_ Opening in 1985 and named Independent Retailer of the Year
by the National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM) in 1996,
Penny Lane has gone through some changes over the years, going from
eight stores throughout Los Angeles to the single current location in
Pasadena, California. A true mom-and-pop operation, the original owner
is still heavily involved with the day-to-day operation, while
his wife handles most of the administrative duties.
Penny Lane divides its focus into music and video, with one of the best vinyl selections in Los Angeles, while specializing in all genres of film on DVD. It has been consistently voted "Best of Pasadena" by the readers of Pasadena Weekly.
Current products include used iPods, CDs, LPs, 45s, cassette tapes, DVDs, Blu-Ray and video games, plus DJ gear, posters and other various lifestyle items. November 2009 marked our entry into online sales through Amazon.
Employees over the years have consisted of a who's who of record store legends. Many of our current staff have worked here for a decade or longer. Why do we do it? God help us, we don't know - it must be something in our blood. When you visit, we'll try not to get any on you.
Penny Lane divides its focus into music and video, with one of the best vinyl selections in Los Angeles, while specializing in all genres of film on DVD. It has been consistently voted "Best of Pasadena" by the readers of Pasadena Weekly.
Current products include used iPods, CDs, LPs, 45s, cassette tapes, DVDs, Blu-Ray and video games, plus DJ gear, posters and other various lifestyle items. November 2009 marked our entry into online sales through Amazon.
Employees over the years have consisted of a who's who of record store legends. Many of our current staff have worked here for a decade or longer. Why do we do it? God help us, we don't know - it must be something in our blood. When you visit, we'll try not to get any on you.
