I like this record shop. As a part time collector and music enthusiast with a creative background, I enjoy digging in the crates looking for obscure records that I can experiment pulling samples from. Final Edge has a decent selection and I have found a few hidden gems there. Most of the pricier records, I already have in some form so I'm just going in there looking for bargain bin records or collections. The last time I walked out of there, I believe I had 10 records for $4. If I'm not careful, I could spend hours in here just looking through records. I love to see that the place is packed every time I go in. If you are a music lover or collector on any level, this is a mandatory stop. read more

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This place always has a good selection I've been coming here for years. I saw some reviews on google before I went recently and I thought at first I thought it was just some boomers complaining but they were kind of right, when you walk in you're not even greeted the dudes at the store were too busy talking to each other no type of assistance or even recommendations. I think I'm the same age as these dudes so I understand not wanting to talk to people but sheesh lmao Also somebody in the store was eating food at some point it STANK like pickles. Will be coming back though everyone can have a bad day I'm only posting this in case the owner reads there mayb u should talk to them boys read more

Vinal Edge is my all time favorite record shop in Houston! I visit usually once a week to dig and find vintage vinyl records to add to my extensive collection! Always feel the prices are fair and reasonable and a solid value. I have even purchased a couple of holy grails on my wish list of their wall of fame, including an amazing original copy of Aerosmith's Honkin On Bobo! Great store! You should check it out! read more

Located in the heart of the Heights near the hip and historic part on 19th street near Yale. Very packed old school vinyl and music store. Like to swing by to check out the indie and folk inventory; fav's include Wild Nothing, Beach House, Tame Impala, etc which they do carry. Their inventory is mostly composed of new vinyls from various artists that are sold at MSRP or slightly above what you could find online. Only complaint is that their used vinyl inventory is limited and a bit overpriced. Was expecting a bunch of stuff at $2 or less but maybe those days are gone. read more

Vinal Edge Records - Music & DVDs Near Me - Houston, Texas

Solid vinyl store, strong on indie rock among other things ... if I had a gripe, I'd say maybe "my late dad's crap records" need not occupy so prominent a space in the "used just in" crates, but that's just nitpicking. Honestly I've had better finds here than at Cactus Music. read more

Located among all the antique shops on 19th St in the Heights, this record store is right in the middle of Heights' heart and spirit. Parking is available on the streets. Came here to check out their vinyl collection, pleasantly surprised with wide range of Indie bands. There seems to be an extensive collection of CDs too. The downside, compare to the vinyl previously bought online, their vinyl tend to be more expensive. The used classical vinyls collection is very limited and also run pretty expensive compare to similar record stores. read more

Vinal Edge Records - Music & DVDs Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm glad this is located in the Heights since no neighborhood is complete without a record store. I dig the location and how they get new inventory more often than I've seen with other stores. Their stock seems more pricy than others and I wish they had more of a diverse selection with most of their items being classic rock, jazz, and r&b. There's some rap/hip-hop, electronic, and metal here but you might have to head to another store for a more expansive selection in those genres. It's not gonna stop me from coming here every once in a while since I love browsing a record store when I want to kill time. read more

Vinal Edge Records - Music & DVDs Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pretty neat Prices were a bit high compared to other places, and it was very crowded but K had fun.

Cool store, I've been frequenting Vinal Edge since they were at their old location. They've got a good selection, little pricey. I guess they have to pay those high Heights taxes The staff is utterly useless. They don't even acknowledge your presence. At any given time there's at least three of them just standing around looking lost. The owner should cut the staff down and lower some prices. read more

Even though they moved to the Heights, this place has kept their atmosphere, which is basically of a giant pile of records, compact discs, and tapes with a cash register on top and stoned long-haired guys who know an assload of music walking around making conversation. Good selection of rock and jazz as well as a dozen other genres, most of which I couldn't identify, and no one minded when I spent an hour here and bought nothing (just didn't have the tingling in my fingertips that day but saw a lot of great vinyl). read more

If I have time, I make it a point to check out at least one local record store when I'm in a new city. I was in Houston for a music fest and had some daylight hours to kill before day 2. Vinyl Edge was a few blocks from my hotel. What a great record store! It was the day before RSD, so it wasn't crowded like it was going to be the following day (and TBH, RSD has grown from a necessity for collectors into a bloated day of reprints most of us don't need). The selection is pretty impressive. I picked up some records from the clearance, recent trade-in, the jazz, metal, and general rock sections. Records ranged from $2 (!) to $18 for me, including some I've looked for a long time (Ornette Coleman's "Shape of Jazz to Come") to pleasant surprises (Young Widows). There were catalogue titles I rarely see in stores (Nirvana, The Cure) which will save you on discog/ebay shipping and fees even if these were mostly out of my willing pay range for the day. I was out with a stack of records in great shape for $65, best record store haul I've had in a lonnnng time. Note--sign posted that they opened at 10, we hung out till 10:10 and they did finally open. No issues with service other than that. read more

Vinal Edge Records - Music & DVDs Near Me - Houston, Texas

Really cool place to check out decades of music. Huge selection of vintage vinyl's but also has newer music. Mainly just a fun place to visit for a lazy weekend afternoon. Parking garage and some places to eat are within walking distance. read more

Loved it here! Got 3 records, but would've gotten more if they weren't so pricey. Besides the price issue, they have an amazing selection, vibe, and location. Would definitely recommend you go at least once. read more

Vinal Edge Records - Record selection - Music & DVDs Near Me - Houston, Texas

Friendly/Joyful Record shop with an amazing staff. On my first visit, the record playing caused me to stay an extra hour just to browse around. Highlights : The International Section is quite impressive. Vinal Edge's selection is unique & often holds rarities; which I appreciate as a collector. During my second visit; I delivered a few records to sell & I was rude to the owner due to my own impatience. Still! The very next day after my vinyls were catalogued , I was still offered a high price for sale value. & Trade In is even better considering the new items you'd leave with. I definitely will return. Love their shop. Worth the drive for the chill/comforting experience. Support Your Local Record Stores!!! read more

Vinal Edge Records - Ryuichi Sakamoto - " Thousand Knives Of" 1978 [Huge YMO fan] - Music & DVDs Near Me - Houston, Texas

Could this be the David to Amoeba's Goliath? Just the funkiest collectible store full of vinyl records as well as gear that supports playing them. It's groovy this format of music has survived and found new generations of fans ("...uh a 'C-D'.. wutz that, Granny?"). There are compact discs here also. Y'all know Amoeba Music is where Californians go to dig around and reminisce about childhood music obsessions and pick up a vintage thing or two commemorating your nostalgic trip. Well, Texas has Vinal Edge. I imagine it doing gangbusters business if it sprang up in Jamaica (or Cuba too), i.e. places where vinyl remains a popular preferred form of music sharing and communication among artists and plebeians alike. Support for indie specialty shops like this is more important than ever in today's era of e-commerce stomping brick-and-mortar practically out of existence. Keep rockin' 'n survivin', Vinal Edge. \\m// \\m// read more

Overpriced... but more much more than that abrasive people! Oh did I mention limited stock and looks like a trash can... read more

They had a good selection and some helpful staff, but it was just a bit of a pain to move around. There were boxes, crates, and clutter all around that made it claustrophobic and just a pain to move around and look at stuff. read more

Great collection of things! I love it here , great vinyls and owner is super friendly. Not usually busy which I love ! read more

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Vinal Edge (not to be confused with Vinyl Edge - snark snark) is one of my most frequented brick and mortar establishments besides my job and maybe Trader Joe's on Shepherd. I am an avid record collector - my collection spans across 33 genres and sub-genres of music from 1940 through today. I like Vinal Edge for what I call my "Emo Bear" stuff. Emo Bear Music is a term I use for music produced and distributed from the early 90's through early 2000's. If this genre were going to manifest into a Care Bear, the music would be Emo Bear. Vinal Edge is also a pretty sweet spot for the occasional breakbeat or drum n' bass record from the same era. I even found a pretty sweet breakbeat jazz compilation primarily featuring Rabbit in the Moon. I am a HUGE HUGE blues and jazz collector but I've never scored those genra gems there. If there's ever a new release but not super hot off the press, sometimes you can find an open copy there; like I just bought an open copy of Vance Joy's Lay it on Me. Definitely stop by if you're out of town and want to check out one of Houston's finest record shops. read more

Vinal Edge Records - Music & DVDs Near Me - Houston, Texas

Incredible place. My only regret was being pushed for time. Huge selection of CDs and of course vinyl. Really good prices too.

I have been going to Chuck's too long. He gets it. In-store events, selection, and knowledgeable staff, to feed your vinyl habit. You need a turntable preamp, amp or speakers Vinal Edge has that too. read more

I love checking out independent CD and record stores, but this one didn't quite hit the mark for me. Pros: Location.Love West 19th Street. Such a good place to walk around sho. Cons: 1. INCENSE? Really? Guaranteed way to give half your patrons' headaches! (We only managed a couple of minutes inside and the ran outside for some fresh air!) 2. Pricey. read more

Fantastic record store! Great metal section. Tons of LP's and CD's. The staff is very knowledgable about about many different genres of music and products in the store. They also have some toys and collectibles. Not a huge fan of the neighborhood it's in, but it's worth dealing with the hipsters to get at the good records. read more

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Hey records! Who knew people still buy these... it's like opting for a stick shift. At least they's got a big selection (as compared to stores that don't see records) and their prices are only slightly more than half-price books and ebay (the places were I previously knew I could get records). The staff is friendly... so that's a perk. Come here for your record needs! I just don't need any. read more

This is one of those spots where you know what you're getting into and what its gonna be like and yet you still end up going there. I'm going to be fair and say that they have a decent selection of new and used vinyl. However some of their selection is overpriced. The store is organized, which I give props to but the customer service is non-existent!! First of all, we've been here more times to count and none of those times have we ever been acknowledged by the staff. No "hello", "how are you doing?" "May we help you with anything?" nada. This recent time we've visited, my bf was looking at the glass displays to see what kind of turntable needles they had, and an employee rushed past in front of us without even saying "excuse me." Again, no one asked if we needed help. I'm just a big believer in businesses being grateful to their customers. I'm not saying that employees need to hound you in the store but just simply acknowledging you would be nice! After all, returning customers keep places in business! Since the bf is a crate digger, he stops in here a lot but there are other local businesses that are customer friendly. read more

Thank you for keeping your staff and customers safe, and for having a great selection and service.

They have a decent selection of records. However, the people who work there are a joke. They're totally useless.

I have to go 5* just because they still exist. That said; who ever CHUCK is I want to thank. Went by the other day and noticed your vintage al-bum collection has really increased. And the prices, ain't too shabby either :) Of course the ever updated info sticky note is included, and as others have complained about, they DO answer lots of pre-questions and of course give out too much info. I mean, how can I hide an album with all the sticky notes? And the beer on 3rd Thursday's? Yeah, you have my vote and with the al-bum selection, my paycheck read more

My favorite local record store! I always find records here I don't see online or at other retailers. The people who work here are really nice and there is a good variety of music here read more

Rude Rude Rude. After spending close to forty-five minutes looking for a parking spot, one finally opened up, but we found that an inconsiderate driver had blocked the only handicapped ramp between two city blocks. That experience set the tone for what was to come. We were about to enter this store when the man behind the counter glared at me and said. "You can't bring that in here. We just got in (a collection something or other), and there is no room!". The THAT he was referring to was my mobility scooter that I need to get around after a bad fall severed my Achilles tendon. Even after the tendon's repair, I still cannot stand for long periods of time. We travel all over the world with the scooter. This is a travel model that allows me to make tight turns. I understand some places are cramped, but the attitude of this person coupled with the scowl on his face communicated his sentiment loud and clear. We live forty-five miles each way from the Heights, and when we visit we go to a number of shops. This experience left me with a bad taste in mouth. I try to support small stores whenever possible, but after this encounter I'll stick to mail order and Discogs. As we were leaving, one young lady said, "Sorry!" The store needs more employees like her who show empathy. read more

Drove 30 minutes out to this store; work a lot and can't come out often. Won't be coming back to this location

Awesome record shop, being the vinyl aficionado that I am. We stumbled across this place looked for a classic hip hop record, and what did I find? OutKast Aquemini! score fa sure. Great record store here ladies and gents. The customer service could have been better but all in all, impressive. read more

Vinal Edge Records - Music & DVDs Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place was really neat! Especially if you are a vinyl record and hardcore music fan! The pricing is good on the old/vintage vinyls! But my reason for 3 stars is that I think their newer albums are very pricey. I have seen brand new vinyl cheaper than at this place. It is most def worth a looks see! read more

I have been coming to this record store for almost 20 years. It is hands down the absolute best record store I have ever been in, coast to coast. I live in San Francisco now but try to swing by whenever I'm back in Houston. I remember going there in high school and buying all of the import CDs that I could... and then putting myself in Chuck's hands and discovering such gems as Parmigiani and Main. Wow, how I wish I could teleport this store to San Francisco... Vinal Edge, I love you!!! read more

Great store! Super cool staff! I'm so glad they are closer in town now. Definitely best record store in Houston! read more

This record store is far out (of town), but it's also faaaar oooout. The owner knows his stuff, and he has good taste. Mostly punk, noise, rock, and other hard sort of records, but if you're looking for something that's not in those categories you might want to call ahead and see if he has it in one of the massive rows of records. It's a really good browsing store, and it's got a lot of heart. Prices aren't exorbitant, but you'll get what you pay for here (he knows what the good records are!). read more

I've been to this record store a handful of times and always end up leaving with goodies I've found. The people working the store are always personable and eager to assist you in your quest for new music. The pricing is reasonable and you can always look it up on Amazon/Discogs to see if you're getting a good deal. I tend to fish through the unpriced/.99 cent bins and always find worthy treasures to take home...don't disregard them! They also have a station where you can listen to the records before you purchase them which is convenient! read more

Best record store in town for the last 25+ years. Chuck is a gentleman and a scholar even if he does write unnecessary comments on the plastic sleeves of your LP's. Essential! Also great selection, get a poster, get a tshirt a new stylus for your turn table, they seem to have it all. Plus if you're need of good music they've always given me excellent suggestions. read more

Vinal Edge Records - Music & DVDs Near Me - Houston, Texas

Best place to buy new and used records!!!! Vinyl, cassette, or CD this place has everything you need. Sunshine, the girl with black glasses is really sweet and helpful. What can you expect with a name like Sunshine? Charlie the bearded maniac and Chuck the owner are two of the most knowledgeable music heads in Houston. They know their stuff!!! Come for the great events, classic records, and awesome staff. Vinal Edge is where it's at !!!! Plus being on 19th street among so many great local businesses really sweetens the deal. Shopping in the Heights only gets better if you spend some time browsing through all the great old records. You never know what gems you may find! read more

I have had excellent experiences on each visit to this establishment. Small in size, but with a great used and new cd collection that will cover the tastes of those who like popular, those who like heavy, and those who want something different. They have Cd's, posters, t-shirts, a local section, magnets, and of course records. I am asked if we need help each time we walk in. The atmosphere is very laid back as well. It is on the north-end of town, but why shouldn't the north end of town have a great record shop! read more