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vip records

Posted inMusic

The record store that launched Snoop Dogg wants to become a museum. Can it happen?

Avatar photo by John Donegan Mar 25, 2025Mar 28, 2025

Kelvin Anderson had a hand in shaping hip-hop history at VIP Records. Riding on the coattails of the return of the iconic store’s sign, he is asking Long Beach — and the world — to help him convert the building into a museum celebrating the city’s mark on music history. 

Posted inLocal History

World Famous VIP Records sign may get a new home across from original store, city says

Avatar photo by John Donegan Feb 25, 2025Feb 27, 2025
Posted inNews

VIP Records founder, who helped shape the West Coast music scene, dies at 82

Avatar photo by Jackie Rae Jan 29, 2024Jan 29, 2024
Posted inNews

An uplifting celebration of life turned to chaos: Inside the C-Knight vigil shooting

Avatar photo by Jackie Rae Nov 11, 2023Nov 11, 2023
Posted inSmall Business

World Famous VIP Records Launching New Business Incubation Center to Help Start Up Small Businesses

Avatar photo by Medina Kabir May 2, 2018
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With Official Historic Designation, The Search For a New Home For VIP Records’ Sign Continues

Avatar photo by Jason Ruiz Mar 22, 2018
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Posted inNews

Owners of VIP Records Honored By Mayor for Contributions to Long Beach

Avatar photo by Jason Ruiz Dec 21, 2017
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Posted inNews

World Famous VIP Records Sign Lands Historic Landmark Designation in Unanimous Vote

Avatar photo by Jason Ruiz Dec 20, 2017Sep 26, 2022
Posted inNews

VIP Records Sign Closer to Becoming Historic Landmark Following Heritage Commission Vote

Avatar photo by Staff Reports Nov 14, 2017
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Posted inBusiness

Disagreement Over Former Location of VIP Records Store Results in Call for Boycott of 7-Eleven

Avatar photo by Stephanie Rivera Oct 21, 2017

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