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Nightclubs and Venues
- 14 Below
1348 14th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 451-5040
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Various genres, sometimes metal. Check Site for Calendar
- 4th & B
345 B Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
(619) 231-4343
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All different kinds of music. Show Calendar
- Air Conditioned Supper Club
625 Lincoln Boulevard, Venice 90291
(310) 230-3543
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Small pub with limited space for live bands. Website
- Anarchy Library
13250 Woodruff Avenue, Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-9134
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Various genres, mostly punk, sometimes metal. Check Site For Calendar
- Angel's Roadhouse
32464 Dunlap Boulevard, Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 795-0665
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Various genres. Check Site For Calendar
- Angel's Sports Bar
1650 East 6th Street, Corona, CA 92879
(951) 371-9738
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Various genres. Check Site For Calendar
- Avalon
1735 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, CA, 90028
(323) 462-8900
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Various genres. Events Calendar
- Belly Up Tavern
143 South Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 481-8140
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Various genres, sometimes a metal band, usually covers bands.Check Site For Calendar
- Black Castle, The
855 West Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044
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Check Site For Calendar
- Brick by Brick
1130 Buenos Avenue, Bay Park, CA, 92110
(619) 276-3993
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Various genres. Check Site For Calendar
- Canes
3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach, CA, 92109
(858) 488-1780
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Various genres, national and local acts. Right on the beach. Check Site For Calendar
- Cat Club
8911 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 657-0888
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Various genres, world famous club Check Site For Calendar
- Chain Reaction
1652 W. Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, CA, 92801
(714) 635-6067
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Various genres, mostly local acts. Check Site For Calendar
- Chasers
3615 El Cajon Boulevard, El Cajon, CA 92104
(619) 280-9379
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Various genres. Check Site For Calendar
- CIA (California Institute for the AbnormalArts)
11334 Burbank Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 91601
(818) 506-6353
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Various genres. Carnival sideshow theme/museum, complete with "relics". Live music on weekends only. Check Site For Calendar
- Coach House
33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 496-8930
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Various genres Check Site For Calendar
- Cobalt Cafe
22047 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 348-3789
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Various genres. Check Site For Calendar
- Cox Arena (San Diego State University)
5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego, CA 92182
(619) 594-0234
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Major venue for national acts and various events. Check Site For Calendar
- Cricket Wireless Ampitheatre (formerly Coors Ampitheatre)
2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA, 91911
619-671-3600
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Major venue for national acts and festivals. Event Calendar
- Derby, The (aka Club Derby)
4500 Los Feliz Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90027
(323) 663-8979
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Various genres. Check Site For Calendar
- DiPiazza's Rocks
5205 East Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA, 90804
(562) 498-2461
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Various genres. Home of Long Beach Metal Fest. Check Site For Calendar
- Dream Street
2228 Bacon Street, San Diego, CA, 92107
(619) 222-8131
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Metal Lounge Wednesdays! Also check the Show Calendar
- Epicentre
8450 Mira Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 271-4000
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Various genres. Small youth center offering a place for bands to play. Event Calendar
- Fergies
911 West J Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 723-2808
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Various genres. Check Site For Calendar
- Friar Tuck's Bar and Grill
540 East Foothill Boulevard, Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 625-7265
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Various genres. Free yellow cab ride home. Check Site For Calendar
- Gibson Ampitheatre
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA, 91608
(818) 622-4440
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Major venue for national acts and festivals. Event Calendar
- Glass House, The
200 West Second Street, Pomona CA 91766
(909) 865-3802
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Various genres. Check Site For Calendar
- Gotham Club at the Hudson Theater
295 East Caroline Street, San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 783-9900
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Various genres. Check Site For Calendar
- Green Turtle, The
11464 Whittier Boulevard, Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 699-2882
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Various genres. Check Site For Calendar
- Grove, The
2200 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA, 92806
(714) 712-2700
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Various genres. Events Calendar
- Home Depot Center
1000 E Victoria Street, Carson, CA, 90747
(877) 342-5299
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Major arena, usually a soccer stadium, sometimes hosts a festival. Events Calendar
- House of Blues - Anaheim
1530 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 778-BLUE
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- House of Blues - San Diego
1055 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 299-BLUE
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- House of Blues - Sunset Strip
8430 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 848-5100
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Event Calendar
- ipayOne Center (formerly San Diego Sports Arena)
3500 Sports Arena Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92110
(619) 224-4171
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Major venue, occasionally national acts. Events Calendar
- Joint, The
8771 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 275-2619
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Various genres. Website
- JT's Pub and Grill
5821 Mission Gorge Road, San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 280-4698
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Small pub with limited space for live bands. Website
- Jumping Turtle
1660 Capalina Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 471-7778
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Lots of metal here, and some other stuff too. Check Site For Calendar
- Karma
12152 Cottonwood Ave, Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 955-1500
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Various genres. See Site For Calendar
- Keegan's Pub
1434 Marcelina Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3750
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Pub with small space for live bands. See Site For Calendar
- Key Club
9039 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA, 90069
(310) 274-5800
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Legendary club, great sound. See Site For Calendar
- Knitting Factory
7021 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA, 90028
(323) 463-0204
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Various genres, usually alternative rock, sometimes metal. Event Calendar
- Long Beach Arena
300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA, 90802
(562) 423-3647
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Major arena, occasionally has national acts scheduled. Venue Info
- Mirror Image Studios
1254 La Loma Circle, Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 575-8990
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Recording studio and concert venue. Check Site For Calendar
- Music Box @ Fonda Theater
6126 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 464-0808
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Various genres. See Site For Calendar
- Mutant House, The
12019 Eastend Avenue, Chino, CA 91710
(951) 453-5887
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Private building available for bands to play at. Strict, zero tolerance rules. Various genres. See Site For Calendar
- O'Connells
1310 Morena Boulevard, Bay Park, CA, 92110
(619) 276-5637
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Various genres. Event Calendar
- Padre Gold
7245 Linda Vista Road, Linda Vista, CA 92111
(858) 277-8681
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Various genres. Dive bar, check local listings, no website for this outfit. Bands have to start playing somewhere.
- Paladinos
6101 Reseda Boulevard, Tarzana, CA, 91335
(818) 342-1563
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Various genres. Metal Nights on Sundays. Event Calendar
- Palmdale Veteran's Hall
39463 East 10th Street, Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-9157
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Hall available for various functions, including concerts. Check local listings for schedule.
- Playhouse, The
4746 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 284-8802
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Various genres.
- Qualcomm Stadium
9449 Friars Road, San Diego, CA, 92108
(619) 641-3131
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Major venue, home of San Diego Chargers, sometimes houses national acts and festivals. Check Site For Calendar
- Radio Room (formerly Zombie Lounge)
3519 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 284-3323
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Various genres. Metal Mondays. Check Site For Calendar
- Rainbow Bar and Grill
9015 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA, 90069
(310) 278-4232
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Great place to eat and drink while you refuel from rampaging on Sunset Blvd. The "in crowd" of LA's metal scene have spent time here and still do. Check Site For Calendar
- Ramona Mainstage
626 Main Street, Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 789-7008
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Southern California's hottest metal club, featuring shows presented by Joe Troutman. Large stage, tons of seating and 10 beers on tap. Check Site For Calendar
- Relax Bar
5511 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 460-6705
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Various genres, underground bands. Check Site For Calendar
- Romano's Concert Lounge
5225 Canyon Crest Drive, Riverside, CA 92506
(951)781-7662
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Various genres. Usually tribute bands. Check Site For Calendar.
- Roxy Theatre
9009 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA, 90069
(310) 276-2222
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All genres, live bands Friday and Saturday. Show Calendar.
- Rude Dog, The
144 North Citrus, Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-8922
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All different kinds of music but always a good time. Show Calendar.
- Safari Sams
5214 West Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90027
(323) 666-7267
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Various genres. Event Calendar
- San Manuel Amphitheater (formerly Glen Helen Pavilion)
2575 Glen Helen Parkway, Devore, CA 92407
(909) 880-6500
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Major arena. Check Site For Calendar
- Scene, The
806 East Colorado Street, Glendale CA 91205
(818) 241-7029
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Various genres. Event Calendar
- Second Wind Bar (San Diego)
8515 Navajo Road, San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 465-1730
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Various genres. Check Site For Calendar
- Second Wind Bar (Santee)
8528 Magnolia Avenue, Santee, CA 92071
(619) 596-8350
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Various genres. Check Site For Calendar
- Showcase Theatre
683 South Main Street, Corona, CA, 92882
(951) 340-0988
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All genres, lots of major metal acts. Event Calendar.
- Soma
3350 Sports Arena Boulevard #1, San Diego, CA, 92110
(619) 226-7662
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Punk & metal mostly. Check Site For Calendar
- Stardust Lounge
7643 Firestone Boulevard, Downey, CA 90241
(562) 928-5503
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Various genres. Check local listings
- Troubadour
9081 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 276-6168
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Various genres. Check Site For Calendar
- Uncle Sam's Bar and Grill
42101 Sierra Highway, Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-9122
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Occasional live bands, various genres. Check local listings.
- Ventura Theatre
26 S Chestnut Street, Ventura, CA, 93001
(805) 653-0721
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Various genres. Events Calendar
- Vibe, The
1805 University Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-0310
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Various genres. Website
- Viper Room
8852 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 358-1881
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Various genres. Small but a cool club. Check Site For Calendar
- Viejas Casino
5000 Willows Road, Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-2426
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Casino, various genres, sometimes metal. Check Site For Calendar
- Whisky A Go Go
8901 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA, 90069
(310) 652-4202
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World famous and must see club. Events Calendar
- Wiltern, The
3790 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 388-1400
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Famous venue for 75 years. Various genres Events Calendar
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Record Shops
- Amoeba - Hollywood
6400 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 245-6400
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Used and New CDs, Vinyl, DVDs, VHS Website
- Bagatelle
260 Atlantic Avenue Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 432-7534
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Used CDs, Vinyl Website
- Blue Meannie Records
1164 North Second Street, El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 442-5034
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San Diego's ultimate Metal music shop. Performance space as well for live bands. Owned by Norm Leggio, former drummer of Psychotic Waltz.
- Best Buy
Various addresses. Store Locator
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Corporate retailer. Electronics, CDs, DVDs. Website
- Borders
Various addresses. Store Locator
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Corporate retailer. Books, CDs, DVDs. Website
- Circuit City
Various addresses. Store Locator
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Corporate retailer. Electronics, CDs, DVDs. Website
- Counterpoint Records and Books
5911 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 957-7965
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Buy, sell and trade USED CDs, LPs, Tapes, DVDs, VHS, etc.
- Fye
Various addresses. Store Locator
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Corporate retailer. CDs, DVDs. Website
- Gary's Record Paradise
440 W Felicita Avenue, Suite 106, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 741-8778
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New and Used CDs, LPs, Tapes, etc. Website
- Lou's Records
434 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-1382
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New and Used CDs, LPs, Tapes, DVDs, VHS
- M-Theory Records
915 W Washington Street, San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 220-0485
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CDs, Vinyl, and DVDs in most genres. New and Used.
- Off the Record
2912 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 298-4755
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New and used CDs, Vinyl. Website
- Orphaned CDs
8830 Reseda Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 709-9100
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Used CDs. Website
- Press Play Connection
236 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-0018
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New and used CDs, DVDs, Vinyl, VHS, Video Games. Website
- Record City
3757 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 291-5313
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Used CDs, DVDs. Website
- Rockaway Records
2395 Glendale Boulevard, Silver Lake, CA 90039
(323) 664-3232
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Specialize in vinyl, also has used CDs, DVDs, Vinyl, VHS, etc. Website
- Spin Records
370 Grand Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 434-0807
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New and used CDs, DVDs, Vinyl, VHS. Website
- Thirsty Moon Records
525A Evans Place San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 542-1500
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New and Used CDs, DVDs and more. Website
- Thrift Trader - El Cajon
1035 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 444-SAVE
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Buy Sell Trade, CDs, DVDs and more. All items $5.99
- Thrift Trader - North Park
3939 Iowa Street, San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 282-SAVE
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Buy Sell Trade, CDs, DVDs and more. All items $5.99
- Thrift Trader - Pacific Beach
1416 Garnet Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 272-SAVE
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Buy Sell Trade, CDs, DVDs and more. All items $5.99
- Virgin Megastore - Anaheim
20 City Boulevard, West Building B, Suite 1, Orange, CA 92868
(714) 769-4400
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Corporate retailer.
- Virgin Megastore - Hollywood
Hollywood & Highland Center, 6801 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 105, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 769-8520
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Corporate retailer.
- Wherehouse
Various addresses.
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Corporate retailer. New and Used CDs, DVDs. Website
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