Austin's Best Music and Movies

One of the country’s most revered music stores, and one of the best place to check out local performers.

Reviews:

• “Best Music Store I have experienced since the sixties!!!!!”
• “Best record store in town. Period.”
• “Great place to find favorites and discover new artists”
• “Awesome collection”
• “Austin’s best place to shop for local music”

Tips: Live performances and record releases are held almost weekly, usually at 5pm. High-quality talent and free beer draw crowds; arrive at least an hour early for a parking spot.

Waterloo Records and Video or email Waterloo Records and Video

Home of the most comprehensive blues and vinyl collection in town.

Tips: Bring in old records and CDs to sell or trade. Trade-in value varies, depending on what shape they’re in.

Antone’s Record Shop

Decidedly not average, this local chain has dozens of films for rent in categories such as Japanimation, sci-fi and nature.

Reviews:

• “Best in town”

Tips: A good film can be the embodiment of illusion. Head around the corner to Lucy In Disguise and find a costume—or at least something that doesn’t fall within your traditional wardrobe.

Vulcan Video

A vast, independent music store that relies on used CD sales.

Reviews:

• ""
• “Be careful not to spend your rent money!”
• “7”

Tips: Cheapo hosts free in-store live music, sometimes with brewery sponsors, on the first Friday of each month.

Cheapo Discs

Keep your rock-and-roll lifestyle independent at this funky purveyor of music, media and T-shirts in East Austin.

Tips: Check for the many in-store events, such as a Hip Hop Battle-of-the-Bands and rock performances like Make Austin Weirder.

Snake Eyes Vinyl

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