Breakaway Records is like a records museum! The store has mainly vinyl records and a very large…read moreselection. The store is located on North Loop in Austin, TX off the beaten path. According to staff, Breakaway Records opened in 2008, moved to its current North Loop location in 2010, and later expanded the space. The store is clean, well-organized, and with items strategically arranged with excellent signage. There was no piled-on dust that you tend to see in music stores housing old vinyl records. Breakaway's true highlight was the breadth and depth of its music items and accessories. The shop had an extensive collection of used vinyl and 45s, spanning genres as well as ages that primarily focused on soul, jazz, funk, hip hop, international sounds, punk, and rock. Flipping through their vinyl records was easy and enjoyable with some surprise finds. Listening stations let you preview records before you buy. The staff were knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about music. They'll either give you space to browse or gladly answer questions, depending on what you prefer. Breakaway also sells 45, CDs (small section) and record players. The store carries stereo gear and accessories at a range of prices including turntables, receivers, speakers, and small essentials. They did not have any small music tapes or 8-track tapes...probably my nieces and nephews have never heard of these. Smile. Great discovery...great visit...

Ah, one of my favorite stops during my North Loop Jaunts (it's when I hit up all my fave North Loop…read morebusinessses every few months). The store is well-organized and the folks working here know their stuff! From the rare and obscure to the trendy they can answer you. Their opinions and thoughts on music are bar-none some of the best. You can find just about anything you're looking for from vintage vinyl to super vintage vinyl, cassettes, 7" vinyl (aka 45s), and even 8-tracks. Bargain bins where you can grab music for just a buck! I like that you can listen to music before buying it as well. Like, don't try and sit there listening to an entire recording and then leave. Listen for a sample and make your decision. They also offer repair services (turntables, cassette players, etc.). Great local business. Support them.

Waterloo has been our fav since their previous location! it's always been a safe space that makes…read moreeveryone feel welcome over many shared interests. today, June was so friendly - they even took the time to recommended new music. we love Waterloo and will continue to be some of their biggest fans!!

Hello walls...ok not the new walls but the old 6 th and Lamar walls. I've had the good fortune of…read morebuy vinyl LPs, Cassettes and CDs from Waterloo. It used to be the only place you could buy the annual compilation of curated music played on KGSR Which was an incredible, eclectic station until it rebranded. You literally had to go by the store in November,stand in line and hope you got a copy of the limited CD. That's how good it was. I think the last one I purchased was from year 23 which was the last time I was at Waterloo.

Antone's Record Shop is located on The Drag (the Drag) near several vintage stores. It is…read moredefinitely sticks out as being different in this strip mall. Antone's Record Shop is affiliated with the Antone's night club known for its live Blues music. I am not a huge vinyl music enthusiast but have friends who love collecting records. It is fun to explore record stores for potential gifts as well as reminisce about music during different periods of time. It is important to note that the record shop is clean, well-organized and nicely labeled making records super easy to find. The prices at Antone's Record shop is similar to comparable other record shops. Also, parking is limited to small number of parking spaces nearby. Service at Antone's was friendly and welcoming.

I stumbled upon this record store during my trip to Austin when my friend and I were walking around…read morethe outdoor vintage marketing going on. I was so pleasantly surprised to see Antone's Record Shop in the midst of it all! They've got a massive selection of records, all organized and labeled properly. The whole store was well-kept and clean too. Nothing felt out of sorts at all. It was extremely hot that day so popping indoors to browse around was also a major plus.

Great selection of Simpsons stuff, particularly the Tree House of Horrors. We picked up a Kidrobot…read morefigure of Blinky and it's awesome! 10/10 would recommend

I went to Monkey See Monkey Do for fun with my family. We parked in the parking lot and went in…read more The store had a lot of stuff that was reminiscent of my childhood. They had some fun squishy items, dolls, action figures, and other collectibles. I felt like a kid in that store. I told my husband that I had to get out of there or I would buy everything. It was a cool store to visit and I will return to buy more fun nostalgic items.

Cate diggers paradise . Tonnes of records CD's a little some great finds and vintage T's clerks…read morehelpful and knowledgable. Something off the beaten track a first choice in an area chuffed with shopping and resturants

This was an interesting store. It's located right on a pretty busy street and there is no sign…read moreabove the entrance so I passed it a couple of times before I realized where it was. When I first walked in I was a little overwhelmed. It's pretty small and there is stuff everywhere! Some collectibles, lots of cassettes and a nice vinyl section. I found two records I really wanted, one was overpriced for my taste and I bought the other. An obscure German metal band from the 80's. There was a scratch that concerned me, so the owner of the store put it on the turntable and it played right thru it. I have no doubt there were other gems in the store but I was short on time (the wife was waiting in the car).

I stumbled into this place while walking nearby, and what a gem of a record store. They have a…read morehighly curated collection of vintage vinyls and tapes spanning genres like reggae, salsa, Latin, Afro, etc. It's small but mighty. Definitely worth checking out if you're a fan or collector. M ore niche than pop A mple parking G reat employees I impressive collection C ollect vintage

Too many scratched or damaged records being sold as if they are perfect condition. Gave me grief…read morewhen I went to return them and accused me of scratching them. High prices too. Had to file chargeback with credit card company. NEVER AGAIN!

I'm always in search of record stores in any city/county I'm visiting. Vinyl records are becoming…read morepopular and an everlasting way to play music like it once was in the 40's-80's. My friend gave me the scoop on this spot during my January Austin trip so it was only appropriate we'd pay this place a visit and check it out. Located on Justin Lane, it fits right into the small shopping area on the slant. As you roll in, you'll be surrounded by crates upon crates of records that are new and pre-owned. While mostly classic rock, jazz, and some country, you will find rap/hip-hop, r&b, pop, international, and soundtracks here. There's also a listening station if you want to sample a record before purchase (anything that's not sealed of course). While prices of vinyl have gone up as the industry is under attack by that ugly thing called inflation, there are some bargain bin records available in the store. Most are in average to below-average condition but you can find some good things there if you're patient with your browsing. There's also some seating to rest yourself as you go through whatever purchases you have. T-shirts, CDs, stickers, and some posters are for sale too. But that's not why you're here, the vinyl is the main draw obviously. And this store is probably my favorite for that in Austin at the moment!

Came to buy some presents for my wife, was happy to find a huge selection, friendly employees,…read morebought a couple records and a gift certificate. Definitely come check this place out for your music needs!!

This place has it all. There is so much music to be consumed at Piranha Records, including records,…read morebut also a ton of random music-related tchotchkes. One of the best selling points and features of Piranha is that for every $20 spent, you get a $1 wooden coin back, so you get a 20:1 ratio of money back on all purchases. It may not mean much, but after stockpiling 15 wooden coins and blowing them on a record, the feeling is unbeaten. The staff is humorous and great. After Record Store Day last year, I pulled up after failing to grab a copy of the Blue Notes Alts n Ins record, and the owner gave me props for grabbing it because he personally thought it was one of the coolest releases in the collection. He asked if I had come there just to buy it or stumbled upon it. I told him I was seeking it out, and I got the nod of approval. Best day of my life. I do not think this record store has much of a purpose to visit if you are deep in Austin, since independent stores in Austin have pretty similar stock, but living in Hutto and for the people in Round Rock and Georgetown, this is a great spot and a place I love to support. RIYL: Really Rockin' Records in Round Rock