Wrecka Stow: Waterlood Records – Austin, TX

IMG_2559I knew I was going to spend a lot of money as soon as I stepped into Austin, Texas’ Waterloo Records (600 North Lamar).  This massive store is legendary in the area and it takes up two large storefronts.

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I walked in and saw a large selection of new albums and store-exclusive DVD’s and Blu-Ray discs.  I grabbed a Blu-Ray of Razorback, but ended up putting it back on the shelf because I hadn’t even explored a sixth of the store yet.

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The CD selection is this place is massive, and they have seemingly every genre you can imagine.

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They also sell T-shirts, odd toys, and art, and they had plenty of stuff from Record Store Day still available.  Don’t worry, vinyl lovers, they sell plenty of vinyl.

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The north half of the store is nothing but records.  The above photo is just a tiny part of their selection.  They even sell record players.

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Not to be outdone is their DVD / Blu-Ray alcove.  The number of cult and B-films alone was stunning.  I could drop hundreds of dollars in this alcove alone.

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I walked out of there with CD’s from Eric B. & Rakim, Bayonne, and Oingo Boingo,  and the Rough Guide to a World of Psychedelia.

Waterloo Records is a must-visit spot if you’re a music and / or film lover and visiting Austin.  Bring a fat wallet.

Keep your mind open.

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