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Houston: Heights, East End and Midtown
A mix of Houston's best-known independents and an East End shop with metal and punk depth. All four need a car or rideshare.
City Route · 4 stops · about 10.0 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. Vinal Edge Records
Heights institution with an industrial-chic space and staff who'll teach you proper record care.
Tip: They buy and trade regularly — bring records if you're looking to sell.
239 W 19th St, Houston, TX 77008, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 PM 2. Sound Exchange Houston
East End shop with new and used vinyl, CDs and cassettes, a deep metal, punk and industrial catalogue, and refurbished turntables.
Tip: Small enough to cover in one visit; open every day from late morning.
101 N Milby St #3, Houston, TX 77003, 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 3. Sig's Lagoon Record Shop
Compact downtown shop with a tightly curated, well-loved selection across two floors.
Tip: The second floor is easy to miss — make sure to check it out.
3622 Main St Ste e, Houston, TX 77002, 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 - 10:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM 4. Cactus Music
Houston institution with a massive genre selection, a live music area, and deep local history.
Tip: Check the clearance section — regulars have found rare colored-vinyl pressings marked way down.
2110 Portsmouth St, Houston, TX 77098, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 7:00 PM
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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