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.

I decided to come in one Sunday afternoon to check out the record collection and see what I could…read morefind, and boy was I a happy lady to take a chance. The name sounded super familiar to me, so I had a hunch it might be the same owners/shop as the one they had in Austin (which is no longer around), and it was!!!!! We walked into a giant space with many records, genres, and great vintage music items you can take pictures of and post on the 'gram. They have so many vintage posters and items hanging all over the walls and ceilings here! Take your time as you look around, as there are so many artists and genres you may want to have and collect for yourself. I found a rare vinyl LP of all San Antonio artists (old and new) that I could not have found anywhere else. It was an excellent price for such a great find! I even found an excellent 1970s stand-up live comedy stint that Cheech and Chong did in LA here that is excellent quality and has beautiful pictures inside the LP. The employees were super helpful, too, and even offered to recommend an artist or bands to listen to if you let them know you were down. There are turntables and headphones for you to plop down the record you are considering and give it a spin before you buy it. Parking is located at the back of the building with no fuss. There seems to be some construction along the front of the building, so I am unsure if you can park there once that is done. I have added this shop as a stop whenever I visit San Antonio, as it is a unique record gem hidden in SA.

A wonderful place to find records new and old. If you are looking for something specific the owner…read morehas a network to surely find it. If you just want to be surprised my favorite are the random sale packs that have a stack of minis. I want my kids to know that there is other music out there besides the stuff on the radio. It's fun to just walk around and see what is in stock. Join the email list to find out about unique limited edition records.

This place is a hidden gem by the Witte Museum. If you're in the mood for digging, you'll find a…read moregreat selection here. They even have a section dedicated to Numero Group releases, which I thought was super rad. If you want to try your hand at the bargain bin, there's a room with 50-cent records, too. There is a section near the front (you'll need to kneel) of clearance records underneath some New Arrivals. The folks who work here know and love music, so if you have any questions, I'm sure they'd be happy to chat about it.

Every visit to San Antonio I make it a point to come out to Crazy Rhythms records store to see…read moretheir unique selection of records. I always end up walking out with more than 2 records each visit as their pricing and selection is worth visiting each time. The layout of the shop is great. I recommend starting left side of the shop and work your way around to the right side. You will find all genres sorted out and organized in a very simple and easy to navigate way. Most of the newest arrivals (from folks who are selling or trading their records in) to the back left side. I like starting here just in case I end up finding something cool that just came in. It's a nice way to be able to see what came through to the shop in the last day or two and these records are always diverse in genre. I really enjoy the vintage collection the shop has as decor here. I have seen 8-track players, lunch boxes, older posters from classic albums, cassette players, and even some cool nostalgic childhood toys. I kept smiling at each vintage or throwback items I saw that often tells you "not for sale" or "NFS" stickers on it. As a record collector I take the condition of records seriously before purchasing. I am the annoying record collector who will slide the record out of the sleeve and bend it up to the light to check for scratches, dirt, dust, etc. The last few visits at Crazy Rhythms I have been purchasing and not checking the condition or quality because I trust what I am getting is going to be playable and no bumps/hiccups when I do play them. You will get very good to high-quality records here no doubt. Just heads up - every record collector should know that the cheaper the price (aka clearance or discounted items) usually the quality will suffer but THAT IS NOT THE CASE HERE. You will get better than great quality records and anything that is priced low is probably overstock, common record/selection, and is always priced fairly. You can trust in this record store. Trust. Parking is super easy - just pull right up to the front of the store or park in the private lot. Even when the tourist attractions are busy around the store you will most definitely be able to stop in without having to worry about parking. Parking is never a thing for me even when Fiesta is happening. Check out the selections I have picked up in the few times I have come thru in my photos.

Cool little record shop with a lil bit of something for everyone (fr, they had a section named…read more"Gifts for Granny"). The person working was super nice and helpful. The cost was a little higher, but it is a specialty shop. If you aren't into vinyl, you may not understand (like me). My husband LOVED it and understood the prices.

CD Sam whata treat, always a staple when goin to wonderland mall for whatever reason. They're…read morealways hosting May events that cater to almost everyone needs. The service here has always been fantastic as the owner can answer almost all of your questions! There is a ton of variety from new items to your classics that are alphabetized. Now the groovy thing about this place, is that at check out sometimes he knocks off the price a little, gives you a bang for your buck compared to other shops! If you don't see something ask if he has it and you can always check his Instagram!

Always friendly and helpful, has tons of great vinyl records for sale and good prices. Tons of used…read morecds worth a look through for stuff you're missing. Great store.

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.

3rd floor of Antique Mall with no AC. Absolute chaos with NO organization. Stacks of records on top…read moreof stacks. Fire hazard. NO prices on anything. You bring you selections to the counter on the 1st floor and they call the owner at home for a price. They have to describe the record over the phone. Prices START at $10. Huge selection of garbage records. He has not been at his shop for over a year because of health issues. Hopefully someone will buy this collection and auction and try to organize at a different location.

1 out of 5 stars would not go back!!!! Just got kick…read moreout the store for "recording videos inside the store". I was on FaceTime with my wife who is out of state (military) right now and when I told the owner that I was simply on FaceTime with my wife, he told me he didn't care and to get out!! The part that was surprising to me is that I've always gone to his old and new store to buy games, but after today I will not be going back.

You might be looking at some of these reviews and wondering if you should visit. But I guarantee…read moreyou the nay sayers are wrong on this one. The owner is friendly and his wife is as well. People who go there and complain about long winded explanations or a condescending attitude from the staff don't really understand. These guys have a Phd. in all things gaming. They do follow the "market price" for a any given game or console because the large majority of them are no longer being made. I haven't tried to haggle yet. But I'm sure they would be open to discussing prices to the more curious customer. They have the best selection of retro/vintage games in the city without contest.

I stopped by Junction Antiques after getting a coffee across the street last weekend. I saw their…read morecool old sign and decided to stop in and check it out. It's packed full of various antiques and vintage items, and it's a good size - larger than some antique stores. It's packed a little bit too much for me - I'm overwhelmed when there's that many items in a space - but it would be a great store to visit if you're decorating a new space or if you're looking for gifts. It's packed full of interesting items!

While some items might have been on the high side, but the selection was there and the service was…read morehelpful. We were able to get a couple nice chairs for a fair price and they helped us get it put of the store because it was cramped.

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.

This is my favorite cafe and bookstore in SA! I always stop by when I'm in town. The staff is…read morealways sweet and I love the handwritten recommendations by the staff. It's a perfect place to buy some novelty items like tarot cards, jewelry, socks, tote or reusable bags. Only downside is parking can be difficult!

Love a hybrid business. This independent book store and coffee shop has most things I could ask…read morefor: wifi, coffee (and non coffee drinks), snacks, and seating. Their displays of books are well curated, and they have some knickknacks and gifts for that eccentric person in your life. I do wish the cafe had some gluten free options (pastries looked and smelled so good. The whole area smelled like butter.). And would like an alt milk option that isn't nuts, soy, or oat based (like coconut milk!). Free parking in the back.