Date
May 17, 2025
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Admission
Free
Location
Jerry Moss Plaza
Get in the groove at The Music Center's On the Record: Vinyl Fair in DTLA! Dig through a curated record sale featuring over 16 vendors with a variety of genres, artists and pricing. While you build your collection, vibe to live DJ sets, immerse yourself in a restorative sound bath, join a storytelling lounge and much more!
The Music Center's On the Record: Vinyl Fair is co-created through the Partner Network Initiative and would not be possible without members Arts for LA, Dance Resource Center, KCRW, LA Commons, LAUSD Arts Education Branch, South Gate Museum & Art Gallery and Dexter Story.
Vinyl Vendor Sales
Featuring 16+ vendors selling records from a variety of music genres, curated by vendor partners In Sheep’s Clothing and Beat Swap Meet.
Home Spun: CD Swap and Stories
Presented by LA Commons and South Gate Museum and Art Gallery
Connect through music, memory and community! Share sounds that remind you of home through interactive activities.
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Mixtape Swap
Bring a homemade CD mix or submit one through our online form to share at the event. Submit your song list by May 14, 2025, to receive three free CD copies of your song list (while supplies last) to decorate and swap with someone else during the event! Hosted by Melina Aguilar of KQBH’s Te Quiero Mosh.
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Story Share CD Wall
Add your voice to a collective art installation by personalizing CDs with stories about your favorite songs of home. Hosted by LA Commons and designed by artist Teresa Flores.
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M-YOU-sic Zine Making
Hosted by Arts for LA Emerging Arts Leaders
Celebrate vinyl music and community at M-YOU-sic Zine-making! Join fellow music lovers to create personalized zines inspired by your favorite tunes and vinyl culture. Share stories, art and memories while connecting with others who share your passion. We provide all the materials—just bring your creativity!
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Sound Bath Lounge
Hosted by Dance Resource Center and Dexter Story (Life Force Trio Entertainment)
Ignite your senses and unwind to the soothing ambient sounds of live vinyl coupled with a sound bath experience led by Grace Oh. Chill solo or with family and/or friends, lounge on cushions and let the sounds carry you away. All ages welcome. No experience necessary. Come and go as you please.
DJ Rani de Leon: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sound Bath Experience: 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
DJ Passionfruit: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sound Bath Experience: 6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. -
Vinyl Sampling Station
Hosted by Young Producers Group, presented in partnership with LAUSD Arts Education Branch
Channel your inner J Dilla and sample vinyl using Ableton Live and Push at this interactive booth.
Playlist by Dexter Story
The Power of 7": Groundbreaking Vinyl 45 Singles, Rarities and Timeless Artistry
The 7-inch vinyl record, or 45, revolutionized the music industry when it was introduced in the late 1940s. Initially launched as a response to the 12-inch LP by Columbia Records and in direct competition with RCA Victor’s 78rpm shellac records, the 45 quickly became the go-to format for singles. With its smaller size, flexibility, and affordability, it became a staple of jukeboxes, radio stations, and music collectors. The 45 allowed artists to release catchy, short-form tracks at a low cost, making it accessible to a wider audience, especially teenagers. Hits like Chuck Berry's "Maybellene" and Elvis Presley’s "That’s All Right" became early milestones, while the 45’s ability to offer B-sides—often with surprising or lesser-known tracks—cemented its appeal. While the format faced decline with the rise of CDs in the 1980s, it has experienced a resurgence in recent years, driven by its nostalgic value and the ongoing interest in vinyl’s tactile experience. Today, the 45 remains a symbol of music history, representing both pop culture's most iconic moments and the enduring love for physical media.
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