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The sound of plastic CD cases knocking against each other can be deafening as people from all over town flip through the seemingly endless collection. Staffers are on hand to help, but most music fiends simply...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
most amazing record store ever. they have everything from old soul vinyl to funky rock posters. and miles of aisles of new and used music and movies. you name, they have it. support independent music…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
amoeba is amoeba is amoeba. the selection here is just as good as the one in SF, and there isn't as much pretension with the clerks who ring me up. they actually smile with appreciation at my…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know I've stated that I'm not loose with the five star reviews but Amoeba has a special place in my heart and well, it's all about the music for me. This weekend I was listening to my Stranglers…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Music Mecca. (bring your mats) This friggin place has over 300 reviews, so I'll keep mine short and oh so sweet.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Big, great selection, a TON of used cds. My gripe is... it's not as dirty and grimy as the ones in Berkeley or SF. Wow, that sounds weird. But it's true. Half the fun is scrounging around a dark store…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still a four star place, but now at the low end instead of the high. My favorite part about Amoeba was that they had anything my heart desired. Well, let me tell you about the crushing disappointment…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Amoeba, but they have successfully used their vinyl mind tricks on me and I always end up with crap I don't want. I also went through a phase where I would go a few times a week and buy lots…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Giant record store w/ great selection.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great record store, there is no doubt about it whatsoever. You walk in here for the first time and you are overwhelmed by the rows of vinyl scattered throughout the store, the endless bins…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone loves Amoeba. Its the best place to find relatively cheap CD's DVD's and ofcourse Vinyl. I've spent hours flipping through the Vinyls and I always want to buy like 20 of them. The only bad…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a former CD buyer and current Torrent fan this is the spot for all things media related. Rare stuff, out of print stuff, DVD's, Video Games rare toys they have it here. Here and CD Trader in…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i give it 4 stars instead of 5 because the sheer volume of product gives me a slight headache, but anyway if you need to find a cd and cant find it here then it most likely does not exist! and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HUGE, amazing record shop on Sunset Blvd. I have never before been to a record shop that was big enough to have it's own parking garage (NO, Best Buy doesn't count.) For the vintage rock posters alone…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With all the little music stores closing it's doors, Amoeba's been a savior for this niche. It's a cool place to just hang out for an hour or so. The music selection is huge and you can dig though old…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A mecca for music fans. I could spend days here digging for gold in their vinyl collection...a little pricey sometimes, but I have picked up choice sides here I wouldn't find anywhere else. There…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say too much more than has already been said. I usually drive over an hour to make my pilgrimage to Amoeba. I spend all day there and I either bring a snack or I take a break and run to the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You may be used to listening to your ipod or getting your music off myspace music bands that bombard your in box with add request. For the rest of us who still like some physical representation of our…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS! yes, i saw FOTC here a few weeks ago. i was person number #215. and i thought the line was long from there. it was not until the next morning when i got online to check, that i…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whole economies form around a place this huge. Me, I sleep under a bridge and emerge every morning to scour the dollar bins for private raer to sell at the marketplace to pay for food and clothing for…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If heaven exists, it sits in the heart of Hollywood. This is the Mecca of music stores.
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place, along with Turntable Lab on Fairfax, is the reason I love record shopping in LA. Yes, the store is constantly crowded and, yes, the staff can be a tad pretentious at times. Honestly,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best record store in the country. Great selection of used and rare music at reasonable prices.
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I freaking love this place. But who doesn't?
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok, this place really doesnt need 307 reviews. but whatever. i actually never sold any of my used cds/dvds to amoeba in my life (sold them only at wherehouse), but i sold them here last week for the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They never have what im looking for. but they have a bunch of other crepe. I just stopped by on saturday and they dont have any Kuduru or Bongo Flava. They had one street merengue CD thats a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amoeba Music =Mecca
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place because I usually end up finding something I want. I'll just run around the vinyl section like a little kid and pick and choose from the litter. They have a great…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I've never encountered so much douche-baggery in one place! Basically, the employees are assholes, and I mean that in the sincerest way possible. Don't get me wrong, Amoeba is a cool place with a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been able to find free parking in their underground lot every single time I've been there. That alone deserves 5 stars, dammit. Amoeba's selection of CD's and DVD's pretty much can't be beat,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There were several stores that I'd buy used CDs from back in the 90's. Most were conveniently located in Pasadena, only about 15 minutes away from where I lived. Moby Disc had a nice selection with…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Only for true yelpers, Parking sucks, but drive through the above-ground parking next to Cabana Club. If nothing, head over to . . . . (look in threads)
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Amoeba! Its just a fun place to wander around and search for music that your looking for. I am more off a fan of the first floor then the second because I think the DVDs are a little more…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. The $1 tape selection offers amazing finds and keeps me coming back. Plus, Jayme, a girl who works here is super friendly and personable.
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I *BIG HEART* AMOEBA MUSIC!!!! Seriously, I could spend all day here. They have every genre of music from old skool Rock n' Roll to Underground Hip Hop to Folk to World. I found stuff from Kealii…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Saw Living Legends here for free!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Criterion DVDs in Los Angeles!! I love this store.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool! Nice selection in this store that usually has what your looking for, in hard to find music both new and used. They still have records! Wow. Almost forgot what those things look like.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, this review is probably pointless because no one hates Amoeba. I still remember the very first time I stepped into the store. I was completely blown away...firstly by the size of this place! I miss…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was just there. The jazz, experimental and new music music sections have taken such a dive I can't give more than one star. The stock was poor in new and used so buyers of both are the problem.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
POSITIVE tons of music
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with the D-Bag under me, great selection, and good poster/paraphenialia, etc... However too expensive and the staff suck major cock. I'd like to urinate on some of the employee's because…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If this place were far, far away from Sunset it would get a higher score. I like the selection, I don't like the prices. I found some great stuff, like a used 'No Alternative' CD, but I had to look…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Fuck Ameoba! Who fucking pays for music anymore anyway?!! Ameoba Music is so fucking overrated and stupid. Sure they have a big selection...who gives a shit? I mean I'm a music snob so I know that…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
You go to Amoeba?What, you don't have a computer?How are you reading this then? Stop wasting plastic Grandad.
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the only place that will carry the most extensive collection of Billi Holiday, word! Although this place is quite packed most of the time, if you have 3-4 hours to kill, with patience of course, you…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hey look at me, I just bought back my ska collection! Oh yeah, I'm always in need of trip hop?
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since I have lived in Los Angeles I have made it a once a week ritual to visit Amoeba and drool. Not having an income limits life to a purchase every two months or so but you can always find something…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, there is very little that you can't find in Amoeba. The only thing I have trouble getting here are indies Japanese visual kei bands and new CDs on the Gael-Linn label, and that's understandable.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great place, love to visit, love the variety.....i know it's not their fault, but i always feel like i'm boarding a plane when i enter the store. They always want to take everything you have and place…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can you not love Amoeba? I've spent endless hours there for the past some odd years for the sake of building up my musical collection. Check out the jazz room... This place is pure music heaven and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I don't have anything to do, you'll prob. find me here. I could be in here for hours! If you don't find it brand new, you can prob. find it used. Great record collection.
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To quote Linda Richman, "I can DIE now!" This place is the reason why I love music!
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good selection. Lacks enough world music.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing better than Amoeba on Sunset is Amoeba in the Haight, up in the bay. Hard to find CD's/vinyls/spoken word. I'm all about it. I fell in love with spoken word, and found everything I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amoeba is the deity that reigns over lesser music stores. It is absolutely huge and has many sections and selections. The main product is a ridiculously large collection of vinyl that usually takes…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down best music store ever. They have every genre you can think of. It is hard not to spend money here. It gets a bit crowded, and parking sucks ass. But it is well worth it if people actually…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The greatest place to find your music fix.... Went there the other day and got my house fix - some hard to find Ministry of Sound stuff...not to mention some illustration books that have inspired some…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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THEE best and biggest record store I've EVER been in. Helpful and cheerful staff, who KNOW THEIR STUFF might I add. This store has anything, ANYTHING, I say!!!! You name it and more than likely, they've got...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ive been shopping here since forever, if you can't find something come here! This should be your first stop always!!!!!!!! they have everything, if not, I'm sure they will find it for you.
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I lived up in South Lake Tahoe, we would make monthly trips to the bay area to get away for the day. One of our stops while out there was the Amoeba Music on Haight. I loved that store and could…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A visit to Amoeba is like a music filled field trip. I buy most of my music on line, but when I want all the frills for those special bands I always head to Amoeba.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't know why I am even reviewing this......Amoeba is the definition of everything that is right with this world and pretty much anyone within a 100 mile radius knows this. The music…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm an old school Amoeba fan from waaay back. I fondly remember checking my backpack at the door at the Berkeley store on Telegraph. Back in those days I was a broke college student, and now I'm a…
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, I want to give Amoeba 3.5 stars but I'll give it the extra bump since I can't. Onto the review... There are a lot of things I like about Amoeba: an amazing collection, a huge "used"…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
F*CK it! what else can i say about this place that hasn't already been said? their selection is off the hook! and when you're looking for a cd from your favourite group, you're always sure to catch…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Amoeba is another one of those famous places in Los Angeles. Two floors of DVDs and CDs, new and used, all types. Even through MP3s, Amoeba is still packed full of people from all backgrounds…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the DVD selection alone. Prices better than anywhere else and selection to match. I'm always tempted by the gigantic walls of posters too. I hate buying movies anywhere else.
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I try to avoid this store on a pay day or in case I find myself in the neighbor hood - having cash in my pockets I walk around the block because of knowing my bad habbits too well....God, I love this…
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is the best amoeba there is. it's big, it always smells like unwashed hair and has ass loads of records and posters! oh yeah and cd's and movies! but really and for real, it's getting to be more…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can seriously spend the entire day in here. You know that rare, out of print, cult flick that you've been searching for for years? Try looking upstairs and you may be pleasantly surprised. If…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love Amoeba! Can't get enough of this place. The one in Frisco is really nice too, stop by if you're ever in the area.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just what the world needs, another Amoeba Records review! Absolutlely the highlight of my trip to LA over New Years, Amoeba is not for the faint hearted. I have been actively pursuing cuts on vinyl…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the big reasons why I moved back to L.A. is this spot. It's the mothership of all music....my Disneyland (although I'm a big Disney fan as well). I can spend hours here, browsing and listening…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place just freaking rocks! Music, Movies, Clothes and Accessories, Free Downloads through their website, all kinds of Live Events from live music to art shows. This place is almost like a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the best record store ever added bonus, hottest staff and shoppers
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amoeba is the mecca of music whores. Everyone from skinny pants emo kids to Japanese tourists to people who look like they went to the original Woodstock come here. The first time I came here, my…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You kind of feel like a tiny amoeba in this gi-normous store. If you had hours and like to watch tattoed skinny boys and art school girls looking for their so-avant-garde-no-one-ever-heard-of…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on tour a few years ago and despite spending almost two hours in the store I only managed to get through the DISCOUNT 7"s. That is how huge this place is. I found some under the radar gems…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to collect records. I know. Anyway back then I was in LA with some complete garbage band I was in and we stumbled into this place. I had never seen a record store this enormous in my life and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Screw iTunes! Amoeba is the place to go if you are looking for cheap used CDs. If you have no money you can just bring your old Toni Braxton or Frankie Goes to Hollywood CDs and you can trade them for…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love amoeba, They literally have everything, I mean you gotta look, but you can find a gold mind of like old VHS, vinyl, cassettes, an CDs... Old disney films... band posters. I love this place. I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"If I should ever die, God forbid, let this be my epitaph: THE ONLY PROOF HE NEEDED
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How could this building hold practically all the music in the world? Well it certainly does! You need it? they have it. Have no money? its cool, they will trade. Their used section is just as gold as…
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
who doesn't love amoeba? the selection of cd's, dvd's and even posters are great..parking is a synch ..and i love the in-store mini concerts they have.
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can you not be in Los Angeles and not dig this place? When I buy CDs and DVDs, I come here. Best selection of used media, best selection of cool help staff, best selection of just.. everything.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They should change the name to Mmmmeeba. Cuz...I likes me some Amoeba. The problem is...I tend to go in wanting one CD and then have to fight myself over the 10 CDs that end up in my basket. There's…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best record store in the galaxy. Good for cats that want to dig and also great for finding rare gems. You can also trade in records and what not for store credit or cash!
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Surprisingly well organized for its enormous size. I come here about once every 2 months and stock up on cds (mp3s are SO over rated! Call me old, but I much rather have something tangible when it…
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Neil Diamond loves Amoeba Although (as stated below) Amoeba has sort of swallowed the smaller independent record stores, i think it was partially due to the internet and additionally it has some what…
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
damn you amoeba. why can't i listen to records first before buying? other than that i'm mildly happy with the monolith that is Amoeba. I kinda wish the techno section was more like turntable lab where…
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mecca. That is all I have to say. My trips to Amoeba are epic. They are also very expensive. Seriously. The only thing that saves my checkbook is the 8 CD maximum that i have imposed upon myself.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
