Unique selection. You can definitely find some hidden gems. My husband samples vinyls for making…read morebeats, and one of his favorite hobbies is crate digging. Ive been trying to get him to take a break and go to Batcave for some good music therapy and we were impressed by the owner's knowledge of the music in his shop as random a all the crates are. Super friendly and doesn't hover. We were the only ones in the shop at the time and he didn't distract by asking hundreds of questions, he just let us explore and answered questions as we had them. Highly recommend for good 'ole fashion treasure hunt. Owner provides business cards and invites you to call if you're looking for something specific--will even take requests to call you if he receives something you're looking for.

We visited this shop yesterday while exploring the north side of town for vintage spots, and I was…read morereally excited because it was my husband's birthday. The location in Artisan Alley is super cute, and from the outside the store looked promising. I was specifically hoping to find a meaningful vinyl for him. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. When we opened the door, there were records spread all over the floor and a person sitting on the ground sorting through them, making it difficult to even step inside the very small space. Between the uneven flooring and the clutter, it felt chaotic and uncomfortable to navigate. There was only one other couple inside, and honestly it already felt overcrowded. I understand small vintage shops can be eclectic, but this didn't feel organized at all. I even had to ask who the owner was because we were looking for something specific, and while he may have been busy dealing with a recent record purchase, he seemed distracted and not particularly interested in helping customers. I really wanted to love this place because it has charm and potential, but the overall experience felt stressful instead of enjoyable.

Really cool selection and good prices. Store is organized into various genres. They do have a…read morelistening station to check out the records. I bought 4 records and have played them at home. Only one had a few scratches but overall I'm really thrilled about the albums I found and the quality. I'll definitely go back to browse and hopefully add more records to my collection.

This is a great store for record collectors with a diverse selection. You can choose one to listen…read moreto and enjoy it on their couch. They have a small selection of cds and T-Shirts with the store's logo as well. Even though I'm not a record collector, I enjoyed the store's mellow vibe and found exploring the different albums enjoyable.

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.

The selection is awesome! Could easily spend an hour or so looking at all the cool stuff…read more Definitely worth popping in.

What a great place! I was honestly shocked at the extensive selection of DVDs, blue rays, CDs,…read morevinyls, and even cassettes they had here. They also have lots of great memorabilia, toys, posters, and more. It was fun to walk around and read through all the selections available as opposed to just searching for what you want.

Nine Lives Books is a wonderful bookstore with a welcoming atmosphere and a thoughtfully curated…read moreselection of books, comics, and other great finds. It's the kind of place where you can take your time browsing and always discover something interesting. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to help without being pushy. Whether you're looking for a specific title or just enjoy exploring independent bookstores, Nine Lives Books is definitely worth a visit. I'll be back!

I've decided to explore the city's used bookstores. It seems we have quite a few, and I wasn't…read moreaware of many of them. Nine lives books was one of them. It is located in a strip mall off Fredericksburg, and it won't be found unless ones looking for it, which I was. It is not a very big place, but it does have a lot of knickknacks, including an impressive collection of stickers, bookmarks, and vinyl records, to name a few. It actually is a pretty neat place. The books are used and for the most part they're very reasonably priced. They do not have an inventory of the books, so you do have to look through shelves, if looking for a particular title. And their staff is only one person at the cashier. Which is to say that you can browse to your heart's content, and discover some major reads. They also had quite a few boxes of books that were under one dollar or $.50. This is one of those places that I intend to return to, because of pricing and to support small businesses. I truly recommend visiting this place. It makes for a fun visit.

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.

I found some great records the conditions of the vinyl was okay and the price reflected the…read morequality. If your pressed for time, call to see if they're open.

I stopped in here Friday on the first day of May to pick up my Foo Fighters vinyl album. As I…read moreparked, I kept telling myself to get in, get out since I was on somewhat of a tight schedule. But after walking in, I wound up staying an extra 10 minutes marveling at the beauty of the store and it's impressive record selection. There are plenty of vinyl selection available for purchase; plus you can order whatever they don't carry and pick it up at the store (hence the Foo Fighters album). Plus there's cds and cassette tapes adorning the shelves that brings some 80's-90's nostalgia. And they are available for purchase. The store is family-run with owners who are nice and welcoming. We made some small talk and I mentioned I was in San Antonio on business. They appreciated me coming in and picking up a record from them. We mentioned I'll be back the next time I'm in San Antonio to check out their inventory and perhaps come away with some more music material. I definitely intend to make that happen soon!

It's rare these days to find a family owned shop who's withstood the test of time... and that…read moreshould show not only the quality in their products but also a testament to who they are as a business. A shoutout to Javier and his sister for not only making us feel welcomed but playing the best jams. Lots of varieties of cds, vinyls, cassette tapes from all genres. This place deserves all its flowers. Prices to the value of the vinyl I found were more than fair.

Just opened by a married couple that is passionate for music (and skin care). They primarily carry…read morepre-loved rock, punk, soul and jazz. Comfty couches in the listening station. Located in a cute shopping center with a bar, juice shop, sandwiches, and art supply resale. Open Saturday/Sunday.

This place is such a gem. Very well organized and you can tell the owners have taken care for their…read morecollection. The ratings were on point, the records were clean and shiny and the prices were fair. Their jazz and rock selection was so great. I've bought 6 records so far and plan to be back.