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Texas Triangle plus Fort Worth
The classic Texas Triangle with Fort Worth added, with a Waco stop between Dallas and Austin: Fort Worth, Dallas, Waco, Austin, San Antonio and Houston.
Route: Fort Worth → Dallas → Waco → Austin → San Antonio → Houston · 23 record stores across 6 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Fort Worth: Near Southside to West 7th
Panther City Vinyl
Magnolia Avenue shop run by two owners, stocking vinyl at competitive prices.
Tip: Open daily from noon; it sits on the Magnolia strip, handy before or after dinner there.
1455 W Magnolia Ave #113, Fort Worth, TX 76104, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Dreamy Life Records
Record shop and label inside the Main at South Side bar, with a small stock of used vinyl and cassettes and local-music events.
Tip: It lives inside a bar and Places lists no hours, so check before you go.
1002 S Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76104, USA
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
Record Town
Fort Worth record shop with a wide, varied LP selection, an actively updated online shop, and staff known for recommendations.
Tip: Open noon to 8 PM daily, and close to the Near Southside bars and restaurants.
120 St Louis Ave Unit 105, Fort Worth, TX 76104, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Doc's Records & Vintage
Half record store, half vintage marketplace, with an extensive collection spanning every genre.
Tip: Budget real time to explore both the records and the vintage marketplace inside.
2628 Weisenberger St, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Stop 2: Dallas: Oak Cliff to Deep Ellum and Lower Greenville
Top Ten Records and Library
Oak Cliff record shop on historic Jefferson Boulevard with used jazz LPs, 12-inch singles and a community open-mic night.
Tip: Opening days are limited (Wednesday to Sunday) and listening on request is offered, so check hours first.
338 Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thursday 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spinster Records
Bishop Arts shop with in-store turntables to preview albums before buying.
Tip: Skip the mystery grab bags — reviewers say the hit rate on those runs low.
408 N Bishop Ave #102, Dallas, TX 75208, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Bill's Records
Longtime Dallas institution packed with tens of thousands of mostly older records, run by the owner Bill; stock is dense and not tidily organized.
Tip: Bring time and patience: many records are unpriced, so ask the owner. Hours are not listed, so call ahead.
1317 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215, USA
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
Off the Record Craft Beer & Vinyl
Deep Ellum craft-beer bar with a curated shop of new vinyl, a small stage and a DJ setup.
Tip: An evening stop (opens 6 PM weekdays) that fits between Deep Ellum shows and bars.
2716 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226, USA
Hours
Monday 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM Tuesday 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM Wednesday 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM Thursday 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM Friday 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM Saturday 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM Sunday 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM Good Records
Well-organized, artist-sorted shop with old-school character — it's appeared in indie films.
Tip: Everything's filed by artist rather than genre, which takes a minute to get used to.
9026 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Saturday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 8:00 PM
Stop 3: Waco
Vintage Mío Records
Record shop in Waco.
Tip: Closed Mondays; Saturday hours run 10 AM to 6 PM.
108 S 6th St, Waco, TX 76701, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Stop 4: Austin: The Drag, Hyde Park and North Loop
Antone's Record Shop
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 Exploded Records at JuiceLand
DIY record shop set on a mezzanine above a juice bar near the UT campus, with used records and a long local following.
Tip: Hours shown are the building's; confirm the record loft is open before you go.
2828 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78705, USA
Hours
Monday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Tuesday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Thursday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Breakaway Records
North Loop shop selling new and used vinyl, with a dedicated Texas artists section plus turntables, speakers and record-care accessories.
Tip: Check the Texas artists section; listening stations let you test used copies before buying.
211 W N Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78751, 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 Love Wheel Records
Small, tidy shop off Burnet Road with a mix of used and new records and a calendar of in-store performances.
Tip: Tucked into a strip-mall unit on Justin Lane; check the shop's event listings for in-store sets.
2105 Justin Ln #116, Austin, TX 78757, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 6:00 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 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Stop 5: San Antonio: King William to Tobin Hill
Friends Of Sound - King William
Second Friends Of Sound location near King William, run by a long-time DJ, with used records you can listen to before buying and a shared-space setup.
Tip: Hours are late-night Friday and Saturday but closed Monday and Tuesday; confirm before visiting.
803 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM Thursday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Saturday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Sunday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Southtown Vinyl
Small, powerful neighborhood shop with rapidly rotating inventory.
Tip: Visit often — regulars say the stock changes fast enough to reward repeat trips.
1112 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78210, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Alamo Records & Sheet Music
Large stock of records, including odd and spoken-word pressings, spread across the third floor of an antique building on Broadway.
Tip: Prices are not marked on many records, so ask at the register and allow plenty of time for digging.
125 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed Alamo Record Company
Downtown shop combining vinyl with skate culture, hosting regular record swaps.
Tip: Check their events calendar for record swaps and other community happenings.
421 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78205, 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 Hogwild Records Tapes & CD's
Clean, well-organized shop that will special-order titles through their distributor.
Tip: Budget real time — the selection is large enough to fill an afternoon.
1824 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212, 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
Stop 6: Houston: Heights, East End and Midtown
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 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 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 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.