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Austin Drag-to-South Dig

Antone's on the Drag with its 78 rpm section, Waterloo downtown, East Austin's BLK Vinyl, and the South Austin grail wall at End of An Ear.

City Route · 4 stops · about 8.7 miles. The stops are spread across a city. Plan on a rideshare, bike, transit or a short drive between shops. What do route types mean?

The 4 stops

1. 1. Antone's Record Shop

   The Drag · Jazz, Soul/Funk, Blues · $$

   Austin classic on Guadalupe Street, with vintage vinyl, a dedicated 78 rpm section, rare finds, cassettes, CDs, and posters.

   Tip: Prices on records that have sat on the shelf for years can run high, but the owner is friendly and will dig for what you need.

   2928 Guadalupe St #101, Austin, TX 78705, USA

   Hours

   Monday	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Tuesday	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Wednesday	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Thursday	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Friday	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Saturday	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Sunday	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +1 512-322-0660

2. 2. Waterloo Records & Video

   Downtown · Rock, World, Electronic/Techno · $$

   Cornerstone Austin shop with new releases and a stage for in-store performances.

   Tip: Watch for live in-store sets — reviewers regularly catch a band setup while browsing.

   1105 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703, USA

   Hours

   Monday	10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
   Tuesday	10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
   Wednesday	10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
   Thursday	10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
   Friday	10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
   Saturday	10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
   Sunday	10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +1 512-474-2500

3. 3. BLK Vinyl

   East Austin · Rock, Soul/Funk · $

   Eastside shop specializing in vintage used vinyl with a rotating new-arrivals section.

   Tip: They run private-shopping appointments — ask if you'd prefer a quieter visit.

   2505 E 6th St Ste f, Austin, TX 78702, USA

   Hours

   Monday	Closed
   Tuesday	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Wednesday	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Thursday	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Friday	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Saturday	12:00 - 7:00 PM
   Sunday	12:00 - 7:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +1 512-220-6536

4. 4. End of An Ear

   South Austin · Soul/Funk, Jazz, Rock · $$

   Fan-favorite for used soul and R&B, plus a well-regarded "grail wall."

   Tip: Check the grail wall for the shop's pick of standout rare finds.

   4304 Clawson Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

   Hours

   Monday	11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Tuesday	11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Wednesday	11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Thursday	11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Friday	11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Saturday	11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Sunday	11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +1 512-462-6008

Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.

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