After many years, the iconic World Famous VIP Records sign will finally return to public display in Central Long Beach. The City Council unanimously approved a contract with World Famous VIP Records ...

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The beat goes on: Kelvin Anderson with Domino. Photo by LBC Photographer For 40 years, the World Famous VIP Records and Tapes was central Long Beach’s cornerstone. Not only was it the mecca of G-funk, ...

It’s the most famous record store in hip-hop history, and not just for what used to be inside. VIP Records — which first announced it would be closing in 2012, before downsizing into a smaller unit in ...

The City Council will discuss the future of Long Beach’s iconic World Famous VIP Records sign next week. The council on Tuesday, Jan. 6, will decide whether to approve a contract and other necessary ...

After years of languishing in storage, city officials are planning to return the famous VIP Records sign to Central Long Beach. Officials confirmed last week — barring public disapproval — their ...