Great selection of books and records with a helpful staff. I was visiting my mother in law in…read moreSimsboro and finished my book. I'm here to help her out --Powerwashing her house, sawing up a 100 year old oak, plumbing, and a dozen random home repairs. after a hard day's work I need to read and enjoy a beverage. Nice that Ruston has this.

What a great book and record spot. The worker helped me find what I wanted right away and the price…read moreand the quality was great. Record was in great condition! We will go back when on our way to Florida from Dallas.

Scott has an incredible assortment of records, CDs and guitars (and amps). The unique building…read morehouses a listening room featuring a small portion of his own record collection. He has local music in another room. Two music rooms with guitars (acoustic, electric and bass). Mostly higher level stock but some items under $500. While my husband looked for records I was able to play several of the guitars. Scott gives you a tour when you come in the door. He is definitely an audiophile and a pleasure to chat with. Highly recommend!

While in the area this spot came up in my search for a record store in Shreveport, LA and when I…read moreshowed up and was able to take my time in browsing I was super happy this record shop popped up in my search. First of all this place is HUGE and there is something for every body here no matter what your music taste is. This shop has all sorts of music mediums as well that range from cassettes and vinyl to guitars and amps as well. Be sure to get a lay of the land from the owner so you have an idea of where you want to start your digging and browsing. I was glad I asked as there are so many nooks and crannies for you to get lost in. I was here primarily for vinyl so I ended up spending almost 2 hours here finding some incredible albums that were all fairly priced. Scott (the owner) has it all here in his curation of music from used/open vinyl to even the newest Record Store Day finds. Don't be afraid to take the records out and do some inspecting before you decide if you want to take the album home with you. I managed to miss a few things on what I purchased but only because I was pressed for time. Definitely make sure you inquire about what time they close as they close pretty early (6pm). The artwork and the amount of inventory Scott has here is remarkable. There is a story about every single piece of artwork and live performance posters he has up around the store. I was amazed at the quality of each artwork and piece. I had a great time walking around, browsing, and coming home with 7 albums to add to my vinyl collection. Parking is a little odd as there seems to be about a handful of spots in the front of the shop but street parking might be an option if it is busy here.

Good size store with tons of selection of Board Games, Puzzles, Records, Books, Funkos, Comics, and…read moreCookbooks, ect.. but I will say a lot of them aren't too new or current. A lot of the books were older and the prizes were kinda high in my opinion for the ones I was looking at, but I completely understand the economy we are in and businesses need to stay open. The store itself is a little bit older and a little run down, but in okay condition. The bathroom didn't have air conditioning so it was stuffy and older, but otherwise, it was easy to browse and walk around.

The store is large but a little outdated. Prices on older books are great ($4-$8) but newer books…read moreare still expensive. New releases , of which the selection is low, are almost the same as main stream bookstores. They carry new books, used books, records, games, funkos and mystery boxes. They also have a "high value" section but I didn't go there. Staff was very limited. Plenty of Danielle Steele and James Patterson. Bathroom has no a/c

This is a one of a kind Record Store. A place for everyone from casual listeners to true collectors…read moreshould feel welcome and comfortable at Rick's Records. Over 160,000 records, cd's, cassettes, dvd's and collectibles of all types. If your looking for a rare record or a newly released record, you'll find it at Rick's. There isn't another record store like this in Shreveport or NW Louisiana for that matter.. I recommend Rick's Records There isn't another store like this anywhere

While visiting in the area I found out about Rick's Records through word of mouth. Already going in…read moreI knew a couple of things: 1) quirky record shopping spot but worth a visit, 2) space is tight in the shop, and 3) categorization is hit and miss but there is plenty to browse through no matter which way you make your way through within the shop. There are all sorts of music and music-related items sold here that goes beyond vinyl but vinyl is what Rick has the most of. I saw cassettes, VHS, CD's, apparel, books, posters, vintage toys or memorabilia, and even laser picture discs here too. As you walk around you will see old and vintage posters and promotions pinned up that make the visit even more interesting. I found some good gems and like everyone else has explained in their reviews you will have a good 2-5 minute way to get a true price for your finds. Rick and his partner will inform you on the price after, what it seems, they make their evaluation on the records and might have to reference/look up pricing. The pricing was no doubt on the higher side of what you would find on Discog's for your pull of records but for me that was okay. I knew the records I stumbled upon could be rare (without checking on Discogs myself during my visit). I found a 1976 version of Patti Smith Horses that was in pretty decent condition for under $30 which is a fair price. Next time I am in the area I will definitely be back and make it a point to look for records within the 1950's - 90's era.

I love antique shopping. Even if I'm not looking for anything in particular, I always seem to find…read moresomething here. Always a great variety and friendly staff.

Organized beyond belief!!…read more For an antique mall where the common staple is junk-a-plenty and disorganization equals charm, this place stands out from the rest in both these regards. Laid out in an elongated building in deep inside Antique Alley lies this southern charm. A central walkway that serves as the main avenue in which one can survey the entire mall leads patrons across sections of true antique treasures that are organized and orchestrated into separate stations of themes. From coke collectibles to a cornucopia of old vinyl records and from an assortment of books to baseball memorabilia, this establishment literally might have it all. Honestly, I can't get over how well-organized and enjoyable this place is. Take a look at their huge selection and great prices. They take cash or credit, and the owners are very friendly. Enjoy!

This place is a neat place to peruse old cds and dvds, and get cheap tickets to The Warehouse shows…read morein advance. They really don't buy back much, if you're trying to unload your cd or dvd collection. They only really want the newest of releases it seems and mostly, even then, they offer you back a mere pittance in return, making you feel like an early 19th century British beggar wandering the store for alms when you're trying to peddle your wares. "Alms, sir?...Alms?...Alms for the cd, kind sir?...Alms for the dvd to feed a kind, gentle and yet meager young lad, sir?...Alms?" This is a great store to waste some time in, but it is not the store in which to get your bankroll back on Seasons 1-5 of "Desperate Housewives" dvd collection that you bought at Sam's Club back in February... I'm just saying...

No avatar, no scion, no vestige of that people remains. On the lips of the strange race that now…read moredwells there their names are myth, legend, dust. I can only pray that this review turns the tide... Not a fantastic music store, but the best one in town by a long shot. Cheap used vinyl, which is good--I own the entire Steely Dan catalog because of this store (with the exception of "Can't Buy A Thrill", every copy of which I find looks like it's been underwater since 1976), for which I am forever grateful. The problem of course is that they were very overpriced when it came to used CDs--who is going to spend eight dollars on a used Folk Implosion album? Someone, perhaps, but not me. Not that it matters, of course: no one buys CDs anymore anyway. The last time I set foot inside, there was a 60 year old woman looking for a Skid Row EP, which sadly illustrates what most of their clients were like. Ah life. The store is closing soon.

These book stores are always awesome!! They have all the books I've ever wanted to read, even the…read morestrange or foreign ones that I've gotten in the past. They have a Starbucks their so you can get a book or a magazine and sit down for a yummy coffee and cake. My favorite part about this place is the bargain racks that they have. I always find the coolest books there at a great price. I love coming here and will continue to do so.

Love this place my go to for book buying! Staff is always friendly. They have a great selection of…read morebooks and with the premium membership the discount makes the books very reasonable. I am a frequent shopper at this location and love it here!