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| Toll-Free | (888) 568-7732 |
434 N Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
3.0 of 5 stars.
A few years ago Lou's was a fantastic music finding experience. The shelves were copiously stocked with both popular and esoteric CD's. Since at least the beginning of the year the stores' stock has...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It is with a heavy heart that I give Lou's two stars here. I started buying music here almost ten years ago and as a jazz musician and fan, I was thrilled to find an entire wall of jazz, with every...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Lou's since 1998 and this place is the place to go if you want new and very old music. I would spend hours in the used side of Lou's just looking for old hip hop and r&b, they also...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lou's is the best place in San Diego for music-except maybe The Casbah.
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What's going on Lou's? everyone's been talking about how your record selection has been/is going down the drain. c'mon...we're rooting for you!
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lou's is an institution.I've been going there since the 80's and it was the first place I drove to when I got my driver's license. I love Lou's and will never waver in my love.That said, I was just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I guess this is the closest I'll get to Amoeba without leaving town. Friendly service and am sure there won't be a time when I'll walk away empty-handed from the store.They seem to have a decent...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Greatest record shop around, Only let down it that the Reggae selection on vinyl is non longer.
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible record store. Sadly they are a dying breed. This place just feels how a record store should feel. I don't know how else to explain it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As one Kenny Banya would say, "The best, Jerry, the best!"
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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Lou's has been around as long as I've lived in Encinitas, and it never disappoints. Great selection of records and CDs, both mainstream and rare. I love checking out the old VHS tapes for .99 cents!
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It may be old, it may be small, but it's one of those places that just gives you a good feeling. Maybe it's finding a record that you had in high school that you haven't thought about in a long time....
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After this review I'm sure to be excommunicated from the music community of San Diego. The vinyl aficionados will shovel me into a pit, without a chance for exoneration, only to be fed dirt until I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With the closing of Tower Records I morned the loss of a valuable music resource and wandered around the land of mail order for a while. Sam Goodies is OK, but still too mainstream and isn't much...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lou's Records. Lou's. 'Light of my life. Fire of my loins. My sin. My soul.' I love you.Have had many a happy memory shopping here through the years. Have also found many hard-to-find vinyl albums...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I started riding my bike to Lou's when I was 12 years old because it was the only music store that had exactly what I was looking for, and at great prices. If you've ever manged to catch one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lou will always have a fond place in my heart for being the first store I ended up at while ditching class for the first time since my arrival at a California public school.Every time I think of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've known Lou since 1981 and watched Lou's grow from a little hole-in-the-wall in Cardiff next to the donut shop to its current incarnation, in not one but TWO buildings on Highway 101 in Leucadia....
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best record store in San Diego, the world is lacking independent record stores like Lou's. Great selection of music and knowledgeable staff. I love this place.
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get to Lou's very often, but I've been going there in search of cool used vinyl for decades. I enjoy driving along Coast Highway when I get the chance to get out of Hemet, and a part of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just go there already, if you're looking for something you just don't want to wait to be delivered, they probably have it (and then some). Vinyl, toys, cds, used, dvds, whatever is all there. New and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first time at Lou's today! Loved it! Always wanted to go up and see the record store shows people put on but never have gotten around to it.A big enough place to have room to wander and flip...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been shopping here since i was a kid, Lou's always seems to have what I'm looking for. By far the best place to get local music. Whether your looking for Britney Spears, a rare import, or your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Any record store where you can actually buy vinyl merits 5 stars. The used ones from the 60's and 70's are the bomb. I buy them just for the album covers.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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If you're having a hard time finding that special something and it's not in stock at Lou's--let them order it for you! How many times have you ordered something from Amazon only to wait forever for it after...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The records are pricey but the used CD selection is the best in the San Diego area. This weekend I hit up one of their $5 used sales and was not disappointed. The prices for new CDs are usually quite...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The new record store is well-stocked -- although prices tend be a little on the high side ($15 per CD).The used record store, on the other hand, has a pretty crappy CD selection. You might find some...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lou's is really hit or miss for me these days. It's always a last resort to go here, when I can't find a CD anywhere else, and don't want to order it online.Some of the guys here, never seem too...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As explained to me by the clerk, Lou's has taken the ultimate plunge to become just another average independent music store: the person that knew the classical/contemporary/modern music left, they...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was recently emailed an apology about the CD Sleeves debacle from Lou's. I'm happy they put in the effort even a month later. That shows more humility and respect than I didn't give them credit for.
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It seems like every time I go here, I end up spending at least half my paycheck. This place is great. They have a huge selection of albums. Everything from reggae to death metal. Old school hip-hop to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure it's all been said before in here but I have to add my 2 cents.It's the best record store I've ever been to in in my life and I've been buying music for a long time. I can't think of anything...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lou's has such a wide selection of music. I'm definitely a music lover and to walk into a record store that has everything I could imagine and more, is such a delight.We spent almost two hours at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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One of the many reasons to come to Encinitas is Lou's Records. This record store is quite possibly one of the best record stores in SD County I have been too. Wide selection of genre music and nice friendly...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the many reasons to come to Encinitas is Lou's Records. This record store is quite possibly one of the best record stores in SD County I have been too. Wide selection of genre music and nice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Believe it or not, some people still buy music, and Lou's is the place to get it! Especially for anything indie, underground, or import. They probably have what you're looking for. They have a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a gem in a rainforest of awesomeness. To be truthful, you really can't go wrong in encinitas. Every turn of the corner carries more interest and pizzaz, but this place is top of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anything , Everything and then some in the wonderful world of music can be found here. I ALWAYS find what I'm looking for here. They have the best selection of import discs. If you are a fan of used...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Huge selection & great prices. Last time we were in town, we loaded up on all of the classic 40's & 50's CD's they had on sale for $3 & $4. They had some harder to find things like Perez Prado & Lena...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love having Lou's in the neighborhood. A hipster joint in a lazy beachbum town. They have live music now and then in the parking lot, and lots of used stuff, which I like.friendly staff too!
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A San Diego classic!! I will drive many miles out of my way to shop at Lou's Records. I come when I am looking for something specific and also when I'm just itching for good music and don't have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alright everyone's pretty much beat it to death (except for a few random kooks......c'mon 2 stars?) but Lou's is the shiz. It has pretty much whatever your looking for. If it doesn't you can order it....
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Selection.Knowledgeable Staff. Freedom to browse.Suggestions for new music.Two Stores...New and Used.Occasional In-Stores from Artists.What more do you want?
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lou's is THE place to buy your music...other than online.This place has had the cd's that I was searching for EVERYTIME!Lou's...you rock!
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Lou's has been around North San Diego County for years and is my favorite place to pick up whatever music I need. They have a great used section and a vast selection of every obscure type of music I love. The...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd love to say this place was amazing. It looked amazing from the parking lot. But they wouldn't let me come in with my doggie. Really? In Encinitas? You suck, Lou's. They still get three stars...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the last vestige of a dying culture - the old school record store. You absolutely have to go there to see what life was like before music was bought by publicly traded companies.It's a study...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. I went for the first time since moving here 2 years ago. I brought a crate of cds that my husband got from work (he reviews them) and didn't want. I ended up getting a huge...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My reviews are typically long, and possibly boring as all hell for most of you, but I'm going to try something new and keep this brief, with some recommendations. The 'record' selection (I say...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend referred to Lou's as the Amoeba of SD, and after coming here for an in-store last week, I can't help but agree.The selection of music is ridiculous. Rows and rows of CD's (and bins of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Drove down to Lou's as a pit stop before going to see a show in Solana Beach. Had to say I was impressed as we walked up and realized there were two stores? Two? What's going on?? Upon further...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lou's closing???I've been hearing rumors. Due to increasing computer downloads, (thanks i Tunes) being the cause of decreased CD sales and possibly the demise of the best music store ever to grace us...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a Leucadia hometown girl. Growing up, Lou's was *the* place to get your music fix on. Back in the day, they had these little gold gift certificates. Everybody in my 'hood exchanged gold Lou's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a balanced music store catering to multiple tastes, absolutely no one comes close to Lou's, in terms of value, selection and service. It's worth the drive to Encinitas.
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Make sure you know what you are looking for before you go into Lou's because they have it all...one of the best record stores in the country.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
rad rad rad! they have two sections, one for used and one for new. simple yet brilliant. they have a ton of stuff and dont overcharge you. the staff is nice too.one time, the projected neil...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Top rate: Very friendly, staff doesn't get in your face but happy to help you find anything. Also terrific collection of used items.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Until I discovered Lou's back in the '90s, finding good record shops in the area proved to be difficult. But shopping here completely changed my perspective. Anything I could have possibly been...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I still buy CDs. I need to maximize my senses in looking over and selecting cds. I adore the cases, the covers, and the display. I love music.I used to alternate my time between Lou's and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place for music and records. I love coming to Lou's Records and getting old used cds and as well as new cds. I love driving by the shop and seeing who is playing there and all their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What is not to love about Lou's? I have had some great times here. I remember seeing G. Love and Jack Johnson (at separate times) inside, and a few other awesome sets by them and others outside....
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you have a few extra bucks ask an employee, "Whats the best CD no one is listening too right now?"I agree with all of the other reviewers. One of the best place to buy music. Very good pricing and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to Lou's in years...but I'd like to say I liked to stop here on my way down to see a show at Che Cafe. I've been lucky enough to find quite a few decent records in the used bins and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
lou's is one of those places you end up at without remembering how or why you got there. just thinking about it makes me nostalgic for being fifteen and visiting friends in san diego, or just going to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lou's is the best. There is no way any place in san diego is better. The only problem is its in north county, otherwise it's perfect.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two separate stores loaded with a fantastic selection of new and used CDs at competitive prices. They have a decent selection of new vinyl, but the used vinyl is meager and of poor quality.The most...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
lou's gets my 5 star rating. where else can you special order a 5 year old the vienna boys choir album and pick up the simpson's movie at the same time? and is there any place that still sells sodas...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This past Saturday I stopped in here after brunch and drinks with my fellow Yelpers. Despite not having what I was looking for, I was helped looking for it by an employee on the "used" side of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lou's is one of those businesses that transcends give-and-take consumerism and is more institution than industry.Their selection of records (and movies) is diverse, comprehensive, and unique. Of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best selection in town. They have so much stuff that upon walking through the door i instantly forget every thing i came here looking for which typically results in me spending an hour...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Only thing I regret leaving behind when I moved out of north county. Hands down the best place to buy music in San Diego. Ok Blue Meanie is a cool too. But even when all the Tower Records and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you think record store in San Diego, first thing that comes to mind for most is "Lou's Records"! The selectiong goes from nestalgic, and modern, to hard to find. If your not sure what to get,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a north county traditionbeen shopping there since they were in cardiff next to VG doughnuts
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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A record store that is an experience as much as a fun record shopping day. Staff is very knowledgeable of music and film. Prices are lower than average retail. Also will except trade-ins on CDs, VHS, Laserdisc...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i was tempted to give lou's a one star rating, just to balance the scales against all the positive reviews people have given them. this place definitely does not deserve four and 1/2 stars. it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving all five stars because it's really the only place in Encinitas to get vinyl, and it has a great used section. Also accepts trade ins!!!Lou's doesn't carry much (keyword - MUCH) of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely worth the drive up to Encinitas.
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Music heaven. I love it here.I usually trade DVD's (only for credit) but they have a great selection and it's not overpriced. Go independent.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great independent store that hopefully stays in business. This is the only record store that I have ever been to that accepts anything you bring to trade in. As another reviewer notes, Lou's is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Also sorry to break the rave reviews but acter many years I realized that it'll drive you nuts looking through the stacks of used to find something you like. Just pay a buck at iTunes and get (most...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was up in Encinitas the other day and I was reminded of the wonders of Lou's. When I was in High School and College I spent WAY too many hours and $$$ here ... but every one of them was worth it....
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Used to come here a lot when I used to shop for 12" singles and vinyl back in the day. Yeah, I'm that old and I used to spin a lot of records. This place had it all and a great selection to choose...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Starlight Desperation? Yes they have it. Weird obscure Canadian band that your friend Chris was in, after high school, yes, ohhhh yes. Whether it's used, or brand new, they've got it. There's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is no better music store on earth. The only problem? Its in North County - too far for me....
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dig on Lou's Records a lot. I have yet to find a better music store in San Diego.I'm particularly fond of the vinyl and audiophile recordings they STOCK. Yes that's right, stock. Very nice.I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, I'm going to break with the rave reviews.Yes, I used to love "Lou's." I used to live within blocks, and many afternoons were spent rummaging through their used CD wing of the sotre and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lou's was my first alternative to the wherehouse! back then i was kid w/ no money so i would just go and look at stuff. now that i have (some) money, i live too far to frequent lou's. :(
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lou's Records has a great atmosphere which matches up well with the atmosphere of its locale. There is a huge selection of all things music and something i personally thought was a nice touch is that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i often have a hard time with record stores, even indie ones. the music i listen to just isn't generally available at them. well, except hospital in new york but that place is SO overpriced. forgive...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
can anything be better than the used cd building. god i love running around in there like i am hunting a rabbit or something trying to find random ass bands as they pop into my head. i always try...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great selection of music. When I'm in Encinitas and need some new music, I hit this spot up. I have been a regular Lou's shopper since the joint was located on Old Highway 101and E Street in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
lous is the best. it serves you with an elitist, tired, bad attitude staff that you just have to love. their indie section looks small at first, but they have pretty much everything. the best...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My biggest fear is that Cd's will go away for ever and will will lose Lou's. You just can't find what they sell anywhere where you can listen to the whole thing before you buy. Support the artists by...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best indie music store in So Cal. No doubt...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lou's represents the very best memories of my youth. My childhood buddies and I - with a weekend afternoon to kill and much too young to have drivers licenses - would hop on our bikes and ride from...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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This is a hidden wonder. With two separate buildings on the same lot, (one fro new music, one for pre-owned music) you are sure to find what you are looking for. From records to CDs it's here. Anything from...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My all-time favorite record shop. It's pretty tiny, but somehow they manage to house one hell of an extensive library. Low prices. It's not often that I see an album over-priced at Lou's. Make sure to...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe that at the time of this writing there are 7 other reviews of Lou's. Lou's is renowned all over the country as being one of the best record shops in the U.S. They've got a whole store...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I was 14 or so, I stopped shopping at Sam Goody and started discovering what an actual record store was like. You mean I don't have to pay $17.99 for that new Sonic Youth cd? Cool.I went here...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great for finding local artists and bands that your wouldn't find at your local mall retailer. It's a bit cramped, but that's because they've got the best selection in town.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A diamond in the rough for sure. Located on Hwy 101, a few blocks from the grand Pacific, surrounded by random restaurants, liquor stores, motels, and other knicknaks. Lou's is a bastion of the last...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lou's Records is a legendary San Diego record store. New and used recordings, with many on sale for extremely good prices. The drive there near the coastline is beautiful and highly enjoyable, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A staple in the indie rock diet of young coastal-dwelling san diegans. Lou's has everything you'd want and if they don't they can get it because the people that work there are totally chill and not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2006
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If you love music, you can lose your head inside Lou's for hours, picking through every conceivable genre. They are especially good for finding indie and rare/OOP items. Unfortunately their service is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2005
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IF you want to buy CD or records, you should check this place out. This place has basically everything you need for entertaiment. THe place is great, the people are friendly and knowledgable on the ol...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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Lou's Records is a great place to find new music, or old music if that's what you're into. They sell LP's, as well as CD's, in addition to some other music-related merchandise.They have two separ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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Lou's Records is a great place to find new music, or old music if that's what you're into. They sell LP's, as well as CD's, in addition to some other music-related merchandise. They have two separate buildings...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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Lou's records is the largest independent music store in San Diego. Tower Records and other chains don't even compare to their wide selection. Along with the variety of genres, this location has live p...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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There is something for everyone at Lou's. The second-hand store is so comprehensive you can find just about anything, heaps of vinyl also! The new releases are well priced compared to 'chain stores'...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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Legendary, Lou's Records has an overwhelming selection of CDs, records, and DVDs. The employees are knowledgeable and friendly, and even have a good sense of humor! It would take days and days to go t...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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Legendary, Lou's Records has an overwhelming selection of CDs, records, and DVDs. The employees are knowledgeable and friendly, and even have a good sense of humor! It would take days and days to go through...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible music store located in beautiful Encinitas (No. County San Diego). Despite a heavy indie/post-hardcore influence the selection remains extremely eclectic and unbelievably priced. The used...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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Best buy is pretty good at having many of the new releases but when it comes to the smaller and more up and coming acts, they have nothing on Lou's. There's almost no album you can't find here and th...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/22/2005
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Lou's helps me keep faith in North County. It's got all of the wierd, hard to find music that I like. Seriously, if you are looking for some record or CD, Lou's has it or can get it. Check out their bargain...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you have never been here. go. this is quite possibly the best record store i have ever ever ever been to. they sell, anything. the best part is you feel like you are getting lost in some giant...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2005
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This is a great store. There is everything from band tee shirts, to local Music, to even rare box sets. The store is divided into two seperate buildings, one new and one used. They have virtually everything at...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2005
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Whenever i need a new addition to my cd collection I always head to Lou's first. If its not here it dosn't exsist. They also have many popular and obscure band tees
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2005
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Lous records is one of the best record stores you will ever find. There are just loads of them, they have almost everything. The place is pretty small, but you dont really need that much room for records. If...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2005
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This place has anything and everything you need that has to do with music. I am simply shocked at how big the muisc selection is. i have never had a problem finding a cd ive been looking for new or used. This...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2005
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I went to Lou's records for a meet and greet and eat of one of my favorite bands, Thrice. I loved it there,. The store has a nice atmosphere and a lot of free swag such as sampler CDs and posters. The prices...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2005
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This is a great store. There is everything from band tee shirts, to local Music, to even rare box sets. The store is divided into two seperate buildings, one new and one used. They have virtually everything at...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2005
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