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Best Record Stores in Austin

A city with a live-music identity has a real record-store scene to match — ranked by real Google rating.

Last updated August 8, 2026

1. Living In Stereo

Living In Stereo is a record store.

5.0 stars, 58 reviews.

2. BLK Vinyl

BLK Vinyl is a record store in East Austin.

4.9 stars, 101 reviews.

3. End of An Ear

Cozy record store stocking a diverse array of new, vintage & rare vinyl records, plus CDs & DVDs.

4.8 stars, 1,112 reviews — the most-reviewed record store on this list.

4. Love Wheel Records

Love Wheel Records is a record store.

4.8 stars, 117 reviews.

5. Waterloo Records & Video

Longtime hot spot with in-store performances, local artist compilations & concert ticket sales.

4.7 stars, 2,929 reviews.

6. Piranha Records

Quirky independent music store selling vinyl & CDs, plus apparel, posters & stickers.

4.7 stars, 905 reviews.

7. Breakaway Records

Indie store vending varied genres of vinyl LPs & 45s from the 1920s to current day plus equipment.

4.7 stars, 518 reviews.

8. Big Henry's Vinyl & Gifts

Big Henry's Vinyl & Gifts is a sandwich shop in Downtown.

4.7 stars, 77 reviews.

9. Antone's Record Shop

Venerable stop for CDs, used vinyl records & accessories, with an emphasis on blues & local artists.

4.6 stars, 317 reviews.

FAQ

What's the top pick in "Best Record Stores in Austin"?
Living In Stereo is our top pick.
How many spots are in this guide?
We've featured 9 venues in "Best Record Stores in Austin."

Featured venues

Living In Stereo
Markets ATX Worth It — 98

Living In Stereo

Living In Stereo is a record store.

BLK Vinyl
Markets ATX Worth It — 97

BLK Vinyl

BLK Vinyl is a record store in East Austin.

End of An Ear
Markets ATX Worth It — 96

End of An Ear

Cozy record store stocking a diverse array of new, vintage & rare vinyl records, plus CDs & DVDs.

Love Wheel Records
Markets ATX Worth It — 95

Love Wheel Records

Love Wheel Records is a record store.

Waterloo Records & Video
Markets ATX Worth It — 94

Waterloo Records & Video

Longtime hot spot with in-store performances, local artist compilations & concert ticket sales.

Piranha Records
Markets ATX Worth It — 94

Piranha Records

Quirky independent music store selling vinyl & CDs, plus apparel, posters & stickers.

Breakaway Records
Markets ATX Worth It — 94

Breakaway Records

Indie store vending varied genres of vinyl LPs & 45s from the 1920s to current day plus equipment.

Big Henry's Vinyl & Gifts
Markets ATX Worth It — 93

Big Henry's Vinyl & Gifts

Big Henry's Vinyl & Gifts is a sandwich shop in Downtown.

Antone's Record Shop
Markets ATX Worth It — 92

Antone's Record Shop

Venerable stop for CDs, used vinyl records & accessories, with an emphasis on blues & local artists.