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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