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Record Surplus

4.6 ★★★★★ 576 Google reviews · Record store · Music store · Used CD store

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Longtime music store specializing in buying & selling used records, CDs, books, DVDs & memorabilia.

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12436 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

(310) 979-4577

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Hours

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
Sunday 11:30 AM–7 PM

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What's in the crates

The genres crate-diggers actually call out in reviews of Record Surplus — not self-reported, earned.

🎷 jazz 5 mentions

“They have the standard rock, jazz, and hip-hop sections, but compliment them with a very expansive international section separated by country/language.”

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🎤 hip-hop 2 mentions

“They have the standard rock, jazz, and hip-hop sections, but compliment them with a very expansive international section separated by country/language.”

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🎻 classical 2 mentions

“I attempted to shop for classical music today and I walked out with 2 vinyls and 2 CDs for $11 which was a decent haul.”

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🎸 rock 7 mentions

“They have the standard rock, jazz, and hip-hop sections, but compliment them with a very expansive international section separated by country/language.”

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 576 Google reviews — in their own words.

💵 dollar bins

“Rap section was kind of disappointing and dollar bin areas don’t have a super great selection in my opinion but maybe I didn’t look enough.”

📼 cassettes 2 mentions

“I’ve visited many times for CDs, vinyl, and cassettes and am generally satisfied with their prices, selections, organizing, and vibe.”

💽 CDs too 7 mentions

“I’ve visited many times for CDs, vinyl, and cassettes and am generally satisfied with their prices, selections, organizing, and vibe.”

What customers say

We walked into this place on a Saturday afternoon. I believe the gentleman who worked with us was either the owner or possibly the manager. He was polite, knowledgeable and friendly. We were selling about 600 vintage CD's. He said "we primarily sell rock and R N B.

★★★★★ — Martin, 2025-05

Very fun record store with some really eclectic options. They have the standard rock, jazz, and hip-hop sections, but compliment them with a very expansive international section separated by country/language. Really worth a stop in for that section alone!

★★★★★ — Egkunz, 2023-08

Great selection of just about any musical genre you can think of! Found a Tito Puente record I’ve been on the hunt for along with some other gems on CD. Fair pricing and the staff are awesome!

★★★★★ — Paul, 2023-11

Selections are pretty dope found some good jazz, r&b, soul. Rap section was kind of disappointing and dollar bin areas don’t have a super great selection in my opinion but maybe I didn’t look enough.

★★★★☆ — C, 2025-05

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