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Texas Triangle
Austin's Drag and South Congress, San Antonio's Southtown, and Houston's Heights to Upper Kirby.
Route: Austin → San Antonio → Houston · 10 record stores across 3 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Austin Drag-to-South Dig
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 Waterloo Records & Video
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 BLK Vinyl
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 End of An Ear
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
Stop 2: San Antonio Dig
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 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 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 3: Houston: Heights to Upper Kirby
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 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.