Waterloo Records Reviews

Good selection but higher prices than Amazon for most cds, still a good place to visit for the whole experience and sometimes you might find a gem or two.

amazing store, helpful staff. if only had more money to buy records

the only place i go to buy my vinly. great selection and the staff is always able to help me out.

Good selection. Friendly staff. Fun gifty items and tshirts.

My favorite record store in Austin. I went twice during my most recent visit.

Great music selection, big vinyl inventory, great place to kill a few hours.

Great store with multiple options (CDs, cassettes, DVDs, VHS tapes, vinyl, record players, and more). I love that you can try out record players to test records and the quality of the players.

A very vast store with multidisciplinary discography

an excellent place to shop for records. if your not a music person, check out the movie bin and try to find some "classics"

Awesome place to grab anything related to records. Had plenty of extras not just a record shop. Plenty of extras to add to your collection which helped me get some gifts for others.

Uniquely Austin vibes and a great place to find obscure movies and of course all the best music!

No better place to find music here in Austin! Weather one's looking for local musicians or regional or major artist, they have an excellent selection of albums to find. In the back, there's also a large area for vinyls if one wants to spin the black circle :-)

I'm not from Austin. The first time I walked in WaterlooI spent close to two hours. They have a nice, large collection of CDs. Had to control myself from spending too much. Ha.

Very good music collection and many genres to choose from

Great selection and everyone is super helpful!! I love supporting my local music store.

Must visit for audiophiles when in Austin. Great place to start your vinyl collection. Reservations and special orders available. Knowledge staff and decent prices.

There're a lot of reasons to be irritated at Austin.
The residents can be somewhat smug and seem to believe they invented weird.
The traffic in Austin is pretty awful, typical of a town that has grown too fast.
And like most of Texas, it's just too hot in Austin.
But the most irritating thing about Austin is Waterloo Records. It's the kind if record store every town wants, but somehow only Austin has.
I never fail to find twice as much as I can afford. It's why I drive 4 hours to shop there.
Jerks.

Amazing record shop and more! They carry EVERYTHING. Could easily go broke if I lived close by.

Huge, diverse collection of music in many formats! Great prices and a fantastic atmosphere! I was even able to find some SACDs here ;)

I've been going to Waterloo Records for almost 20 years. They have almost anything you could be looking for, usually in CD format. They almost certainly have the most comprehensive vinyl selection in town. They also sell record player needles and new turntables, which ensures there will be a next generation of vinyl collectors and lovers.

Love the selection! Found a signed copy of the vinyl I wanted to

Every type of music, reasonable prices, great quirky gift ideas

A must for music lovers. This place has vinyl CD s and even cassettes. The staff is not under the mistaken belief they are Rockstars, although there is a fair amount of musicians that work there . Music of all genres . Used new vinyl etc... ample parking. Great location. Great inshore performances

You may have a hard time finding popular older vinyls, but that is pretty much the case everywhere (I'm looking at you, Hot Fuss by the Killers - no, I will not pay $200 for you). Keep an eye out for their in-store events, the concerts are among the most intimate I've experienced AND you get free beer. Even bigger plus? Get your stuff autographed if you purchase it that same day - just show your receipt!

Awesome selection with a great enviroment. Not just music, but DVDs and Blu Ray too including a massive portion of the Criterion Collection. Prices are a bit steep for new records, but there are plenty of bargain bins and the like with real quality selections if you're tight on cash. My only real complaint is finding nearby parking, but that's not on them! Great shop!

My husband had to stop and buy a Willy Nelson record

This place is the real deal. They've got just about any piece of vinyl you could possibly want. Plus an absolutely amazing selection of old movies including all the cult classics you can imagine. Definitely a staple of the Austin experience and totally worth a check if you enjoy vintage movies, music, and more.

Lots of good quality local stuff. Good record shops are hard to find.

Sloppy! This store has become very sloppy with their customer service. I went to an in store signing of Meatloaf back on 8/4, for his new CD. It was great to meet him in person after all these years, and he could not have been nicer. The deal was, if you purchased his new CD in advance, you could get advance liner notes signed. The CD was to come out on 9/16, a Friday. Well, I drove down there after work, and was told, no, they don't have any in stock! Huh? 150-200 people in line, who paid in advance, and they didn't get the CD's in? They said to check back with them on the 20th, which was a Tuesday. So that meant for me, I had to drive back down town, make a special trip, all they way from Cedar Park. There were no apologies, no discounts offered to me, no nothing. They didn't seem to care one bit! Just sloppy guys, very, very sloppy. They were also supposed to have the new Led Zepplin 3 CD set of the BBC recordings in on Friday, but they didn't get them in either. So I ordered it on Amazon as soon as I got to the parking lot.

This record shop, is one of the best in Texas. If ever, you're in Austin drop on by & check it out. It literally takes me hours going through this store every time.

has a great and wide selection on music and video.
nice friendly atmosphere.
great place to go to if you're visiting austin

Record stores of this caliber are a thing of the past. This place is a goldmine. I wish I could ve spent more time, but we were only in town for three days.

if you still purchase physical music and movies, then purchase them here. i believe it is more expensive than purchasing vinyl from end of an ear; however, i enjoy the live music in-store events. which is the only time i visit waterloo records.

Perhaps the best record store in Austin. A great, vast selection of not only music, but movies as well.

Been coming here for 20+ years. Always a pleasure. I met the Butthole Surfers! They were here for a book signing last week. They have live music, records, CDs, all that jazz.

whatever you do don't sell your records here! i knew i was in the wrong place when i asked him how much for my original pressed iggy pop funhouse (retail at $350-$400) and he had no idea and said somewhere around $30 with a blank stare... they basically offered about $2 for some five star records that would retail around $2500 and offered me $340. they told me it would be the next day before they would be done and then called me back in 3 hours and demanded i pick them after I told them I would not accept the offer. not expecting retail but not expecting insulting robbery either...

while it's not my favorite record store in austin (i prefer antone's and end of an ear because they cater a little better to my weirder tastes), it is a pretty centrally located mecca with a worthwhile and massive selection of commercial and underground music of all genres, neat t-shirts and worthwhile free in-store performances.

A staple of downtown Austin and music life. This place is just a treat for any media lover. Vast selection of new and used to find some items that many times can't be found online as well.

They hold am outdoor concert series during SXSW for free which is fantastic. During the year they offer sometimes indoor events for free as well.

If you enjoy collecting cds, records, or movies most defiantly check this place out.

ace record store. lots going on. picked up some 2nd hand mike rep records and some glow in the dark cats. shout out to the fella behind the counter for reminding me mcmurtry was playing continental that evening too.

great record shop and one that dates back to the early days of an up and coming austin. selection of vinyls is impressive but lacking in certain genre's. as a venue, it is always fun to catch a local or travelling band rocking out in the store.

Best record store in Austin. They have great used records and CDs. I love the instore concerts too. The people are great and I like that you can purchase hard tickets for concerts around town.

Very cool shop! Lots of rare finds and interesting shopping experience!

Kickass Oldschool vibe,movies,dvds vinyl posters, pops, etc

San Antonio vinyl shops dont even come close to the quality and inventory of this record shop. I will continue my drive to Austin to hit this record shop.

Very helpful and always go the extra mile to help find what I'm looking for

A true Austin icon! Wall-to-wall CDs, Vinyl, DVDs (new & used), posters, stickers and so much more! Great selection and rare finds guaranteed. A definite must visit while in Austin!

Lots of new records, hardly any used ones. I rarley see any outside of the New arrivals They do have a lot of Special Presses but they all have a cover made from glossy card stock and the LP is almost always clear, this has me wondering where they re even getting these from or if they make them themselves with them all being the same price. If you re starting out this is a good place, but it s not Ameoba that s for sure.

Very interesting place,, there are places in Austin I believe everyone should go at least once and I'm glad I finally got to check it out

Good pizza, underwhelming used cassette inventory :/

Great place to find music from many different kinds.

Staff is always so helpful. I love buying my Vinyl Records here.

Really awesome spot to find and listen to music. Great staff. Very helpful and friendly. Austin staple.

Generations change. Listening habits evolve. The way people buy and consume music never stays still. But the song... well the song remains the same much like Waterloo Records remains an epicenter of the "live music capital of the world" in Austin, TX.

After more than 30 years in business, countless album releases, intimate in-store performances, and what's evolved into one of the best free events in town during SXSW (talking of course about the outdoor parking lot shows with killer lineups), Waterloo Records has gone from a humble neighborhood record shop to a cultural institution - and while some might pine for the old days when the music wasn't compressed into digitally-rendered purgatory, plenty more will happily recognize that Waterloo is a record store that still values honest-to-goodness music discovery, the lost art of sifting through the used vinyl bin, and a staff always armed with quality recommendations.

You visit Waterloo records because you love music. You go back because they do too. And when people who love music get together, good things happen. Bands form. Friendships are forged. New sounds are heard. Old feelings are rekindled. That's Waterloo. Now go see, and hear it, for yourself.

One of the best record stores in Austin, hands down.

Great selection. You will with things you didn't know you wanted. All the dvds and music can handle. There are also live music performances regularly.

Waterloo showcases the must haves in Austin. Also, they have vinyl coupons you can redeem for money off your next vinyl purchase.

Old school record store with a great vibe and cool customer service.

its expensive...but they have everything you could imagine on vinyl and criterion dvds.

Very helpful in selling a large quantity of DVDs from a friend's estate. I love visiting here and putting my hands on real physical media and seeing a vast selection of music with very knowledgeable staff (well, not so much about classical, but I buy that stuff online directly from the labels). I always feel like a kid in a candy store when I visit this place.

Wonderfully staff helpful and found exactly what I was looking for

I'm visiting Austin and given the reputation I thought the record stores would be worth checking out. You won't be disappointed. The store is small, but they have some QUALITY!! I'm into metal and they a really nice selection to choose from. Too nice. I spent too much. And they had some artists that I've never seen records for in stores- like Rammstein. There's also a ton of CDs which surprised me a lot. The staff was really nice and chill as well. A pretty awesome little place and I'll have to stop by next time I'm in town!

Best Record Store. If you are in Austin, visit this place. It's apart of the experience of this city.

I think too many Austinites take Waterloo Records for granted. We have all gone and purchased CDs and Vinyls here, but how often do we really visit it? I've discovered this after moving away to Manhattan two years ago. Since I came to Austin, I make sure to go once a week. Very friendly staff with solid picks and most impressive is that all seem to know who is playing in the week locally. Their selection is more than impressive and you can listen to anything in the store. I love checking out the Shiner TX Top 10 list. My favorite is their Vinyl happy hour. Every Tuesday from 7pm to 11pm, all records are 10% off. Support local businesses!!

Always a blast coming here ! The staff is VERY knowledegeable, and always happy to look things up for us, and help in any way possible ! This is the stuff that makes me proud to BRAG about the level of service one can expect from fine establishments like this ! Woo HOOO !!! Love you guys ! PEACE

The selection in this store is wonderful. I couldn't think of a single artist that they did not have in stock. I highly recommend going here if you are a fan of independent artists.