Amoeba Music

Work is underway inside the new Amoeba Hollywood location! As you can see from the photos below, there is a lot to do before we can move in to 6200 Hollywood Blvd, but we are making good progress.

We've gotten lots of questions about the new space. Firstly, how big is it? It's a little bit smaller than the old space, but not a whole lot. And yes, there is parking! There's a parking structure attached to the El Centro complex and we will validate. The new location is also across the street from the Hollywood & Vine metro stop, so it's super accessible from public transportation. Another popular question is about bathrooms. There will be a bathroom in the new location. It'll be locked like the old store, but just ask an employee and we'll let you use it. And finally, we will still be pet friendly! It wouldn't be Amoeba without our furry friends.

We'll share more updates and sneak peeks and, of course, a reopening date when we have one. Until then, stay safe and healthy!

Many of you have asked if we're going to have a stage at the new location. The answer is yes! Here's a sneak peek at the buildout. It's a little hard to get a sense of its depth from these photos. Never fear, the new stage is only a wee bit smaller than the old one.

Below you can see the entry ramp being constructed by the front door.

These are the not-very-exciting-to-look-at-but-very-essential air conditioning ducts being installed. We'll be nice and cool all year round!

We have also gotten lots of questions about whether we'll have a second floor at 6200 Hollywood Blvd like we did in the old building. The new space is one story, but it has several different levels inside. The staircase in the first photo leads up to the books section! The next 2 photos show steel beams being installed to support upstairs offices.

Looking out at the main floor from the offices above.
 

The columns on the main floor are being painted in multiple colors like a rainbow!
 

The Amoeba countertops are going in!
 

Counters are still going in and you can see the beginnings of a wall display of color vinyl near the front entrance.

More progress on the main floor and the book section. You can also see the foundation for what will become a very cool installation along the railing by the book section.

The new space is one story, but there are multiple levels inside. We're still figuring out how to refer to each level, so for now we'll call them the upper level, which is nearest the front doors, and the lower level which is where the stage is. Below is a panorama of the lower level taken from the elevated books section.

The upper level sales floor. The info counter is on the left and the registers are on the right near the windows. The front doors are at the center back of the image.

A preview of the railing installation along the books section. Mini Amoeba cutouts!!

The bins and fixtures are going in at 6200 Hollywood Blvd!

When you walk in the front doors, you'll be greeted by this awesome color vinyl installation with our "Peace Through Music" message in neon. 

CDs and DVDs are going in! It's starting to look a lot like Amoeba!

A custom collage on a pillar in the book section

The book section is filling up!

Looking over the floor from the top of the book section.

Soul CDs.

Hip hop vinyl.

Electronic and rock vinyl.

The Blu-ray section.

Part of our T-shirt section.

Overlooking the floor.

Country, folk, and jazz vinyl are near the front of the store, alongside the registers.

Soundtrack vinyl and 7" collectible vinyl on the walls.

Posters and collectible vinyl went up on the walls!

Books, magazines, and poster racks are on the landing above the floor. 

Rock vinyl and the 7" sections are near the front of the store.