Record Stores / Texas

Record Stores in Austin, Texas

17 record stores — last verified July 2026.

  • Antone's Record Shop

    Open 11am–7pm today

    Blues-scene cornerstone opened by Clifford Antone in 1987, focused on blues, Texas artists, used vinyl and CDs, and memorabilia.

    2 sources

  • Big Henry's Vinyl & Gifts

    Open Hours not listed

    Retail space and box office inside Antone's Nightclub downtown, selling Antone's merchandise plus a curated blues, funk, and soul vinyl selection.

    2 sources

  • BLK Vinyl

    Open Hours not listed

    East Sixth Street shop opened 2018 dealing in used and collectible '60s and '70s records across pop, psych, garage, prog, jazz, and soul.

    4 sources

  • Breakaway Records

    Open 11am–7pm today

    North Loop used-vinyl shop launched June 2008, expanded next door in 2017; also sells turntables, receivers, and speakers.

    1 source

  • Drinks Records

    Open 4pm–12am today

    Record shop built into the Drinks Lounge bar on East Cesar Chavez, stocking new and used indie, punk, hip-hop, and rap vinyl that customers browse while getting a drink.

    3 sources

  • Eastern Front Records

    Open 10am–6pm today

    Brick-and-mortar storefront of extreme-metal label Nuclear War Now! Productions, stocking black, death, thrash, heavy, and doom metal vinyl, CDs, tapes, zines, and merch.

    1 source

  • End of an Ear

    Open 11am–8pm today

    South Austin independent record store operating since 2005, known for deep eclectic new-and-used stock plus its own record label.

    2 sources

  • Equipment Room

    Open Hours not listed

    A Japanese kissa-inspired listening bar in the basement of Hotel Magdalena, built with Breakaway Records around roughly 1,200 vinyl LPs played on a Klipsch hi-fi system, full albums only, no requests.

    2 sources

  • Exploded Records at JuiceLand

    Open Hours not listed

    Record counter tucked inside a JuiceLand smoothie shop near UT Austin, curated by DJ Andrew Brown with a focus on electronic, hip-hop, and beat-music labels.

    2 sources

  • Groover's Paradise

    Open 12pm–9pm today

    Lake Travis-area vinyl shop inside the Oasis shopping center, opened by owner Greg Ellis in April 2015; sells records for purchase and trade plus posters.

    2 sources

  • Living in Stereo

    Open Hours not listed

    Brothers-run South Austin shop pairing new and used vinyl with vintage stereo equipment, mid-century furniture, guitars, and to-go coffee.

    1 source

  • Long Play Lounge East

    Open Hours not listed

    An East Austin neighborhood bar built around a collection of more than 400 vinyl records, with weekend vinyl DJ sets, live performances, and an outdoor patio.

    2 sources

  • Love Wheel Records

    Open 11am–8pm today

    North Austin shop opened April 2021 by former sound engineer Mike Nicolai and wife Nancy, selling new and used vinyl, 45s, cassettes, CDs, and books.

    2 sources

  • Only the Wild Ones

    Open 4pm–10pm today

    An outdoor natural-wine garden and listening bar on South Congress with a custom hi-fi sound system and local vinyl selectors curating the music alongside small-production wines and agave cocktails.

    2 sources

  • Sunshine Vinyl

    Open Hours not listed

    A queer- and trans-owned record shop inside Pershing East Coffee & Lounge in East Austin, focused on contemporary music by queer artists and artists of color, plus custom turntables and local art.

    2 sources

  • Turntable Records

    Open Hours not listed

    South Austin shop open since 1986 specializing in Tejano and Conjunto music alongside used classic rock, pop, and jazz, with a smaller new wave and punk section, run by owner Thomas Ramirez.

    2 sources

  • Waterloo Records

    Open Hours not listed

    Austin's largest and most established record store, in business since 1982; relocated a few blocks north on N Lamar in August 2025.

    2 sources

Greater Austin

Record stores in the cities and towns around Austin.

Cedar Park, TX

  • Collectors Crossroads

    Open 11am–7pm today

    Cedar Park collectibles store inside Lakeline Mall selling vinyl LPs, 45s, and 78s alongside comics, sports cards, statues, and other pop-culture memorabilia.

    2 sources

  • Phat Tracks Books & Records

    Open 11am–7pm today

    Cedar Park shop pairing used and new vinyl, CDs, and cassettes with a book selection heavy on horror and dark romance titles; opened in December 2025 by owner Thomas West.

    2 sources

Round Rock, TX

  • Piranha Records

    Open 10am–8pm today

    Round Rock record and media shop founded by owner John Aleman, selling vinyl and CDs across genres alongside DVDs, VHS, and video games.

    2 sources

  • The Record Shack

    Open Hours not listed

    Budget-friendly Round Rock shop carrying 45s, LPs, 78s, CDs, tapes, books, magazines, posters, and memorabilia priced from a dollar up to collector-grade rarities.

    2 sources

San Marcos, TX

  • Sundance Records

    Open Hours not listed

    San Marcos vinyl shop tracing its roots to a 1977 store founded by Bobby Barnard, closed for a period, then reopened under new ownership in 2024 selling new and used records, tapes, CDs, and music memorabilia.

    2 sources

Frequently asked questions

How many record stores are in Austin, Texas?

Austin, Texas has 17 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.

Are the record stores in Austin independently verified?

11 of the 17 record stores in Austin carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.

Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Austin?

Yes — 11 of Austin's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Big Henry's Vinyl & Gifts, Breakaway Records, Drinks Records, Equipment Room, Exploded Records at JuiceLand, Living in Stereo, Long Play Lounge East, Love Wheel Records, Only the Wild Ones, Sunshine Vinyl, Waterloo Records.