Waterloo Records Reviews

I like visiting this place every once in a while. Not just music choices, they have cool little items added throughout the store.

Great selection of vinyl albums, and why not, it's Austin.

nice local record store, has in-store performances for free from fairly big bands

Waterloo is a fantastic Austin local institution. Their semi-regular in store live shows are a special treat, and their vinyl rewards program is great.

My Aunt Sally used to work here back in the day when she sported an awesome mohawk, a few more piercings and one less baby. Now it is less punk, still hip (much like my aunt). A couple of my friends have preformed at their weekly in-store concerts complete with free Shiner beer, and for me it doesn't get much better than that.

I could happily spend the entire weekend in this shop. If you love music this is the place for you. When we arrived there was a band playing to launch their new album- the well - and they were amazing. Some of the records were priced above market price hence the one star off, but did find tonnes of stuff for a good price. Loved it.

Really great shop with a collection of awesome, high quality records, as well as some nick nacks and other things! Definitely something for everyone here and worth checking out after getting ice cream at Amy's next door!

Gotta be the best record store in Austin. What can you spell with their stickers?

Expansive record store, and they sell cute little nicknacks

Awesome store. It has a wide variety of movies and vinyl, as well as cds and novelty items. It s a great place to browse to fill up time. I absolutely recommend if you re in downtown Austin.

Super friendly staff, had what I was looking for and more

Lots of different records! They are my go to record store for sure.

Classic music store, been going there since they opened the doors! Good to see vinyl back on the shelves again!

I love this place. There rap collection isnt as thourough as i would hope but they have an amazing selection of rock and other types of music.

Definitely a place to go on any Austin visit. Occasionally higher prices than other record stores in town, but they do good about keeping it local with a Texas section, and they have concerts there too. An Austin favorite!

Great place for Rock vinyl, and I really enjoyed the show I saw there with Cactus Blossoms and Illuminati Hotties.

Definitely one of my favorite stores to visit. They Always have the best new music in stock.

If you're a music lover you have to visit this place. They have so many albuns to explore!

I have been there all the time got my best CDs ever and I still have them in my brand new green cd bag this store is amazing I would love to work there #WaterlooRecords

One of the few remaining iconic record stores, this place should be preserved. Records aplenty along with band memorabilia and kitsch, one will find something to get for themselves as well as something to gift someone else. And the service is phenomenal! We bought a record player (open box item) and upon coming home in Houston (3 hours away) discovered that it was missing a part. I called and informed them of the situation, they sent me the part by mail at no cost to me.

Spectacular music selection, Good prices, great specials.

It used to be a great place to go, but the selection and patrons have both gotten younger, newer, and insufferable. As Austin has become increasingly more overcrowded in the past decade and vinyl has become trendy, the place is packed to the brim. The vinyl section is often crowded with hipsters who have dubious tastes searching for $30 records.

I used to be one of a few people in the vinyl section and was able to have conversations with the employees about music, imagine that. The employees are now always focused on sales, corporate pushes, and bitchy customers at the register that they have no time to chat about music. This is a record store for crying out loud. Two of my favorite employees who ve worked here for decades no longer recognize me or are excited about music. We used to have amazing conversations about albums and songs that changed our lives. Some of my favorite records were recommendations by employees here and Cheapo. An employee that still works here recommended one of my favorite records and he now wouldn t know me from Adam. This person and that album changed my life and now there s no time to chat because it s all business now. The passion is gone and that s incredibly depressing

Anything and everything you would ever want is sold at Waterloo.

Lots of Albums and Artists. I could spend all day in here. Prices are reasonable

Pretty decent selection. Employees are friendly too.

Great selection of new and hard to find/out of print records. Their prices are great and on par with Amazon.

You can get records at all kinds of prices! And usually you will be surprised by something new:) a great place to browse!

Hadn't been there in a decade but its almost the same place just missing the listening booths. Still awesome

Very friendly and informative staff. Huge selection

Great selection and the prices are reasonable. Well worth the visit.

Awesome place. They had a huge selection of records, CDs and band shirts. They had some great rare Grateful Dead and Cramps records along with a ton of others. One of the best things about this place was that they had a easy parking. If you like vinyl, check this place out. I will definitely be back.

Waterloo has the best selection of CDs, DVDs, and new vinyl around. What the store lacks is a decent selection of used vinyl, and it's difficult to sort through and distinguish the new from the old. To be fair, there are plenty of places in Austin that you can visit for used records, but I was expecting a better selection. I'll continue to go to Breakaway or Friends of Sound which have a fraction of the volume but more 1st pressings and rare albums.

Definitely one of the bigger record stores I have been to.

Large selection of vinyl records, CDs (new and used), dvds, and other music merchandise.

I love how they have accessories for vinyl record that I can t find at other music stores!!

Iconic record store in Austin. Great selection and welcoming staff.

Great selection, but the new records are over priced.

Love Waterloo and their in stores! Support local vinyl, CDs and tapes!

Your typical not so typical local record store. Great selection of new and used vinyl and other formats. Friendly staff and a great environment.

One of the remaining spots of "yesterday's Austin." We never get tired of wandering around in that store.

Love the guy who owns this record shop and it's a pleasure going in and listening to cd's and being a part of such an iconic music spot.

prices can be a bit much on certain selections but the selection itself is superb and the staff is more than willing to help you find what you are looking for if they dont have it

Favorite store, favorite place. I love their selection and always feel welcomed!

Nice spot for records you need to find to add to your collection.

Last of the Mohicans on knowledge based music retail store

Support Local Business. Always an incredible store.

This is a really cool store. Not only is there a first class selection of music there are books, t-shirts, record players and a host of items perfect for the music lover. I also had the pleasure of seeing an acoustic performance from Margo Price while in store. This is a definite 5 stars.

This place was not welcoming. In this world today the environment was very uncomfortable.

Good for new vinyl, not much of a used selection. But still its a cool store.

I recently visited Waterloo Records and was surprised with the quality of merchandise. It's definitely worth a stop for hard to find items. The staff was friendly and helpful as well. I'll be back for sure!

Great selection of new and used CDs Vinyl and movies. Deep into Texas blues but a broad selection of other content.

Great place to come and peruse all kinds of musical options. Usually playing some great local music that's also available.

So laid back and "almost" overwhelming selection...in a good way!

Good selection with random finds on top of what you're looking for

One more iconic record store.
Awsome

Been coming to Waterloo since about 96'. One of my top 3 all time record stores in Texas, hands down. Support your local record store!

Music collectors this is heaven. I stumbled upon Waterloo by accident. Friendly staff and great energy in this place all round

Fun store! I got a couple CDs I've been searching all over for

This place is the best if your a record collector. Most likely they will have what you are looking for, if they don't, they will order it for you, and have it next time your in the store. They carry all things music. Turntables needles, cds, all music related items. Knowledgeable staff, that can refer you to music similar to your tastes, and the place even has live music on certain days. I try to stop in once a week, if I have a chance.

Can I just say "WOW!"? I called to see if Waterloo stocked an album from an Australian band and Cameron was like the Sherlock Holmes of record sleuths! He worked diligently to find out and ended up special ordering it for me. He was personable on the phone and worked hard to get me the best price. I was very appreciative of his time and look forward to picking up my new LP. Thanks for being part of what makes Austin the greatest!

One of the many reasons I can never leave Austin. I still by cds and there is no better store than Waterloo. The staff knows everything about music.

I always have to visit when I come to Austin. I ve bought some of my favorite records here. The staff are helpful and the store has a huge, well-organized selection.

Saw Octopus Project, bought their CD, got it signed. So many options inside and a staff that knows more about my music taste than I do