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Amoeba Music

Closed Now: 10:30 - 23:00
Open today: 10:30 - 23:00
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Famous for its massive selection of new and vintage music, this two-story, block-wide record store has a cult following. Staffers guide you to the best of their vinyl, CDs, DVDs, books, and posters.
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6400 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028-7307
Hollywood
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+1 323-245-6400
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

An awesome atmosphere with something from every artist/band you can think of. You can get lost looking though their collection and love every moment of it.

Date of experience: August 2019
Thank Gina19900907
Reviewed 4 weeks ago

"Summer has come & pass, The innocent can never last, Wake me up when September ends." Green Day's melancholy song was playing on loop as my tribe of three made their way from sleepy So. Cal suburbia to the rush of Hollywood in the hopes...More

Date of experience: September 2019
1  Thank LovinLifeLMac
Reviewed 19 August 2019 via mobile

On a last minute decision to check out before our family flew back to Hawaii, we went to Amoeba music. This place was perfect for them because they love collecting vinyls. Once we entered even I felt like I was in heaven. I’m sure we...More

Date of experience: July 2019
Thank Judelyn V
Reviewed 22 June 2019

This place is a warehouse sized repository for all things music & film related: CDs, DVDs, Posters, T-Shirts, memorabilia, vinyl, cassettes, books, etc. etc. etc. It can be overwhelming, but if you are searching for something in mind you'll most likely find it. There are...More

Date of experience: June 2019
Thank Jim T
Reviewed 9 June 2019

Stopped here during my fall trip to California and spent a few hours looking through the many movies, music, and pop culture items they have on sale here. With thousands upon thousands of things available it can make you feel like a kid in a...More

Date of experience: September 2018
Thank danielleeu9
Reviewed 4 May 2019 via mobile

I’ve been in music stores around the world but none compare to this one. I could say more but do yourself a favor and just visit. You’ll know what I mean then. I’ve been coming since it open. It’s never disappointed me or anyone who...More

Date of experience: May 2019
Thank StationToStation
Reviewed 2 May 2019 via mobile

Whatever you want in music or movies seems to be in this place. Amoeba Music is a gigantic music store. Whether you're looking for vinyl or C d's as a great stop to find the music from your past. Also upstairs there's so many movies...More

Date of experience: May 2019
Thank socalguy7979
Reviewed 23 April 2019

You could spend hours in here. I did find it overpriced on some lps...just google befor eyou buy. The store is HUGE with a great collection. If you need the bathroom, you need an escort.

Date of experience: April 2019
1  Thank Pammy B
Reviewed 19 April 2019

Prepare to spend a lot of hours thumbing through their stock. Glad I made it here. I am always looking for vintage heavy metal and Amoeba did not disappoint. On this day I walked out with 12 titles of vintage 80’s metal. All of the...More

Date of experience: April 2019
Thank HeavyMetalVinylHunte
Reviewed 31 January 2019

There is a reason that Rolling Stone Magazine called this the best record store in the USA. This place is amazing! They have every kind of music genre you could ever hope to find. The employees are always friendly and helpful, offering to assist you...More

Date of experience: January 2019
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