After months of silent speakers and empty aisles, one of Long Beach’s favorite record stores is spinning back to life, giving music lovers and vinyl collectors the renewed thrill of flipping through records and rediscovering forgotten favorites.
Long cherished as a cornerstone of the local music scene, Bagatelle Records plans to reopen in April, bringing back thousands of vinyls to be sold at its shop at 260 Atlantic Ave. in downtown Long Beach.
For five decades, the store was a hub for music enthusiasts, offering rare records and guidance to both collectors and casual shoppers. Much of that reputation came from owner Steve Mintz, whose knowledge of vinyl and genuine care for everyone who walked through his doors kept customers coming back…