Where to Go

Whether you’re looking for Pavarotti or the Partridge Family, here are Valley record outlets that offer old and collectible LPs, 45s, 78s and 12-inch singles:

Ear Candy, 6265 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, (818) 787-7578. Specializes in pop, rock, jazz, country-Western, soundtracks, comedy and personality (no classical). Has 30,000 records, including 45s. Also has used CDs, cassettes and new CDs, including imports.

Flip Side, 19801 Vanowen St., Canoga Park, (818) 710-1335. Specializes in out-of-print and hard-to-find rock and roll LPs, used CDs and cassettes.

Moby Disc, 14410 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, (818) 990-2970; 6553 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park, 818-883-2113. Sells pop, rock, classical, jazz, country-Western, Broadway musicals and film soundtracks. Also offers used CDs, cassettes and videos--as well as a full line of new CDs and cassettes. Offers in-store credit for old records and CDs.

Music & Memories: The Vinyl Resting Place, 5057 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, (818) 761-9827. Sells comedy, vocals, big-bands, easy listening, country-Western, rock ‘n’ roll of 1950s and ‘60s, Broadway musicals and movie soundtracks. Has more than 15,000 records on display, also offers selected CDs, cassettes and framed posters.

Record Surplus, 4620 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, (818) 501-1022. Offers more than 6,000 classical, jazz, pop, rock, movie soundtracks and Broadway shows. Also sells picture discs, used CDs and used videotapes.

Record Trader, 7321 Reseda Blvd., Reseda, (818) 708-0632. Offers a selection of more than 10,000 jazz, pop, rock, classical, and movie soundtracks. Also sells used CDs and cassettes, laser discs and videos.