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Amoeba Music

4.6 ★★★★★ 901 Google reviews · Record store

Buys records ✓ (per their site) sells turntablesCDs tooposters & merch

Indie music lovers' hangout for free live shows & an eclectic stock of new releases & vintage hits.

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2455 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704

(510) 549-1125

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11 AM–7 PM
Thursday 11 AM–7 PM
Friday 11 AM–7 PM
Saturday 11 AM–6 PM
Sunday 11 AM–7 PM

Where to find Amoeba Music

What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 901 Google reviews — in their own words.

🔊 sells turntables 2 mentions

“It's a fun place to experience vinyls and CDs and record players both old and new.”

💽 CDs too 8 mentions

“Bring your backpack to fill, because they have all the stuff you want CDs, tapes, lps, dvds and blueray, posters and shirts, lp slip mats and great customer service”

🖼️ posters & merch 7 mentions

“Bring your backpack to fill, because they have all the stuff you want CDs, tapes, lps, dvds and blueray, posters and shirts, lp slip mats and great customer service”

What customers say

One of two iconic record shops in Berkeley (the other being Rasputin's). An overwhelming selection of records, CDs and music paraphernalia. Any type of music, or artist, you can think of they have in both new or used.

★★★★★ — Wilderwashere, 2018-05

Very organized . everything is where is supposed to be alphabetically. Great selection of music on all genres especially rare and hard to find vinyl and CDs. nice atmosphere . only downside is parking there is not much almost got a ticket. but hey you are in downtown berkeley.

★★★★★ — Gerson, 2019-07

I’ve been to the Amoeba store in SF before, but this was my first visit to the one in Berkeley. As expected, they had everything I could ask for in terms of vinyl. Awesome inventory of many different music types, rarities, box sets, etc.

★★★★★ — Mike, 2024-12

Went to Joe Dart’s masterclass here and it was great! Ran late due to traffic but staff let us in no problem and was able to meet Joe after the class. Love that Ameoba does these 👍🏼 Also went record shopping here the day prior and the selection is great!

★★★★★ — L, 2025-05

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