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).

I travel the country extensively visiting record stores in every city. I gotta say, this one is up…read morethere! Arguably one of the best record stores in Austin. Highly curated, with so many off-beat selections. Prices are reasonable for what they offer. I have found several "Holy Grails" here. I love the fun decor and high ceilings. One thing that makes it a little hard to browse is the three-tier bins. If you're under 6' then it's actually a lot harder to see what's in the upper bins without having to take things out. Not a lot of flippability for us height challenged folk. (Just a note as an avid crate digger) I make this my FIRST stop. The employees are nice, and you get decent quality vinyl for a decent price. Love End of an Ear!

Rad indie record store that carries just about anything you're looking for…read more They have a decent selection of vinyl as well as other old school formats like cassettes and CDs. I find lots of hidden gems in the used section as well as new. They buy and trade as well. So if you're looking to unload stuff, give them a try. Coming from an old school punk background, I'm a big fan of their curation of the genre. They also sell band shirts and other little tidbits. Staff are extremely knowledgeable whether you're looking for a Blues or Jazz record, Rap or Hiphop, Punk or Rock, they've got the answers and what you're looking for. I could get lost at End of an Ear for hours reading jacket liners and chatting with employees about music.

The Waterloo Records is a pretty nice spot though I admit it misses a little bit of the charm the…read moreoriginal had and replaces it with a more modern feeling. I don't fault Waterloo for that because they were asked to leave. The place is great and their collection is awesome just like the originally. I really think they just picked up their stock and moved it. It is in a great spot, they do great events with artists from in-store performances to listening parties, and I feel that they have so many great collections in genres that some record stores don't have like in electronic music and jazz. The genres represented at Waterloo are always eclectic and their stock is always pretty substantial. My wallet always hurts after visiting, but that's part of record collecting. RIYL: Record hunting

At first, I didn't want to bring it up, but the more I think about it the more annoyed I am, so I…read morereally hope the management/whoever was in charge of it sees and pays attention to the feedback. Last week, for 3/20, the store organized a listening party for BTS' new album "ARIRANG." The way it was presented on social media, it seemed like a fun event for the local ARMYs (fandom name) to attend and have fun together. This release is significant to us because it was the first comeback after a long hiatus. It was highly anticipated and people were genuinely stoked and excited. So when you see a local business organize an event, you want to be there and celebrate with people who share the love to this group. Calling it a listening party was an overstatement. You stand in line to register for a raffle. The girl who ran the raffle seemed like she didn't even want be there. She mentioned that people need to write names and last 4 digits of a phone number, which was odd (normally people ask for a full number or email) and she seemed irritated when I was confused about the last 4 digits. By the looks of it, it was under 100 people who were there specifically for the occasion (aside from just customers browsing), not a crazy crowd. So it shouldn't be that difficult to prepare for such a large business. Yet it felt not just underwhelming, but more like no effort was put into it at all. Most fan-organized events gather more people than that and they are in no way a well-known business with a budget and staff. The freebies ran out 10 minutes after stated start time, the CDs sold out even before that, no vinyl for this release was available, I was told they wouldn't get it. A raffle prize was a bootleg canvas print which the girl who ran the raffle announced as "official from the BTS label." Big Hit never released such item for this album merch lineup. Absoluetely nothing against fan-made merch, this community is super welcoming and encouraging to it. However, transparency matters. Overall, equally not a good look whether it was intentionally misrepresented as official item OR just ignorance about the matter. Nothing was done to create an exciting event and engage people who might have turned down other plans to attend this "listening party." Once dropped your name for the raffle, you just wait around and maybe flip through the records while the new album plays on the background (not even very loud). That's it. I can do that on any random Tuesday - come to the store and flip through records while listening to music on my headphones. If you don't know what to do but want to organize an event worth attending, connect with local fans! There's a whole community of enthusiasts in the city (and online) of people who regularly organize fan events locally and would be stoked to do this. It would've been less frustrating if Waterloo just ignored this release and did nothing. At the end of the day, kpop community wouldn't expect a business that doesn't specialize on kpop to participate in celebrating this new album. This "event" was a huge disappointment and a great example of what happens when non-enthusiasts try to capitalize on something they have no clue about.

This is literally the only place besides Waterloo where I buy vinyl…read more Everyone is rad. Great selection even though it's a smaller shop inside Drinks bar. They've got $1 records, mate!! Nicest people ever. For real.

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.

Great place to visit. Purchased a shirt for my son ended up…read morebeing too late because we're from out of state. And purchased a harmonica for my son. he loved it

I dig this little shop. It's the place to go if you're looking for something rare on vinyl that you…read moremight not be able to get anywhere else. They also sell merch like hoodies, shirts, etc. for Antone's. If you're going to a show that hasn't sold out, you can buy tickets here and also pick up tickets you've purchased as well. I am referring to shows at Antone's.

Some friends of mine were going to this convention and I decided to tag along. I'm not super into…read morevinyl but decided it could be fun. I'm more into vintage 80's cartoons and looking for those old records that were story time ones. They have mountains of records, art and more. There are some really well priced records and some vendors that are way too high. Near the end of my visit I found some Care Bears and Strawberry Shortcake records which was my highlight of the con. If you like records this show is perfect for you. There's bound to be something there to get. Parking is in the structure nearby and is $10. It's a good way to spend a few hours.

Oh, ARC, How I love thee…read more Let me Count the way-eeeees... About Austin Regional Clinic I am not talking. About them, I would be squawking. Instead, I mean Austin Record Convention. The goal of buying records is my intention. But, pins and jewelry and hats catch my eye. But only one of my eyes, as the other will spy... ...Out-of-print records and Beatles brushes. On three out of four of them I've had crushes. Found a Fat Boys single; buy it, I wanna. "All You Can Eat"; I was in Nirvana. No Nirvana records found. Just as well. Sick of them on the radio. Sick as hell. I got out with a decent haul. Come out and join me next spring, y'all.

If you think about coming here. You'll need to know that you'll be looking at 2 hour street parking…read moreonly and if that is full, you can park at the H-E-B a block away. Once inside you'll discover this place is about as big as your living room. Near the entrance, you'll find lots of recent arrivals to sift through and most of the records do have a grading mark on them and are individually priced. There really is a very good selection here and it does not look at all picked through. The rare and expensive stuff is featured on the walls and off to the side there is a small bargain room where you can pick up records from $.99 to $3. What you will not find here is vintage equipment or inner archival vinyl sleeves, but they do have the outer plastic sleeving. They do have an upstairs where they have music lessons. Prices here are pretty much in line with what I've seen at other well to do record stores. If you're a serious vinyl collector, this place should be on your list. Informative photos included.

BLK Vinyl is an absolute gem tucked away in Austin--small in size but overflowing with charm and…read morevintage treasures. The shop is packed with an incredible selection of classic vinyl in differentiating categories & a discount room full of great finds which includes a well stocked section of 7-inch records. There's also a fun assortment of merch for sale, two listening stations to test out your finds, free guest Wi-Fi, and even a fridge stocked with Yerba if you're in need of a quick refresh. Keep in mind that this establishment utilizes street parking! Upstairs, they offer music lessons (definitely check out their website for details), making this space more than just a record store--it's a community hub for music lovers. I came across BLK Vinyl through a friend's recommendation when I was looking to trade/sell some of my collection. John was super responsive on Instagram and made the whole process smooth and welcoming. The pricing was more than fair--both when buying and trading--and you can tell these guys genuinely care about the music and their customers. If you're in the market for classic records, great vibes, and top-tier customer service, you'll find it all here. Can't recommend BLK Vinyl enough. Thank you John!

Great selection of Simpsons stuff, particularly the Tree House of Horrors. We picked up a Kidrobot…read morefigure of Blinky and it's awesome! 10/10 would recommend

I went to Monkey See Monkey Do for fun with my family. We parked in the parking lot and went in…read more The store had a lot of stuff that was reminiscent of my childhood. They had some fun squishy items, dolls, action figures, and other collectibles. I felt like a kid in that store. I told my husband that I had to get out of there or I would buy everything. It was a cool store to visit and I will return to buy more fun nostalgic items.

I have been back quite a few times now since my initial review. Have been to their "new" location…read more Still love these guys and what they are doing. Love that they will even find/get you records that they don't have in stock. These are the guys that helped get me into a record player that was not too entry level but gets me great sound while maintaining my budget. Hope they stay open forever!

This is a place that rescues beautiful old things and big ideas and sells them well below their…read moremarket value. Living in Stereo is a store and a concept that two perfectionist audiophile brothers, Robert and Enzo Johnson - with Whole Earth Catalog vibes and champagne tastes - created just two months ago. If you are a fanatic of exquisite audio equipment, you had better get over there.

We visit Toy Joy every single time we are in Austin. They have cool vintage toys and miniature…read moreversions of toys from our childhood. They sell shirts with their logo and my husband buys the latest shirt every time we are in town. I like that they've rearranged the store and moved the register and aisles. The place is really opened up now and more easily accessible. Yum Joy is worth checking out when you are in the area too. They sell candy and ice cream and vintage sodas.

This place was such a cute surprise! It was so hot out that we were on the hunt for ice cream. On…read moreour walk there, we found this fun store right next door! My kid said: "They had such cool stuff!" That's it. Mic drop. Stop by if you're around!