The best record stores in Texas

#1 Recycled Books Records CDs

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,286 reviews · Denton, TX

Multistory used-book & CD shop with rooms full of volumes covering a variety of genres & topics.

“I have wanted to make my way here for decades and it was worth the wait!!! I am currently in a wheelchair but I can walk a couple of steps and the staff was so AMAZING about lettin…” — Dollie

#2 Waterloo Records & Video

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,901 reviews · Austin, TX

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

“The staff is the best! I went to ask about a limited edition fanzine. Molly at the counter said she didn't know about it and couldn't find it in the system, but she went and asked …” — Eva

#3 Josey Records

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,035 reviews · Farmers Branch, TX

“Very big store to find Record’s/CD’s/DVD’s/ Cassettes, pretty ok selection, a lot of old stuff, some good, most of it unfamiliar. When I went, most of their selection for CD’s seem…” — Leslie

#4 Movie Trading Company

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,305 reviews · Dallas, TX

Large movie retailer with new and used discs for DVDs and Blu-rays, plus rentals.

“Goth guy remembered off the top of his head, What movie i was trying to think of. They keep the place extremely clean and organized. Incredibly helpful every time we've gone to get…” — Ruby

#5 Ralphs Records

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,544 reviews · Lubbock, TX

Longstanding shop featuring a large assortment of new and used records as well as DVDs and tapes.

“As record stores become more and more hard to find, ralphs is a treasure. Records, dvd, games and movies are in great supply and extremely well organized. The staff (7 people at fr…” — Victoria

#6 Doc's Records & Vintage

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,276 reviews · Fort Worth, TX

Record store with new & used albums, 45s & 78s plus a resale area with clothing & miscellaneous.

“This is such an amazing place. Great album selection, new and old. Then, they also have killer vintage clothing options. It is a must do when visiting Fort Worth.” — Gina

#7 Movie Trading Company

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,897 reviews · Hurst, TX

“Awesome place. I always go here for hard to find items. They even carry VHS. Games, consoles, memorabilia, and more. The staff is always great, and always knowledgeable.” — Jessica

#8 End of An Ear

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,099 reviews · Austin, TX

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

“Purchasing vinyl online can feel like a gamble at times. Often, it is very hard to distinguish stores that are selling true limited edition presses versus some that are “bootleg”. …” — Dave

#9 2nd & Charles

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,647 reviews · Conroe, TX

Retailer buying, selling & trading CDs, books & video games, plus DVDs & vinyl records.

“This is a wonderful novelty and book store, they have plenty of second hand books along with cd’s /dvd/etc I typically go by the store to see if they have any gently used game cart…” — Jonathan

#10 Forever Young Records

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,389 reviews · Grand Prairie, TX

Large record store stocking vintage & new LPs, cassettes, 8-tracks & CDs plus memorabilia.

“We needed vinyl cleaner and this was the only store that had it, so we drove from Garland to Grand Prairie and it was worth it! 🤩 We were immediately greeted and helped with what …” — Regina