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Brainwave Records
4.9 ★★★★★ 96 Google reviews · Record store
Laid-back, metal-heavy, shoegaze-friendly shop stocking new and used vinyl, tapes, CDs and rare offerings, plus speakers and audio gear.
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–6 PM |
| Thursday | 12–6 PM |
| Friday | 12–6 PM |
| Saturday | 12–6 PM |
| Sunday | 12–6 PM |
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What's in the crates
“they by far have the best selection when it comes to anything slightly more on the niche side (thank god for their electronic, punk, world music, and shoegaze sections).”
“but it was very much appreciated, and I definitely liked knowing that fingers would be less likely to have all that vintage funk on them when I was done digging.”
“they by far have the best selection when it comes to anything slightly more on the niche side (thank god for their electronic, punk, world music, and shoegaze sections).”
What collectors say again and again
“They have a great selection of vinyl, a listening station to sample the music and make sure your record is as expected.”
What customers say
This place has the best selection I've seen in San Antonio with the best prices, full stop. Good hours, great inventory and an owner who actually has a vast knowledge of music, not just metal or hard rock like San Antonio seems to pigeon-hole itself with. I highly recommend you check this spot out!
Other than Crazy Rhythms, this is the best record shop in San Antonio. They almost always have great used and new records, the prices are market value or often lower, and they actually pay you fairly when you bring things to sell. 10/10 would recommend.
It’s hard to be the new kid on the block in most circumstances… but in the records store market, it can leave a shop owner feeling bullied right off the playground. So when I happened upon this new-comer on the West Side of San Antonio, I thought I would drop in and check things out.
I’ve always been a fan of this place, and was so nice to see the store grow more. The atmosphere in here is immaculate and the crew is very approachable compared to other stores I visited which had a sarcastic insufferable tone.
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