Here’s a list of the some of the best record stores in the state, based not only on selection, but also on customer service! We go to a lot of record stores, and my husband can search for hours for something, while I WANT to be that consumed with the hunt, but in honesty I’m not and many times just get a little bored. I don’t know what I’m looking for. Which is why you need a record store that reaches out to someone like me and says LET ME HELP YOU! If I find a good store, they’ll take the time to introduce me to different music and genres. Of course, it helps to be open-minded, too. Whatever your music style or taste, I hope you find something here for you!
Alpine
Ringtail Records If you’re hungry for a little vinyl in Big Bend, Ringtail Records is just about the only place to go, but luckily, they have a great assortment and even if they’re kinda pricey, the customer service makes up for it. Stop in and browse or they’ll help you find something you didn’t know you were looking for!
Amarillo
High Fidelity If points were being awarded just for location, High Fidelity located inside the Historic Nat on Route 66 Historical District in Amarillo would take the prize! Check out their great selection and then grab a cup of coffee at the 806 Coffee and Lounge down the street.
Arlington
Truth Vinyl A great little record store located in the Downtown section of Arlington. Grab a burger from Grease Monkey before or after your visit.
Dallas
Good Records Record Store located near White Rock Lake, relocated from Greenville.
Corpus Christi
Disc Go Round Serving Corpus Christi since 1996.
Hybrid Records As the name implies, they have a great selection of Latino and different music genres.
League City
Vinyl Heaven Huge selection of vintage music
San Antonio
Surprisingly, San Antonio is known as the Heavy Metal Capital of the World, but you’ll find a huge assortment of great stores, better than any other city!
Imagine Books and Records Live music every Friday and Saturday nigtht,
Alamo Records and Sheet Music Exactly what a music store should be, with albums crammed in every corner where you can spend an entire afternoon hunting for something!
Janie’s Record Shop Owned and still operated by 90 + year old Janie, this is truly a family business and the real deal record store.
Hog Wild Records Record store near San Antonio College.
Austin
Waterloo Records Record store on 6th Street since 1982.
Antone’s Record Shop Buy, sell, trade records and CDs in ATX.
BLK Vinyl Located on Austin’s east side, specializing in rock and pop featuring 60’s/70’s prog, psych, and garage as well as a large selection of jazz and R&B.
End of an Ear Great selection of hard to find albums and live performances.
Denton
Mad World Records Local shop selling new & used records, CDs & DVDs plus T-shirts & other collectibles.
Fort Worth
Dreamy Life Records Record store and bar.
Doc’s Record’s and Vintage Great warehouse of vintage records
Panther City Vinyl New record shop in Fort Worth with a good selection of vintage vinyl.
Record Town Opened in 1957, this music shop carries vinyl, CDs & cassettes plus guitars & other instruments.
Grand Prairie
Forever Young Large record store stocking vintage & new LPs, cassettes, 8-tracks & CDs plus memorabilia.
Houston
Vinal Edge Long-running music shop stocking new & pre-owned vinyl albums & CDs, plus turntables & speakers.
Cactus Music Huge emporium for rare vinyl albums & used DVDs, records & CDs hosts local music performances too.
Heights Vinyl Long-running music shop stocking new & pre-owned vinyl albums & CDs, plus turntables & speakers.
Screwed Up Records and Tapes Record shop selling tapes & CDs by Houston hip-hop icon DJ Screw, plus T-shirts, beanies & posters.
Sig’s Lagoon Record store that sells & buys vinyl, CDs & collectibles, plus tickets to local concerts.
Sound Exchange Used CDs & vinyl from rock, blues, punk & local artists, plus turntables, displayed in a brick home.
Black Dog Record store and coffee shop
Lockhart
Bluebonnet Records Bluebonnet Records focuses on music history of Texas, local bands, women musicians, and new releases
Lubbock
Ralph’s Records The only local record store in Lubbock.
New Braunfels
Stingray local music store
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Michelle
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