New "What's In My Bag?" episode with Liniker! 🎉 Brazilian soul superstar Liniker goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood and picks up albums by Fela Kuti, Steve Lacy, Rosalía & more. Watch the full video: youtu.be/VVmcccU8JpE

For anyone into records, this is solid advice from the @amoebamusic.bsky.social folks. Cleaning and care tips for your stuff. Records cost too much to not take care of properly! #NowSpinning #NowCLEANING #VinylRecords #AmoebaRecords #RecordCleaning youtu.be/n6AcC5dGJgk?...

Amoeba Hollywood's head buyer and all-around music aficionado Brad has carefully assembled, sorted & ranked his 50 favorite albums of 2025. 🎶 Read his full list at Amoeba.com/Brad50

The perfect gift for that vinyl lover on your list: Our colorful record crates! Available in all shades of the rainbow, they hold about 75 LPs and can be stacked even when filled with records. They can be positioned on their sides and locked together. [Available in-store only.]

JUST ANNOUNCED: Writer/director Rian Johnson and composer Nathan Johnson return to Amoeba Hollywood to sign the "Wake Up Dead Man" soundtrack vinyl LP January 14th at 5pm! 🎟️ Tickets + poster are available now with pre-purchase of the LP at Amoeba Hollywood. Info: www.amoeba.com/live-shows/u...

✨ Our Cyber Monday sale is here!! It's our biggest online sale of the year and it's two days only! ✨ 20% off vinyl, CDs, movies, merch & lots more at Amoeba.com with promo code CYBER20. Plus, music and movies ship FREE to the U.S.! [Sale ends 12/2/25 at 11:59pm PT. Discount not valid in-store.]

Sneak peek at just a *few* of the 170+ limited edition #RSDBF releases we’ll have available at Amoeba Music stores this Friday, November 28th! Full Black Friday info: www.amoeba.com/our-stores/s...

Khruangbin are doing a special CD signing at Amoeba Hollywood Tuesday, Nov 25 at 5:30pm to celebrate "The Universe Smiles Upon You ii." "The Universe Smiles Upon You ii" comes out Dec 5, but we'll have the CD available early, along with a poster for attendees! Info: www.amoeba.com/live-shows/u...

Happy birthday to us!! 🎉 Our very first store -- Amoeba Berkeley -- opened its doors 35 years ago. To celebrate Amoeba Music's 35th anniversary, all three stores are having #Amoeba35 parties TODAY (November 15th)! Come celebrate with us!! More info: bit.ly/Amoeba35

Amoeba Music is turning 35! 🎉 Our very first store -- Amoeba Berkeley -- opened its doors in November 1990. To celebrate Amoeba's 35th anniversary, all three stores are having #Amoeba35 parties this Saturday, November 15th! More info: bit.ly/Amoeba35

New "What's In My Bag?" episode with @thriceofficial.bsky.social! Post-hardcore band Thrice goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood for an eclectic mix of New Age, Brazilian, Jazz, Japanese surf guitar, classic punk, '90s hip hop, indie folk, country, rock & lots more. Watch: youtu.be/RooANJ-kSn4

JUST ANNOUNCED: Teedra Moses is doing a live performance + signing at Amoeba Hollywood Thursday, November 13th at 5pm! ✨ To attend the signing, purchase "Complex Simplicity" on vinyl or the new "Complex Simplicity (Reimagined)" CD in person at Amoeba on Nov 13. Info: www.amoeba.com/live-shows/u...

New "What's In My Bag?" episode with Tig Notaro! Comedian, actor, writer & podcast host @tignotaro.bsky.social goes shopping at Amoeba Hollywood and talks about @brucespringsteen.net, Donna Summer, being inspired by @ChrissieHynde.com & more. Watch the full video: youtu.be/CIOPvP0B42g

Always love it when Tyler, The Creator stops by the shop! 🔥 "Chromakopia" is out now on CD and opaque white 2LP vinyl via Columbia Records. Get it in-store at Amoeba Hollywood or online here: www.amoeba.com/tyler-the-cr...

Wolfgang Van Halen's Mammoth is playing a special stripped-down live show at Amoeba Hollywood TODAY at 5pm! 🧡 Purchase Mammoth's new album "The End" on indie exclusive color vinyl IN PERSON at Amoeba for guaranteed admission + this rad commemorative poster! Info: www.amoeba.com/live-shows/u...

New "What's In My Bag?" episode with Don Was! GRAMMY-winning producer, musician, and @bluenoterecords.bsky.social President Don Was goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood and shares stories from his incredible career. Watch the full video: youtu.be/o2vyGUR-lwQ

Join us for Hayley Williams listening parties at all Amoeba stores Wednesday, November 5th at 5pm! Come hear "Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party" before it's officially released, get a poster & wristband, and enter to win an exclusive mixtape CD signed by Hayley! Info: www.amoeba.com/our-stores/s...

New "What's In My Bag?" episode with Mareux! LA musician & producer Mareux visits Amoeba Hollywood and talks about TR/ST, Blood Orange, the Sharon Van Etten song that convinced him to pursue music, and the creation of "The Perfect Girl." Watch: youtu.be/jtIOinc4fsI

Join us for a Tame Impala "Deadbeat" listening party at Amoeba Hollywood TODAY at 5pm! We'll play the new album, give out a free button, sticker or bracelet to attendees (while supplies last), and raffle off a SIGNED vinyl test pressing of "Deadbeat" & more. Info: www.amoeba.com/live-shows/u...

Rest In Peace Ace Frehley! The KISS co-founder & guitarist has died at age 74. 💔 We were fortunate to host a signing with the rock legend at Amoeba Hollywood for Record Store Day back in 2009 and he also sat down with us for a "What's In My Bag?" episode. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRJY...

We're celebrating Celia Cruz's centennial at Amoeba Hollywood this Friday, October 17 at 12pm! We'll play her iconic music and raffle off fun prizes! Plus, attendees will get a free poster, a Fania sticker, and a sweet treat -- while supplies last. Info: www.amoeba.com/live-shows/u...

Jim Jarmusch & Anika's original soundtrack to Jarmusch's new film "Father Mother Sister Brother" will be available on Amoeba Exclusive pink & clear vinyl November 14th via Sacred Bones! Only 150 pressed! 💗 Pre-order it here: www.amoeba.com/father-mothe...

Rest in Peace D'Angelo. 🕊️ The legendary soul singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist & producer has died at age 51 after a private battle with pancreatic cancer. 💔 Play yourself some D'Angelo today!

✨ We're having a 2-day online sale!! ✨ Use promo code OCT15 for 15% off vinyl, CDs, merch, posters, Blu-ray & more online at Amoeba.com. Plus, music and movies SHIP FREE to the U.S.! [Discount not valid in-store. Sale ends October 10, 2025 at 11:59pm PT.]

JUST ANNOUNCED: JMSN is playing a live set + signing his new album "...it's only about u if you think it is." at Amoeba Hollywood Wednesday, October 15 at 5pm! ✨ Free/all ages show. ✨ To attend the signing, purchase the new LP at Amoeba Hollywood on 10/15. Info: www.amoeba.com/live-shows/u...

LA's own Rocket is playing a free show + signing their new album "R is for Rocket" at Amoeba Hollywood TODAY at 5pm! ✨ To attend the signing, purchase "R is for Rocket" IN PERSON at Amoeba Hollywood. Info: www.amoeba.com/live-shows/u...

New "What's In My Bag?" episode with @anamanaguchi.bsky.social! The New York rock/pop band, chiptune pioneers, and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World video game music composers go record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood. Check out what they found! Watch the full video: youtu.be/Rn7nIIFWdWw

Megadeth has announced their last studio album and we'll have a special Amoeba Exclusive color vinyl pressing! "Megadeth" will be available January 23, 2026 via BLKIIBLK on limited edition Golden Discs 2LP vinyl. Only 200 made! Pre-order it here: www.amoeba.com/megadeth-amo...

JUST ANNOUNCED: John C. Reilly (aka Mister Romantic) is signing his new album "What's Not To Love?" at Amoeba San Francisco Saturday, October 11th at 5pm! ✨ Pre-order "What’s Not to Love?" at Amoeba SF beginning October 1st to get a wristband for this event. Info: www.amoeba.com/live-shows/u...

New "What's In My Bag?" episode with Neko Case! Singer/songwriter Neko Case goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood and talks about some of her favorite powerful female vocalists, including Nina Hagen, Warda, and Rickie Lee Jones. Watch the full video: youtu.be/ISkLBbZpBh8

Come celebrate Neko Case''s new album "Neon Grey Midnight Green" at Amoeba Hollywood TODAY at 5pm! You could win cool prizes, including notebooks, pencils, patches, signed art cards, and a pair of tickets to see Neko Case live at The Bellwether on Nov 10th! Info: www.amoeba.com/live-shows/u...

JUST ANNOUNCED: Fred Armisen is performing live + signing his new album "100 Sound Effects" at Amoeba Hollywood October 1st at 5pm! ✨ To attend the signing, purchase "100 Sound Effects" on vinyl IN PERSON at Amoeba Hollywood starting 9/26. Space is limited! Info: www.amoeba.com/live-shows/u...

New "What's In my Bag?" episode with Spinal Tap!!! Heavy metal legends David St. Hubbins & Nigel Tufnel of Spinal Tap go digging through the racks at Amoeba Hollywood and it's every bit as epic as you'd imagine. 🤘 Watch the video: youtu.be/eOALVpbdwOY

Our stores are having listening parties for Jazz Dispensary's new compilation "Dream a Dream with Studio G: Cratedigger's Archive (1970–2009)" this Thursday, September 18th at 5pm! Live DJ sets, plus raffles for Jazz Dispensary vinyl & other goodies. Details: www.amoeba.com/our-stores/s...

New "What's In My Bag?" episode with Kyle Mooney! Comedian, actor, writer & musician Kyle M goes digging at Amoeba Hollywood for VHS tapes, 12" vinyl, 7" singles, disco renditions of songs from The Wizard of Oz & more! Watch the full video: youtu.be/C9PFvXsSbe8

Did you know Amoeba Hollywood has vinyl sections for used records $10 & under? Our staffer Derich shows where to find them in the store!

New "What's In My Bag?" episode with Geordie Greep! English musician Geordie Greep dives deep into jazz and jazz fusion records at Amoeba San Francisco! He talks about Art Ensemble of Chicago, his favorite jazz pianist Roland Hanna & lots more. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/zpj9OS8D79U

Amoeba Hollywood is having an early listening party for Twenty One Pilots' new album this Monday, Sept 8 at 5pm! Hear "Breach" before it's released, get a free poster & wristband (while they last) and pre-order the exclusive Picture Discs! Info: www.amoeba.com/live-shows/u... #BreachFirstListen

John Carpenter, Cody & Daniel Davies return to Amoeba Hollywood to sign the "Halloween: The Complete Expanded Collection" deluxe limited box sets October 3rd at 5pm! 🎟️ Tickets are available now with pre-purchase of the 6LP or 3CD in-store at Amoeba Hollywood. Info: www.amoeba.com/live-shows/u...

Chalino Sanchez's 1992 album "El Pela Vacas," which features some of his greatest corrido compositions, has been newly remastered and reissued via Craft Recordings on limited edition Amoeba Exclusive opaque silver vinyl! Get it here: www.amoeba.com/el-pela-vaca...

[Part 7] Amoeba staffer Mia talks about one of her favorite sections at Amoeba Hollywood: world music CDs! With a store this big, there's a lot to explore!

New "What's In My Bag?" episode with The Beths! Liz Stokes and Jonathan Pearce from the New Zealand indie rock band The Beths go record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood and talk about Rilo Kiley, Split Enz, The White Stripes & more. Watch the full video: youtu.be/-btvpq8B6zc

New "What's In My Bag?" episode with David Byrne!! Singer, songwriter & Talking Heads co-founder David Byrne goes shopping at Amoeba Hollywood and talks about Indian classical music, Fela Kuti, his forthcoming album "Who Is The Sky?" and more. 👉 Watch the full video: youtu.be/MQJT1H5OLeE

We're excited to announce an Amoeba Exclusive pressing of the "Weapons" soundtrack! It will be released October 17th via Waxwork Records on limited edition 180-gram rust with red splatter vinyl and a lenticular cover. Only 150 copies pressed! Pre-order it here: www.amoeba.com/weapons-ost-...

[Part 6] Check out some of our staff's favorite sections of Amoeba Hollywood, including soundtrack vinyl, electronic CDs, and soul vinyl. With a store this big, there's a lot to explore!

Return To Dust is playing a special acoustic set and signing their new "Speak Like The Dead" EP at Amoeba Hollywood TODAY at 5pm! ✨ Show is free/all-ages. ✨ Tickets to attend the signing are available with purchase of "Speak Like The Dead" in-store only at Amoeba Hollywood.

New "What's In My Bag?" episode with John C. Reilly! Actor, writer, and singer John C. Reilly goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood and talks about reinterpreting beloved songs for his Mister Romantic project, the power of eternal melodies & more. 👉 Watch the full video: youtu.be/NruWo15V4w4

[Part 5] Check out some of our staff's favorite sections of Amoeba Hollywood, including experimental CDs, 7" records, and oldies music. With a store this big, there's a lot to explore!

Morgan Wade is meeting fans & signing her new album at Amoeba Hollywood Monday, August 4th at 5pm! 🎟️ Tickets for the signing are available starting THIS FRIDAY, August 1st with purchase of her album, "The Party Is Over (recovered)," on vinyl in-store at Amoeba. Info: www.amoeba.com/live-shows/u...

JUST ANNOUNCED: Bad Suns are performing live + signing their new album "Accelerator" at Amoeba Hollywood Thursday, August 14th at 5pm! ✨ Show is free & all-ages. ✨ To attend the signing, purchase "Accelerator" at Amoeba Hollywood starting Friday, August 8th. Info: www.amoeba.com/live-shows/u...