Bookstore
BookstoreBagatelle Records
East Village
Bagatelle Records has been a Long Beach institution since 1977, and the real treasure here is owner Steve Mintz. Come ready to dig through floor-to-ceiling vinyl across every genre, but stay for the wisecracks and stories. It's part record hunt, part hangout session: bring cash, thick skin, and time to explore.
Cranky charismatic owner
Treasure hunt digging
Cash only
Rare doo-wop and soul
Tips
đź’¬"Bantering with him is my favorite part"
🎵"the real deal, even if he can't finish weaving all them tales always"
💵bring cash — no cards or Apple Pay
Bagatelle Records
East Village
BookstoreBookstoreBagatelle Records has been a Long Beach institution since 1977, and the real treasure here is owner Steve Mintz. Come ready to dig through floor-to-ceiling vinyl across every genre, but stay for the wisecracks and stories. It's part record hunt, part hangout session: bring cash, thick skin, and time to explore.
Cranky charismatic owner
Treasure hunt digging
Cash only
Rare doo-wop and soul
Tips
đź’¬"Bantering with him is my favorite part"
🎵"the real deal, even if he can't finish weaving all them tales always"
💵bring cash — no cards or Apple Pay