Shopping & Style


Edited by Erin Kuschner timeout.com/austin/shopping @erinito


Shelf life


If it’s on vinyl, it’s in Austin: These nerdtastic record stores offer rare finds, good vibes and deep education. By Dan Gentile


Waterloo Records FOR TEXAN PRIDE


Antone’s Record Shop One by one, the great record stores of Guadalupe Street have all shuttered, but Antone’s somehow managed to survive and serves as a reminder to the college crowd that there’s more to the world of music than Spotify. Founded by the legendary Austin icon Clifford Antone, the shop naturally trades in blues, Americana and vintage Texas music, but the relic status of the store also makes it the sleeper spot to dig for genres that regular customers may overlook. à 2928 Guadalupe St, suite #101 (512-322-0660, antonesrecordshop.com)


FOR PARTY STARTERS


Breakaway Records Austin’s 45 RPM diggers flock to Breakaway for high-dollar singles ranging from


doo-wop to classic country, but the breezy neighborhood energy of the place is inviting enough not to scare away listeners with less archaeological listening habits. The owners have built a loyal following thanks in part to their role deejaying longtime parties like the Second Sunday Sock Hop and Cold Lampin’, and their expertise shows in the hip-hop and classic R&B sections. à 211 W N Loop Blvd (512-538-0174, breakawayrecord shop.com)


FOR LOCAL SOUNDS


End of an Ear Serving South Austin since 2005 (and recently relocated to a larger space on Clawson Road), the shop is rich in niche, rare and neglected records, but the bins hold treasures to satisfy budget shoppers as well. Deep crates of psychedelic, reggae, jazz and world music and carefully curated rock demonstrate End of an Ear’s encyclopedic spectrum, and its close ties to an array of local scenes (punk, electronic, indie rock) mean that small pressings of Austin artists typically receive prime placement at the counter. à 4303 Clawson Rd (512-462-6008, endofanear.com)


FOR SERIOUS COLLECTORS Antone’s Record Shop Time Out Austin May 11–August 16, 2017


Waterloo Records Waterloo is the city’s largest


56 Breakaway Records


PHOTOGRAPHS (FROM TOP): SHUTTERSTOCK; COURTESY WATERLOO RECORDS/SPENCER SELVIDGE


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