Nearing the end of a brief visit to Dallas recently--from Saturday afternoon to early Sunday…read moreafternoon--I decided to check out Josey Records in Dallas. To me, as someone who fits into the record collector/record dealer/cratedigger and DJ categories, visiting a record store I've never been to before is always an exciting or intriguing adventure. Josey has a reputation for being a good spot to buy records, so I am glad I finally went here to see what's up. Just looking around the store initially, I could see there are several areas in which the store could be improved or made more interesting. My first observation re: genre sections is that the signage for aisles could be more prominent. All of it is placed rather low, but at great record stores, you're never left guessing where everything is. You just find the music you're looking for more easily. With the massive volume of music releases in the store, I would like to see better curation of what's in stock. For example there were lots of Brian Eno releases, but not the ones I'd be interested in. For Parliament Funkadelic, there were just 2 Parliament 45s, but no Funkadelic and no George Clinton 45s. I thought that was weird. I was also looking for a famous jazz guitarist who's listed on the website, but the guy working the counter didn't even know who he was. Overall, I think the selection is decent if you are willing to spend time just looking through various sections, but there's no help on the floor--so you're just basically on your own. It kind of reminded me of shopping for records in a warehouse, but the warehouse I usually go to has much better curation. I should also state I tend to like smaller stores which get the mix of old and new releases more right or perhaps even focus on a certain niche. On a different note, in addition to music, there are lots of other cool things at Josey: a stage for performances, books, posters, tshirts and other ephemera. So, it is easy for music nerds to get lost here. Also, the parking situation is really good here, and I thought the service was good--the guys here are friendly, and one of them did go back into the aisles to look for something. Overall, I would rate this store a 4/5.

Huge music and record store!! It is well organized by genre, price, and name. There 's a sales…read moresection towards the back with records as low as $1!! The selection here is amazing. I could spend hours in this store. Employees at the register are friendly! Checking out was super fast. Parking is easy with nearby spaces.

I placed an online order for NEW games but what arrived to my house was OPENED USED COPIES of the…read moregame. this company is ripping off their customers charging us for new products but mailing out used stuff. how is this even legal? be very cautious when ordering from this company they are a rip off. no wonder they are going downhill!

Favorite business that always fulfills my needs asap. They have great sales on their clothing and…read moremany of their games as well. 10/10 recommend for much more than video games too

This was a fun store that took me back a bit! Where was this store when I was a teenager? Pretty…read moresure my old self would have loved this place almost as much as my current self does! They have a great selection of pop culture items, toys and collectibles, clothes, music on vinyl, movies, gifts, books, candy...just lots of things! They even have Hatakosen Ramune Sodas, so I had to indulge! I got the Sakura flavor, Yum!! The gentleman working the counter was nice enough, and offered assistance. I was just taking it in and told him and he told me to make myself at home and enjoy, which was nice! They currently have some great deals going on, adding value to your purchases! Action figures and collectibles are 50% off, pluch toys, Manga books are also 50% off, and many t-shirts also are 50% off. If you collect Funko Pop! characters, they are buy 2 get 1 at 75% off! Fun place, I will definitely come back!

My goodness, this place was something else…read more Tucked back in what almost looks like a "quadplex" adjacent to a neighborhood, Horror Freak is but one part of a "freak" venture, it seems. Directly next door is Vintage Freak. Around the corner, where a witch is painted on the fence, is a witches store, but my review today is about Horror Freak. Goodness, again. Walking in, the place is a homage to horror in general, with a heavy emphasis on the 1980s. I, of course, went in seeking some Freddy Krueger paraphernalia, and was not disappointed. As most horror places go, this store was pretty Jason heavy, but no complaints there either. "What do they even sell?" you ask. Action figures, DVDs, stickers, Funko's, decor, dolls, T-shirts, and most importantly, local art. As I was looking through a really unique box of horror art by a local artist named Brad Albright, I found a wonderful piece of art from one of my all time favorites, The Twilight Zone, for only $30. Even better - It's art that comes with 3-D glasses. 3D Twilight Zone art?!?! What?!? On the way out I had to snag a sticker too. I wanted one of the legit shirts too, but I decided to hold off as an excuse to go back. If you have a little time to spare, check this place out. Save some time to look.at Vintage Freak too. You won't regret it.

This place is a whole vibe!! If you like scary stuff this is the place to go. They have parking…read moreright in front of the store, when you first walk in it looks like one room but there are like 3 or 4 rooms and they are all full of merchandise. They have a plethora of items, some are true collectibles and range in the $100s but they also have funko pops, earrings, posters, pins and more that are very affordable. My kid got a Leatherface funko pop for her birthday, she loves all things horror. We will definitely be back!