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Waterloo Records

Address
600 N Lamar Blvd Austin TX 78703
Phone
(512) 474-2500
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Independent Record Store since 1982

We're an independent record store established in 1982.

Waterloo Records & Video is a retail music and video store with a large and diverse selection of music from every generation and style. We provide a comfortable atmosphere where artists of every variety are all filed together alphabetically without regard to category and customers can listen to any CD before they buy it. You can listen and shop online with us anytime. Not only do we feature...

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At a modest 6,400 square feet, Waterloo is hardly a megastore, but it's a music lover's dream. A weekly sales chart tells you what the savvy locals are buying, and 11 listening stations let you evaluate their tastes. Don't like what you bought? Return it within ten days—for whatever reason. Many of the big touring acts stop by for in-store performances the day of the show, sometimes with free...

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When my record player broke I went to Waterloo to purchase a new one. I had purchased records from there before and saw the stock of players. I was ready buy several hundred dollars worth of equipment and inquired with their staff about doing so. They recommended I go elsewhere, gave me recommendations on where to purchase said system, and we're more than happy to do so. I saved a lot of money...

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Found this place while taking a late night quick trip to Target. My buddy decided that we needed to check this place out. I'm glad he did. Being from Iowa, there really isn't an actual store that sells vinyl like Waterloo. Found (and bought) a lot from there I didn't expect to find. Unfortunately, I got a copy of DJ Shadow's Entroducing that contained 2 copies of sides A and B only. That being...

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I love this place. I've been buying vinyls for a few months now, as I enjoy listening to them. I must say this store has the best selection and cool, laid back staff. I recommend this place to anybody who comes to town or listens to music in general. The Sxsw show cases this store does are also very awesome as well. The only record store in the state of Texas I have walked in to, having had the...

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I was really, really impressed. Nice selection of vinyl. Very reasonable prices. Friendly people. Next visit to Austin, I definitely will be back with a few more hours to dig thru the crates...

Business description (5)

Waterloo Records Inc is located at 632 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX. This location is in the Old West Austin neighborhood. This business specializes in News & Media.

For over 20 years, Waterloo Records has been one of Austin's favorite record stores. Why? The selection of music is unbeatable. Shoppers will find every genre of music here, including current popular favorites and many Texas artists. Waterloo has supported the local music community for years, allowing bands a place to sell their handmade tapes, vinyl and CDs. The store is also famous for its...

Independent Record Store since 1982

When people come to Austin, they usually think music and Waterloo records is the Mecca where music lovers come together. Waterloo Records is noted for its knowledgeable staff and an emphasis on customer service. The store prides itself on "catering to the music consumer" and features a ten-day return policy for goods in new condition. It regularly hosts events featuring live performances by...

The premier place for music shopping in Austin, Waterloo Records has been ranked as the best record store in Austin since its opening in 1982. With albums, CDs, records and videos from a wide variety of genres, this Austin music shop is guaranteed to please Indie kids, metal heads and country music fans alike. What's more, Waterloo Records is known for hosting live jam sessions whenever local...

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