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.

Always friendly always helpful . I love coming to this location I enjoy being able to get DVDs at…read moreawesome prices !

What I love about this place is that when something plays on the the radio and you want it... Just…read moredrive on by and ask the guy at the desk if they have it and they say yes or no. Or if you think of a movie that you haven't seen in a while, do the same! If you aren't in the mood to browse, this way is much better. I did this for "Gone With The Wind" one day and I was in and out in two minutes. WAALA! However, if you want to browse, this place has an upstairs and downstairs packed with used CD's and DVD's. The prices are fairly reasonable. Used CD and DVD stores are probably going out of business because of Amazon and Ebay but let's hope this one sticks around for a while for the "get it now" instead of "buy it now" factor. P.S. I am a damn Yankee, so I am not a huge fan of Gone with The Wind. :) Oh Scarlett.

He has a good amount of Bronze Age titles. He gave good deals on the titles I purchased. He's open…read moreon the weekends at a local flea market like market. His space is is worth checking out!

From the owner: Tons of silver and bronze age comic books. High grade raw comics and graded books. The best…read moreselection of classic hip hop cds,dvds, and vinyl.

I was on a quest for a cd so we swung in here. Spoiler, they had it! Finally! I was surprised at…read morehow big the selection was of everything: movies, music, toys, and trading cards. We ended up coming back and they had some obscure movies my husband had been looking for. Yup, we will be back for dvd and cd hunts. The staff was polite and helpful as well. And from what I could see everything was decently priced.

Although they won't have everything that's a given, I still found much of what I was looking for…read moreand enjoyed perusing all the many sections. The staff mainly stayed at the back desk which I found not bad because it gave me space to find what I was looking for and more. The prices differed and one thing could cost 7.99, another, $22. So it really just depends, however, I will come back again

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!

Nine Lives Books may be small, but it's brimming with books, movies, trinkets, and more. It has a…read morequiet, library-esque atmosphere when you walk in, but the friendly owners are always happy to chat about their stock or the latest movies in theaters. While the selection of books and movies is on the smaller side and leans more toward vintage finds than brand-new releases, we always leave with something great! On our last visit, we picked up three Disney VHS tapes and over 40 Magic cards at just 10 cents a piece. The lady at the register was so kind--she even gave us a free plastic deck box for the cards! At checkout, there's also a fun setup of enamel pins, cute figurines, and knickknacks to check out. It's definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area--you might just find a neat hidden treasure!

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.

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.

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.

First of all I consider it a great honor and privilege to be the first to review this truly hidden…read moregem of the San Antonio music scene as far as Yelp is concerned. As a recent transplant via Lubbock in this charming city I was fortunate enough to be informed of a local radio station that has been in business for decades and has helped fuel a music scene that is uniquely Texan. KEDA 1540 was brought my attention by my roommate whom has lived in San Antonio since the 70s. KEDA has revived my former love of Tejano music and more specifically conjunto music which gave birth to this purely Texan art form. As a resident of other cities in Texas, I noticed that the Tejano format seemed to be dying away has a newer more "International" "regional Mexican" format became the favorite of National radio conglomerates. When I found out about KEDA, I quickly learned that the format was alive and well here in San Antonio. And being that this independent radio station did not have the same music as the conglomerates, the music would become more difficult to find in your local record shop (another dying institution) for your local Walmart or Best Buy. Here in comes Janie's Record Shop. After I called the radio station to ask about the song, I was recommended this store to find the music for which I had been longing. The location was tucked away on Bandera and by the painting of the accordion on the front window, I had known I was in the right place. As I walked in, I noticed a glass cabinet of CDs in it and a few other racks more CDs that were split up by category. The lady from behind the counter we had introduced herself as Becky, the daughter of Jamie had asked if I had needed any help. I pulled out my iPhone and played a recording that I had made from the radio. In about 10 seconds, she had quickly recognize the song and said, "I have that." She then proceeded to the back of the store and brought out a CD and played a copy of the same CD for me on a small radio that she had in the store. She the song and played it for me to make sure that it was what I have been looking for. She then asked if I had been looking for anything else and made a few other recommendations on the song that I had asked. I was so happy that I found the song and I did not notice he also had another room with records and tapes. If I wasn't with a friend I probably would've spent a good part of the afternoon looking at all of the music. I will definitely return and make an afternoon of it.

Excellent service, it's an establishment that prides itself on loving music and reconnecting people…read morewith an almost forgotten technology. Be prepared to spend an afternoon, it's that good.

No matter the movie, you will find it here…read more This shop is PACKED with movies, music, games, and much, much more and a lot of the time I'll leave with more than what I initially came in for. Not to mention I found quite a few uncommon and rarer gems here! Walking into the CD Exchange almost feels like walking back into the nearer past where dvd stores reigned supreme and I absolutely love the nostalgia. Funky music is always playing overhead, the place is so packed with movies that movie stacks line the walls, and the guys running the shop are always super real and helpful if you need anything at all. Even if you aren't looking for any one movie in particular, this is a great place to just go vibe and peruse to your heart's content.

Great selecciona of music/movies, the staff was very attentive and went out their help to help me…read morefind what I was looking for.

roman was such a vibe, i really enjoyed this place and what they offer, exactly the type of place…read morei've been looking for, fs coming back #supportlocals

Great selection of media and concert shirts. It's worth visiting this south side staple!read more