Check out Rhino Records on Westwood Blvd. -- they are getting ready to open a second store down the block and the original will be devoted to used stuff (including LP's). Rhino is intregal to the local music scene. A great sense for World Music and the unusual. Also, Record Rover on Venice Blvd is great for mostly used CD's and LP's -- next to a tatoo parlor as an added benefit -- not so great for classical, but again a good place for interesting music. There's the usual... Tower Records in Westwood Village and on Sunset (big selection of most everything).
Great music stores in LA/Santa Monica?
I am about to accept a new job in Santa Monica, which will mean I'll spend two weeks a month out there, away from family. Can anyone recommend places that sell new or used CD's in or around Santa Monica / LA with an interesting music offering, ie. more than the popular stuff? Currently in to orchestral classical, jazz, female vocals, acoustical instrumental and techno.