Atomic is a used-media destination in Burbank, with records and CDs sharing the business with DVD, Blu-ray, 4K film and reel-to-reel tapes. Since opening in 1996, the shop has developed a collecting range that includes jazz, rock, punk, new wave, exotica, soul, blues, reggae and soundtracks. The breadth is useful, but the used focus is the important distinction: a visit depends on the copies and collections that have arrived, rather than a complete current-release catalogue. Make it a Magnolia Boulevard destination and allow time to inspect both the media and its packaging.
What you will find
Used vinyl and CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, 4K discs and reel-to-reel tapes, with collectible copies across several musical interests.
Genre strengths: Jazz, Rock, Punk, Soul, Blues, Reggae, Soundtracks, Exotica
Buying and selling
Atomic buys suitable records, CDs and film for cash or store credit. Sellers must be at least 18 with identification and complete artwork. Contact the shop to arrange a house call for a large collection.
3812 West Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank. Use the current shop information for parking and follow posted restrictions around the property.
Local tips
Check artwork and edition details as carefully as the disc. A combined music-and-film list makes better use of Atomic than treating it only as another new-vinyl stop.
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