Record Stores in San Antonio, Texas
11 record stores — last verified July 2026.
- Batcave Vinyl
Vintage-leaning shop inside The Alley on Bitters stocking vinyl dating back to the 1930s, plus CDs, DVDs, VHS, and used stereo gear; named San Antonio Current's Best Record Store 2025.
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- Brainwave Records
Rock-focused shop near Woodlawn Lake specializing in krautrock and shoegaze; run by longtime vinyl seller Ryan McKnight, who started selling records online 15 years ago.
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- Crazy Rhythms Records
Used vinyl, CD, and cassette shop across from the Witte Museum and Brackenridge Park, covering all genres.
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- Del Bravo Record Shop
West Side family record shop opened in 1966 by Salome and Diamantina Gutierrez; one of San Antonio's oldest, specializing in Tejano, conjunto, and hard-to-find oldies.
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- Hogwild Records
Tobin Hill mainstay since 1982 known for deep metal, punk, rap, and indie stock; a regular Record Store Day participant that supports local bands.
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- Janie's Record Shop
Tejano and conjunto institution founded in 1985 by Janie Esparza, a National Hispanic Hall of Fame inductee; her children now run the shop and ship hard-to-find Latin vinyl nationwide.
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- Music Connection Record Store
West Side all-genre shop tracing back to 1982's '45's Unlimited' at the Marbach flea market; owner Jesse Galvan stocks vinyl, 45s, and CDs of every genre.
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- Needle Noise
Deco District record shop opened in 2023 by Raul and Patricia Perez after years selling vinyl at Traders Village flea market.
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- Pink Zeppelin Books & Records
Combined bookstore and record shop born from owner Francois 'Mike' Robles inheriting his father's 1970s vinyl collection; hosts live local sets at its South Flores space.
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- Southtown Vinyl
Southtown record-and-DJ shop voted San Antonio Current's Best Record Store of 2024; manager Paul 'DJ Chacho' Perez hosts monthly Sol Tree community nights.
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- Volta
Hi-fi listening room from Danny Delgado (Hi-Tones, Faust Tavern) with 3,000+ vinyl records on the wall, Technics turntables built into the bar, and bespoke cocktails in a kissaten-style Government Hill space.
4 sources
Greater San Antonio
Record stores in the cities and towns around San Antonio.
New Braunfels, TX
- StingRay Records
Small vinyl-only shop in a converted house run by a local OB-GYN doctor on the side; deep bargain bins spanning rock, jazz, funk, and country.
4 sources
- Yard Sale Records
Locally owned shop specializing in Texas garage rock, honky-tonk, soul, and lounge vinyl; nearly doubled in size in 2025 after taking over the neighboring suite.
5 sources
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in San Antonio, Texas?
San Antonio, Texas has 11 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Are the record stores in San Antonio independently verified?
7 of the 11 record stores in San Antonio carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in San Antonio?
Yes — 1 of San Antonio's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Volta.