Music lovers and vinyl collectors will want to head to Retro Row this weekend for the 4th Street Record Fair, a collaboration between Good Luck Vinyl Club, In Sheep’s Clothing, and Japonesia. Taking place Sunday, Oct. 19, from noon to 4PM at The Social List, the fair will mix record vendors, goods purveyors, artists, and coffee in a distinctly Long Beach offering.
The 4th Street Record Fair is a newly minted tradition that is looking to expand as it moves forward.
The past few Record Fair events are always conducted with a strong focus on vinyl. And this one is no exception. Record heads will appreciate the inclusion of In Sheeps Clothing, on hand to “highlight 12 of the best record vendors that they hand-selected from the greater Los Angeles area,” Good Luck Vinyl Club founder Isaak Navarro.
“However, with this one, we are introducing Japonesia. They will be highlighting five Japanese goods vendors as well. I’m talking clothing. Art. Houseware… Japonesia is organized by a really good friend, Tsugu Itagaki. He also runs a record store, We Share Records, which is the source for Japanese records. And In Sheep’s Clothing is a collective of DJs, producers, and artists who run events and write about all things analog culture, mainly based in LA. However, they have wanted to explore the LBC but never had the opportunity—so here we are.”
The fair will bring together an eclectic mix of record vendors—from Long Beach and afar. They include Aaron Zaima. Big Ed’s Records. Deejay JD. Dyzzys on Vinyl. Forney’s Finds. Funky Groove. In Sheep’s Clothing. Latin Gold Records. Pop Overbite. Recordbox. Total Stasis. Twelves. Turbo Sonidero. We Share Records. ZZK Records. And more—offering a rich range of sounds from deep-cut soul and funk to Japanese pressings, global beats, and experimental electronica.
Japonesia Market: curated craft and culture for the Record Fair
In addition to the crates of vinyl, the fair will feature a Japonesia-curated market, spotlighting artists and makers that blend Japanese-inspired design with California creativity. This small but carefully selected group of vendors captures the thoughtful craftsmanship and cultural fusion that define Japonesia’s presence.
- Adventures of Tamarind and Bandit brings whimsical, cat-based film art to life.
- KADO is an online boutique specializing in thoughtfully curated Japanese homeware and everyday lifestyle goods, offering a selection of bath, kitchen, decor, and grooming items sourced from Japan.
- Homebody is a lifestyle shop based in San Gabriel Valley showcasing different perspectives on life at home through a carefully curated mix of apparel, home goods, and media, with a focus on up-and-coming local & international brands.
- Oitamart is a shop curated by Oitama, offering handmade and artist-driven items like stickers, tees, art prints, jewelry, and more.
- Serenity Jewelry is a Los Angeles-based jewelry brand with deep roots, born from a well-established store founded in 1981 in the heart of downtown L.A.
4th Street Record Fair will also feature a surprise DJ set from “Kumbia Obscura” legend Turbo Sonidero.
“We will be spinning records out on the street all afternoon,” Isaak said. “But we’re particularly stoked to host a surprise set from San Jose cumbria legend, Turbo Sonidero.”
Turbo Sonidero—also known as Roman Zepeda—hails from East San Jose with familial roots in Puebla, Mexico. He is a leading figure in the “Kumbia Obscura” movement, fusing sonidero and traditional cumbia rhythms with rap, electronic textures, and bass-heavy edits. His 2022 release Lowrider Kumbias reimagined classic soul and oldies through an electro-cumbia lens, weaving a sonic tribute to lowrider car culture and barrio life between California and Mexico.
The latest 4th Street Record Fair will take place on Sunday, Oct. 19, from noon to 4PM at The Social List, located at 2015 E. 4th St.
