Once upon a time, this faerie Queen just wanted to see the iconic building. Sometimes, it is great to look around and become a tourist in my own city. Iconic building touch #1. The end. read more

Beautiful circular building. Many years ago top floor had a restaurant that rotating around in a circle with a view of all of Hollywood. This is located very close to downtown Hollywood. read more

Capitol Records Tower - Capitol Record building - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Hollywood, California

Rising out of the asphalt since 1956 like a giant spindle for a stack of 45 rpm singles, the Capitol Records Tower is a 13 story circular monument to mid-century modern architecture and the emerging business and cultural dominance of Capitol and the recording industry. It's stature as an architectural icon is no doubt secured by the number of times the building has been obliterated in disaster films of every stripe - Independence Day, Earthquake and 2012 immediately come to mind. Offices above ground and recording studios below, it's a full time job to chronicle the stable of artists who have produced their art here. Sinatra, Nat King Cole, The Beatles and the Beach Boys are top of mind but it is perhaps the permanent in-house backing band, the so-called Wrecking Crew that shines brightest, lending their impeccable (largely anonymous) musicianship to thousands of recordings. Today, the studios are still in operation while the building is a HQ for the Universal Music Group who bought out Capitol and EMI some years ago. As a permanent landmark, the tower is here for the long haul, or at least until the next apocalypse. Five stars for a classic. read more

This review is for their security team. I appreciate your conscientiousness to my friends safety. She was walking outside to meet me. While she was walking out to the parking lot, a male approached her in a very aggressive manner. The officer immediately deterred the person from further running and screaming at her. While it is unfortunate that in this climate it is necessary to have security at a professional building, I'm glad they were there. read more

One of the most famous buildings in Los Angeles, the Capitol Records Tower was built in 1956. Also known as "The House That Nat (King Cole) built", it is the first circular office building in the world. Constructed to look like a stack of records, this 13 story building has been "blown up" in many disaster movies, maybe because it is a recognized landmark of LA. My friend's son currently works here, so my pals and I were able to park for free in the private lot, enter the building, and get a tour of a recording studio and the roof top with its magnificent views of the City of Angels. We reverently walked through the halls lined with photographs of Katy Perry, the Beachboys, the Beatles, Sam Smith, and others. It was a priviledge to be in a place where so many talented singers, song writers, producers, musicians, etc. have made history. read more

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Just so much history. If you love music, are a musician, or appreciate the history of music - check it out. iconic place. definition of Hollywood. read more

I have visited Capital Records various times and it never dulls. The tour is awesome and may be different each time. The tour I had showcased recording studio A (the best one of all), the green room, and the roof top. There are some really interesting facts about the Capital Records Tower like, how there is an underground storage full of photos of the Ratpack and various artists that recorded their music their. Also, along the walls of the recording studios, unreleased photos of various artists including Frank Sinatra and the Beatles. I took photos but deleted them shortly after because the tour guide told me if I published them or some how someone else got a hold of them, I would have been in big trouble. The roof top was breathe taking. It was a 360 view of Hollywood and LA. I saw the 101 freeway, the neon Patron sign, and the skyscrapers of DTLA. It was truly beautiful. I would advice anyone and everyone to take the tour and take advantage of history. EMI throws mini shows in their parking lot from time to time for the employees, which is always a treat. I happened to have seen V.V Brown and Cali Swag District perform and they were great, especially V.V Brown. She is amazing live! There is also a cafeteria on a different building very close to the tower and they make a delicious breakfast burrito! read more

One of the most iconic buildings in the city, it really leaves an impression whether you're driving by on the 101 or walking around Hollywood! It is a very distinctive cylindrical shape stacked with ring-like levels and topped with a stylized spire that lights up "Hollywood" in Morse code at night. Even though this has been pointed out by everyone regarding the building, it does look very similar to a set of vinyl records stacked on top of one another which makes sense for a record studio and gives it even more of a legendary status. It would be nice if this building was open for tours because it is such a famous landmark and if those walls could talk, they would have so many stories to tell of the great musicians (Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, etc) who have walked through those hallowed halls. read more

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It was the 60th anniversary tour. If you missed it you might have to wait for another 10 years or if you know someone who works there you might get a private tour of your own. Typically this studio is not open for tours to the public. We paid $100 each to tour the Studios and all the profits go to a charitable cause. The history behind this building is just unbelievable. The list just goes on. Well, enjoy the photographs which is a synopsis of the tour. read more

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Capitol Records building Tower A 5***** this is where The BEATLES John Lennon Paul McCartney George Harrison and Ringo Starr made their debut and walk through the front doors August 29th 1965 for a press conference and change the whole world with their music. This is where singer-songwriters go to record their music like the Beach Boys and other groups or just the regular person. So if you're into music and recording your songs so Capitol Records is the place to go. Every year at Capitol Records Tower since Beatle John Lennon was killed they have a crowd gathering at his STAR in front of Capitol Records paying homage to a great man in music on December 8th. The day he died. And to celebrate his birthday on October 9th. We have a birthday cake for John Lennon for the crowd of people that are there this year in 2020 was a little difficult to celebrate his birthday and the anniversary of his death because of covid-19 put a damper on everything. But I was there at his star in Hollywood in honor of John playing my Beatles music and displaying my Beatles dolls on each of Their Stars the early Beatles and their black suits and the Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band uniforms. Back in 1964 I saw the Beatles play at the Hollywood Bowl they sure did change the world in their songs that they play. Just (Imagine) if John was here today. Oct/9/1940 - Dec/8/1980 R.I.P. thank you Capitol Records for signing on 4 Liverpool lads. read more

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Came for Selena's star and now it's mine ! Hahaha jk just the picture ! It made my kids night though taking them on a tour of the walk of fame seeing one of their fav singers star read more

Capitol Records Tower - Her star - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Hollywood, California

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I was glad to get to view this historic icon that has been defining the LA skyline since the mid-50's. With all the media attention focused on the future of the surrounding property and the new owners realtor plans to built two enormous apartment buildings on each side of the Capitol Records Tower forever placing this historic landmark in the shadows of economical development plans and profits. It seems to me that this purchase was not so much about the love of music or the preservation of music history. Millennium Partners and Argent Ventures have started the approval process for their plans to build two towering apartments, one approximately 585 feet tall and the other 485 feet tall, (Capitol Records is approximately 150 feet tall) the project was first announced more than a year and a half ago. The (conceptual!) plan is to build the two towers on 4.47 acres "using the Capitol Records Tower as a centerpiece"; they'll hold "approximately 492 residential units, 200 luxury hotel rooms, 250,000 square feet of Class A office space including Capitol Records and the Gogerty Building, 35,000 square feet of restaurant space, 40,000 square feet of sports club use, and 15,000 square feet of retail space." Millennium Hollywood will also include about 2,000 parking spaces in eight levels of above-ground parking and up to three levels of below-ground parking. The project will replace multiple surface parking lots and further congest the area and change the skyline forever, so if the elimination of the Capitol Records tours upsets you this should really give you some insight to where everything is headed so hurry up and snap those photos of the historic building because in the future you may need to use your flash in broad daylight to get a clear photo of this amazing structure... read more

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I understand that Capitol Records has a phenomenal reputation and that the Capital Records Tower has great significance but ahh. LOL Parking There is street parking, one hour for $2, and lot parking which ranges depending on when and where. We went in the morning and lot parking across the street was $5. Overall You can see the famous Capitol Records Tower from the street, in numerous movies, and it probably looks better than in person. Personally, I think the Capitol Records Tower would've been a million times better if we got the chance to take a tour and see the inside. Tip They no longer offer tours for the general public; you need to know someone in order to have this privlage. read more

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Iconic. Symbolic. This 12-storey concrete stack of records is arguably the most famous building in Los Angeles. I always imagine Frank Sinatra and his posse taking meetings here at the height of his fame and power in the 1950s. Or the Beatles rolling into town and visiting their West Coast peeps in the 1960s. Apparently, it's the first circular office building ever built. The first album recorded in the tower was Frank Sinatra Conducts Tone Poems of Color. Obscure Tid Bit: The blinking light atop the tower spells out the word "Hollywood" in Morse code, and has done so since the building's opening in 1956. read more

Capitol Records Tower - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Hollywood, California

This is one of those iconic buildings that you know when you see photos of it or catch a glimpse in a movie. For years, I have seen the building as it sits on Vine Street just up from Hollywood Boulevard, and it reminds me of LA. Whether you see it in person or in video, you know it! What a great design! read more

Great place to see, a lot of music history in this building and has a great view. Must see location if you are planning to visit Callie read more

Capitol Records Tower - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Hollywood, California

Legendary building, Gold and Platnium records hanging when u walk in. I've been coming here for years because of the music industry I love it. The record industry can be shady at time and labels are not any better. This label is a staple in Hollywood and a legendary view in the Hollywood skyline. I make hits what do you do?? read more

Capitol Records Tower - On the phone at Capitol Records - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Hollywood, California

A MUST DO! CAPITAL RECORDS TRANSFORMS INTO THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BEATLES SERGEANT PEPPERS BAND. YOU MUST DRIVE BY & SEE IT WHEN YOU'RE IN THE AREA. BEATLEMANIA HAS ONCE AGAIN HIT THE STATES IN CELEBRATION OF ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC ALBUMS OF ALL TIME FROM 1967 THE SUMMER OF LOVE. Capital Records is such an iconic building anyway. Most people think it looks like a stack of 45s. There is a flag of the 50th on top of the Building. There is a giant pictured sign in front. Then there's the giant drum with the Sgt Pepper's Logo on it. Now comes all the new box sets, CDs, Vinyl, Mono versions, outsoles & merchandise for The Beatles. PBS is running a program all about the Sgt Peppers album on TV & how they laid down all the tracks for the album. Valley Cultural Sunday June 18th is having a FREE CONCERT called Ticket to Ride a Tribute to The Beatles @ 6 PM. The Retro Attic Radio Station on Tune In Radio is playing some obscure Beatles songs while Sirius XM Radio launches The New Beatles Channel 18. Valley Relics Museum has that vintage cool picture of the Beatles & other memorabilia. The Grammy Museum will be playing the Mono Recording THE BEATLES SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND MAS2653 MONO - CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY! June 28th tickets $15 Hulu is streaming the Beatles movie Eight Days a Week by Ron Howard. Goldstar has Discount Tickets for The Beatles Tribute Band Friday June 30th Britan's Finest Fan Four @ The Rose in Pasadena. San Diego gears up July 14th for The 50 Summers of Love Concert with The Fab Four The Beatles Tribute Band & Micky Dolenz of the Monkees & Mark Lindsey of Paul Revere & the Raiders And of course the 50th Anniversary of Monterey Pop Festival this June 16-19, 2017. In 1967, The Beatles had stopped touring, & were working on Sargent Pepper so they didn't want to appear at the Monterey festival. But the Beatles were still a part of the whole festival but were behind the scenes. Instead, in February 1967 the Art Director for the Festival asked The Beatles to contribute a drawing to the upcoming Monterey International Pop Festival that was being organized by John Phillips from The Mamas and The Papas, promoter Lou Adler and The Beatles publicist Derek Taylor. The poster read "Peace to Monterey" from Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Band Loving You, it happened in Monterey a long time ago." In their Always classic Beatles stick humor, the drawing is signed "Sincerely, John, Paul, George and Harold." All four Beatles created together the artwork for Monterey. Paul McCartney was also on the Board of Governors for the Festival and he insisted that the relatively unknown Jimi Hendrix appear at the show. And the rest is history. Lots of Beatles stuff going on Everywhere for people to rediscover why they are still so hugely popular then & today. Beatlenania Hits Once Again! read more

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Built in 1956, this 12-story "Record Stack" is the only building of its kind in the world today. Located around the corner northwest from the Hollywood and Vine Metro Station on Vine Street, it is a Hollywood Landmark. Unfortunately there are no tours and the building is closed to the general public. A good photo will enhance your LA memories. Go for it! To join our LA Tour, click onto my photo. Day 1 of 9. Start at bottom 2/10/14. read more

One of the most iconic buildings of Los Angeles The Capitol Records Tower was built in 1956. It was the world's first circular office building. It was designed to resemble a stack of records on a turntable. This building was known as "The House That Nat Built," because this was the company that produced and distributed the records of the legendary jazz musician known as Nat "King" Cole. This building is located on the famous intersection known as "Hollywood and Vine." Why is this intersection famous? Because this is where a lot of film studios and radio stations were located during Hollywood's golden years in the 1920's. This is also where the famous "Hollywood Walk of Fame" was first planted. Today, a lot of film and radio stations aren't located on Hollywood and Vine but the great Capitol Records Tower building is still there. The "Hollywood Walk of Fame" is still on Hollywood and Vine as well Seeing this building up close was breathtaking. I've seen this building so many times in pictures and movies. I've seen it destroyed a couple of times in films such as "Earthquake" and "The Day After Tomorrow." Today, this company handles artists such as Katy Perry, Sam Smith, Beck, and more Artists they handled in the past included legends such as David Bowie, Duran Duran, Tina Turner, Depeche Mode, and more When you're in Hollywood, you gotta check this building up close and personal. It's an icon for a reason read more

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I tried my best to hold you in my hands. You made my LA trip worthwhile. Next time, I'll remember my iPod. read more

Got harassed by the security for taking pictures of the building from the sidewalk. Actually, we weren't really taking pictures of the building, but of the sidewalk in front. By law, if I am standing on public property and their building happens to be in my shot, I do not need to ask for permission. However, their oafish security kept yelling about how they would sue me for anything I'm worth and then they started filming me with a camera phone while I was walking away with my friends, while they shouted" this person is willfully violating Warner copyright laws!" repeatedly. Very odd. As pretty much every tourist who comes to LA & Hollywood actually photographs the building (on purpose) their legal team must be super busy with groundless cease-and-desists. Or maybe they just train security staff to harass people on public property. Anyhow, it rather sours my appreciation for the building. It's fine, it's not we really hang out in the neighborhood much anyhow. read more

A bit of trivia... although our building is often-thought to be 12-storeys high, we're actually 13. Quite possibly the most iconic building in Los Angeles (how many other buildings have been ripped apart in practically every disaster movie?). There is so much history to this building or "campus" inside and out. Although there are not tours anymore, a quick Google will give you all the info you desire. read more

Remy and I and my little brother attended Capitol Congress here last summer and, if they do it again, and you're invited, come HUNGRY. Come very hungry and thirsty and full of your best one-liners. This was a very fun, super crowded event they put on in their headquarters and we had a freaking blast. read more

Probably my favorite building in L.A. You can get the perfect shot of it on Hollywood and Vine. The musicians who recorded in here are legendary. If walls could talk! read more

I was onsite for the Wax record exhibit, which takes place in their parking lot. Thinking of artists I grew up with like the Beach Boys and all the artists that might've been in the building signing a contract or even performing still lingers in the air. The iconic building still stands proud and while they were offering tours inside, for $45 for a half hour tour it seemed steep, particularly if they weren't going to be working on anything at the time. So all said I suppose this review doesn't help much, but I'm glad they use their space for the vinyl revival I'm a big part of. I met a company at the event that wholesales supplies (inner and outer sleeves) and they wound up being the takeaway from the event, most others there had collectibles priced as such and to that I keep on walking. read more

The building is so easy to spot and such a beautiful tall building, just be careful with security might ask you to leave if you stay for too long . Overall great view of the buidling read more

Capitol Records Tower - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Hollywood, California

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recently attended one of capitol records events and all in all I can say security was extremely harsh, rude, and not the best. It was for a really popular group and I understand their concern to keep everyone safe but that does not justify for them calling us (mostly girls) "animals" just because we were all bunched up in a line or making us "scared" by saying an officer has a gun, we were not doing anything purposely it was too chaotic because of the amount of people that all had tickets to the show and because they sold too many, the line was hectic. A girl passed out and another had an anxiety attack because many people were cutting in the front, making the line more bunched up and squished, I respect the officers who helped them though. Also one of the capitol records staff was constantly threatening us and even lied to us about where the line formed for the event, making a lot of us lose our original spots and prohibiting us from going with our friends. Overall this event was simply unorganized because they tried balancing a group of girls in line for a concert and a group of people who came in for the festival. You can tell staff was clearly lost as in what to do because they underestimated you can say "the fans" and it was all just very terrible. they also refused to honor an unofficial line that was made causing the other people to cut infront of line and make it more bunched up than it already was. Honoring unofficial lines would be your next better choice, capitol records I'm saying as a fan who has gone to various of these events and is aware of ways to make an event go smoothly. I hope you fix the way you work things and upgrade your staff. read more

george harrisson deserves all the stars in the world but only recently did he get his own hollywood star printed with his name years after he left us. his star is located infront of the capitol records tower. i dont think he would've cared. this is for you, my sweet george, while my guitar gently weeps. read more

We are fortunate to have offices in Beverly Hills, , , This is a wonderful building - a historical landmark.