Records Available at Alternative, Specialty Shops

The following are some of Los Angeles’ alternative and specialty record shops:

ALTERNATIVE STORES:

* Aron’s Record Shop sells used rock and hard-to-find records, 7725 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. (213) 653-8170. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays. Prices start at 29 cents for used, $6.75 for new and higher for rare albums.

* BeBop Records & Fine Art specializes in hard-to-find records, 18433 Sherman Way, Reseda. (818) 881-1654. Noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Prices range from 50 cents to $5.

* Bleecker Bob’s Golden Oldies Record Shop sells alternative and classic rock, 7663 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. (213) 852-9444. 11 a.m. to midnight Mondays through Saturdays, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays. Prices start at $7, with rare collectibles ranging from $50 to $350.

* Briggs Books & Records specializes in collectible sound tracks and classical albums, 8913 Reseda Blvd., Northridge. (818) 885-7915. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Prices range from $1 to $60.

* Ear Candy stocks rock, old and hard-to-find records, 6265 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys. (818) 787- 7578. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Prices range from $1 for used records to $100 for rare albums.

* Moby Disc sells rock music, 14410 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. (818) 990-2970. Also at 6553 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. (818) 883-2113. Hours for both stores are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays. Prices range from 10 cents to $10.

* Music & Memories sells music from bygone eras and movie sound tracks, 13907 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. (818) 990-2450. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Most records are priced around $7.50.

* Penny Lane Venice stocks a variety of classic rock, 62 Windward St., Venice. (213) 399-4631. 11 a.m to 7 p.m. daily. Penny Lane Westwood sells college-radio sounds, 1080 Gayley Ave., Westwood. (213) 208-5611. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Prices at both stores range from 99 cents to $3.99 for used and up to $7.99 for new records.

* The Record Collector is dedicated to classical, opera and sound tracks, 1158 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. (213) 467-2875. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Prices range from $5 to $50.

* The Record Surplus stocks jazz, classical and show tunes, 11609 Pico Blvd., West Los Angeles. (213) 478-4217. Also at 4620 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys. (818) 501- 1022. Hours at both stores 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays. Average prices $1.87 to $3.77.

* Record Trader sells rock and “everything else,” 7321 Reseda Blvd., Reseda. (818) 708-0632. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Prices range from $3.99 to $8.99.

* Rhino Records specializes in imports and domestic independent groups, 1720 Westwood Blvd., Westwood. (213) 474-8685. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays. Prices range from 49 cents to $8 or slightly more.

* Second Time Around Records sells mostly used records, classic rock, soul and jazz, 7704 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. (213) 852-1982. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturdays, noon to 7 p.m. Sundays. Prices range from 99 cents to $100.

* Sweet & Lowe Music sells a variety of used records, 5314 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. (818) 766-9310. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Prices range from 19 cents to $100.

SPECIALTY STORES:

* Ashantites specializes in reggae music, 3513 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles. (213) 731-4921. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. LPs sell for about $8, dance hall records for $5 or $5.50 and 45s average $2.50.

* The Classical Record Shop specializes in classical music, 357 1/2 S. Robertson Blvd, Beverly Hills. (213) 657-7337. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Prices for new and used recordings range from $3 to $15.

* Creative Play Resources sells children’s music, 8921 Reseda Blvd., Northridge. (818) 886-4150. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Prices range from $4.95 to $9.95.

* Irish Imports Shop specializes in Irish music, 738 N. Vine St., Hollywood. (213) 467-6714. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Prices range from $4.98 to $10.98.

* La Cite sells French music, 2306 Westwood Blvd., Westwood. (213) 475-0658. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Records and cassettes range from $6.98 to $19.98, CDs are $19.98 and French books on cassette are between $29.98 and $59.98.

* La Mexicana Discoteca carries Central and South American music, 19255 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge. (818) 701-9684. 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Prices range from $5.98 to $9.98, and compact discs go from $9.95 to $16.95.