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| isolate records
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2114 Addision St. (Betw. Oxford and Shattuck)
Berkeley
P: 510-845-7885
F: 510-845-7885 |
djq@bass-station.com
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Nice source for your experimental, breakcore, hardcore needs. And TONS of
TECHNO!!! Very nice trance and jungle/drum and bass/breakbeat selection as well. Many
import CDs, CD listening station. friendly environment. check them out.
ChrisBitt@yahoo.com |
| Primal Records |
2420 Parker St. 94704
510-548-8511
(fax) 510-548-8587
Berkeley |
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Primal Records is well stocked with all the
sick tracks you are looking for. Don't live near em? No problem! Primal does mail order.
Good back catolog of imports and domestics. Friendly staff that are knowledgable and
helpful. Check em out!
JOndabomb@rocketmail.com |
| apollo records, inc. |
see web site |
apollojams@yahoo.com
http://apollojams.com |
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you got to know when to start (when the beats are mates).
Apollo Records: an 18 year old 'brick and mortar'
retail store is now a worldwide mailorder website!
http://apollojams.com Encyclopaedic knowledge of
soul/R&B, rock &roll, and all DANCE MUSIC STYLES from oldies (funk, disco, garage,
hiphop, freestyle, bass, house, techno, breakbeats) to current. 100's of records/cd's for
sale (just ask, cuz there's WAY more than what's listed on the site). Archival service for
out-of-print and rare grooves. All questions answered and they usually already HAVE what
you're looking for in SOME format, in their Archives. Plus: an INCREDIBLE eclectic mix
tape selection, chronicling the complete history of hip-hop & dance & underground,
and its' most famous dj's from around the world. Catalog viewable online at the website.
Visa/Mastercard/money orders accepted.
E: apollojams@yahoo.com
mailing list:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/apollojams
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| Skills DJ Workshop |
2575 Telegraph
Bereley
P: 510 704 9876 |
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Great selection of cybertrance, progressive trance, Techno, D
& B, Techhouse, etc. The best selection of Hard/Nu-nrg and Hard House anywhere in the
states!
enemy7@earthlink.net
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| Daddy's Records |
1921 University Ave.
P 510-665-1653
F 510-665-1659
Berkeley,Ca USA |
Daddy's@aimnet.com
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House, Techno, Hip-Hop and everything in
between!Daddy's takes the cake when it comes to finding that hard-to-find slab o' wax you
are searching for. With an extensive used record catolog, new imports and domestics every
week, Daddy's is the place to be. If they don't have it, you can be sure they will find
it! Open 12-10PM M-Sat 12-8 Sun
JOndabomb@aol.com |
| Amoeba |
on Telegraph
Berkeley |
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This is the West Coast's used CD mecca. Great
new selection too. The store is huge and not focused on any particular types of tunes so
It may be a bit overwhelming. Go directly to the back of the store for decent Techno/Idm
& Ambient area and a great Reggae section. I would've spent hours here had it not been
for the parking meter. The staff was busy refiling everything continuously. Recommended.
PaulT23@aol.com |
| Mod Lang |
on University
near Shattuck
Berkeley |
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a very good store with a better selection of
new vinyl than most. Very nice IDM selection. Recomended. Staff was haughty yet helpful.
PaulT23@aol.com |
| Virgin Megastore |
851 N. San Fernando
Burbank
P: 818.295.6905
F: 818.295.3969 |
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Surprisingly good selection of idm, d'n'b, turntablism,
techno, trance, and house. You'll find pretty much anything that's available on CD, import
or domestic. If they don't have it, Ralph will try to get it for you. Some trance 12s
usually on hand. Only drawbacks--very limited listening, and most staff won't be able to
help you, though there's usually one guy around who's in the know. You can call
1-800-VIRGIN-3 for mail order, worldwide (CDs for this service all come from this Burbank
store).
rhinoiknow@earthlink.com
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| vinyljunkie.com |
PO Box 5024
Chico
P: 530 892 2749
F: 413 473 2207 |
info@vinyljunkie.com
www.vinyljunkie.com |
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We have made lots of changes so be sure to check us out on the
web. We are still one of the few DJ vinyl sites in the US that offers and finds older and
hard to find rarities. We also have two locations in downtown Chico-call for directions.
abstract_terrorist@yahoo.com
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| Track Master Records |
1206 3rd Ave.
Chula Vista
P: (619) 422-5145
F: same as above |
info@trackmasterrecords.com
www.trackmasterrecords.com |
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special orders and international orders welcome, credit card
processing available. |
| CUSTOM BEATS RECORDS |
823 W. VALLEY BLVD
COLTON
P: 909-824-1664
F: 909-824-1664 |
CUSTOMBEAT@AOL.COM
CUSTOMBEATS.COM |
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HOUSE, HIP HOP RARE UNDERGROUND GROOVE DJ STORE GRAF MAGS
LIVE PARTY TIME INSIDER VIDEOS CLOTHING
CUSTOMBEAT@AOL.COM
CUSTOMBEAT.COM |
Dr Freeclouds
Mixing Lab |
145 e. 19th St. #C3
92627
714-6500909
Costa Mesa |
www.drfree
clouds.com |
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Store owned by Ron D Core and Simply Jeff. 2
LA Djs Wide selection of gabber and trance records. Fun candy and Rave jewlery too.
Bacco 303@AOL
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Noise,
Noise,
Noise |
1505A Mesa Verda East
(714) 556-6473
Costa Mesa |
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Suprisingly one of the best music stores in
Southern California. Always fresh shipments of import/domestic viynl. You'll always find
something interesting here. Also large sections for Punk, Alternative, and Jazz Viynl. A
record lovers heaven. Also an excellent selection of import/domestic CD's, with a few of
those "gray area" discs from overseas, if you know what I mean. Many gems to be
found among the many used discs here. Be sure to check the clearence rack at the back wall
for some incredible baragins on CD's/Tapes.
GMerchan@gnn.com
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| the GiG |
9191 Valley View St.
tel:714.8277.GiG
fax:714.827.9191
Cypress |
www.thegigstore.com
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The GiG has everything whether you are into
hip-hop, drum & bass, hardcore, techno, trance, house, or break-beat. They also carry
a vast array of graf-mags, clothes, books, and accessories. Plus, the GiG has 6 Internet
workstations for all you internet junkies!! Check this one of a kind store, out!
ed@thegig.net
www.thegig.net/~ed |
| MIXX USA / INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION |
P.O. BOX 484
CYPRESS
P: (714) 828-6499
F: (714) 826-6499 |
mixxusa@aol.com
mixxusa.com |
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They carry phat battle records like the Ultimate Battle Weapon
series and all of the Invisibl Skratch Piklz stuff. Not to mention really dope breakbeats
and DJ gear. |
| Armadillo Music |
210 E st
Davis
P: 530-750-2384
F: 530-750-2385 |
records@armadillomusic.com
www.armadillomusic.com |
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Our Webiste IS Coming soon! You will be able to browse our entire stock of New
Vinyl on the Web, and Order online. We carry everything New & Used Vinyl! Techno
Trance Hard House NRG, Abstract Beat , Hip Hop Drum & Bass Hardcore, Hard House,
Downtempo, Nu Jazz, Re- Issue Funk, Jazz & Rock... Anthing we don't Have we can get f
it is still in Print!. Very Knowledgable Staff!
samplisticnix@hotmail.com
www.samplistic.com |
| ARMADILLO MUSIC |
210 EST.
DAVIS
P: (530) 750-2384
F: (530) 750-2385 |
armadillo@mother.com |
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nix@davis.com
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| SOUNDWAVE MUSIC |
17122 SLOVER AVE. SUITE K116
FONTANA
P: 909 355-1727
F: 909 355-1172 |
SNDWAVEREC@AOL.COM
soundwavemusic.com |
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Excellent selection of house, trance, jungle, hardcore, hip-hop,
imports and domestics. The very best music On CD, cassette, and vinyl. This is one store
top DJs don't want you to know about. Think about it. Soundwave Music
sndwaverec@aol.com
soundwavemusic .com |
| bass records |
fremont blvd
fremont
P: 510 795 3670 |
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the selection is realtivley for those who wish to stay on the
mainstream the jungle selection is horrible, but they have house, alot of it because the
dj's there are house spinners. this is more of a sound resource. the have 1200's and
ortofons and all that stuff. all in all it's a good shop for those who are stuck in the
suburbs.
evidently6@hotmail.com
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| DITREC |
2089 W Los Altos
Fresno
P: 559-287-3918
F: 559-435-8198 |
DimentionalTransfer@Hotmail.Com
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Have great oldschool selection of house, techno and trance
music.. ran by touring DJ and have direct links to all kinds of new sounds..Just getting
going...inquire within..love to all.
DimentionalTransfer@Hotail.Com
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| BREAKBEAT RECORDS |
4215 E. TULARE
FRESNO |
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The only underground record store in FRESNO
CA. specializing in house,breakbeat, techno,and dj supplies.Opened in NOV. of 96,located
in the central valley.Owned and operated by dj's.We carry a wide varity of imports and
domestic's.
BreakBts@aol.com |
| Resonance Records |
2260 Sunset Plaza Drive
Hollywood, CA 90069
(323)822-9536 phone
(323)822-9028 fax
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www.resonancerecords.com
saj@resonancerecords.com |
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We ship to any destination!! We are specialize in jungle,
trance, goa, house, techno, gabber, happy hardcore, garage, progressive house, funky
breaks, trip hop, electronica, dutch house, dj tools and accessories.
undrwlrd@gate.net
www.netcreations.com/resonance/ |
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Higher Source Music
| 9122 Adams Avenue
Huntington Beach
P: (714) 965-5997
F: (714) 962-5272
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thomasw@highersourcemusic.com
www.highersourcemusic.com
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| ...Superbly designed site focusing on import and domestic house music and a selection of clothing and gear. Check back for updates weekly of the newest music for your box! Based in California out of Higher Source Records and Gear. Also sell Hip Hop, Trance and Jungle....
we are working on becoming 10's in both CD and Vinyl categories. We have already had a tremendous growth since our launch in June. Thanks!
thomasw@highersourcemusic.com
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| Fuzzy Logik Music |
1680 N. Vine St.
Hollywood #1016
P: 323.466.3899
F: 323.466.6206 |
marco@fuzzylogik.com
ruben@fuzzylogik.com,
dan@fuzzylogik.com
www.fuzzylogik.com |
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We are an LA based electronic music distributor specializing in
all genres, and run Fuzzy Logik, the label as well.
marco@fuzzylogik.com
http://www.fuzzylogik.com |
| 206 Records |
218 Chicago Ave Unit 6 Huntington Beach CA.
92648 |
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| Vinyl Junkeez Records |
104 N. School ste. suite 315
Lodi
P: (209) 369-3414 |
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A cool shop that has a realy cool selection of
hip-hop and house records, used gear, and videos. |
| Cyclotron Records |
12103 Pacific Ave #9
Los Angeles
P: 310 398-8949
F: 310 398-8949 |
info@cyclotronrecords.com
http://www.cyclotronrecords.com
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Cyclotron Records is a Los Angeles-based record store specializing in Techno,
Trance, Progressive, House, Hard House, Breakbeat and Drum 'n' Bass dance music vinyl for
DJs. Shop our record store online. New releases every week!
info@cyclotronrecords.com
http://www.sim01.com |
| Frequency 8 Records |
10959 Weyburn Avenue
Los Angeles
P: 310-209-1800
F: 310-209-1700 |
www.frequency-8.com |
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groovenet@hotmail.com
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| W.P. Records |
1830 P.C.H.
Lomita
P: 310-784-8884
F: 310-325-4160 |
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The Best Hard House Selection. Some hip hop and Lots of
Battle wax. They also carry Cartridges and various Dj Clothing and gear.
djcrazyb@jps.net
http://www.jps.net/bbbb/djcrazyb/ |
| WAX Records |
7201 Melrose Ave, Unit A
Los Angeles
P: 323-932-6211
F: 323-932-0205 |
chris@waxrecords.com
www.waxrecords.com |
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This shop is headed by Doc Martin, and has already become the premier
shop in Los Angeles, for House, Techno, Downtempo, Drum N Bass, and World Dance Music.
Specialists in mail order
greenchris@yahoo.com
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| Aron's |
1150 North Highland
Los Angeles P: 323.469.4700/
469.6169 |
aronsrecords@loop.com
www.aronsrecords.com |
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This is LA's premeire music store. Import and
Domestic Techno/Trance 12's, with one of the bests selections in Los Angeles. Also a large
Acid Jazz/Trip Hop viynl section and some Jungle. Be sure to call ahead to find out when
the store is getting its next shipments in because the dance section is very popular and
it can be very pruned and picked over. Probably the best selection of used CD's in LA due
to the number of Record Industry types who routinely drop off large numbers of promo's.
Very good selection of import CD's with a good number of hard to find dance music
compilations. Check out the T-shirt rack for that Pizzicatto 5 shirt you've been trying to
find. Can be overly crowded at times, so avoid peak hours and try to go during the day.
GMerchan@gnn.com
Which contrary to popular belief,
does not suck...I'm there every other day picking up shit. I won't go as far as to tell
you what I've found at Aarons but i'll just say that for the last 2 years, I've found 75%
of the new IDM release on my wish list and much more! Yes Tomas is gone, then Jun(e?) took
over and was doing quite well. now he's on tour and I dont know the new buyer personally,
but after a bad couple of weeks, he's doing great...last week they had Plug, Cylob, Mike
Flowers, etc. So there.....(as you can tell, Aarons is my favorite record shop)
Brock Suter |
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Ditrec Records
| 617 E Olive
Fresno
P: 559-444-0411
F: 559-444-0125
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shop@DitrecRecords.com
www.DitrecRecords.com
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shop@DitrecRecords.com
www.DitrecRecords.com |
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| Beat Non Stop |
7262 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles
90046
213-930-2121 |
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While their CD selection isn't the broadest,
it's always interesting, and they'll special-order anything. Besides the music, they have
a great clothing area: all the raver duds you'll need to be truly cool at the next
mega-event!
aciddrop@earthlink.net
mostly house, very small ambient/IDM
section...worth a look while on Melrose...they had 3 copies of Simmons/Vibert last time I
went in.
Brock Suter
They have their 7 house labels out of the store and 2 jungle labels. Lots
of great tech-house as well.
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| Room Records |
7801 Melrose Ave. #2
Los Angeles
P: (323)655-1826
F: (323)655-8152 |
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We are a brand new shop specializing in House and Techno. We also
carry Breaks, Jungle, Down-Tempo, and other quality electronic music on vinyl, CD's, and
mixed tapes. |
| Feelgood Music |
3149 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles
P: (323)660-2121 |
sales@phusionrecords.com>
www.phusionrecords.com> |
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The only store I know of to specialize 100%in Happy hardcore
vinyl.There's wall to wall selection of old,new and rare tracks.Awesome!!!
htfrec@yahoo.com
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| DMC |
7621 Melrose
P: 213-651-3520
F: 213-651-3526 Los Angeles |
DMCRECORDS@AOL.COM |
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The second best of the three dance music
stores on Melrose. Not as good as Beat Non Stop, but you can still find some interesting
records if you look hard enough. New and Used Import and Domestic Viynl, with all types of
Dance Music, but a specialty in Deep House and Latin House music. A good selection of DJ
Mix tapes and Dj Accessories though. Not very reliable for Special Orders, use Dr.
Freeclouds instead. Also decent selection of Hip-hop, and Alternative 12's.
GMerchan@gnn.com
Since 1984 DMC Records has focused on supplying the DJ community with slammin' dance music
on wax. We stock a deep vinyl catalog consisting of techno, trance, jungle, house, hip
hop, r&b, oldschool, disco, euro, etc. Cd's are primarily import. The inventory is
computerized, so you can pick up or request catalogs of these categories. We receive new
merchandise daily and update our catologs weekly. We offer personalized service. Ask us
and we'll call you to notify you when shipments of your favorite type of music arrives.
Due to our respect of the intellectual property rights of others, we do not carry illegal
"mixed tapes". Our own label continues to release dance compilation CDs and
12" singles. The latest are: Trance Trippin' (CD), House Quake (CD), Boy "In Da
Jungle" 12", Itty Bitty Boozy Woozy 'Pumped Up Funk". More DMC Records
releases are forthcoming.
DMCRECORDS@AOL.COM
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| Streetsounds |
7751 Melrose Ave.
(213) 651-0630
Los Angeles |
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Overpriced and not a very good selection of
records. You're standard 12' dance music fare. You definetley won't be able to find those
hard to find titles here. A good idea for shopping on Melrose is to park by Beat Non Stop,
then walk west where you'll find DMC father down the street, then down a few block more
this store.
GMerchan@gnn.com
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| The Majestic Store |
6404 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles
P: 323-651-0275
F: 323-651-0465 |
mail@majesticstore.com
www.majesticstore.com |
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On-line Store specializing in import & US electronic dance
vinyl, CD'S, LP'S, & cassette's- 1000's of titles from Hardcore, 4
beat(Happyhardcore),Hardtrance,Trance,Drum & Bass, HARDHOUSE,House,Techno with audio
links
marcus@majestcirecordings.com
www.majesticrecordings.com |
| village music |
(415) 388 7400
mill valley |
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| Motion Music |
403 Coffee Road
Modesto
P: 209.577.6965
F: 209.577.6968 |
motion1200@aol.com
http://www.motion1200.com |
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Technics Turntable Repair, Service and Sales. Open for map
points and pre-sale tickets.
motion1200@aol.com
http://www.motion1200.com |
| Radio Futura |
178 West 3rd St.
ph-909-620-2774
fx 909-620-2773
Pomona |
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coolmolina@aol.com
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EXODUS
DANCE
MUSIC |
8163ARROYODR
ROSEMEAD
P: 16265738818
F: 16165734277 |
EXODUSDANCEMUSIC@EARTHLINK.NET
WWW.EXODUSDANCEMUSIC.COM |
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ERAMOS861@EARTHLINK.NET
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| dj friendly records |
san diego
P: 619-220-0826 |
justin@djfriendlyrecords.com
djfriendlyrecords.com |
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pipes,clothing,accesories,cds,dj vinyl,everything you see we have in
stock.higher consciousness through fatter beats
justin@djfriendlyrecords.com
www.djfriendlyrecords.com |
| In Tha Mix |
2329 I Street
ph: (916) 442-0499
FAX: (916) 442-5403
Sacramento |
www.flash.net
/~techno1/inth
amix.html |
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THA place to get underground music on wax, CD,
or cassette in Sacramento. Carrying mixers by Intimidation, Technics turntables, and DJ
accesories. Production studio: CataLyst Audio Lab in Bay Area, call for studio time and
information (510) 477-9798
techno1@flash.net
www.flash.net/~techno1/inthamix.html |
| The Beat! |
1700 J St.
Sacramento
P: 916.446.4402 |
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The Beat is a large, well-stocked shop made especially for the
music junkie. They have a large selection of new and used CDs, vinyl and singles. The
staff is usuallly willing to look anything up and help to locate "that one
song."
cgath@jps.net
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| subsonic underground |
922 K st.
Sacramento
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Exellent hardcore, jungle,techno run by DJ simon apex and,
DJ rockit. Also sac party info and event
erin-n@sonic.net
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| United Records |
8303 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego
P: 858-571-6900
F: 858-571-7400 |
orders@unrec.com
www.unrec.com |
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We are very committed to having San Diego's best selection of quality
underground House, Trance, Techno, D&B, and Breaks. We also have a very large website
with RealAudio clips of everything, and as many as 50 new additions every week. We also
aim to be San Diego's friendliest, most helpful store, and are very good with getting in
special orders.
david@unrec.com
www.unrec.com/djdavidx |
| Equinox Music and Sound |
6561 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego
P: 619-286-4761
F: 619-286-4763 |
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Lo |
This store has the nicest feel that I've been to in San Diego.
They are very helpful with no attitude at all. They also have OPEN TABLES and let people
order their own records off the order sheets. Ask for Paul or Erick and you won't go
wrong.
djlapse@hotmail.com
|
Equinox
Music & Sound |
8148 Ronson Road
San Diego
P: 619-277-8188
F: 619-277-5688 |
calsound@earthlink.net
www.calsound.com |
5 |
8 |
10 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Avg |
Equinox has been serving San Diego since 91 we
are the best record store in town Biggest selection of mixers, bags,amps, needles,crates,
We are the DJ superstore. Hundred of new tracks every week. Equinox Sound System for all
events. We are the biggest Vestax dealer around.
junglism@earthlink.net
www.calsound.com |
| Elevator Records |
915 'E' St.
San Diego
P: (619) 233-7336
F: (619) 233-7335 |
orders@elevator
records.com
www.elevator
records.com |
5 |
9 |
4 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Lo |
Has a good selection of techno of the detorit
variety, house, jungle, electro and goa sectioned off in style bins. The selection isn't
particularly large and you won't find a lot of rare records here, but it has a nice basic
selection.
djm@bedford.progress.com
specializing in underground house, techno, trance, breakbeat, drum&bass, plus mixtapes
and CDs. Streaming Real Audio of all our selections. Worldwide shipping. Excellent
customer service.
david@elevatorrecords.com
|
| Champion Sound |
828 G St. San Diego
92101
619.236.8080 |
championsound@
mailexcite.com |
8 |
10 |
4 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Lo |
This store is DJ owned and operated by Daeman,
Hipp-E, and Robo. Our selection is geared to the more underground side of techno, house,
and drum 'n bass. This means we carry titles, labels, and artists that you won't find
anywhere else in town and probably haven't even heard of (yet). We also do mail order
nationally and will do phone orders if the store isn't rammed...
robo@mailexcite.com
Nice small store but if you don't know anybody they don't help you(or even say
hello) The selection seemed small compared to other stores in the area and mostly house or
jungle. Overall it was nice for being so small.
djlapse@hotmail.com |
| Equinox Records |
8148 Ronson Rd Ste "B"
San Diego |
www.cals
ound.com |
5 |
8 |
10 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Lo |
San Diego's biggest Record shop All types of
music and equipment in stock. Biggest Vestax Dealer Around. Equinox sound systems for all
the parties.
calsound@earthlink.com
www.calsound.com |
|
BoomBoomBap
|
San Francisco
|
getmesome@boomboombap.com
http://www.boomboombap.com
|
10
|
10
|
N/A
|
|
Y
|
Y
|
Lo
|
iammine@staticbeats.com
http://www.staticbeats.com |
|---|
| JungleRecords.com |
PO Box 423018
SF
P: 415-674-4929
F: 415-674-3737 |
feedback@junglerecords.com
www.junglerecords.com |
3 |
8 |
7 |
Y |
|
Y |
Avg |
Jungle and Downtempo - Online Listening Stations for Every
Item in stock. Large selection of DJ Gear, 1200's, Mixers, Needles, Crates, Vinyl and CD
Pressing Services etc.
jeff@junglerecords.com
www.junglerecords.com |
| BRAINDROPS |
1881 Hayes st
San francisco
P: 415.922.7246
F: 415.775.7150 |
dropin@braindrops.net
braindrops.net |
10 |
10 |
7 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Lo |
|
| Clear Music |
147 Valencia Street
San Francisco
P: 415 437 1578
F: 415 437 1579 |
|
9 |
N/A |
N/A |
Y |
|
Y |
Avg |
Great old/new house selection as well as disco classics.
User-friendly atmosphere, great well-informed manager. All the deep house heads shop here.
besoul@aol.com
|
| Frequency-8 |
1816 Haight st.@Stanyan
ph(415)221-4142
San Francisco |
www.freq
uency-8.com/ |
6 |
7 |
2 |
Y |
Y |
|
High |
Nice design, 3 turntables, listening station
for cd, right across the street from Amoeba records store. Run by DJ MARS AND MYSTRE
(popular cyber and progressive trance SF DJs)
dmitry2001@hotmail.com |
| SFrecords |
p.o.box 423018
San Francisco
P: 415.674.4929
F: 415.674.3737 |
groove@sfrecords.com
www.sfrecords.com |
5 |
7 |
2 |
|
|
Y |
Lo |
cd's, vinyl, tapes, event tickets, dj bookings etc.
jeff@sfrecords.com
http://www.sfrecords.com |
|
Milkcrate Music
| 910B Steiner St.
San Francisco
P: 1-650-848-3647
|
info@milkcratemusic.com
www.milkcratemusic.com
|
N/A
|
10
|
N/A
|
|
Y
|
Y
|
| Milkcrate music carries a wide selection new and used DJ vinyl from hip hop to house.
launchproductions@hotmail.com
|
|---|
| Control Dek |
357 Grove St. at Franklin
San Francisco |
|
7 |
9 |
8 |
Y |
|
|
Lo |
Cool clothes, cool vinyl, GREAT VIBE! You can
get snow- boardz here too! Those who run this establishment are themselves working DJs and
are quite the cool boyz...
gwolf@ghostwolf.com
www.ghostwolf.com |
|
RobotSpeak
|
589.5 Haight St.
San Francisco
P: (415)-554-1977
F: (415)-554-1988
|
info@robotspeak.com
www.robotspeak.com
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
10
|
Y
|
|
Y
|
Lo
| We are a pro-audio store. We sell software and hardware (new & used). We cater to electronic musicians and helping them produce thier own records.
pete@robotspeak.com
|
|---|
OPEN
MIND
MUSIC |
342 Divisadero St.
P:415.621.2244
F:415.621.2259
94117
San Francisco |
robots@open
mindmusic
.com |
10 |
10 |
5 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Avg |
Open Mind Music stands out from the
"other" record shops in SF. The vast variety of music styles represented from
Techno, Jungle, Electronic, Abstract Beatz, indie-rock, exotica, hip-hop, jazz, soul, rock
classics and much more, will keep you diggin' in the bins for hours or even days. With
both CD & Vinyl listening stations on board you have the opportunity to turn on to
loads of new tunes & or maybe refresh yer memory to some old ones as well. Both NEW
& USED selections are well stocked abroad with new arrivals daily to keep ya'll
fiending for more...DJ's have considered OPEN MIND a local secret & favorite for
aquiring those hard-to-find rare-ities amongst the thousands of used dance 12"s &
LP's in stock. OPEN MIND's full Service MAIL-ORDER has catered to many Vinyl-Junkies
around the globe find their longing picks.Bring in those titles from yer collection you
can stand to part with and TRADE em' for some fresh ones! or if you prefer cold hard cash,
you'll get cash in hand. OPEN MIND MUSIC is open Mon-Sat 11am-8pm Sun 12pm-8pm just 2
blocks from Haight Street, Come on'down....
www.openmindmusic.com |
| Groove Merchant |
687 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA |
|
4 |
9 |
3 |
Y |
Y |
|
Avg |
One of the few stores run by true conoisseurs
of jazz and funk. Acid Jazz, Funk, Jazz Funk, Rare Groove, etc. Beastie Boys, Biz Markie,
Large Professor, etc have all shopped here. |
| Soundworks |
228 Valencia (at Clinton Park)
San Francisco |
N/A |
9 |
7 |
? |
Yes |
? |
Yes |
? |
After the demise of Gaia Mantra, this store
opened up (luckily) to take up the techno slack. Nice folks. Good turntables and plenty of
them (though there's still a line on busy days and sometimes the headphones are a bit on
the fritz). Good techno and idm slanted selection. They're always on top of the main
releases and get quite a bit of the oddball stuff too. Large (for the genre) CD selection.
Don't leave SF without visiting this store. I just wish they were open on Sundays (my bank
account doesn't). They will send out special orders, but as with everywhere else, don't
hold your breath.
--J M R T N K O-- |
| Tweekin Records |
593 Haight (at Steiner)
San Francisco |
N/A |
8 |
6 |
? |
Yes |
? |
? |
? |
My second stop. Decent techno/idm selection.
Two turntables, usually open. They mainly focus on a smaller selection of new releases,
leaning toward the jazzier side. Vinyl moves pretty quickly, though there are still a few
pretty impressive leftovers. Decent CD selection. Lots of local music ends up here. This
basement shop is easy to miss, so look closely for it's small sign. You won't be sorry.
--J M R T N K O-- |
| Record Rack |
3798 18th st (at Sanchez)
San Francisco |
N/A |
3 |
7 |
? |
Yes |
? |
? |
? |
A long shot, but still worth it. Mainly house
and disco, but I've picked up some nice stuff there that had been bought up everywhere
else. Several bins of used and leftovers in the back that yield some surprises. Picked up
used Balil and Bochum Welt 12"s there. Saw 6(!) copies of the LFO We Are Back remix
as well. Haven't found anything since though. Maybe just dumb luck. CD selection seemed
largely uninteresting. Two tables, but awkwardly placed.
--J M R T N K O-- |
| Streetlight |
2350 Market (between Noe and Castro)
San Francisco |
N/A |
6 |
9 |
? |
No |
Yes |
? |
? |
A used/new shop I just about gave up on, but I
just dug up the Applied Rhythmic Technology CD there last week, so I'm giving them another
chance. Very large used 12" selection. Mostly trash, but from what I've heard,
several local DJs dump their old vinyl there. The trick is getting in right after they
sell. They added an small ambient CD section this year, largely populated by Instinct,
Astralwerks and the like. I guess I'm spoiled, but the lack of listening stations is a big
drawback. There's another shop down on 24th in Noe Valley, but I don't get down there
often and the selection isn't as good.
--J M R T N K O-- |
| Record Finder |
258 Noe (at Market)
San Francisco |
N/A |
7 |
5 |
? |
No |
Yes |
? |
? |
Another shot in the dark, but it's just around
the corner from Streetlight, so I usually stop in. Not much in the way of techno/idm
vinyl. A bit more on CD. A little more hope if you're looking for older noise stuff. I
found a promo copy of Spanners here in a used bin several weeks before it hit anywhere
else, so to appease the record gods, I pay my respects to the new arrivals bin and an
occasional tithe here weekly. No turntable, but if you're really nice, they might put
something on the table behind the counter (if it's not busy).
--J M R T N K O-- |
| Reckless Records |
401 Haight (at Masonic)
San Francisco |
N/A |
7 |
4 |
? |
No |
? |
? |
? |
Amid the Grunge, Pop, and Indie-Rock facade,
you'll find a nifty little techno/dance section. Not too many surprises, but another place
to go when something has been bought up everywhere else. The CD section will keep you busy
for a while and you may even find something. Good industrial/noise selection. Don't even
think of asking them to play something for you.
--J M R T N K O-- |
| Recycled Records |
1377 Haight
San Francisco |
N/A |
2 |
5 |
? |
? |
? |
Yes |
High |
Unless you like paying 50 bucks for old CAN
albums, keep walking. "The store where everything is collectible." Largely dusty
old prog rock vinyl, but they do have an okay jazz collection in there.
--J M R T N K O-- |
| Star Alley |
322 Linden (at Gough I think)
San Francisco |
N/A |
5 |
7 |
? |
Yes |
Yes |
? |
Low |
I haven't been back there since it went
"members only," so I don't know the current situation. From what I remember, it
was mainly new house and old soul. A ton of super cheap old vinyl (but of course there was
a reason it was so cheap - it mainly sucked). A sprinkling of techno and idm here and
there. A bring your own headphones type of place.
--J M R T N K O-- |
| BPM |
573 Hayes St
San Francisco |
N/A |
6 |
7 |
? |
? |
? |
? |
? |
Where I went before the better shops opened
up. Mainly club house with a bit of techno on the side last time I was there. A lot like
Record Rack, but not large enough, to make me walk the extra distance. Who knows, things
could be different now.
--J M R T N K O-- |
| Tower Records |
Market at Noe
San Francisco |
N/A |
8 |
2 |
? |
? |
No |
No |
Low
-Avg. |
I don't think any other Tower in the area has
the same selection, so make sure you go to this one. All CD except for a handful of
releases. The offerings are largely mainstream, but over the course of the last year,
they've been getting more confident and will pick up the occasional odd release. Again,
don't expect any surprises, but don't rule them out completely either. Long ago, I saw
(and passed on, to my dismay) the Philosophy of Sound and Machine CD here. They also one
had a half-dozen copies of Balil's Parasight and Nightmares on Wax's Biofeedback singles
marked down to 99 cents once. Made a lot of friends that day. Decent import selection
otherwise.
--J M R T N K O-- |
| Borders Books and Music |
400 Post (at Powell)
San Francisco |
N/A |
7 |
1 |
? |
Yes |
No |
? |
? |
I can say I was surprised as hell to see
anything here, but I try to relive the moment whenever I'm downtown. Though the
"ambient" section stays roughly in the ambient domain, the selection ranges from
well-known and well-worn releases to wierd stuff rarely seen anywhere else. Not many bins,
but worth it if you're in the area. All CD, but as a (big) bonus, you can take any disc to
the listening station and check it out (at least you could last time I was there, I've
heard rumors to the contrary now). Plus there's a cafe in the store if you need a break
from flipping through the bins. The selection reminds me *slightly* of Auricular before it
closed.
--J M R T N K O-- |
|
In House Records
| 988 mission street
san francisco
P: 415-543-4003
F: 415-543-4063
|
leonard@throwdown.com/naz@throwdown.com
throwdown.com
|
5
|
10
|
5
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Avg
| we have a extensive selection of house music ranging
from every local labels to overseas labels....leonard a former employee of
clear music of 5 years...continues to push house music to every lucky head
who graces the premise.cutomer service at the highest priority...special
orders welcome....name that tune"please ask"we know new ones...and value the
classics...
leonard@throwdown.com
throwdown.com |
|---|
| Housewares |
1322 Haight Street
San Francisco
P: (415)252-1440
F: (415)252-1383 |
joho1564@yahoo.com
www.housewares.com |
9 |
9 |
9 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Lo |
Hey y'all, we @ housewares would like to hook
you up with some slamming tunes. We have just recently become very serious about our d.j.
vinyl selection by having Mr. John Howard and Mr. Ethan Jenkins at the ordering helm. We
would love to hear from some of you house and techno heads for some mail orders!Oh just
did a huge detroit techno order of all kinds of rare shit... not to mention our splendid
selection of mixed tapes and c.d.'s... and along with Owen on the graphics it's all good,
baby...
joho1564@yahoo.com
|
Kinokuniya Book
Stores of America |
1581 Webster Street
415-567-7625
San Francisco |
|
3 |
N/A |
8 |
|
|
|
High |
Small CD selection, but a good source for
Japanese imports no-one else is bringing in - interesting book selection too.
thermal@hooked.net
www.hooked.net/users/thermal |
| Virgin Megastore |
37 O'Farrell (at Market)
San Francisco |
N/A |
5 |
? |
? |
? |
? |
? |
? |
Elsewhere, Virgin may be hot. Here, it's not.
Well, not exactly. The few times I've been able to stop in SF's latest record K-mart, the
bin dividers had some impressive names tagged on them. Unfortunately, I have yet to see
any CDs between them. Try it out and report back with your results if you've already been
to Border's and have more time to kill.
--J M R T N K O-- |
| x-radio |
1192 haight st
San Francisco
1-888-563-6380
415.487.0300
|
www.x-radio.com
|
10 |
3 |
N/A |
Y |
|
Y |
Avg |
x-radio is the only online
techno/ambient/goa/house/trance... record store. It's constantly evolving, (Adding new
features) It now accepts Visa and Mastercard, with AMEX and Discover, along with checkfree
purchases coming soon. The folks running the site are doing lots o' webcasting of SF Raves
and stuff, but mostly they want to link listeners in places without cool record stores to
what is happening in the "New" alternative music. They do special orders and
will have a new searchable catalog of disbributors inventory (updated weekly) online in
the next few days. Right now all orders are shipped the next business day. Vinyl is only
shipped once a week.
pcambel@pacbell.net |
| Solid Grooves |
368 S. Bascom Av. PH (408) 999-0259 FAX (408)
999-0272
San Jose, CA USA |
|
5 |
8 |
7 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Avg |
This is mainly a DJ store, and the stock tends
to turn over rather fast. Detroit and Jungle sectons are well maintained. They have a fair
amount of harder stuff like Tresor and Djax or related labels. They also have a signup
book for release that you are looking for. Unlike some stores, they make an honest effort
to try and find the stuff you leave in the book. I do a lot fo pre-ordering with them.
They also have a decent selection of mixtapes and stock Orofon cartriges and needles.
wrench3191@aol.com
try Mr Goodwrench's
page at http://www.kfjc.org |
| Choice Cuts |
625 State St.
santa barbara
P: 1805-884-0899 |
|
2 |
7 |
10 |
Y |
Y |
|
Avg |
Nice selection of deep/banging/funky house. Located uptairs from
True Grit clothing in beautiful SB.
jhonth@aol.com
|
| ION EXCHANGE |
765 Cedar st, suite 102
Ph:(408)454-9976
Santa Cruz |
ionx.photon.net
|
10 |
10 |
10 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Avg |
Interdimensional trance and jungle. Mind
bending clothing. State altering graphic design PsyParties with punch !:}
d@ionx.photon.net |
| RHYTHM MUSIC |
380 S. First St.
San Jose
P: 408 298 8299
F: 408 298 7994 |
info@rhythm-music.com
http://www.rhythm-music.com |
10 |
10 |
10 |
Y |
|
Y |
|
eric@rhythm-music.com
www.journees.com |
|
BEAUCOUP BEATS
| 508 E. 3rd Ave
San Mateo
P: 650 344 8060
|
beaucoupbeats@yahoo.com
|
5
|
8
|
7
|
Y
|
|
|
Avg
|
beaucoupbeats@yahoo.com
|
|---|
| The Last Record Store |
739 Fourth Street
Santa Rosa
P: 707-525-1963 |
jayne@the-last-record-store
http://www.the-last-record-store.com |
10 |
10 |
4 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Avg |
The name says it all.
|
| MIXOLOGY |
ph707-526-1230
fx707-578-5840
1670 MENDOCINO AVE.
Santa Rosa 95401 |
www.mixology
-music.com |
5 |
7 |
5 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Avg |
Tiny techno shop with good house and jungle
representation. Friendly staff with deep roots in the scene. Willing to accomodate special
orders. Buy/sell/trade any dance vinyl. DJ bookings/Promotional consulting. Up to the
minute Party info. 11-7 M-S
mark@mixology-music.com
http://www.mixology-music.com |
| GrooveRider |
14566 Ventura Blvd.
818.981.3366
Sherman Oaks |
|
N/A |
7 |
|
|
|
|
avg |
With buyers like Brian and Daniel from
Moontribe and Jesse from Fresh Produce you can't go wrong...lots of good mainstream dance
stuff and more. I've been ordering tons of stuff here so they may start stocking more IDM.
Brock Suter
|
|
5:15 records
|
1511 N. Linclon St.
Stockton
P: 209.464.5677
F: 209.464.5677
|
me@515records.com
www.515records.com
|
2
|
6
|
2
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Avg
|
The Central Valley's only record shop for HOUSE - JUNGLE - and all other eletronic beats!
me@515records.com
www.515records.com |
|---|
| MusicCDworld |
1253 W. El Camino Real, #F
Sunnyvale
P: (650) 938 7555 |
sales@musiccdworld.com
www.musiccdworld.com |
7 |
N/A |
N/A |
Y |
|
Y |
Lo |
EURODANCE and techno CD store that sells exclusively bootlegs
made in Eastern Europe. They have incredible EUROdance bootleg compilations for $12.99.
You may find copies of artist's albums and never-released "best of" comps. You
can find really rare stuff on CDs. CHEAP !!! |
pure acid
mixtapes |
17252 Hawthorne Blvd.
suite 101
Torrance, 90504
310-793-1021 |
www.pure
acidmix
tapes.com |
5 |
N/A |
10 |
|
|
Y |
Avg |
Thee mixtape mecca.....
jonychan1@MSN.....address to ERIC
|
| Fastlane Records |
12610 E. Hadley St
Whittier
P: 562 698-3313
F: 562 698-3711 |
fastmf@aol.com
http://members.aol.com/atfastlane |
1 |
8 |
2 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Avg |
Special orders on hard to find 12" singles. Import
& Domestic. Needles, Slipmats, Headphones, & More.
fastmf@aol.com
http://members.aol.com/atfastlane |
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