Legendary Vinyl Store, The Record Collector on Melrose, Up For Sale at $4.9M with Over 500K Rare Records

Los Angeles’ oldest record store, The Record Collector on Melrose, is currently up for sale at a price of $4.9 million. Founder and owner Sanders Chase has accrued an exceptional collection spanning over half a century with more than 500,000 rare and invaluable records within its walls. This makes it the longest-running vinyl record store in all of Los Angeles. The Record Collector’s doors have welcomed numerous renowned personalities such as Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Bette Midler during its 60 years of operation. Originally opened on Highland Avenue when Chase was just 22 with a collection comprising merely 10,000 classical recordings, the store has since grown into an iconic landmark in the Melrose Arts District, which encompasses 3,338 sq feet on the north side of Melrose Boulevard. The listing agents for this property are Brett Alphin and Pam Griffits with Compass Commercial. To learn more about this exclusive sale opportunity, click here. As per the statement from Sanders Chase: “The Record Collector has kept analogue culture burning brightly over 50 years now. I’m ready to pass on my torch for another exciting phase in The Record Collectors future. We’ve left an indelible groove that will resonate forever.