Tarzana · Los Angeles

CD Trader

Tarzana's CD Trader remains a substantial CD and film destination, with vinyl extending into lower bins that are easy to miss.

CD Trader storefront at 18926 Ventura Blvd in Los Angeles.
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Why it is worth visiting

CD Trader earns its name in a Los Angeles guide because discs remain a substantial part of the Tarzana shop. A January 2026 firsthand visit by Audioeclectica describes extensive CDs and a large film department, while records occupy both regular and lower bins. That layout is worth knowing before assuming a quick glance has covered the vinyl selection. The official shop information confirms new and used records, CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays, with books also part of the business. Choose it as a Valley destination with enough time for more than one format, and check the bins below eye level rather than stopping at the first visible row of LPs.

What you will find

New and used vinyl and CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays and books. The physical vinyl browse includes lower-level bins as well as the main racks.

Genre strengths: Rock, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Metal

Buying and selling

CD Trader buys suitable records, CDs, films and music-related books according to condition and demand. Contact the shop about large collections or a possible house call before bringing them.

Read the shop's buying instructions

Getting there

18926 Ventura Boulevard in Tarzana. A recent firsthand visit describes parking at the front and rear; follow the property signs and current restrictions.

Local tips

Look below the main record bins, and keep time for CDs or films if you collect them. Freakbeat is another Valley stop farther east on Ventura, requiring a separate journey.

Keep the music going

More music. More stories. A longer tour.

About this guide

CouchLot researches store information using official sources, local reporting and collector communities. This is an independent guide to a third-party shop. Inventory and policies change. Check the shop's official source before making a special trip.

Last verified 2026-09-08.

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