I was in New Braunfels for the weekend, down from North Texas. And decided to hit up a local record…read moreshop to kill some time. A couple of locations came up on my Google search and I chose this one. I'm glad I did. Not only did I find a Rush album I had been looking for some time and was about to order it online, but I got it brand new and at a great price. I did go thru a lot of their used inventory and really felt they have a good selection of every music genre you can think of. Pricing was also fair across the board. I didn't see anything overpriced. I would've bought a few more albums but I have thousands of records and running out of space for them so these days I have to be more selective with what I buy. Oh, and they also have a good selection of CDs, Cassettes and even 8 Track tapes. Now the one area I will give constructive feedback is in there organization. Especially when it comes to their CDs and cassettes which are just laying in stacks and you really have to move things around to see everything. But it could be because they have such a large volume of inventory that they're out of space. Something I can get so I won't ding them for it. I will also compliment the gentleman that Rand me up. When he saw the album I was buying he told me a personal story on how he had gone to see Rush during that tour. I always appreciate when the folks behind the counter take interest in their clients enough to engage in a little conversation. That goes a long way in my book. I definitely plan on returning when in town again and recommend to anyone looking for records and other physical media fairly priced

Lots of records to choose from. Many are in crates but that's what I live for, having to dig…read morethrough them is fun. It's finding treasure for me. Service is good and he's knowledgeable. I feel that the value is at a good price point. I'm definitely going back again.

Walter's got great taste in music and the selection offered at Alchemy Records reflects that. He's…read morealso personable and doesn't make you feel like visiting his store is wasting his time. He's curious about the bands that you're interested in and is helpful with suggestions of albums that would possibly be of interest to you. If you have a few albums or a complete collection to sell, let him check out what you have and feel confident that you'll receive the best offer. I've grown accustomed to receiving a 50% credit of what the store will charge when they resell. I received closer to to 75% of the value of what I was selling. My mind was blown! Alchemy Records is my new favorite record store. I'm so glad I spent my morning there. I'll snap a photo or two when I return next week.

i don't get it. They have only about 30 CDs on hand at any time, and most are $1, but I always…read morewalk out with 5 of them. Primarily a record store and we go at least monthly and always find something.

For the audiophile crowd in #newbraunfels and surrounding areas- listen up! Yard Sale Records is a…read morefun place to get lost for a while. They have memorabilia, VHS, and of course vinyl records. Staff is kind and knowledgeable (family owned and run).There is something for everyone and I hope you'll find something cool when you go. I found 3 vinyls. Can you guess what I got? #nbtx, #satx, #vinylrecords, #smallbusiness

As a huge and I mean huge music fan who loves to collect vinyl this place is everything. I went in…read morefor the first time a few weeks ago and their selection is so big and they are really the sweetest people. I have messaged them about rsd and they got back to me instantly. They have free stickers for you to take once you check out. I do believe it was the owner (could be completely wrong) who was there when I went and he was so so so so nice. I can't believe someone like Tammy would give the place a 1 star they are just so amazing!

Very friendly, great selection of niche music. Items from mainstream of different decades and…read moresubculture. Clothing items, patches, stickers, records, local music and free chill vibes. This place is historic for music advocacy and artistic expression. No box store could ever pull this off. Go for an experience and endeavor to support them.

An excellent record store and easily my favorite in the city. A great selection of records. I've…read moreeven found some records there that are hard to find. I've only gone in there twice so far and I've come out with 9 records in both trips because I loved their selection so much. The customer service is nothing special but they're helpful and friendly to me at least, probably because I'm a 14 year old. The atmosphere is great and they have fairly priced albums there. Great place to shop around and I'll definetly be coming back.

A local gem in south Austin. Solid vinyl and CD connection, plus tapes, videos, and a stash of 33…read more1/3 books. I'm here pretty much every weekend and almost always find something good. Tip: Don't skip the audio room in the back.

When I first moved to Austin, I started spending half of my paycheck at End of an Ear. It is a…read morequaint little shop, but I think their curation is the best in all of Austin. Their jazz selection is always great, their electronic section is strong, hip-hop and soul are well represented, and their indie and country collections are absolutely killer as well. The staff is always very friendly, especially the owner, who is normally moving around the shop making sure everything is going smoothly. Even compared to other shops, they have a larger selection of cassettes than most. This place feels connected to the community. At their busiest times, parking can be kind of a hassle. They have a decent number of spots, but there is more space in their shop for customers than parking spots outside. It is especially intense if they are hosting listening parties that allow customers to hear new albums early. The only downside of that is that people will congregate in spaces and stand around to listen to the album, which can block off some sections from access, but that is more of a customer issue than an issue with the shop itself. Prices are pretty on par with modern records, but sometimes you can get lucky and find some used gems for a decent price. I got this Dire Straights Brothers in Arms cassette for $3. What a steal! This is easily the best record store and music shop in town.

Southtown tunes! This is an old-school type record shop…read more They've got tons of old and classic vinyl to choose from. The clerk even let us take out a few records and give 'em a spin on their turntables! They have a DJ table set up in the middle of the store, where the clerk came out and demonstrated the differences between different turntable needles- they have different needles for just spinnin' or scratchin' on your records! I had no idea! The staff was incredibly nice- they even have the latest Scholarry Brothers album for sale! Score! I was impressed by the soundtrack section and classic country albums they had- all for an incredibly low price. Seriously, I found LPs for as low as a buck! Parking can be a bit challenging, since this place is in sort of a strip shopping center. There's street parking on the blocks surrounding the shop. The store was really clean, well lit, and all the prices were clearly marked. I really appreciate that this store strives to be a part of the local music community, offering in-store concerts, band flyers, and they're hip to all the local artists! Five stars!

bad music :( not a lot to choose from there not a big variety. the record player was out of order…read more service was okay tho helped me see if they had what i was looking for but they didnt.

Every artist has some sort of hustle going on. The most simplest way for them to generate a fast…read morebuck is to sell their wares at fleamarkets. Hence, "The Rock and Roll Fleamarket" every few months on Southtown 101 Bar's parking lot. Although there are a few vendors you can still find collectibles, rarities and other items of interest at fair or competitive prices. Items for the most part are geared towards people with tastes in classic horror films, rare vinyl and other rock and roll memorabilia. For example I bought a copy of John Carpenter's debut film, "Dark Star" on VHS for a buck. I found a few cool concert tees that I will eventually cut out and sew onto hoodies. The degree of the inventory you will find is always contingent on the weather. When it's cold the vendors are sparse. But in the Spring booths are more abundant. The crowd ranges from curious Southtown dwellers, crusty punks, metal heads, record collectors and everyone in between. Vendors, who are typically local artists will work with you on prices. In addition the bar is open early on this event with music on the patio, serving drinks and cooking up burgers. It has a Second Saturday feel with a friendly vibe. I really like this small, local market event. Although it occurs every few months it is still worth checking out. Whether you're looking for vinyl to add to your collection, gotta have your horror film fix or trying to jazz up your style with a little R-n-R this might be your place. Parking can be interesting but is still worth it. ps. You know you need that "Slayer" banner to accompany your armoire in your living room ASAP!

Rock N Roll will never die! San Antonio is a heavy metal…read moretown. This is the place to go to stock up on your rock n roll accessories. There's all kinds of vendors doing their side hustle, selling old VHS tapes, DVDs, CDs and other rock n roll. There's plenty of artsy kinda rock n roll stuff to check out here too. Need pins to put on your leather jacket? They have protest pins for every possible cause. They sell patches to put on your sleeve to show how tough you are at the next Motley Crue concert. There's always fun stuff you can get here to look like a real punk badass in the mosh pit at the next concert. There's usually a few old concert tee shirts for sale, and lots of prints and depictions of rock legends. However, for my tastes, there's never enough paintings of Elvis on black velvet. The fleamarket is held occasionally in the parking lot of the Southtown 101 Bar. They usually blast some heavy metal music, and it's a fun way to find that KISS statue you know you always wanted, or that Gwar mask that would complete your rock n roll ensemble.

Nice cafe to do work or hangout. I have a date latte that was super good. The prices are goodread more

Not at all in a familiar part of San Antonio or rather an area I do not frequent. But this was the…read moreCuulest Surprise Ever!!! If you are looking for a Cuul chill Coffee & brunch spot & you enjoy a 70's vibe this is Totally yer' spot! Vinyls for purchase and all!!!

Once again Fernanda put together a smooth running event. I do love this event…read more I shop here regularly. So, the opportunity to come & show them more love is okay by me. Their volunteers are always so helpful & knowledgeable. Its why I come back. Well, & the books. I came this time wanting cookbooks. I hadn't ever looked at their selection before. I collect vintage cookbooks, (yes, I use them too. ), I was happy to see the selection they had. I'll be back to look. Definitely adding this area to my focus. Right around the corner from the cookbooks are the vintage books. Well, they had this wonderful little Dick Tracy book. I knew it was coming home with me. Then, when I went to psy they were going to give me the Dick Tracy one. I told them no, I wanted to pay for it, it gives them the money. Isn't that the point!?

The Book Cellar is such a hidden gem! Tucked away in the basement of the Central Library, it feels…read morecozy and welcoming as soon as you step inside. The selection is really impressive, especially if you're into Texas history, local authors, antique books, or those special finds you don't usually come across at bigger bookstores - and at a great price. and I could've easily spent way more time browsing - it's well organized and fun to explore without feeling overwhelming. The staff truly made the visit even better. Everyone was kind, patient, and genuinely happy to help or just chat, which made the whole experience feel relaxed and personal.

There are people who want to be pampered while shopping. Listening stations. Servant like customer…read moreservice etc, This is not a place for those shoppers. This is not a chain store with novelty items at the register. This is a shop that is kept nice, in order and might take you back in time to when you were a kid learning about music. You can dig through alphabetized bins and enjoy some casual music talk with the owner, if you please. This is genuinely of my favorite shops and recommend to any vinyl collectors when ever possible.

Pro: Wide selection…read moreof music, many genres represented, many treasures to be found. Cons: Dark, hot, dirty, cramped, ADA non-accessible. Little discernible organization - most LPs are just sitting in bulging, decomposing cardboard boxes or randomly stacked on top. Very few records are priced, so you've got to walk them down to the 1st floor, where the antique mall lady at the money cage will make up prices on the spot. Many great cratedigging finds turned out to be empty covers just shoved in with the actual vinyl. Honestly, in the total disarray and the mess and the chaos there's a real record store in there. But overall, what I saw was disrespectful to the LPs.