The 21 best San Antonio-area stores to shop for vinyl records

Hogwild Records
1824 N. Main Ave., (210) 733-5354, facebook.com/hogwildrecords
Known as a dependable spot for hard-to-find records (as well as new releases), Hogwild Records is popular for a reason. If you’ve yet to visit this Main Avenue favorite, you’ll be in a lots of future visits here — and we’re sure you’ll stumble upon some great finds each time.
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Batcave Vinyl
555 W Bitters Rd. #122, (210) 990-0071, facebook.com/batcavevinyl
Now located in The Alley on Bitters, you’ll be able to find some solid gems at this store. Good thing is, you’ll be able to find most music genres here — from heavy metal and alternative to blues and soul. Perhaps most helpful, the shop consistently posts its new arrivals on social media so you can be on the lookout for special finds.
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Southtown Vinyl
1112 S. St. Mary's St., (210) 231-0512, southtownvinyl.com
Located in the heart of Southtown, this storefront is all about vinyl — seriously. You’ll be able to find new records from a variety of genres, plus all the accessories you may need to get to listening. We’re not kidding when we say this is a one-stop shop.
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Friends Of Sound Records
700 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 971-8044, facebook.com/friendsofsoundrecords
A favorite for local music junkies, this Fredericksburg Road shop is a dependable stop for vinyl. Here you’ll be able to find older, hard-to-find records as well as newer albums. If you want a varying selection, you’ll be a happy shopper here. So go on, get to listening.
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La Segunda Bartique & Gallery
1302 S. St. Mary’s St., (210) 314-2740, facebook.com/people/La-Segunda-Bartique-Gallery/100073228684341
Owned and operated by local musician and Lighthouse Lounge partner Eduardo Hernandez, La Segunda Bartique & Gallery offers an entire house stocked antique mall-style with vintage wares while serving up beer and wine to grease visitors' shopping wheels. Located adjacent to handcrafted wares spot The Artisan, La Segunda offers vintage clothing, decor, furniture, music gear from multiple vendors and, of course, records.
Photo via Instagram / la_segunda_bartiqueandgallery

Del Bravo Record Shop
554 Enrique M. Barrera Parkway, (210) 432-8351, delbravorecordshop.com
Over in SA’s West Side, you’ll discover this longtime record shop, a mom-and-pop operation since 1966. If you’re already in the secret, then you’ll know that Del Bravo keeps it real with lots of vinyl selections across English and Spanish music genres.
Photo via Instagram / delbravorecordshop

Flagship Records
6336 Montgomery Drive, facebook.com/flagshiprecords
Flagship Records is housed in The Corn Pound, an arts facility and retail space operated by cowpunk musician and Saustex Records honcho Jeff Smith. The shop is focused on '70s, '80s and '90s punk and underground vinyl and merchandise.
Photo via Instagram / flagship_records

Robot Monster Guitars
517 E. Woodlawn Ave., (210) 320-1710, robotmonster.squarespace.com
Just off of the St. Mary’s Strip you’ll discover this brightly-painted home that is all about guitars. Don’t worry though, because non-talented folk (sorry!) can score some vinyl here too. With the buy/sell/trade business model, you can practice your negotiating skills to enjoy some solid deals.
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Crazy Rhythms Records
3617 Broadway St., Ste. 402, (210) 998-2700, facebook.com/crazyrhythmsrecords
Crazy Rhythms is the product of brothers Zeke and Zach Baker. The store is stocked with classic albums any appreciator of music would want in their collection. Rather than dumping bad country and mediocre gospel music into its racks — the stuff you sift through at vintage shops — the brothers are actively curating their collection.
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Half Price Books
Multiple locations, hpb.com
With stores all across the Alamo City, this Texas-based chain makes it easy to find vinyls. HPB lets you score newer selections unwanted by previous owners, as well as special, older finds that you should consider yourself lucky to get your hands on. And with so many genres up for grabs here, we have no doubt that you’ll become a regular shopper here in no time.
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Alamo Records & Sheet Music
125 Broadway St., (210) 540-1267, alamo-records-sheet-music.business.site
In the heart of downtown, you’ll find this hidden gem of a storefront. The shop is straight up filled with loads of vinyl — so many you’ll have to squeeze through the rows of records. Trust us when we say that you’ll have lots of fun searching through the selections for just the treasure finds you’ll love.
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Janie’s Record Shop
1012 Bandera Rd., (210) 735-2070, facebook.com/janiesrecordshop4
With lots of autographed photos on the wall, you can believe that Janie’s Record Shop is a legit go-to for all things music — including vinyl records. The West Side mainstay is family-owned and focuses on Tejano albums. Even if the genre isn’t your favorite, a careful search through the selections here will always have you leaving with some solid finds. Though the store’s famed namesake Janie Esparza passed in fall of 2021, the torch has since been passed to her son Robert.
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Crescent Moon Music and Collectibles
15909 San Pedro Ave #123, (210) 701-8275, crescentmoonsatx.com
This vintage emporium on the north side has got you covered. In addition to records, they stock antiques, jewelry and memorabilia. If you need to make space for new albums, staff will look at any vinyl, CDs or collectibles you’d like to sell from Tuesday-Saturday each week.
Photo via Instagram / crescentmoonsatx

StingRay Records
243 N. Union Ave., New Braunfels, (830) 629-2662, facebook.com/stingrayrecords
Whether you need an excuse for a bit of a road trip or are just a dedicated collector, StingRay Records in New Braunfels is worth checking out. The shop stocks both new and used vinyl so you should be set for all your record-collecting needs.
Photo via Instagram / stingray_records

The Cosmic Peddler
[email protected], thecosmicpeddler.com
If flipping through the shelves isn’t your style, then this web-based record seller may be more your style. Based in SA, The Cosmic Peddler specializes in underground and imported music, with a wide selection of vinyl, CDs, cassettes and merch. You can discover your new fav band by perusing the shop’s new releases, or browse the “Classic Rock Shop” for hit records by everybody from Queen to the Melvins.
Photo via Instagram / thecosmicpeddler

Nine Lives Books
7959 Fredericksburg Rd., Ste. 119, (210) 647-5656, ninelivesbooks.com
Books aren’t the only products up for grabs here, Nine Lives also has a respectable selection of records. Don’t expect to find a robust catalog of newer albums here though, it’s all about vintage finds at this laid back shop. You may even be surprised at what you come across.
Photo via Facebook / Nine Lives Books

Music Connection
7121 W. US Hwy. 90 #140, (210) 673-2850, musicconnectionrecordstore.com
If you prefer jamming out to tunes played on vinyl, you’ll fit right in at Music Connection. Hidden in a strip mall, this shop opened in 1982 as Record Connection. In its decades of serving local music lovers, MC has remained a constant for music junkies to buy and trade records.
Photo via Google Maps

Cd Sam Records, Cds, Dvds, Blurays, Tshirts
4522 Fredericksburg Rd., (210) 388-8878, facebook.com/cdsamplus210
There’s lots to find inside Wonderland of the Americas, including this badass shop that sells records. Browse around and you’ll discover local gems like albums from the Butthole Surfers, as well as classics from the likes of Black Flag and Pink Floyd. Don’t worry though, there’s nearly something for everyone, with products from the likes of Los Lobos, John Coltrane, Wu-Tang Clan, Patsy Cline and more.
Photo via Instagram / cdsam210

Boysville Auxiliary Thrift Shop
307 W. Olmos Dr., (210) 826-2195, boysvillethriftstore.com
Boysville is a must-visit for San Antonio secondhand shoppers, but did you know you can score records here too? The selection is limited compared to some of the other shops on this list, but that will just make it all the more satisfying when you find the perfect addition to your collection.
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CD Exchange
Multiple locations, cdexchange-sa.com
You may need to call ahead, but you can definitely buy and sell vinyl records — giving you the option to get rid of unwanted albums or build your collection — at certain locations of CD Exchange, Movie Exchange and DVD Exchange. Some items have pretty low prices, so it’ll actually be very easy for you to stock up on rare finds for cheap.
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