Where is Cd Traders?Originally Posted by jlneudorf
Where is Cd Traders?
18926 Ventura Blvd (Tarzana area). Will only get to it if I have time later in the day.
Regards,
Jon
What city is it in?
Los Angeles I think.
Regards,
Jon
The west San Fernando Valley
"So it goes."
-Kurt Vonnegut
Second Spin is not worth your time. Worst stores in LA. You'll be in and out in a minute.
CD Trader is in Tarzana, not far from Freakbeat. Nice big store, large inventory. Traffic is a bitch, though.
Really looking to hitting some stores! Getting there, not so much.
Regards,
Jon
Why? Please elaborate.
Regards,
Jon
My findings were that they are way overpriced for used. And their selection is very mainstream.
I agree, not wort the trip.
There is a store about a mile away from Freakbeat on the way to CD Trader, though. So, it is not out of your way if you want to make a stop. The CD Trader is about 8 miles from Freakbeat.
And if there were a god, I think it very unlikely that he would have such an uneasy vanity as to be offended by those who doubt His existence - Russell
Thanks for the advice and info! It might be worth going since it is close to Freakbeat and I plan to go there. The thing is most of these stores will probably be better than anything around Saskatoon so it can't hurt to look. So, I take it you guys recommend CD Trader? Might be able to get there if time allows.
Regards,
Jon
I will be in Burbank / Glendale area next week, then San Francisco from Thursday to Sunday. Hope to spend some time at some of these stores during the trip. Thankfully not going with my wife, so no whining about "what takes you so long??"
Any recomendations for stores in or about San Francisco / Berkeley area besides Amoeba?
The Culture Cafe, Sundays 6-9am on WWUH-FM
Broadcasting from the University of Hartford, CT at 91.3FM, streaming at www.wwuh.streamrewind.com and at www.wwuh.org
Rasputins (very large selection) and Aquarius Records (pretty cool little store) in San Francisco.
Regards,
Jon
Jon, if you DO hit Second Spin in Sherman Oaks on Monday, please let me know, I work in the area and we could at least say a quick "hi" -- I know you're gonna be swamped, there's so much to do and see here.
I guess it depends what you're a finding. I found a Bryan Adams cd for $3.99. Too bad it wasn't a Bryan Adams cd in the case, it was classical music. I also found a Simple Minds cd from $3.99, but it wasn't a remaster.
If you are a vinyl hunter, there is a great vinyl specialty shop in Burbank. I didn't previously mention them in the thread since their CD selection is very limited.
Atomic Records - http://www.atomicrecordsla.com/Home.html
GREAT selection, reasonable prices and not too many hipsters.
And if there were a god, I think it very unlikely that he would have such an uneasy vanity as to be offended by those who doubt His existence - Russell
Had fun today. Hit amoeba first, then freakbeat, second spin and cd traders. Some good finds for sure. Sad cafe - misplaced ideals/facades and horslips - man who built america were pleasant surprises. Been looking for those since cds came into existence. Had them on vinyl back in the day.
On wednesday we head to san diego. Going to take our time along the coast highway.
Regards,
Jon
When you say Sad Cafe, do you mean the band that Paul Young was in before becoming a Mechanic?
Yes.
Always really dug Facades and Misplaced Ideals. It migjt be pop rock but it was fine stuff.
Regards,
Jon
You really need their first album, Fanx-Ta-Ra. One side is pop, but the other is extremely proggy, about as good as it got in 1977.
Thanks for rhe rec!
On our way to san diego stopped at spin records in Carlsbad and picked up the new steven wilson and at Lou's records found Pallas - XXV used. Wanted to hear this one when it was released but it kind of slipped by unnoticed.
Regards,
Jon
Made our way to the Great White North yesterday and arrived back into the deep freeze late last night. What a shock and yes, it really does suck to be back. God, I already miss the warm weather!
Anyways, here is a complete list of what I spent my hard earned money on down south:
Amoeba:
Roxy Music - For Your Pleasure
Beardfish - The Void
James LaBrie - Elements of Persuasion
Sad Cafe - Misplaced Ideals/Facades
Starcastle - Starcastle
Yes - Fly From Here (call me crazy but loved the samples so was happy to get acquainted with this one)
Affector - Harmagedon
The Cars - Move Like This
Coheed and Cambria - The Afterman - Ascension
Blue Oyster Cult - Blue Oyster Cult
Muse - The 2nd Law
ELO - Face The Music, No Answer
IQ - The Wake, Subteranea
Bryan Ferry - Frantic
Pendragon - Kowtow, Believe
Jethro Tull - Minstrel in the Gallery
The Moody Blues - Seventh Sojourn
Leprous - Bilateral
Pain of Salvation - Road Salt 2, Scarsick
Second Spin (Sherman Oaks)
Supertramp - Undelibly Stamped
Derek Sherinian - Oceania
Beardfish - Mammoth
CD Trader
Donald Fagan - Morph the Cat
Asia - XXX
Horslips - The man Who Built America
Freakbeat:
Queen - Jazz
Roxy Music - Siren
Van Der Graaf Generator - Trisector
Elvis Costello - My Aim Is True
Spin Records (Carlsbad)
Steven Wilson - The Raven That Refused To Sing
Lou's Records (Encinitas)
Pallas - XXV
SanDiego (Best Buy)
Porcupine Tree - Octane Twisted
Flying Colors - Flying Colors
I think that's the complete list. Lots of good deals and remastered editions (both new and used). Overall, I am very happy with what I got. Oh yeah, lots of cheap beer as well! Didn't have time to check out many shops in San Diego so will save that for next time.
My wife already has a trip lined up for Palm Springs next April so see you all next year! Kerry, will have to connect next time!
Regards,
Jon
Nice scores, Jon! Sorry we didn't connect, but Palm Springs is a definite possibility -- we love it out there!
Thanks Kerry! Next April my wife has to go to Palm Springs for the weekend so we will probably make it an extended holiday (just like we did this time). My son and grandaughter loved Disneyland so much it would be fun to do it again.
Regards,
Jon
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