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Record shopping in San Antonio

San Antonio's scene is bigger than its reputation — twenty-plus shops, heavy on Tejano, conjunto, and Chicano soul you will not find in coastal bins at these prices. Hogwild Records has been the punk landmark since 1983, and the vinyl at flea-market booths around the city rewards patient diggers.

25 shops in the directory · 14 buy used records · updated 2026

The essential stops

Hogwild Records Tapes & CD's

4.6 ★★★★★ 878 reviews

1824 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX

Buys records metalcassettesposters & merch

Low-key music hub with a retro vibe carrying CDs & DVDs plus hard-to-find & new-release records.

Movie Exchange - Bandera

4.3 ★★★★☆ 718 reviews

6997 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX

Buys records CDs tooposters & merch

Retailer with listening stations that buys, sells & trades resale DVDs, CDs & video games.

CD Exchange - The Colonnade

4.6 ★★★★★ 499 reviews

9861 I-10, San Antonio, TX

Buys records cassettesCDs too

Retailer that buys, sells & trades DVDs, CDs & video games, with listening stations for CD previews.

CD Exchange - Bitters & 281

4.4 ★★★★☆ 438 reviews

13486 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX

Buys records CDs tooposters & merch

Retailer that buys, sells & trades DVDs, CDs & video games, with listening stations for CD previews.

CD Exchange - SW Military

4.1 ★★★★☆ 435 reviews

803 SW Military Dr Ste 126, San Antonio, TX

Buys records books & movies

Retailer that buys, sells & trades DVDs, CDs & video games, with listening stations for CD previews.

Southtown Vinyl

4.6 ★★★★★ 305 reviews

1112 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX

Buys records electronic

Who digs what

Selling in San Antonio

These shops buy collections: Hogwild Records Tapes & CD's, Movie Exchange - Bandera, CD Exchange - The Colonnade, CD Exchange - Bitters & 281, CD Exchange - SW Military, Southtown Vinyl. Read our selling guide before you go — pull your valuable titles first.

What diggers say

For those who miss the fun of cd or vinyl hunting and just meeting people with a similar interest in Rock or Metal or Punk this is the place to be. A good spot for the newer releases in the heavier genres. Pricing is a little high but not astronomical.

I went to sell DVDs. I took in two good size boxes and they only bought maybe six. However, I got more money than I would have selling at a garage sale, so I'm satisfied. They have a good amount of DVDs and other stuff to choose from. Some ridiculously priced and some not. I plan on going back to do some shopping.

This is the best one in the city! Has so much in stock it's hard to not find anything. Staff are always super helpful. The one down side is always a bit busy. Makes sense with location ect. Last time I came in I left with a Spin Doctors Pocket full of Kriptonite CD and the 30th Anniversary self titled 311 CD.

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