Amoeba Music
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Amoeba Music

Los Angeles, California

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The last of the great American record stores. Amoeba's Hollywood location is a cathedral of music — new and used vinyl, CDs, DVDs, and memorabilia in a space so large you can get lost for hours. The selection is exhaustive, the prices are fair, and the staff knows more about music than any algorithm ever will. If this place didn't exist, you'd have to invent it.

Insider tip

The used vinyl jazz section in the back left corner. Arrive with a want list and budget two hours minimum.

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