Fairfax · Los Angeles
Headline Records
A Melrose punk and hardcore specialist with records, CDs, DVDs, books, zines and the patches and hardware around the music.
Why it is worth visiting
Headline is one of the LA shops where punk and hardcore CDs are a supported reason to visit, not an assumption based on a wall of records. Vinyl, DVDs, books and zines sit alongside patches, studs and other scene-related merchandise, giving the selection a clear focus. The official website makes an unusually helpful promise for planning: its music, book and DVD inventory corresponds to what is in the store. That is different from shops whose web catalogue shows only a fraction of the bins. Use it to narrow the release list, then check availability before travelling for one item. The Melrose address can also be paired with On Maritime's newer shop for a contrasting dance, soul and jazz vinyl browse nearby.
What you will find
Punk and hardcore on vinyl and CD, DVDs, books, zines and related merchandise. The website states that music, book and DVD stock corresponds to the physical store.
Genre strengths: Punk, Hardcore
Getting there
7706 Melrose Avenue in the Fairfax area. On Maritime's Melrose shop is nearby at 7578 for a differently focused second stop.
Local tips
Use the online music inventory to prepare a specific list, then inspect the physical editions. Pair Headline's punk focus with On Maritime if the collection also follows dance, soul or jazz records.
Keep the music going
More music. More stories. A longer tour.
Field Notes
What Was Your First CD?
People forget plenty of purchases. Their first CD apparently isn’t one of them.
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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.