Resistor Records

Awesome record shop in Old Town Monrovia. They may seem like they only carry Rock and Blues vinyl but they don’t.I have been coming here for a while and they never seize to amaze me. It takes guts to open up a real record shop these days and they guys have delivered. I can’t say what I have bought here but I can tell you this «If You Sleep I Will Creep «Turntables and cool ass shirts to go with it, I’m there!!! Last but not least, the owners and staff are really helpful and nice .Im not a Unilocaler like Gary S from Los Angeles that’s only been Unilocaling this year but has a lot of Dukedoms no Pictures and no reviews. This record shop is a fist bump and hand slap !!!

I love this store! The employees are always so sweet to deal with and I am impressed with the variety of selections I come across whenever I stop by. I am so glad that record shops still exist and are not just a memory of the good old days — and this one does it right.

Love this place, always find something, great to be able to go downtown and check out vinyl or find CDs.

Drove all the way out here from La Canada and the store was closed at 5pm even though it was supposed to close at 7pm. According to the sign on the store, they wanted to take a beer break. :/​I understand it’s «frustrating when business is slow,» but when you advertise that you’re open and people come out of their way to buy records at your shop and you’re closed, that can be frustrating too. :/

We needed a new stylus for our turntable, and what could have been a frustrating process was made easy by Shawn. Their records are great, we always find something we didn’t know we couldn’t live without, but their customer service is absolutely the best. Love this shop and love the people.

Easily one of my favorite record stores in all of Southern California. I found some really hard to find psych and prog vinyl last time I was there and they were reasonably priced. They had some amazing rare gems up on the wall that you hardly ever see. Great knowledgeable customer service as well. Great record shop!

Really enjoyed the selection this store has. The customer service is great, very welcoming and laid back. They are priced very fairly.

This is the closest record store to me and they carry a great selection of music, new and old. Their specialty is vinyl, so when I came in to ask if they had a CD I wanted, I was afraid of getting odd looks. However, the store owner was very nice and explained to me that they mostly carry only vinyl but that I could order a CD from them. So I ordered the new Best Coast CD from Resistor Records and I am expecting it next Tuesday (yay!) I went to Rhino Records that same day looking for the CD and they didn’t have it in stock.
They also sell T-​shirts, buttons, turn-​tables, etc. Ask about their free mini-​concerts. I’ll be back!

This so small but hip. The staff is knowledgeable and have great recommendations. Decent prices.

Resistor Records is amazing! Today during record store day, even though I’m sure they were incredibly busy, they took the time to answer my question on the phone in an incredibly friendly manner. Initially, it appeared the record I wanted wasn’t in stock, bummer. Not five minutes after hanging up the phone with the record store did I get a call back from Resistor Records to let me know a copy of the vinyl I wanted just became available. They held it behind the counter for me and allowed me to come down to pick it up. Thank you so much! Really appreciate it!

As a frequenter to Old Town Monrovia, I enjoyed all of the trappings that it had to offer… From Yogurtland to Fourth Dimension Pool Hall, to their Pawn Shop, Military Shop, Comic Shop, Krikorian Theaters, to the London Gatro Pub, T.J. Phillips Ale House, and Rudy’s Mexican Restaurant. I didn’t think it could get much better…
And then it happened: a record store was opened in Old Town Monrovia that would rival nearby record stores such as Poobah and Canterbury. Though a small record shop, they carry an impressive variety of records of various genres. Furthermore, some of the rare records that they do carry may surprise you if you’re a long-​time collector, a novice, or rookie. And when I say this, I’m referring to the LPs, EPs, and singles that they carry, as well as their bargain bins, where you can find some worthwhile used vinyl as well.
In addition to the record selection, they offer interesting accessory items, such as t-​shirts bearing the Resistor Records name and logo, miniature LP books, and even some quality turntables/​record players! The last time I was there, they had a MINT white Pro-​Ject Turntable. My audiophiles will obviously know why I am making a big deal out of this, but to all the novice and rookie waxheads out there, the Pro-​Ject Turntable is undoubtedly the best turntable on the market, bar-​none. It delivers major TONE, and although pricey (they start at a $ 400 price point), worth every penny. If it’s still there the next time I stop by, I will most likely pick it up.
The people that work there are very friendly and helpful; they are not pushy, and give you the freedom to look through and even play records that you are interested in. They are also very honest as well, and are sociable enough to engage in conversation about music with. The only minor criticism that I have is the size of the shop, which I hope, in time, with continued business, will change/​expand, so that it may rival the likes of record stores such as Rockaway, and even Amoeba someday.

You’ll have to see it to believe it. It doesn’t seem possible that such a place could exist in downtown Monrovia. This shop changed my life.

Record buying, for me, is a brick & mortar experience. Most record stores are dumpy and dusty. I love how thoughtful the experience is at Resistor Records. They treat you as a valued guest that shares the same passion. A must see if you dig vinyl.

Now that Joe has passed away, it is up to Shawn and friends to keep Resistor Records going. This little gem of a store is not to be missed. The don’t make stores like this anymore and it needs the support of music lovers to keep going. If you are a music lover, stop in and you will have a wonderful and memorable time and you may walk out with a treasure. You are sure to walk out with a smile

Awesome Vinyl store in old town Monrovia. Workers here are always friendly! My little cousin loves this place so i came to get him a gift card here for Xmas :)

This is the epitome of great record shops. The owners are fantastic, the layout is well organized and the store inviting. I was with them as a customer when they were down the street. I have never forgotten how I was treated as a customer and as a jazz aficionado. Great and of course I will come back to these guys time and again. Keep up the good work boys.

Overall, a great indy shop. I have scored nice records here, and they are all surprisingly clean and priced fairly. I make a point of passing through when I am in the area. They also have bands play in the store, so bravo!

Best record store within a 1000 mile radius, at least. Sean and joe are extremely friendly and knowledgable. You need something in your library ASAP? They’ll get it for you in a couple days. I asked for a hip hop section and I got it. I love resistor records!

Solid little store with great inventory in very nice shape and realistic pricing. The stock is largely «classic-​era» rock (60s-​80s); that said, some cool and unusual finds in that world. (They’ve sifted out the more mundane stuff and put it in their $ 1 and $ 5 bins near the door.) There’s still plenty of more recent indie and sealed new product, plus bins for R&B, world, country/​bluegrass, jazz… you get the idea. Not a lot of dance/​electronica, but impressive bins of Krautrock/​electronic. Quite a few things I’d have bought if I hadn’t snagged them online recently, such as an original Kinks Something Else UK for $ 15, wtf?
Worth a stop if you’re nearby, and quite possibly worth the drive if you’re not.

I would shop at this store for the people who run it alone, let alone their great vinyl, CD and stereo gear selection. It’s the ‘new kid’ on the block but only in name. The guys behind this fantastic shop were the same guys who were responsible for the excellent but short-​lived record shop inside Berdans high end audio equipment store.
The staff at Resistor is very helpful and incredibly knowledgeable about rare and hard-​to-​find music, and there’s always good music playing in the store, which is essential to the music shopping experience. One of the best of the small, independent music stores in the country, not just in SoCal. (And it’s freeway close off the 210 and in a really nice part of downtown Monrovia.)