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Amoeba Berkeley @amoebaberkeley.bsky.social · 1d

OUT TODAY is Jay Som’s new album “Belong” via @polyvinyl.bsky.social, and when you purchase a copy at Amoeba Berkeley you can get a free clear flexi of the song “D.H.” while supplies last!

Ask your cashier at checkout.

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Amoeba Berkeley @amoebaberkeley.bsky.social · Sep 7

UK doom metal band @hailconan.bsky.social & Canada’s Mares of Thrace will each play short sets & sign albums at Amoeba Berkeley on Sun 9/14 at 2pm!

Free/All ages.

Purchase any of their albums that day at Amoeba Berk for signing access.

Bring ear plugs, it will be loud! 🤘🏽

Info: bit.ly/4mDzfQ8

Amoeba Berkeley @amoebaberkeley.bsky.social · Aug 19

We’re having a special release day listening party for Deftones’ new album, “private music,” on Fri 8/22 at 5pm!

Hear the album! Get a free poster (while supplies last)! Plus a raffle and a photo opp!

*The band will not be in attendance. This is a fan event only.

Full info: bit.ly/41aTpbs

Amoeba Berkeley @amoebaberkeley.bsky.social · Aug 19

Join us for our release day listening party for Sabrina Carpenter’s new album “Man’s Best Friend” Fri 8/29 at 4pm!

Come hear the new album with fans and enter our raffle to win Sabrina prizes and more!

[Sabrina Carpenter will not be in attendance. This is a fan event only.]

Info: bit.ly/4g3DnXj

Amoeba Berkeley @amoebaberkeley.bsky.social · Aug 14

We’re running a two-day online promotion starting today! Visit Amoeba.com to get 15% off your purchase with promo code AUG15 through August 15!

Music & movies ship free to the U.S.!

Amoeba Berkeley @amoebaberkeley.bsky.social · Jul 10

Thanks to all the @lordhuron.bsky.social fans who came out for our early album listening party for Cosmic Selector Vol.1, out next Fri 7/18 on Mercury Records! And congrats to the grand prize winner of the signed lithograph!

#ListenToLordHuron #ListenTogether #MercuryRecords

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Amoeba Berkeley @amoebaberkeley.bsky.social · Jul 9

Purchase Jay Som’s new album “Belong” (out 10/10/25 on @polyvinyl.bsky.social) at Amoeba Berkeley and get a free 7” flexi of “D.H.” while supplies last!

Available in-store only at Amoeba Berkeley.

Amoeba Berkeley @amoebaberkeley.bsky.social · Jul 4

Reminder! Amoeba Berkeley and Amoeba SF will close early tomorrow for 4th of July. Our hours are 11am-6pm. Thanks and have a safe holiday!

Amoeba Berkeley @amoebaberkeley.bsky.social · Jul 3

Our 2-day promo sale is on! Visit Amoeba.com to get 15% off your purchase through Friday, July 4. Use promo code: JUL15 at checkout.

Music & movies ship free to the U.S.!

Amoeba Berkeley @amoebaberkeley.bsky.social · Jul 2

JUST ANNOUNCED: Join us at Amoeba Berkeley on Wed 7/9 at 5pm for a pre-release listening party in honor of @lordhuron.bsky.social new album The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1 (out 7/18 via Mercury Records)! We’ll have giveaways & raffle goodies. Free & all-ages.

Info: bit.ly/44vHeH0

Amoeba Berkeley @amoebaberkeley.bsky.social · Jun 26

🎆Heads up!🎆

Amoeba Berkeley and Amoeba SF will close early on Friday, July 4! Our hours will be 11am-6pm.

Amoeba Berkeley @amoebaberkeley.bsky.social · May 29

Our 2-day online sale is in effect!

Visit Amoeba.com to get 15% off your purchase through Friday, May 30!

Use promo code: MAY15 at checkout.

Music & movies ship free to the U.S.

Amoeba Berkeley @amoebaberkeley.bsky.social · May 14

JUST ANNOUNCED: We're having listening parties for @gratefuldead's "The Music Never Stopped" at our stores May 30 at 5pm! Come hear a curated selection from #TheMusicNeverStopped, win prizes & get a free poster or sticker (while supplies last). #GD60

Info: bit.ly/3SBR1FW

Amoeba Berkeley @amoebaberkeley.bsky.social · May 1

All Amoeba stores are having a special listening party for Stereolab’s first new album in 15 years!

Hear Instant Holograms On Metal Film in its entirety on release day at Amoeba Berkeley, Amoeba SF, or Amoeba Hollywood on Friday, May 23rd at 5pm and have the chance to win exclusive Stereolab items!

Amoeba Berkeley @amoebaberkeley.bsky.social · Apr 30

If you missed out on our limited edition Record Store Day tee and tote on #RSD25, a very limited quantity are now available on Amoeba.com!

Click on “Amoeba Gear” under the “Merch” tab. ✌🏽❤️🌈

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Amoeba Berkeley @amoebaberkeley.bsky.social · Apr 19

Amoeba Berkeley celebrates Cal Day with our limited edition tees in Cal colors. Blue on yellow or yellow on blue for just $14.98, while supplies last.

Available starting Saturday, April 19 in adult sizes S-XXL.

Welcome all current and new students and their families. Go Bears! 🐻

Reposted by Amoeba Berkeley

Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · Apr 16

New "What's In My Bag?" episode with Tunde Adebimpe!

The TV On The Radio co-founder goes shopping at Amoeba Hollywood and talks about his admiration for David Lynch, Calvin & Hobbes cartoonist Bill Watterson, what Captain Beefheart taught him about lyrics & more.

Watch: youtu.be/VgSEXl54k3E

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Amoeba Berkeley @amoebaberkeley.bsky.social · Apr 13

Thank you, beautiful people, for making another #RSD25 a blast! We truly appreciate you all for making Amoeba Berkeley, Amoeba SF, and @amoebamusic.bsky.social your digging destination not only on Record Store Day, but throughout the year.

✌🏽❤️🌈

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Amoeba Berkeley @amoebaberkeley.bsky.social · Apr 10

If you are planning to line up early for Record Store Day, please be aware that due to construction at People’s Park the line should start to the south of our front door and continue down Telegraph Ave towards Dwight. Please DO NOT block the doors of our neighboring businesses.

Thank you! ✌🏽

Amoeba Berkeley @amoebaberkeley.bsky.social · Apr 10

We’re having a release day listening party celebrating Julien Baker & TORRES’ new album, “Send A Prayer My Way” (Matador), Fri 4/18 at 5pm!

- 1 raffle ticket/person, starting at 5pm. Must be present to win.
- No RSVP needed.
- Event is free/all-ages.
- Please note: artists will NOT be in attendance

Amoeba Berkeley @amoebaberkeley.bsky.social · Apr 9

New color alert! This limited edition lime green record crate will be available at all three Amoeba stores for the first time starting on #RecordStoreDay this Saturday, April 12th! 💚

#RSD25 #RSD2025

Amoeba Berkeley @amoebaberkeley.bsky.social · Apr 8

We have a 2-day online sale happening right now! Visit Amoeba.com to get 15% off your purchase through Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Use promo code: APR15 at checkout.

Music & movies ship free to the U.S.

Reposted by Amoeba Berkeley

Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · Mar 19

We're releasing an Amoeba Exclusive pressing of Chapter Music's landmark compilation Can't Stop It! Australian Post-Punk 1978-82 June 6th on limited green + white vinyl! Remastered with new liner notes & photos, this deluxe 2LP also includes 6 bonus tracks.

Pre-order: www.amoeba.com/can-t-stop-i...

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · Mar 24

New "What's In My Bag?" episode with Jamie xx!

The London musician, DJ, producer & member of The xx visits Amoeba Hollywood and talks about sampling Astrud Gilberto, working with Tyler, The Creator, what The Avalanches taught him about making music & more.

Watch: youtu.be/H3hRsUcswT8

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Amoeba Berkeley @amoebaberkeley.bsky.social · Mar 29

Amoeba record crates are back in stock!

These large custom crates hold approximately 75 LPs, are tall enough to be stackable even when filled with records, can be positioned on their sides and locked together, and come in various awesome colors. $39.98 each.

[Available in-store only.]

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