Permanent Records Roadhouse — Restaurant in Los Angeles

I'm a musician and I run a small label in the LA area. I did consignment with them a while ago (October 2018) and they ripped me off. They used to have a location in Echo Park, the employee there and I wrote down the consignment details on one of their stationary papers. I checked a few months later but nothing had sold so I asked him if I should go pickup my stuff, I was concerned about the merch getting lost or possibly the shop closing, but he said it was not necessary and not to worry about it, he had my number too and said he'd let me know if anything like that happened. I did not hear back in over a year and then the echo park location stoped existing. I recently called this location and asked about my consignment items and if I could get paid or get the merch back. They refused, even though I sent them the paper I had with all the information.

They claimed that their consignment policy states that after 6 months, the merchandise is then donated to the shop. But I was never told about this policy, or shown any contract or told about any period after which I would be forfeiting my merch. I know that years have passed but also it was only about $45 that they owed me (or my merch back). Anyway it infuriates me how many businesses take advantage of small labels and in one way or another steal consignment items in this way, its not the first time Ive had trouble getting paid for consignment items and had stores loose items. If you can't handle the responsibility just don't do consignment.

PS their selection is stale and overpriced, If you are looking for decent shops in the area try Record Safari, De La playa, Amoeba, Gimme Gimme, Arroyo,...

A perfect pocket record store in what is currently a golden age of vinyl shops in Los Angeles – the centrifuge of which seems to be in Northeast LA around Eagle Rock and Highland Park. Permanent doesn't offer the deep obscurantist archeology of Mount Analog, the maximalism of Amoeba, or the frequent used inventory turnover of Wombleton – but it may offer the best balance between all three.

This is a small, well-curated shop in the vein of Aquarius Records in San Francisco with a good mix of used and new, and a group of employees that are sociable, enthusiastic and generous. They'll put records aside for you when they get to know your tastes, and can curate a little micro-niche for the enthusiast. Their prices are eminently reasonable – even rare discs seldom peak beyond $30. Also, be sure to get on their email list, as they describe each new release in detail on a weekly basis, and provide audio samples for the curious.

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I've been to Permanent Records Roadhouse a handful of times now—twice for Music Trivia (proud third place!), a few times for live shows, and just to browse the excellent record selection. Every visit has been a good time.

The music trivia nights are no joke—challenging in the best way and a ton of fun. The stage is small, but the sound quality is surprisingly solid for the space. It's intimate in a way that makes you feel close to the music.

The drinks are strong, the vibe is laid-back, and they sometimes host pop-up food vendors, which is a nice bonus. Whether you're catching a set, showing the world you're a music nerd, digging through vinyl, or just grabbing a drink at the bar, it's...