Spinning is so back, and this vinyl fair knows it

Embrace nostalgia at a free event with live DJ sets and rare records for sale.

- BY KAILYN BROWN

SPINNING SUNSET will celebrate the Sunset Strip's rock 'n' roll lore Saturday.

At Whisky a Go Go, the Doors were the house band during the summer of 1966. Bob Marley and the Wailers recorded a live album at the Roxy. Van Halen got their start at shuttered nightclub Gazzarri’s. It’s undeniable that West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip is a legendary music hot spot — particularly when it comes to rock’n’ roll.

To celebrate the rich history and lore of the iconic 1.7-mile strip, the Sunset Strip Business Improvement District is hosting a free vinyl fair called Spinning Sunset on Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m. Part of the district’s annual Summer on Sunset initiative, the free, family-friendly event will feature vinyl DJ sets, brand activations and about 55 booths from local record stores and vintage vendors. Businesses like Hotel Ziggy, Andaz West Hollywood and Book Soup will also be offering discounts, vinyl-themed specials and popups throughout the day.

With so much to see and experience at Spinning Sunset, here are five things to know before you visit.

Yes, there will be vinyl records for sale - lots of them

It’s no secret that vinyl records have been having a moment. According to Statista, 43.6 million EPs/LPs were sold in the U.S. in 2023, up from less than 1 million in 2006. With the surge in popularity, it’s only natural that vinyl fairs are also popping up more frequently.

At Spinning Sunset, you can expect to find more than 40 record vendors including In Sheep’s Clothing, Vinyldigs and Helix Sounds. Serious diggers may want to arrive on the earlier side to secure rare finds.