Waterloo Records & Video

Greetings, To anyone who doubts that time machines and record stores are mutually exclusive, or in fact may not exist, just, for your own clarification, travel to downtown Austin and go to Waterloo Music. In a nanosecond you can travel seamlessly from 1958 to 2008 (and actually have kind, informed, pleasant travel attendants to guide you on your journey....I've even gotten great suggestions from fellow searchers. Last night I found, on one my numerous trips to this mecca, a MINT copy of Uncle Tupeloe's double album on 180 gm English vinyl...what a treat as I put it all on my Revox reel-to-reel for uninterrupted listening...at those times when changing sides or lp's just isn't the thing to be doing. I not only recommend it, if you do go, it is you misfortune...you will not find another, travel where you might. oilman

Great selection but the prices are not competiive enough for everyday. Great listening booths and a huge international selection of CDs/DVD'...

As a music junkie I can tell you that if you can't find it anywhere else, you're ALMOST always assured to find it at Waterloo. They have a great selection of a ton of different kinds of music and I LOVE that they don't sort by genre, just alphabetically. In these days of blurred lines between genres it's sometimes hard to tell what section to look in. When it's all listed alphabetically it makes it a lot easier to find what you need. Yay Waterloo!

I can't pass through Austin without stopping at Waterloo to get all the albums I can't find at other places.

In Short Owner John Kunz opened the store in 1982 and the local music scene hasn't been the same since. The crowded, narrow aisles include the largest local music sections in town, along with a listening station featuring many Austin musicians. College kids and Austin locals fill the white 6,400-square-foot shop, particularly on live music nights when beer kegs flow and high-caliber performers such as Lyle Lovett, Sheryl Crow and Billy Bragg hit the stage.

Though there are a few places closer to me to buy new and used vinyl records, I will still make the trek to Waterloo. They will do special o...

This is one of the best places I've come across as far as finding that hard to find album, (yes I said vinyl). It helps knowing it is a loc...

If you are a music lover, you will simply love this store! They carry many local bands/artists as well as the mainstream ones. They also b...

This is the only place in town I usually go to buy concert/ event tickets. The are conviently located and there usually are not long lines ...

While this really is Austin's music store, with live performances going on all the time and more local music than you'd believe, it's not th...

If there's a local band you've heard in the self-proclaimed music capital of the world, there's a good chance Waterloo carries their CD. Li...

This store is an Austin jewel. They carry local Texas music, imported music, folk music, independent artist, local artist, world music, and...

Waterloo Records and Video is a wonderful place to go pick out some music. It is a nice change from the music stores at the mall. They off...

I like Waterloo well enough. They have a great selection (very diverse) & a very knowledgable staff. The parking is a bit of a pain, though...

It's been awhile since I have been in a record store that went without the pretentious feel of the big warehouses in LA but on a recent trip to Austin I found this record store to be just what I was looking for. A great selection, low key sales people that know their stuff, and just a general atmosphere that is comfortable to shop in. I will be back for sure.

This is a great record store, they not only carry popular nationaly known artists but also great local artists. They have a huge selection i...

I love waterloo because they are a locally owned business and they really support local music. You can find loads of local music at the sto...

Waterloo Records is located right next to Waterloo Ice House. They sell local bands which are hard to find in regular chain retail stores. T...

This place is arguably the most popular and well-known record store in town. Granted, the selection is pretty good (there is a sizable viny...

Waterloo isn't your typical record store, and this means you pay a premium for ecletic selection and local favorites. That said, it's probab...

Waterloo Records is located right next to Waterloo Ice House on Lamar. They offer local music, and also carry harder to find music and video...

Looking for that certain piece of music, then look no further. Waterloo records will help you find what you are looking for, and if they do...

With an impressive new and used vinyl collective (for 2005), this mecca for music hunters caters to a wide variety of tastes. Enjoying an al...

Great music selection including local artists. Try to attend an in store. They are great.