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

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.

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...

Kpop Tori is the cutest little shop ever, and it instantly became one of my favorite stops in…read moreAustin. It's a small business and the whole place is basically a love letter to Kpop, anime, and anything kawaii. The shop is small, but it is packed with super cute and unique merch! I visited a few anime shops and this one was my favorite! Tons of options and variety! Also... the claw machines!! You can buy tokens and play, and I'm not kidding when I say I wish I could come back every day just to do that. It was ridiculous kawaii fun. The girl at the register made me feel SO welcome and actually engaged with me, which makes such a difference in a small shop like this. If you're into Kpop, anime, or cute collectible stuff, this place is a must. I'll be back!

i LOVE it here, the vibes are so cozy. the workers are VERY…read morekind, i recommend this business a lot! i'm just sad that im only here for a week , if i were to live in austin, id come here EVERYDAY. ‍

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.

Very cool music shop located near the University of Texas. You'll be listening to good music while…read moreyou shop, you can count on it. They mostly have vinyl records but their CD collection is pretty strong, especially for local Austin artists. I didn't check the vinyl prices but for used cds, many or most were $5 or less. For music lovers, I highly recommend stopping by.

If you plan on coming here, you'll be pleased to know that they actually have their own parking lot…read moreof about 2 dozen spaces. The Record store itself sits inside a coffee bar called Pershing East and a botanical bar. I was planning on doing a better write up on it, but I discovered the store is closing permanently on April 12, 2026, so why bother. At least you can check out the photos in case you wanna make it by before they're gone.

June is someone who finds such passion in music, but also has a vast amount of knowledge. Couldn't…read morerecommend Sunshine Vinyl more. It's been a hot minute since I've spoken with someone about music (I'm a victim of Spotify and skipping what I don't like). It was great to meet June, and help me pick out something that fitted what I needed/wanted. Highly recommend. There are listening stations in the shop and if the showroom isn't busy, I'm sure June will be more than happy to play on the turntables. The art of music isn't gone! This brings me so much happiness!! Prices vary from each album, but everything labeled and fair. June will play samples from selected albums and see if the tunes fit your needs. Customer service isn't dead!

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

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).

Limited selection of mostly new vinyl. Prices are fair. Def worth a stop on the Austin vinyl…read moreshopping trail. What makes it unique is that it's located in the Drink pub.

These guys kind of open late around 4pm. There's a fair selection of records here. Most if not all…read morethe records here are new. And prices are average, won't really find much deals but there are some uncommon items.