Black Hole Records

Although the store carries interesting items, the white guy who seems to be in his mid 40’s can be condescending, short and rude.

A small neighborhood record store located within a strange clothing store. Black Hole Records has a good catalog of Alternative rock vinyls from 1980’s and 1990’s. Lot’s of Punk, Indie, Brit Pop not so good on the new releases and electronica. A little on the pricey side. The manager was to a little to busy talking to another customer to offer to help me.

AWESOME. I’m not even talking about the neat clothes, cool merchandise, and vinyl, I’m talking about the selection of music compilations for SUPER CHEAP. What’s different about most of these little DVDs, is that they are recorded from TV. For me, that gives them the retro, gritty, 90s authentic feel I love! It’s obvious that many were burned onto DVD from VHS. Some are simply compilations of music videos, interviews, and live performances. Very DIY, very cool. Check it out!

This place is very nice and the Service is excellent. A lot of different stuff to look through. So many band shirts, stickers, and patches! They definitely have a great selection of punk records… i just wished the prices were a little lower. Most of the Records here are about $ 10 more than you would find anywhere else.

One word — Excellent! Nicely curated, owner has vast knowledge of Brit pop and a great selection of first print albums. I’m so glad I stopped here. I will definitely will be back to purchase more records.
Ps. There is a wall with autographed LP’s.

I always come here for the 99¢ tapes and records – you never know when you’ll find a hidden gem! I’ve uncovered collections of the Beatles, Lennon, Rolling Stones, Tony Bennett. The costume selection is vast, lots of vintage, interesting and fun to peruse. Definitely stop by for a fun experience with friends, if you’re into «treasure hunting,» or if you want the latest Alternative releases on vinyl (ex. Imagine Dragons, Lana Del Ray). A true haven for the diehard 80’s fan, and the owner is so knowledgable about my favorite band, New Order!

I have posted raving reviews at every place I visited during my weekend stay in Fullerton and here is another one. If you like Vintage, good price, into music, etc… This is the place you have to visit. Customer service was great, the prices were reasonable and the store is so much fun to browse through. We were in a hurry by the time we got here or else I could have spend hours going through everything and probably spend too much money. I wish we had more stores like this in Vegas.

Haven’t been here since we relocated to the East Coast prior to the advent of the Interweb when these things called CDs were still being sold.
We used to come here to buy imports and bootlegs that were otherwise unavailable at the larger merchants — this was back in the day when flipping/​browsing through rows and rows of music was fun. We were pleasantly surprised to see that Black Hole has survived the destruction that had claimed the likes of Tower Records and is still going strong.
Now it leans more heavily toward a vinyl selection as CDs are getting phased out, and he stocks more tshirts and other memorabilia to offset. Prices are a bit on the high side but that’s also a function of the availability.
There’s a lot of Morrissey stuff here so hardcore fans looking to complete their collections should find enough things to look at but even for the rest of us who don’t care for him, there’s a lot to browse. Long live Black Hole.

I was really disappointed when I came on Sunday to purchase two presale tickets to Skitzo and they were unavailable! I was told by a kid with glasses and wearing a beanie that his boss may have took them to come back another time. He couldn’t have been bothered to THROUGHLY look for the damn tickets nor did he care to really help. It seemed he was more interested in talking with his friend than doing his job. Why promote presales for a show if the actual tickets aren’t there? Also the phone number provided is disconnected. It may have been very helpful if the line was actually in service. I could have had the opportunity to call before wasting my time going there.

bill is the man! voted oc best record store for a reason! tons of smith, morrissey punk and psychobilly!

Before the age of the internet downloads, I used to take a portion of my paycheck and head to Black Hole Records to purchase a variety of bootleg concerts from some of my favorite bands. Sure Tower Records was around during that time, but you went to Black Hole for the live stuff. There was no YouTube, there weren’t torrents, just good old fashioned CDs that you had to stick in your player to listen to. Though downloading and streaming is super simple and easy to do, I miss the feeling of excitement I used to get when finding that hard to find set from the Smashing Pumpkins, or rarity performance from No Doubt when you got your hands on it.
Fast forward a lot of years and Black Hole is still a great place to peruse records, see the smaller section of bootlegs they have avail or check out the variety of posters + patches they carry. They still have band shirts for purchase, and have older costumes you can scavenge through for parties, though that is my least favorite aspect of the store. Things are definitely on the pricier side, but that’s what you get when supporting local retailers.
The guy behind the counter is still knowledgeable and friendly and still shoots the breeze about music and bands going on around town. I love that they still post show schedules and posters on the window announcing bands coming through the area. Just like the good old days.
I’ll continue to support, though I don’t do it as much as I’d like to.

Black Hole records is one of the last places where you can find a quality selection of old vinyl. The good stuff punk and alternative. Not the crap you find at the thrift stores the Barry Manilow or Chipmunks Christmas.
This is not your mom’s record store unless she was really cool and grew up in the 80’s. If she was, I bet she’s still «bodacious»
I could spend hours in here just looking at the albums they have. It brings back so many memories of a simpler yet more rocking time for me.
If you want to be a hipster, they sell the proper clothing here to. Not my thing but I could tell they have a awesome selection of 80’s rock shirts and vintage garb. If you’re in downtown Fullerton. You need to check it out.

I have lived in dtf for 12 years and come here every so often. The owner Bill is always nice and has some good knowledge/​stories about punk music. I really enjoy punk music, of course early stuff… Black Flag, Ramons, Adolescents. But from being a teenager in the 90s I like a lot of FAT Wrechords (NOFX) bands, Suicidal, Guttermouth, Bad Religion… etc. there is a good selection, I just wish he had more shirts. Johnny Cash is the MAN!

Fell in love with this place!
I found a vintage dead stock Michael Jackson «Beat It» Jacket — Black with zippers all over.
Oh, and this spot has the best vinyl collection.
Such a great place to pick up cool vintage clothes and music.
Highly Recommend this cool store!

I was in the area with a lot of time to kill. So I remembered the last time I was in town, I heard about a record store. Record stores indulge me in one of my greatest vices: records.
While let the record state that I did not buy anything from this record because the prices are pricey. But this place is a where the young and old go to get an education on music especially if you are a huge fan of The Smiths, Morrissey, Joy Division, Ska, and Brit pop.
The guy who was working the counter was speaking poetry and giving a history lesson. He probably didn’t know that I was listening but it was a beautiful thing to listen to. I find myself wanting to pick his brain about the music he listen and shows he went to but I was way too shy. I think even if you don’t have the money to walk out with something, this is place is a most visit for any Smiths lover or music lover. You will leave here with an education.

I haven’t been to this place in years and now I remember why. Prices are steep, however they do have a decent assortment vinyl. But what’s with all the Morrissey and Smiths stuff? Gag. Their punk collections are decent, but watch for what you pick up in regards to live pressings. Audio qualities may be so-​so on some LPs and with the high prices, may not be worth it. Finally, be cautious of some of the autographed items. A few look illegitimate.

Temple of Morrissey!
This place is definitely my niche. All of that stuff from 1978 on that fell into post-​whatever is what I love. Prices reflect the uptick in the interest in vinyl again but a few things made me think «just go home and find it on eBay». Lots of vintage clothing too from that era especially of you like my nuthugger style running shorts!
Beats anything I have access to back in Florida. Very appreciative that places like this exist for us out of towners to ogle over.

Black Hole Records is an institution. I’ve thrown so much of my money into that Black Hole, but it always gives me back amazing recordings I couldn’t find elsewhere.
Yes, the prices are high. But the rare recordings and bootlegs they stock are worth it. I’m thrilled the store still exists and hope it will always be there.

Yeah, the prices are on the high side — but that’s because most of the stuff is difficult to find in one spot! Some of them are rare and in good shape for their age.
You also get a bit of history with the purchase which I doubt you’ll get at BestBuy!
I know !
The owner knows so much about my favorite band Social Distortion, its almost as if he lives with ‘em!
Plus, you try to keep a store open in expensive DTF … ! What? open a bar in DTF? that’s original !!!
Support small business … you don’t have to buy all your stuff there, but every once-​n-​awhile why not get a cd or shirt? $ 20 bucks geez!

Love this place.
Great selection of hard to find alternative rock gems, from music to wearables.
Yes, some of the prices are «collector» prices (high), and yes you can find some of the items on ebay for less, however, this is, for the most part, a store for collectors. There is still some joy in the hunt, in person, at an indie record shop, being able to pick up the items, and examine them. You can, at times, negotiate the pricing. Bill is very knowledgeable and helpful.
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