CD you may be interested in.
Live in store performances as well, saw The Muffs and Kim Lenz there.
Supplies and used equipment too.
Worth the trip
Best gym in Los Angeles if you don’t like it here please go somewhere else . More time for me. On the machines and I don’t have to pick up after you and wAtch you talk and text the whole time . I don’t have to smell you or ask you to hurry up . I don’t have to smell your dirty feet or hear you clean your nose in the bathroom or wait for you to get dressed.if-you hate this gym good continue to hate it go bother 24 hour freekoes instead . Bunch of no good for nothings
Great store, friendly staff, had a new order record I had been looking for at a great price. Also saw many unique and rare records. A must visit record store in LA! Beats the bigger more popular options...
This place will only take donations of laserdisc movies(no trade) and then resells them for whatever their value is. The best part of this store is that people in the movie industry trade in brand new movies still factory sealed and they resell them at used prices(where other shops resell as new). So you can usually go to the shop the day a movie comes out on blu-ray and pick it up used there at a cheaper price than buying the same movie at a best buy or target or whatnot. Their vinyl selection is ok. Also this is a great place to pay with cash as they will not charge you tax if you have cash!
Very good classical vinyl selection.
This shop seriously has it all. Top notch wide ranging selection both new and used. Super friendly staff and a shop you feel welcomed at. Highly recommend. One of my favorites
The best record store I've been to on the Westside, and their prices are definitely better than Amoeba. All records I've bought here have been in excellent condition, and the staff has always been cool and understated, in my experience.
Liked the store! Great deals! Love the area they call the Attic. Most items were 91 cents some more, but still inexpensive/discounted.
One of the best places for vinyl in the area
Great prices, interesting selection. Just when you think small record stores aren't around any more, you find this gem. Only thing, they need to carry more blues records.
Great place for vinyl! Large selection and great prices. Very friendly and experienced staff, maybe they were the owners.
Great selection and better pricing than most.
Fun record store. Fair priced on some things, overpriced on others. Pick your battles.
This place is legit. The whole spectrum of music, new and used, and the people working there really care. And their covid precautions are significant. I hope this place never leaves the Westside.
Seems to be very popular with buyers. There were a half-dozen or more in the store. I don't own a record or CD player but apparently many people do. I went there to sell my CD's and it wasn't a good spot for that.
Looking for great tunes? Here's your place!
Good prices,fine service,great items
Always a good selection of vinyl. I get some here for my dad who is collecting records for years. Highly recommended!
if you want excellent condition and selection of vinyl at affordable prices then come to Surplus. if you want a "friendly" rip-off place, you'll be more than welcome at Amoeba.
One of the last true record stores in LA, not some overpriced “specialty boutique”.
Been going there since Mike Sr owned it when it was on Pico.
Cool little selection of music and movies, prices were decent. I got a kick out of the Rob Zombie section pictured below.
Love this place... My fave place in this area for sure! Guy behind counter, very nice and down to earth, which goes a loooonnnggg way in record store 👍 …
Big store, tons of LPs, CDs, DVDs, and BDs. Lots of great finds here, reasonable prices, and a wonderful staff.
Great selection of CDs.... and good prices! Staff is always knowledgeable.... and very helpful!
Great place to find everything music media related. Vinyl, CD, tape... DVDs..etc. lots of cool stuff, and friendly knowledgeable staff.
Super awesome place always good music playing and the best deals in town... been coming to this store since they were on Pico Blvd... more than 10 years ago
Love this place! The guys who work there are super helpful and sweet. Its where i get all my music and DVDs!
One of the Best records store in LA....maybe the best
It's a used record store I would have liked it better if they had a better selection of used CD's but that's not what this place is about. If you're a vinyl collector this is the place for you.
It was ok not bad love the two guys working there they where pretty cool the prices were not great but they we're not bad
Great knowledge in-store. Many bargains, ideal find for any LP, DVD and Tape lovers. Priceless :)
The best place to buy vinyl records. Great selection and you are able to play them in the store. Something that you can not do at Amoeba.
Vintage and totally awesome. My youngest are totally into vinyl records these days. What once was old is new again
Friendly and knowledgeable staff 💪🏼 …
Such a great selection. Their staff is always willing to help and recommend great albums.
Really impressed with their hip-hop selection.
Small CD inventory and unfriendly/unhelpful customer service. The redeeming quality is how cheap the CD's I got were
I find gems here!! Almost half of my collection is from here, other than what was handed down for me from my grandpa. Such a great place..
Great store...if you love the music, this is the place for good memories...
Large variety of records, cd's and cassettes. Staff was very helpful and kind. Opening hours are very pleasant!
Bought 4 Marilyn Manson's albums and 1 Beatles'. Not expensive at all. Condition was good.
It IS one of the last record stores, and it's AWESOME!! Great selection and service - love it!
The store has a great selection of vinyl, plus the staff is knowledgeable and friendly.
Best local record store on the westside of Los Angeles. I've been going here for about 20yrs now and I still finds great deals at Record Surplus.
They don't have chairs so you can sit down while your friends shop
This place is fascinating you can spend hours finding very hard to get merchandise employees here are very polite and courteous not to mention very knowledgeable and helpful I highly recommend this place Santa Monica and Centinela
This is one of the best record stores EVER. not so much for new product but it quality used LPs, XLNT.
Very cool store. One of the last of his kind. You Can feel the passion of the team...
If you are looking for old collection, this is a good place to visit
This place never seems to change over the years. Good place to kill some time and feel some nostalgia. Good selection of records.
Awesome lil store so many old records CDs laser disks etc to sift through!
Great selection!
a record store that lets you listen to vinyls befote you take it home is always 5 stars but one that also has a blu ray movies section should be getting 6
Lots of inventory and cool classic records. Good organization. Not an overly helpful staff.
Great Record Store you can listen to any album before you buy it and good trade in prices for DVD's and CD's
Large and great selection of vinyls, friendly and extremely helpful staff
A great place with a wide selection. Great service and support, I will definitely buy there again.
They follow covid protocol. I did not find what I was looking for, but they still have a great selection.
Fine selection and nice staff, but the prices are just too high
Great selection of both records & tapes with an old school vibe. Good people work here.
Always one of my top favorite places in my city of Angels ❤️🎶 …
Best place to find rare or old records. Friendly staff and great collection.
Record Surplus is a funky fun place to peruse used CDs and DVDs. And they are always playing something interesting.
Great selection of new and used vinal. Very reasonable prices
This is by far the best record store in all of Los Angeles County big up the Surplus record 4 awesome customer service.
Great selection and great price!
Daft punk - random excess memory, j.cole-2014 Forrest hill drive , kanye west
Great prices, eclectic selection, friendly and knowledgeable staff, a pleasure to shop there.
Amazing shop!!!!! I loved it and I bought some amazing vinyl!! 100% recommend!!!!
Cool funky old school record store. If you wanna feel 1998 go here!
Great selection, friendly staff, COVID protocol and precautions taken. Thank you!
Always finds some great cheap vinyl gems!
I love the collections of music history from vinyl to cds movies box sets cool!cool! cool !
Such an amazing store, I was in awe of all the things I found
Great collection, well organized, great prices. Not much staff, so expect to browse on your own.
Tons of variety records. Decent prices. Love this place
Good selection of pop and edm CDs as well as an extensive collection of records.
Nice selection of CDs, Vinyl, DVDs, Blu-Rays, and 4K Discs!
Great shop decent prices, friendly staff, free parking.
Amazing Vinyl and 45's with Laser Disc on the side. Great help too.
(4.6 stars) Love to browse all the retro formats. You might find something rare.
Love this store,. Sometimes I get some of their free records
Great to have a real record shop that is open for business! Thanks
Been to many shops over the last 40 years as a dj. This one is legit.
Great finds here. You may have to dig, but it's worth it!
Not many stores like this are left, so better enjoy them.
Good prices but mostly older used vinyl
I looked all over for one DVD and found it here great store great employees
Amazing. Hot some records here and they are in great condition.
Good music selection, and has turntables to test records on.
Friendly people and a decent selection.
Great selection of new and used albums!
Good selection of used records and cds with 7 playing stations
This is my happy place. Best staff and selection!
A record store! Not a collector of any kind but cool too hold him again after many years.
Great Selection of used vinyl
I had to tear myself away! What a satisfying place to rekindle musical memories!!
HUGE selection, lots of rare vinyl, great 45 selection
Cheap records with a great selection. A classic record store.
Friendly staff and a great selection of product!
Fun place to browse. Good finds in the "Bargain Bin".
Friendly and professional staff. Awesome sericey
Great finds! Nice selection.
My husband's favorite place.
Fantastic people. Fun selection.
If tapes and records are your fancy, this place is a must visit
Great selection of quality, used lps in superb condition
Good Store. Also, try Soundsations when near the LAX area.
Best place in LA to dig for VINYLS..great $1section👍👍👍 …
Jack black was there once and told a story about metal adventure and whamen
Wouldn't give me quoted price for my used records.
Knowledgeable staff , great used and new selections.
Good selection of lps. Some rare stuff, too.
So fine
Love vinyls! Great selection!
Love this store...... they have what you need!!
Great place, cheap and expensive options! Friendly staff too.
Wide selection, great prices.
This is the best place for Vinyl records.
Nice but missing an "Industrial" section.
Excellent source for you musical habits
Cool spot to find some tunes. Chill staff
I didn't buy anything, but it was nice to look!
Amazing place! ❤️❤️
Best record shop in west LA
The best record store in Los Angeles!
I love buying vinyl records
Great service, great prices and great selection
Great prices, great selection
An absolute gem for vinyl in L.A.!
Good place to buy vinyl
Great shop for lp lovers.
Great selection and prices.
The range is amazing almost overwhelming
Cheap records but not a huge selection
It's not Amoeba but it is close
Huge selection, friendly employees.
Great value and a large range
Love this record store
This place made you step back in time.
Great prices
Helpful staff good ambient
Cool spot
Awesome for music lovers
Still as good as the old days !!!!
An ok selection of cds
Calm, cool relaxing, wonderful
Great place Great Staff Great Vibes
This is the last great place on the WESTSIDE
Very knowledgeable staff
Good records store
Pick up some old CD
Old vinyl
Good choice of records.
Buy movies cheap.
Great selection!
Large variety, of music
Soooo many records!
love it.
I like
Too good to be true.
Love this place!
Cool!
Love this place!!!
Good record store
Great
Records?!
Ok
Friendly staff.
I want to go
The best!!!
Great selection! Fair prices
Pretty good selection of used music CDs for pretty reasonable prices. Easy to browse.
(Translation) Very spacious floor space can charm any record diggers.It was immersive one hour I spent there, and I found some nice records.My policy is to suppress my individual cost to less than $10, and all worked out.Japanese staff is super nice. Thank you for the discount 🙏 I will come again!
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Very spacious floor space can charm any record diggers. It was immersive one hour I spent there, and I found some nice records. My policy is to suppress my individual cost to less than $10, and all worked out. Japanese staff is super nice. 割引いただきありがとうございます🙏また来ます!
(Translation) It is an LA record shop with a good assortment of various genres, quantities, alphabetical order, and listening facilities. The price is quite reasonable, there is also a cheap section where you can purchase for $1, and above all, it was nice to be able to see the condition one by one on the spot.
It is about a 20-minute bus ride from UCLA, and it was immediately accessible by going straight after getting off the bus. If you like collecting records, you should definitely visit :)
(Original)
다양한 장르, 물량, 알파벳 순 정리, 청음시설 등등 좋은 구색을 갖춘 LA 레코드샵입니다. 가격도 꽤 적당하고 1달러에 구매할 수 있는 염가반 코너도 있으며 무엇보다 상태를 그 자리에서 하나하나 직접 볼 수 있던 것이 좋았습니다.
UCLA에서 버스로 약 20분 거리에 있으며 정류장 하차 후 쭉 직진하면 바로 접근할 수 있었습니다. 레코드 수집을 좋아하신다면 꼭 가보시길 바랍니다:)
(Translation) Store for lovers of CDs and Vinyl Records, I did not find what I was looking for but the staff was very friendly.
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Tienda para amantes de los Discos tanto CD como Vinilo, no encontré lo que buscaba pero el personal muy amable.
(Translation) ideal for music lovers vinyl tapes up to eight tracks vi at popular prices
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ideal para melomanos musicales vinilos cintas hasta de ocho pistas vi a precios populares
(Translation) Wonderful record store with great variety and very good treatment. You can examine the discs, listen to them and check them without any problem. And the place to find certain candies. A success
(Original)
Maravillosa tienda de discos con gran variedad y muy buen trato. Puedes examinar los discos, escucharlos y comprobarlos sin problema alguno. Y el lugar donde encontrar ciertos caramelos. Todo un acierto
(Translation) They have a variety of rock not much used, interesting
(Original)
Tienen variedad de rock no mucho usado, interesante
(Translation) Good mix of new and old. Made some real bargains on new 180gr Neil Young, at good prices.
(Original)
Bra blandning av nytt och gammalt. Gjorde några riktiga fynda av nya 180gr Neil Young, till bra priser.
(Translation) Excellent record store, with a wide variety of records and really low prices
(Original)
Excelente disqueria, con una gran variedad de discos y precios realmente bajos
(Translation) Excellent service
(Original)
Exlente servicio