Open List Home > Austin, TX > Shopping > Music Stores - CDs Tapes & Records > Waterloo Records and Video
h celebrity interviews, music videos and fashion & beauty how-tos!
Featuring an extensive selection and friendly, knowledgeable staff, Waterloo Records and Video provides music lovers with the opportunity to listen to anything before buying. All sales are backed by a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee--bring it back even if you just don't like it. All music is filed A-Z without regard to genre and customers can even buy, sell or trade their music at this store.
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...
citysearch.com - expert review - 08/28/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this store, as any music lover should, and they certainly merit 5 stars. Let me just suggest a couple of things they could improve on, because so many have already explained why they rock.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
For Those About to Rock... I needed to add some AC/DC to my ipod. It is hard to find AC/DC in this internet world, so off to Waterloo Records I went.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Waterloo is the place to go to find practically anything. They also have a really good selection of crap in their used section. I really like perusing their records, new and used. I once bought a Grey…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming here ever sine the first time I've been here for a visit, it is one of the first things that come to mind when I think, "What is Austin?" Austinites don't realize how good they have…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This store is usually one of my highlights when visiting Austin. I miss good record stores, and I usually find what I haven't been able to (or even forgot that I wanted) here. It's also nice that the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Hard to find parking but a good used cd bin to dig through. I've noticed that since five years ago they have a lot of non-music related crap sitting on top of any available counter space and even…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Waterloo Video is closing. They're selling their stock of DVDs for $9.99 to $12.99. I think I heard that the spot will be used for Waterloo Records' used DVD section. The last day to rent movies is…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a CD/Vinyl junkie. I download almost as much as I buy. . But for me buying wins out: The cover art, the rustle of the plastic. And I admit, having out of print and imported CDs makes me feel like…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
The listening booths are good but I've never been so hot on their selection. Then again, the only stores in town I loved were Technophilia and 33 degrees the likes of which have never been seen…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Waterloo Records reminds me a lot of Newbury Comics, which is a New England local-chain of record stores. They've got lotsa crap that's not music but I have to say, I'm impressed with selection,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Frankly, there's very little point in actually walking into a physical establishment to buy music...unless, that is, you want to make sure that your ripped music is at the highest bit-rate possible.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This has to be one of the largest independent record stores left in the country. The selection is huge and they have a cool range of gifts, books, gadgets and kid's items. The staff was super…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
I know it's trendy and counter-culture to hate on places that are popular, but honestly, Waterloo is not that great. My music buying is restricted primarily to vinyl only, and while they do have a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great record store. LOVE the iPod listening station. Haven't seen that anywhere in SD, where I hail from. Prices are pretty dope as well. Slightly higher than your typical iTunes download, but…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I like Waterloo. When you walk in, it *feels* different from most sterile record shops and CD stores. Waterloo has a personality. Maybe that's why so many people (myself included) have Waterloo bumper…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
Full Review »
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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place, both for video and music. The video rentals offer a great selection of new releases and an awesome back catalog. The staff is amazing, they remember my name when checking me out. How…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I just love to go into this store. Austin is so much about music and Waterloo can help center you in the heart of the music scene. They have an amazing local section and then all the music is just…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Great selection, and I love the staff picks section for finding new bands. Most cities I've lived in have some cool record shop like this (Soundwaves in Houston, Vintage Vinyl in St. Louis, Amoeba in…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This is Austin's best indi record store. They have the best selection, the staff isn't snobby like most good record stores, and prices are fair.
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
incredible selection, but I prefer my stores with bit more personal vibe to them. Waterloo is just plain huge. As far as selection goes...really can't be beat. I could stay in here for hours. The…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
They are selling wristbands to SXSW. Limit is two. Good luck with the line! (Posted Feb 26)
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place a lot! The staff is really helpful in finding music. One time I went there and I had no idea what to get since I had a gift card and I was totally bored. The staff guy pointed out…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a record store snob. I buy one CD a week (I'm collecting Rolling Stone Magazine's Top 500 discs that came out a couple of years ago), and sometimes two. I usually stay up north and go to the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
A wide-ranging, personal-feeling music store with an attached hamburger joint! I bought a Jimmy Buffett CD for $2.99 and left feeling very pleased with myself.
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
The record part of the store is great. Everything for everybody, and good selection of used discs, vinyl, classical and boxed sets. The video store is the only place i rent from regularly. The…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
What I like about Waterloo Records is that they cater to a bunch of tastes...they've got the really hard to find stuff mixed in with more mainstream selections. So, everyone wins. Plus, the staff…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Waterloo Records is last of a dying breed. It is by far one of the greatest record stores in the country if not world and it's pretty hard to dispute. They have tons of in-store performances. A huge…
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Waterloo, support local businesses, blah blah. But I'm writing this because Waterloo is the ONLY place in town to sell classical CDs and get reasonable money for them. Do NOT go to Cheapo or…
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to support Waterloo. I married into it. The Video store is not as cool as I Heart Video, but it still has a great selection. The staff in the video store tends to be more friendly and laid back…
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
Full Review »
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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Visiting my brother and family in Austin for Thanksgiving 2007. I was very excited to visit this Austin music institution. Plus, I love it when record stores and book stores employ people who actually…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
Full Review »
I love the selection and set up of this store. Its a little pricey but all good music is. Keep record stores alive
kudzu.com - user review - 10/18/2007
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
Did you know that Waterloo charges $500 or more to bands doing in-stores? How does this support local musicians? Did you know that the Waterloo Recommends section in the Austin Chronicle is paid for…
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
Full Review »
Well, Waterloo isn't just for hipsters, but be prepared to be inundated by them when you walk through the doors. You can't help but feel cool just being among all those CDs and LPs (and the staff who know so...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/12/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I was put on to Waterloo a couple of years ago by a Dr. I worked with. He said any weekend in Austin wasn't complete without a visit here, and he's right. I walked in the first time and was totally…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I should explain my 3-star review of Waterloo based on the fact that I'm coming at it as a vinyl crate-digger and it seems to be the most lauded record store in Austin (there's even a mini one in the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
#&%$^! Waterloo! Why do you always take my money with so little effort!?!?! Almost as cool as Amoeba Music, Waterloo offers just about everything you can want - a vast array of hard to find gems,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I love to come to Waterloo for the new, particularly modern vinyl. The used vinyl and used CD selections aren't that fantastic and they're sometimes overpriced, but they're fun to flip through and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, this is a fine music store. The staff can be a little too hip (if your band is that good, why are you working retail?), but the selection is vast and full of unexpected old school classics (ie…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I must be a TOTAL airhead because I didn't even notice the music section. This is right next to Amy's, right? In comparison to I Luv Video & Vulcan Video:
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Why do I give Waterloo Records 5 stars? I'll tell ya why, and it's not because somebody like John Cusack out of Hi-Fidelity works (or doesn't work) there. It's not because they have the most cd's…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
My rating is more for the Video Annex than the Music Store. The music section is fantastic -- they carry a great selection of the best local, nation and international. The Video annex is *my* movie…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Man, I really don't get it. Maybe I haven't been here enough times, but I'm in complete and total agreement with all the other reviewers who've been mentioning Amoeba. Compared to the L.A. store,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
In a town with no "great" record stores, this one is the best. Maybe it is because the boom happened here so recently or maybe it is because Waterloo cornered the market, but this is all we have…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Easily the best overall record store in Austin. Looking at the negative reviews, I think its rather unreasonable to think that Austin could match an Amoeba, simply because you're talking about a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite music store ever. And that's saying a lot. I love their Texas music/Americana selection, best I've ever seen, and I love their emphasis on local Austin and Texas music. Prices are very…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Best record store I've been in since I left college [5 years ago - sigh]. They had all the new stuff I was looking for AND the super old CD my Boyfriend has been searching for since oh, I don't know,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about Waterloo that hasn't already been said? I worked there last winter as a part time job when outdoor Stubb's shows were out of season.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I come from the land of Amoeba music and this is still a great record store. We were looking for an obscure CD which they didn't have but the gal behind the counter spent a sincere 10 minutes looking…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe the best in Austin... Still, the "live music capital of the world" deserves better. Having lived in both Austin and L.A., I have to say Amoeba (at least in L.A. and San Francisco) blows Waterloo…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
$9.99 for a used CD?! Strike one. I don't care if it's Johnny Cash. $16.99 for Frank Zappa's "Apostrophe," and every other Frank Zappa album? Strike two. Why don't I just go to the mall?
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best music store in the entire universe, PERIOD. Don't believe me, check it out for yourself. If you don't like it I will buy you a beer.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
My all time favorite record store ever, walked in on a recent visit to Austin and was almost postive I could hear little angels singing in my ears; I had reached my personal heaven. They have the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my top five record stores of all time. Clearly one of those places where you don't leave without some musical gem in your hot paws. The selection is massive, but maneuverable with the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is pretty cool. i'll say that the staff isn't all that friendly and they pick through a lot of the used records before you can get to them but of course they don't always catch everything…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the second best record store I've ever been to (Amoeba Records is #1 forever). The last time I was in Austin, I bought a bunch of Daniel Johnston tapes for my car here. Oh, & as I was walking…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Waterloo. The best record store you will ever visit..... every time you pass it you should be thankful that you get to live in the city the houses such an establishment. There are a few reasons why I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Most folks here have been to an indie music store, but what separates Waterloo store from all the rest is their "Texas Music Catalog" where you can find many artists on indie or small labels.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to write a review of Waterloo Records without sounding like you work for the Austin Chamber of Commerce or the Independent Business Council, or something. Here are a few things that are…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Not THAT vast. I can't seem to ever find what I want here. Sorry. Does have great attention to local music, but doesn't it seem too small compared to such a comprehensive and vast music store like,…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
A musical oasis. They have books too, relating to music and the Vice coffee table books. I purchased a cd from Explosions in the Sky, La Macha, and Ambulance Ltd my first visit. If I lived in Austin I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked Waterloo, and coupled with the fact that they're independent and have such a great reputation, yes. Solid solid store, and one that would almost assuage my guilt about actually…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
...Kill me, but I really don't appreciate Waterloo. I find them pretty expensive, hard to get to, usually crowded, and rather uninteresting. I don't particularly care for their trinkets, either, as…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
If I had to morph into a record store, I would become Waterloo Records. This is the left ventricle of the heart of Austin. I love this place. It personifies the singular, intelligent drive that makes…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I'm no expert on music, but I certainly can appreciate an amazing record store when I see one. Waterloo Records could definitely be considered an Austin landmark. For almost 25 years, they've…
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2006
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
This is not the place for used CDs (even though they do carry them) or even cheap CDs at all, but rather for the incredibly varied selection. One of their fortes is carrying local music - and not…
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
Full Review »
I can't pass through Austin without stopping at Waterloo to get all the albums I can't find at other places.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
unique store indie store - they have a breadth of artists versus having a million copies of top 40 RIAA artists. large selection of music dvds. they basically alphabetize all the artists instead of…
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
There may not be a better record shop in the United States. They have everything - vinyl, CD, new used, rare, limited editions, one-offs, etc. If it's listenable, chances are you can find it in at…
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the other reviews of Waterloo, I am mystified. How can any of you ignore the blatant traffic problems around Waterloo?
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best record stores in the country ... vast and comprehensive selection, totally cool employees. I put out a record a couple of years ago and before we even sent copies to our own record…
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Many great record stores build their reputation by carrying specific genres. There are excellent places in Austin to buy blues, tejano or hip-hop for example. Waterloo has in-depth selections in many…
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Everybody knows that the music section of this store is phenomenal - enough to where employees will work here for just over minimum wage. (Someone told me there's a documentary and book in the works…
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Great store, knowledgeable staff - beats the shit out of chain record stores in the mall.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great music store. This is one of the reasons I miss living in Austin. IIt's a great place to brose for music -- I usually walk in with nothing in particular in mind, and walk about with…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Easily one of the best indie music stores in the country. I recently moved away from Austin and The Alamo Drafthouse and Waterloo Records are the only two things I will miss. The variety and selection…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
When my little headphones died, I came here for a new set. When I wanted to pick up a fun Texas souvenir for some friends, I browsed with confidence. Waterloo Records has succeeded by not only being a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Best record store in Texas. They have cds as well as vinyl. Check out the used section too! Don't have what you want? They can order it pronto. They also have a small selection of fun books. A huge…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent record store. A unique thing about this place is their filing system. Everything is alphabetical. No genres, or sub-genres. In most record stores titles are listed by genre (jazz,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2006
Full Review »
I can never leave this store without buying way more than I came in for. Their selection is wonderf...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/05/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I'm the first to review this place. Among all of Austin's many incredible independent record stores, this is probably the best and largest-- great variety of lots of different kinds…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2006
Full Review »
I should really own some stock from them. They have so much variety and selection that you can't wa...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/21/2006
Full Review »
I was impressed with the variety of music this place has. I found one I had been looking for, for y...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/29/2005
Full Review »
If you are a music lover, you will simply love this store! They carry many local bands/artists as w...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/28/2005
Full Review »
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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2005
Full Review »
Great music selection including local artists. Try to attend an in store. They are great.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2005
Full Review »
© 2009 austincities.com
About
|
Contact
|
Advertising
|
Add a Business
|
|
Terms of Use
|
Privacy Policy
Some data provided by Localeze Some reviews provided by Yelp.com
