Record Stores in Pasadena, California
8 record stores — last verified July 2026.
- Audio Element
Second-generation, family-run Pasadena hi-fi specialist (13+ years) with a large new-and-used vinyl selection alongside turntables, headphones, amps and speakers, plus an in-store 'Turntable Bar.'
2 sources
- The Battery Books & Music
Used bookstore and record shop in Pasadena's Playhouse District; buys, sells and trades books alongside vinyl LPs and CDs, and hosts regular live music evenings.
3 sources
- Canterbury Records
Longtime Pasadena record store on Colorado Blvd selling new and used vinyl and CDs, operating since at least 2000.
1 source
- Commune Records
Old Town Pasadena record shop specializing in hard-to-find indie, jazz, rock, punk, hip hop, soul, world and psychedelic vinyl, plus music books and buy/sell/trade service.
2 sources
- Healing Force of the Universe
Pasadena record shop and event space named for Albert Ayler's 1969 LP 'Music Is the Healing Force of the Universe'; positions itself as a friendly local spot for in-store performances alongside its global vinyl selection.
3 sources
- Poo-Bah Record Shop
Long-running Pasadena record shop/label with listening stations, new indie/hip-hop/electronic vinyl, used records across genres, and concert tickets.
1 source
- Record Swap (PCC Flea Market)
Pasadena City College's monthly flea market sets aside its Del Mar Blvd parking structure for a standing row of 50+ vinyl and used-music vendors, officially billed by the college as one of Southern California's best record collections; first Sunday of each month, 8am-3pm.
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- Sibylline Records
Artist-owned and operated record shop in Pasadena's Playhouse District specializing in used vinyl and cassettes across deep cuts and vintage titles.
1 source
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Pasadena, California?
Pasadena, California has 8 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Are the record stores in Pasadena independently verified?
5 of the 8 record stores in Pasadena carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Pasadena?
Yes — 1 of Pasadena's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: The Battery Books & Music.