Capitol Records Tower

It was the 60^th 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.

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

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.

Wink Game enjoys the classy style of the Capitol Records Tower and surrounding areas.
Some of the highlights include the Metro center, W, prestigious theaters and the Katsuya.
Also high accolades to Enterprise for servicing my driving needs.
Good music for the holidays.

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

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…

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.

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.

Harassed by security while outside. When I asked about a tour, he said no. When I asked if there was a tour of Capital Record, mall cop with goatee and Hawaiian shirt said No. When I asked why others said there was, he said don’t believe everything you read on the web. Capital Records = home of arrogant, over confident security whose next job will be homeless or working at McDonalds.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

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.

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.