Amoeba Music

Amazing heaven like spot. The staff know exactly what and where whatever it is that youre looking for…. I copped the vinyl i had been looking for for years here. Also such good variety of merch and fun gifts and a photobooth. Pleasant experience!

Amoeba LA is a treasure trove for anyone who loves music, movies, or pop culture. The store is huge, with an amazing selection of vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, posters, and even some vintage finds. Whether you’re into rock, hip-hop, jazz, or indie, you’ll find something here. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly, and the vibe is super cool and nostalgic. You can easily spend hours just browsing. A true LA gem!

Amoeba has been my oldest son’s favorite store since he was 9 years old. He’s 30 now, and every time we walk in, it’s like he’s in a candy shop. A true film junkie at heart, he loves collecting DVDs, and Amoeba never disappoints. The new location is spacious, the staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and the music always matches the vibe of the day. My son can get lost for hours in here, and honestly, I love it. As someone on the spectrum, Amoeba is one of the few places where he doesn’t need my help. The energy of the store, the noise, the people, the staff, it all gives him confidence. I’ve watched him ask for help finding a movie, and every time, the staff treat him with patience and respect. Those moments of independence are priceless to me as a parent. Whether you’re a tourist visiting Hollywood or a local who knows the magic, Amoeba is more than a store, it’s an experience.

We make it to Amoeba as often as we can, even though we live out of state. It’s just one of those places that’s totally worth the trip. The selection is huge, and they’ve got so many artists you’d never find anywhere else. Records, CDs, posters, special copies or editions, there’s always something cool to find. The staff is super friendly and helpful. It’s the kind of place you want to come back to all the time!

There's so much to look at here if you're a music fan -- expect to spend a few hours here. They sell vinyl, CDs, books, DVDs, and (wait for it) cassettes. Nicely organized. Expect a large crowd even on a weekday (we went around 11am on a Mon). Follow the stores instructions on their website and you'll get validated parking. We went over the allotted validation time and had to pay $7 (no cash exit). The employees we encountered were nice.

SOOOOOO COOOOL!!!!! This is officially my favorite music store. I say music because it's not just records. They sell records, CDs, posters, band shirts and hats, books, mugs with artists' pictures on them, candles, toys of music artists, lunch boxes, pins, keychains, record players, and more! This place is sooooo cool. It is also HUGE so you could be here for a while. I cannot wait to come back!

We were visiting from Texas, and were checking out the area. We dropped by Amoeba because my daughter loves record stores. Well this is not your typical record store! Amoeba has a HUGE variety of records, books, posters, and anything else music. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.

Quite possibly the best record store I’ve ever been in. Their selection is huge, and as a jazz head, they had so many amazing albums I wanted to buy and just simply didn’t have the budget for. Their Brazilian music selection is great, and those records are hard to come by in my area, so that was much appreciated. The staff is kind and helpful, and they can ship your records to you if you’re coming in from out of town. They do a routine bag check after you’ve made your purchases. They do validate parking for the lot by their store, but open/screenshot your QR code BEFORE going down to the lot - we lost service and ended up having to pay $13 for parking for about an hour.

Amoeba Music is up there as one of the best and most extensive record shops not just in California, but America! This spot is located right in the heart of the Hollywood area where there is a nearby parking garage that validates with a purchase or street parking all around the area. Inside, they have a massive setup with records organized nicely by genre. Wifey and I spent a while perusing around and found so many gems that we have not seen at other shops. I ended up getting a Dijon, Clairo, Gunna, Bryson Tiller, and Majid Jordan vinyl and let my wallet take the damage. Overall, we really enjoyed our time crate digging here. They have such a large collection at affordable prices as well. All of the staff here are friendly and welcoming. If you are looking to start or expand your record collection, this is definitely one of the shops you should prioritize checking out!

I do not have a record player or a cd player or anything anymore but I wanted to go in to see this place. Let me tell you, it has everything you can think of when it comes to records, cd, dvd, tapes, etc. They have a lot of clearance items and the prices are pretty good considering a lot of the items are valuable. This made me want to buy a record player! When you come in you have to check in your bag. They do this to avoid stealing. Not a problem! The service is great here!

WOW! I really don't know how and where to start writing my review on this iconic, legendary, super mega store AMOEBA MUSIC!!!!!! Eventually, I have to start somewhere by holding myself together. NOSTALGIA!!! I have been going to Amoeba Music in my early 20's up until now. That is almost 3 plus decades ago! I started going to Amoeba when they were still in their old building which I loved and missed so much. I have been to their new building only twice. Since I have been living and working in Hollywood, it was A LOT more convenient for me to go there and shop for whatever, whoever I needed to get my hands on!:-) meaning artists, bands.. I also have a smaller version of the store in my own house. Music, movies etc....Anyway.... at Amoeba, you can't get bored, time flies, because it kind of feels like you are in Disneyland. So much to do, so many things to explore. That goes for both: adults and kids and even teens. They have everything for everyone. Affordable prices on used and new items. Sometimes, I get used items, and sometimes new. Depending what am I purchasing. This lovely, BIG store has everything. I am going to start naming more than few things: CD'S, DVD'S, BOOKS, WALL PLAQUES with celebrity faces on it. Same goes for cute, round, small BUTTONS that you can wear on your clothes. VINYLS, MUGS, T-SHIRTS with the pictures/names of the bands/artists that you like. I have at least 7 of them. And the rest I bought at their concerts. CARDS, POSTERS, CANDLES, STICKERS, HATS, MOVIES for kids and adults, Even DVD's of old TV sitcoms. GAMES, LUNCH BOXES and much more.... Parking is couple of blocks down. Don't forget to validate. Customer service is TOP NOTCH!! And by me saying that, the employees of Amoeba are never lazy to help you out for what you are looking for. They will stop everything and willingly want to help you out with their professional, kind, attentive, friendly helpful self. They will literally walk you towards the isles to find the items that you are looking for. That not only makes the customer feel good and happy, but also the employee that was able to help you out with what you are/were looking for!!:-)) Let me not forget to mention that sometimes, they will have guest appearances by certain artists/band members to go and play for like 20 to 30 minutes of music to promote their new work/music. Which is kind of cool, short, free concert! I have been to 2. In the old building. They also have/had coupons that you could get a dollar or two off on new items. The list can go on and on and ON!! Store is ALWAYS CLEAN, well ORGANIZED, and employees are always walking around and rearranging things to make sure everything is in the right order under the right letter/label. Let's not forget to mention that whenever you call them, they ANSWER THE PHONE, put you on hold and help you by checking with what you are looking for and get back to you within less than 4 minutes. If I forgot to mention anything else, pardon me, but TRUST ME, they have it. It's there!! While all the other BIG stores like VIRGIN records, TOWER RECORDS, unfortunately went out of business, AMOEBA is still standing STRONG for your ENTERTAINMENT NEEDS!!!!!!!! Will post pictures soon! Oh, I forgot to mention, I was there few days ago to purchase 3 CD's and a poster, but they were out, They said, once they get them in, they will notify me. They usually do! They are on TOP OF THINGS....which I LOVE!!! I love my AMOEBA, SERVICE AND MORE! ALWAYS STAY TRUE AND LOYAL to yourself and to your customers!!!:-))

This place never gets old. I've been coming here for years dating back to the old location. Music, movies, books, memorabilia merchandise is what you will find here. It's an outlet where you can find almost anything. If not new you can find it used. Depending on what you are looking for price could be steep or you can make out like a bandit with a bundle of items at a low price. I would bring my sons with me on my Amoeba adventures when they were younger. Fast forward a few years later and now I'm joining them on their adventures here. Great place for those who love physical media in this streaming world we live in today.

Wow, what an experience! Not for the type with social anxiety. So many people here for music, books, or just the vibe. Records were actually priced very well compared to other record stores I've been to in the area, and in the IE. You could spend a whole day or week looking at everything this place has to offer. Very well organized and staff seemed to have everything covered.

I miss the old location but this location has grown on me! I came to pick up The Weeknd's new "Hurry Up Tomorrow" 2LP and I was able to find it quickly on the main aisle under New Releases section and also in R&B section. I also happen to realized that my all time favorite DJ Avicii also released a special vinyl so I picked it up as well. Not only new releases but also they have a huge used section of vinyls, CDs, DVDs and more! Staff is super helpful and friendly! I had called earlier to check availability and they were quick to check their inventory. Parking garage available a few blocks down and if you purchase you'll be able validate for free. Just don't forget to give your phone number at the register and you'll get a text message with a QR code. Be sure to download it first before returning to the underground garage or else you'll have limited cell service.

Amoeba is iconic! Recently stopped by after checking out Green Day's new star on the Walk of Fame (it's right outside Amoeba!). It's such a fun store to browse- CDs, cassettes, vinyl, movies, apparel, gifts, live shows, all the vibes. So many music shops are gone- Amoeba still has that nostalgia and magic of the "good ol days"

Pretty good used book collection. It's worth coming here just for books believe it or not. The stock is always changing. The prices are very fair. I really think they should stay open past 9 PM ! There may be long lines, but it generally moves fast.

I used to adore Amoeba music at the old location, and was pretty sure I'd love the new location! But something happened. The old Amoeba had great prices and a GREAT selection (at least when it came to horror movies and rock n roll). This new location though falls very short. I'm a horror lover. I always bring lists to Amoeba. I no longer walk out with anything on my list. The selection is all very much, read that as you can find Child's Play but not Cannibal Holocaust, the remake of IT over the mini series. The selection seems to be more geared towards what's popular, which I do understand, but there are no more gems. No titles that get people excited. For the selection, Wal-Mart has better titles and better prices. The selection of rock n roll (Rammstein, Ozzy (before he passed), Alice Cooper, and Black Sabbath, so nothing weird) is lacking. Again. I didn't have to go all the way to Hollywood to find the selection they had. The employees. Never had a rude one or a mean one. They aren't as knowledgeable (or at least the ones I got) and seem a little bored. But they aren't like employees are probably the best thing about the new Amoeba, and are what made this place three stars rather than two.

After checking in to our hotel, we went for a little walk and I was surprised/excited to discover we were just around the corner from the legendary Amoeba Music. I'd been seeing the place lately in videos with celebrities talking about music and movies they loved, so I was excited to check the place out for myself. And indeed, it's an incredible place. They've got a massive selection of virtually every format of music, and also a whole bunch of other things too. I went to peruse their book selection and wound up grabbing a vintage Raymond Chandler novel for a very reasonable price. It's no surprise to me that Amoeba Music is considered one of the best record shops on the planet. It's great.

Great (new) location half a block off the red line hollywood and vine. HUGE store with every king of music you can think of. Good selection of band shirts. From hip hop to metal, they got it. They sell LOTS of merchandise, I purchased beatles coffee mugs and they were on $13 a pop. The service is friendly and provide quick checkout within minutes.

WOW!! stopped in before going to see wicked at the pantages and was truly impressed to see there was a $5 coupon for customers who showed their wicked ticket. if you're seeing a show at the pantages, def stop here to get some physical media for cheap! i was so happy to stop in, my first time at this location. they have all sorts of physical media from CDs and Vinyls to Movies and Books! i was soooo happy to grab mariah carey's rainbow vinyl for the special limited edition anniversary release! they had it here for a fair ~$60, along with my discount from my wicked ticket i was a happy camper! great selection, only item i wish they had in stock was a copy of moonlight on blu-ray! definitely stop in!

Amoeba records has it all! There is such a vast collection of vinyl records and you could spend hours in there browsing. From old music to new music. The employees are always there to help you find what you're looking for, and the value is average I'd say. They sell their records at average prices, but they also have rare and signed records available for purchase. I'd highly recommend!

Hip little record spot with an expansive music collection, as well as other trinket type things to further define yourself as unique and cool. You don't need all this stuff, you want it! Prime example, I didn't need monster tarot cards, but I got it anyway because how could I not? There's also a section filled with books in case reading is your thing. THE PARKING. Street parking or park in their garage off of Argyle St. They will validate for 75 minutes as long as you buy something. THE VERDICT. Bottom line, there's so much to rummage through and leaving without buying something is not an option.

SOOOOOO COOOOL!!!!! This is officially my favorite music store. I say music because it's not just records. They sell records, CDs, posters, band shirts and hats, books, mugs with artists' pictures on them, candles, toys of music artists, lunch boxes, pins, keychains, record players, and more! This place is sooooo cool. It is also HUGE so you could be here for a while. I cannot wait to come back!

Amoeba Music is such a big music shop. It's so cool looking with all the movie and music posters on the walls. They have CDs and records for all the artists you can think of, even international ones. They also have merch, accessories, and random household items for certain popular artists, so it's a perfect place to find gifts for music lovers. The only thing is that the parking sucks, so you'll probably have to pay for parking around the area.

We must protect this place at all cost! I've been shopping at Amoeba for years, whether it would be the old location or a couple times at this new location. Not a lot of record stores in general and especially of this size. The selection is unmatched as you pretty much can find almost anything you are looking for here. The service here is always helpful. They run this place like a fine oiled machine. The prices here are reasonable and I really do enjoy looking at some of the more obscure sections. I found gems multiple times while looking within those areas here.

Just one of the best places to buy music ,books ,DVDs, Posters . It's a great place to just come check out whenever you're in Hollywood . They have validated parking just south of the record store . So many things to see , service is great very knowledgeable employees. Some things are great prices and some little bit more.

This place was kinda incredible. Stumbled upon it to kill time before a show at the Pantages Theater. Had a blast browsing through all the CDs, videos, and merchandise. I got a cute air freshener for $2 instead o $7 with the theater discount. Service was very upbeat and friendly.

I was bummed when Amoeba moved but the new location is loud, colorful, and has a ton of energy. I'm a fan. Simply, if you are a fan of music, this is your holy place. They have tons of CDs, if you still use CDS, and they have tons of vinyl, too. They also have a million different t-shirts, posters, buttons, and lots of other trinkets. I don't know if it is possible to get out of here without spending at least an hour and at least $100. There are some real gems to find here if you spend the time. Parking is underneath and it is FREE with validation. So, no more whining about parking.

They had tons of fun vinyls from Miles Davis to Green Day to Kpop bands. The staff were super nice and I had a great time walking around the aisles exploring my new play list. I've compared the price of a few of them with the ones from Amazon and the pricing is pretty fair. Highly recommended for a fun date or vintage record hunting.

Amoeba music is a really cool place for touristy buyers, but for sellers it's a f*#!ing scam! I was paid pennies on the dollar for a huge crate of hundreds of CD's my mom has had for years We were paid &64 for our collection and they rejected like 25% of our cd's, they didn't even scan them and dude the dude just glanced each over based on memory. So we took the leftover ones to bookoff which actually did scan each one over and gave us $82 dollars for the music amoeba rejected! Never going back to amoeba as a seller. Don't get scammed.

As someone who isn't much of a music collector, I can attest that Amoeba Music has a great selection for film buffs. Whether it be film, television seasons, or even complete series, this place has it all. Amoeba also has a a great variety of dvds, blu rays, and 4k ultra hds. Now into the not so good: once you enter the doors, you'll notice that none of the employees ever seem as if they know they're at work. From rude, to too irritated for answering questions, or the general attitude of I hate my job. For goodness sake, develop some customer service skills. The number of stars in this review would be much lower if it weren't for the fact that Amoeba's inventory is very good (for film/tv). However, the service is just too poor.

Memories. I think the main appeal for this joint is nostalgia. Even for newer generations. They've probably had to listen to their parents' music for years. Now, they can see and feel from whence it came - pure, grooved vinyl. Being the age that I am, I grew up and matured during the best musical eras - 70s, 80s, 90s. Amoeba is filled with the sounds and sights of those times. Good selection of clothing, posters, obscure artists. Parking is pretty easy - enter the garage off Argyle and grab a ticket. When you enter, a camera records your license plate. With purchase, give Amoeba your plate number and you get 75 minutes free.

At a store like this, you want to make sure that the vibe of what you're selling and representing seeps deeper than just the physical store itself. You want to make sure that the people who work there are also able to continue the flow of how cool of a place this is, and they do! All the employees are so cool and knowledgeable about the genres. It's refreshing to see. Like I said before, this place is really cool. It has a huge selection and honestly has probably everything that you're looking for (unless you're kinda niche, then probably 80%, which is still good). Everything is organized and easy to find. The prices are pretty decent as well. With places like this, you can definitely expect to pay more than you would if you were to look for every single thing online or at a flea market. I suppose that's what you're paying more for though; the convenience of it all. I would definitely check this place out if you're ever in LA. It's just one of those spots you have to see as a music lover.

Dude, it's been a long time since I've been to Hollywood. We had tickets to see Wicked at the Pantages and, to my sweeet surprise, found Amoeba Music across the street. With some time to kill, we strolled through the aisles, browsed the records, and shopped for cool holiday gifts. Amoeba is a legit gem - I absolutely love this place. We almost missed our show because we went down a 1990s brit pop rabbit hole! There's an extensive collection of tunes, rare vintage merch and unique music themed gens to brighten any music lovers day. This place is such a sweet reminder to support your local record store!!!

An interesting store....music, movies, books and tons of collectibles. Something in there for everyone. Best of all...everything is reasonably priced given the currently digital media-dominant climate. Lots of metered street parking along the main road and side streets.

Tons of options across a ton of genres ordered alphabetically so everything is easy to find. While they might not have everything, they do have a very wide selection that ranges from new releases to classics usually sitting around $30, with some collectible or rarer records at higher prices. Worth the time and hard to miss!

I absolutely love Amoeba Music in Hollywood -- it's honestly one of my favorite places on Earth. Walking into Amoeba feels like stepping into music heaven. The energy is electric, the selection is endless, and there's this incredible sense of discovery around every corner.

This place is overall disrespectful. I recently bought a cassette player to make my own mixed tapes, and when I arrived home to try it out, the player had issues, so I called the store to do a return because when I purchased the cassette player, the cashier's cash register didn't have paper, so he wasn't able to provide me with a receipt. But he told me since I was paying with Apple Pay, if I wanted to do a return, I just need to show them the Apple Pay transaction, and that would be it. But when I called, I got hung up twice trying to get a hold of someone so I can let someone know I was going to return an item but never got a receipt after calling 5 times. I eventually got connected to the manager and explained my situation, and he said what the cashier told me was correct and just bring it in before monday or else I won't get a refund. I went to this shop after work, and when I told the guy I'm here to do a return, the guy rolled his eyes at me and told me I wasn't able to return it because the cassette player box was open. When I explained to him twice that the cassette player wouldn't work, he just told me to wait and show him the receipt. When I told him that the manager told me all I would need to show is the transaction on my Apple wallet so they could look it up on there system, that's when the dude started being even more rude, saying he can't help me with the return because I didn't have a paper receipt. I literally told him 3 times the cashier didn't provide me with a paper receipt. During that conversation, I showed him the number of times I called the store to do a return. But he just told me he can't help me and to leave, but when I told him I would open a dispute against the charges on my card, all of a sudden he wanted to do his job and process the refund. It's an absolute joke he was giving me shit for something that wasn't in my control. This store overall is filled with bad experiences. The people on the phone always hang up when I asked a question about something, and the people in the return section always have an attitude I never had. I never had a bad experience with the cashiers, though. Overall, the person in charge needs to get rid of the employee who looks miserable when you ask a question and hates doing their job. Most specifically, the white guy working the returns looks miserable as hell. I'm never going back, and I wish I had the other items I bought from this store to get a complete refund for my entire purchase. This is why I don't blame people for buying stuff online more because employees like the one I had to deal with for my return make the simplest thing a different and uncomfortable situation. I'm never coming back here. Do better

Every trip to @AmoebaHollywood is a highlight, but this one stood out in the best way. I found some amazing vinyl, CDs, and Blu-rays--standard Amoeba magic--but the real win was the kindness of the staff. Since I'm traveling, my card was declined and my phone was dead. Total rookie move not bringing a charger. I was about to give up when a voice behind the counter asked what kind of iPhone I had. Next thing I knew, Lisa (Amoeba staff magician!) was charging my phone in a secure area so I could get everything sorted. That small gesture turned my day around. I left with everything I came for--and a reminder that good people make all the difference. Thank you, Lisa, and thank you @AmoebaHollywood. Truly above and beyond.

Easily the best record shop I've ever walked into. The amount of stuff they have is overwhelming insane and I love it. Bottom floor is pure vinyl, cds and the 2nd floor is all blu-rays, dvds etc. Incredible spot in Hollywood just beware you will spend money.

HOW MUCH can you MAKE selling your CD's, DVD's, RECORDS & CASSETTES @Amoeba? TLDR ---Amoeba steals your music from you. They payout an anecdotal 2% to 3% of your media's resale value. I have not sold music stuff before. There was no waiting when I arrived, about an hour before closing. I had an extra large plastic bulk container - couldn't fit the lid on - of nearly new, and mostly unopened CDs, some DVDs and a rare collector's item 4 pack of 45's. They do not let you observe your belongings as they rifle through them. A pawnshop or resale clothing does this in front of you. It's asking you to trust them which as you read on is maybe not prudent. I stood in the store near the cashiers and talked to two guys who came in after me, who got $35 and $44 respectively. Guy #1 was for 8 DVD and 16 CD and two LPs. He had arrived with a paper shopping bag folded halfway with his stuff and I think they didn't take everything of his . So when my approximately 300+ CDs were perused and all but 11 wanted by the Amoeba buyer, I estimated an offer of at least $200 to $300. Most of the CDs I gave were new and unopened with some immensely popular albums. From the sidewalk outside and standing next to the Security desk I watched the buyer look at and open each item that was openable to check the back. They did put a small pile off to the side, which is different from where she put the ones they didn't want. I'm not sure if those ever made it back to me. Sometimes she conferred with other employees or looked them up on the computer. She finally called me over about 30 mins later and with my stacks neatly covering her entire desk, she looked me in the eye and offered $100 bucks. A big "No thank you Ma'am". When I put everything back into the plastic tub it was no longer spilling over like when I brought it, but I chalked it up to maybe being packed in better? They did not give a full item count. Back at home I hauled the super heavy bin inside and randomly took out 18 CDs and priced out each one on the internet. The cheapest was $.68 cents on eBay or Amazon and the most expensive was $28 for a music cd. The total (re)sale value for those 18 was $253.00. I had about 300 more items that the buyer had selected to keep for that $100 offer. They really take buyers for chumps there. I mean that's pretty appalling. $100 is a tiny fraction of what they're selling them for. They probably get bonuses for how much they screw the seller. That's pretty fudging rude in today's economy. If you ask me. TLDR ---Amoeba steals your music from you. They payout an anecdotal 2% to 3% of your media's resale value. Count the items before you go in. Look up the value of anything you think might be worthy. Jot that figure down (on a post-it) on the CD itself so when they offer you close to nothing you can renegotiate based on the value of the ones you looked up. At that point, maybe you'll get under 10% of the money they're gonna make off of your music.

First time here, huge selection of a much wider variety of music styles. I've been on a techno Cumbia kick lately and was able to find a few good records I hadn't seen at other record shops I've been to locally in OC. Staff was friendly and prices are reasonable. Be warned, there are no public bathrooms here.

Stepping into Amoeba Music is like going back in time. I'm a GenXer and grew up with record stores. Going with your friends to music stores to listen to music, purchasing tickets to concerts. We had to be selective with music because you had to purchase the whole album. So when we had a few minutes to spare before our show started we went to check out Amoeba. The smell of vinyl, the sounds (Eminem blasting), just being there was therapy for my soul. They still have artist come and perform here, I'm glad this store is still standing. I was going to buy a poster but didn't want to carry into venue. They have a Photo Booth you and a couple of your friends can entertain yourselves with I think it's $5. Overall just a good time at Amoeba.

Went in looking for a particular album but according to the person I asked Amoeba would never put this album on their wall. Really? So asking about the Boston Album Walk On ( rare and expensive) it seems it doesn't rate and it wasn't in the record bin. But what stood out was the disdain of the Amoeba staff member ( mustache, unshaven, grubby looking, lacks any interpersonal skills) I asked, I've always said it's one thing to not like your job but it's another to show it, this guy what a loser and sad Amoeba doesn't feel that Boston is worthy. This guy really took the fun out of visiting your store

I'm going to this place for so many years and I have enjoyed every experience. The staff is always super friendly walking around very attentive. It seems like every staff members knows every type of artist and John or you can think of. Their selections are amazing. You can find so many rare vinyls and artists that you totally forgot about. And the pricing is very fair compared to website websites like Amazon. Main entrance is very visible from the street. You also got the Funko Museum across the street. As well as AFTERS ice cream. And just outside the door, the continuation of the Hollywood walk of fame with mostly rap artists. YOU ALSO HAVE A MUSICAL THEATER NEARBY AND IT'S JUST A REALLY PERFECT SPOT WHEN VISITING HOLLYWOOD. IF YOU HARDLY GO TO HOLLYWOOD, THIS IS DEFINITELY SOMETHING TO PUT ON YOUR BUCKET LIST.

Love coming here! There is parking right behind building, 75 minute validation. Came looking for cd's and found what i was looking for. Also found beautiful coasters and plenty of LA postcards for tourist. Great customer service, helpful and knowledgable. Great prices

you'll definitely find something cool to buy here cause there's so much stuff! if you're visiting LA you should consider stopping by and get fun music souvenirs. spare some time because it will be a while before you feel ready to leave. everything is priced reasonably! i haven't ever met a rude staff here. (the older location will forever be missed!!!)

I love Amoeba-always have. Their selection is great, the prices are reasonable and their staff is always fun and helpful. Gone is the arrogance of some record stores. Here is a truly eclectic space, with great in store events, and they create an amazing community. I'm so grateful that Amoeba exists and that I live near one.

If you're a music and movie lover, this is the place to go. They have a gigantic selection of everything. CDs,Vinyls,Cassettes, VHS, 4k and blu ray movies. Even books. The staff is always helpful and knowledgeable and the prices are great. I come here at least twice a month.

the costumer service they are a little bit rude, they are not much help when trying to look for specific things , and are dissmissive. They almost seem bothered when asked something and won't even look at you in the eyes.or they'll stare at you suspiciously. Please hire more nice employees not grumpy Middle Aged employees trying to look sixteen and punk.

The mother load, the goldmine, the Costco of vinyl and all things music. Multiple lands of genres far and wide. There's also an upstairs area of books for those searching for an intriguing read. Several parking garages and lots located nearby. Security at the entrance to check bags in. Service is always awesome great vibes and great selections to build your vinyl collection.

Still on of the best record stores in the world.....but... After the location change, it's just not the same. It seems they have much less variety, especially in certain areas (remember the second floor with all the movies and the huge jazz room?). It's also super congested and hard to navigate the small aisles. Still a great store, the smaller space is bringing them down to a 4/5 instead of the old location's 5/5.

A large haven for music lovers! So much to find that it can be pretty overwhelming but there are many of the staff walking around ready to help anyone in need of it. The floor is also sectioned and arranged very well that it's easy to navigate and find what you're looking for if you're looking for something specific. It's also great if you're just walking around to find whatever you find and with the trading options, there are new items everyday for buyers. The merch is also cute; the Amoeba pins are a must. All of the products from new to used that I found and bought were in great condition and were priced fairly so it's hard to walk out without some kind of purchase. The only negative I can think of is that there is no restrooms for customers; I just figured for such a large store, there'd be one.

Amoeba Hollywood - Chris was so helpful with over the phone information. They went above and beyond and answered even my simple questions with kindness thoroughly. Thank you Chris! You are so patient and fantastic at your job. They should give you a cake! At least! Why I prefer giving money here instead of Amazon

The staff is awesome. They have many checkout personnel. The prices are fair. Parking is free with a purchase. Don't forget your license plate identification. The decor is awesome. They have lots of rarities and collectibles. Thousands of vinyls and CD's.

This place is SO COOL! Huuuuuuuge store with a lot of cool items! Have wanted to check this place out for a while. It's a little overwhelming but it's definitely worth it! Vinyl, CDs, Blu-Ray, cassettes. There's probably even 8-tracks but I didn't see any because I wasn't looking. Bought a couple albums with my daughter as well as a Beatles shirt. All the employees were super friendly and helpful. The line to check out was long but moved quickly. I want to come back for one of their events sometime! But I think we will make it a tradition to check this place out every time we are down here!

DO NOT I repeat DO NOT sell them anything to them. They will offer you a fraction of their value. The buyers are unfriendly and rude. I'd rather donate my CD's then to "give" them to these people.