Kerbside pickup
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End of An Ear in Austin
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Location on the map
Austin, Travis County, Texas, US
Service options
In-store pick-up
Yes
In-store shopping
Yes
Online estimates
No
Delivery
No
On-site services
No
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets
Yes
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Planning
Quick visit
Yes
Payments
Cheques
Yes
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 512-462-6008
Site: http://endofanear.com/
Site: http://endofanear.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–7PM
- Tuesday:11AM–7PM
- Wednesday:11AM–7PM
- Thursday:11AM–7PM
- Friday:11AM–7PM
- Saturday:11AM–7PM
- Sunday:11AM–7PM
Comments (199)
Awesome record store. Always find interesting vinyl here! The books are a great variety to look amongst.
This place is great. Large variety of awesome vinyl and music paraphernalia. I literally make a day trip from Houston to Austin just for this record shop
Awesome record store. I found what I was looking for and then some! They carry 33s and 45s and a few essentials, like cleaner solution and vinyl storage cases.
Previously there was a pawn shop here but serendipitously End of an Ear moved here to a great space. They have a great selection of new and used vinyl, CDS and used DVD/VHS. The also carry a great selection of new and used turn tables and speakers. Its a place for new or veteran vinyl lovers! Great local shop
Great prices on second hand CDs. (Not a lot of music from other countries like Japan and South Korea, but still).The guy named Sean working in the stereo room is a awesome, helpful dude.
I love this place. Bring your moms credit card ...*UPDATE* Still one of my favorite record store. This place found a way to feed your vinyl needs through COVID and is still standing. You should support your local sound shops and this should be one of them.
Great variety of music and friendly staff. Bought a Death in June LP that I had been looking for and spent a good amount of time just checking out everything there. When Im in Austin, Ill go back for more record shopping here.
The music selection is huge! From jazz to metal to experimental to grindcore....its here. The staff is super nice and willing to help. The shop is located right off thr highway. Easy to find.
Its a great place to buy records. They had a copy of Loaded that I had never seen pressed before.
Nice space, great metal selection and love that they have a darkwave section! V cool
This place has awesome records and a great selection, but I would say it’s a little on the pricey side. It’s definitely not a place to come for bargains. Also, just so you know, you have to check your bag/backpack at the door.
Great gem of a record store, friendly staff and a really good selection of all types of music. Organized well and clean. Came for some electronic and experimental music and wasnt disappointed. A little on the nose as far as price points for some of the newer titles now that vinyl is making a comeback but that didnt stop me.
I always come to EOE when visiting Austin. The prices are still fair in the middle of a vinyl resurgence and staff is great!
So glad this place is back open to the public. Now I can peruse LPs again at a different location than my others.
I live in Houston and I visit this store everytime I come to Austin. They switched locations (I liked the first one better) but they still offer a great selection. I bought 6-7 records to weeks ago and a mug (lol)!
Ive been to a lot of record stores across the country-- Ive lived in places like Pittsburgh, Richmond, Dallas, and Cleveland, and frankly, nothing comes close to this place. The selection is out of this world good. Im talking like... walk in, find 5 of your favorite records, and buy them without thinking twice good. I have various musical interests, but deep down, Im a Warped Tour kid, and obviously one of their buyers is too, because the only problem with this place is walking out without spending over $100 every time you walk in.Every time Im there its something different-- Ive found rare pressings of Blink-182 records like Buddha, emo gems like The Academy Is.... Almost Here, Indie Exclusive pressings from Weezer, Twenty One Pilots, and some lesser-known records that have made me audibly gasp when I see them, like The Promise Ring or Oso Oso.The staff is also super friendly-- Ive asked for recommendations and Ive gotten them no problem. They also have an extensive back-room I only just discovered, where they sell gear like turntables and speakers. I needed a cartridge replacement for an old record player, and they helped me pick one out right before the store closed, which I couldnt have been more thankful for.Before I lived in Austin, Id make the trip here from Dallas once every few months, and End of an Ear was always on the list of places I HAD to go before leaving. Its one of my favorite record stores in the country, and Id highly recommend it as a stop for anyone who has an even remotely good taste in music.
Pretty good selection for a small store. I was able to find stuff I was interested in. I would even go as far as to say this store is better than overrated Waterloo. Especially since the staff at End of an Ear isnt so uptight and controlling over mask rules like the staff at Waterloo.
My favorite record store in terms of unique curated selection. When I say favorite, I mean of all-time, not just in Austin and in recent years. A little lacking in Jazz. I regularly find unexpected new and used finds from the esoteric to the more common. The staff are excellent. They break the stereotype of the apathetic record store staff.
Great vinyl finds!! Very reasonable prices!
This place is so magical. Theyve got tons of new vinyl and CDs, also plenty that are used, and other music-related merch. Its easy to get lost in all the great stuff they have to offer.
Easily my favorite record store in Austin. Wonderful selection and helpful staff.
Buy from these fellas online all the time. Youll be hard pressed to find a record shop with better customer service. Their selection and prices are great, but what really sets them apart is how well they treat their customers. Thats what keeps me coming back.
Nice selection nice staff and they a good section for rare stuff
Cool place for all sorts of vinyl and stereo equipment. Its a bit of drive from up North but totally worth it and their prices were great/affordable. Highly recommended 👌
Awesome. I bought 2 rare Thin Lizzy Cds. KEEP SUPPORTING REAL MUSIC STORES.
Killer selection, and I really appreciate them not price-gouging like some record stores are known to do.
I absolutely love End of an Ear. Been shopping since 2013 when they were on South 1st. The employees are all friendly and helpful. The used section is well curated. The equipment section is awesome too. They have been a life saver during quarantine. Give them all your money!
Mostly new music and gear towards rock but found some fun house 12” in the dollar bin! Also found some random video game /synthwave and vaporwave wax. If I had more time I would have dug through the dollar bin more.
Best place in Austin to shop for records and that’s the bottom line.
I make sure to stop by as often as I can. They have a great used 45 selection that I can always find something I must have. Nice staff always willing to help find stuff. Should be on any vinyl lovers stops while in Austin.
Yes. Large Black Metal and Punk selection. Good rotation through their used “just in” bin. Always stocking the latest indie releases too. Competitive prices. People who work there are knowledge and rarely come off as pretentious.The place to buy records in Austin IMO
Love this place. I come here mostly for metal records and the convenience of their location for me. If I cant find a metal record, they will either have it or be able to order it from their supplier. Just for reference, they have a slightly smaller selection than Waterloo. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Be sure to check in the back if youre looking for something that is obscure or could be considered rare, they keep those nice and safe in the back.
Nice record store! Great selection with several unexpected finds, along with helpful employees and a lot of stuff to look through.
I go broke, then hit my favorite bar next door Casino Southside Lounge and cry 😜
An honest to goodness record store and so much more. If you get a chance, visit. If you visit, buy something. We need places like this to survive.
Great selection. Location seems a bit iffy, but its fine and so worth it. Everything you could ever think of and more. Jazz, rap, classical, international, soundtracks, classic rock, metal, they have it all. Worth the trip.
My fave local record store. The owners have been selling records for longer than Ive been in town (15+ years) and have a huge selection - everything from pop and folk (for me) and weird and obscure (for the husband). During Covid theyve kept us updated on inventory through Instagram (which is how the husband recently scored a Zappa album he was super geeked about) and offer safe curbside pickup. In a weird time when businesses are struggling to conform to the new post-covid world, these guys have managed to evolve and keep the music available to their customers. Definitely one of the best places in Austin.
Been shopping with these guys since they were 33 degrees on Guadalupe. Found the record I was looking for as always and didnt have to support the corrupt waterloo records store.
Excellent place to search for vinyl records new and old. WIDE selection of genres to choose from. Good selection of DVDs to pick from if you choose. They buy all media back for a descent price. Just dont expect them to buy back that scratched up Limp Biscuit CD you have sitting inn the back of a closet. Great place to kill time searching through all the decently priced vinyls. Definitely a place to visit for out of town record collectors.
The BEST place to buy indie records in Austin. they had everything that i needed and more! cant wait until it opens up for in person shopping again. thank you!
BEST EVER! For new and used LPs
This really is the best record store in Austin. I know its subjective and based on your music preferences but they truly have a great selection in almost all styles of music. Im a fan of jazz, and they consistently have a great used and new selection and there are deals to be had on some of the older original pressings.
This place rocks! They are careful to stock only playable records and most all of the vinyl I inspected were pristine. Got to be the best place to buy used vinyl at gr8 quality in Austin-possibly central Texas. All the staff are cool and very personable and helpful- they actually seem like they like their jobs! Plenty of audiophile 180 gram records as well. I could burn hours in there and probably blaze thru $200/$300 easily. Thanks for being so cool guys!
They have an ok selection but mostly new, I was looking for good used vinyl. If you dont mind paying over $20 for a new album, this place might be good for you. Good luck!
Fantastic indie record store. Get old hifi gear and great curated selection. I finally dont miss old 33 degrees record store (since one of the owners owns this place.) Taste makers take note.
This place is great, take a break and check out some new music. Catch their happy hour events for beers with bands and buy some new records. Great staff, excellent selection, easy to browse, affordable albums. Why havent you been here yet?!
Quality record store. Has tons of new releases. Less mark up than Waterloo Records but not as good of cheap selection like Antones Records.They will call in orders for you to pick up at a later date. They also have live music ocassionally, mostly for new local releases.Theres a stereo equipment shop in the back that does repairs as well. The gear is vintage and fair priced. This is my go-to record shop for newly released records.
Unlike most of the others End of an Ear is staying a Mail Order company or shop by appointment, which works if youre a local. Waterloo, Breakaway, Piranha, Daves Vintage and others have opened. Buying records by mail order is like buying mp3s. No feeling to it, everything is very cardboard.
My favorite record store in the country. The metal section alone is worth a visit to just behold.
I lost an item in the store and they went out of their way to help me out. I really appreciate that. Great store, amazing selection. Special thanks to the owner, Dave (or Dan?) Five stars, guys.
My favorite record store! They always have EVERYTHING Im looking for. The staff is nice and the line is never long. They have a really great selection of VHS if youre looking for more obscure titles.
It is good record shop for Vinyls..but not so much for cds..for CDs i feel waterloo is best in Austin
Third favorite record store in Austin only because Austin only has three record stores.Its a hit or miss on CDs , more likely miss if you are looking for a specific CD, . They do have good deals on what they do have so thats a hit.Hopefully more people will bring in their old CDs .Vinyl section is very good, plenty of new and used recordsI had to change my review up a bit and lower my initial thoughts and star rating to 3 and that is being generous considering my latest encounter .Up front the staff is friendly but in the back the staff is constantly complaining about customers and how they are mistreated by a selected few ( not professional). I waited 15 minutes waiting on the staff to stop complaining before I finally had the good sense of leaving .
Great selection of vinyl and more... friendly folks too
Very laid back. Great selection of all genre. Good price. Great selection of cassette tapes too! I probably go there at least once in a week if Im not out of town for work. Very helpful and friendly staffs :)
Great selection from new stuff to .99 finds.
I admittedly am not an expert on vinyl, however these guys are super helpful and are willing to help you get your gear working. They have a great selection and are constantly getting new inventory. I purchase most of my vinyl from end of an ear. If you go to the back of the store they usually have mystery boxes for like $5. Most of the records will be awful but sometimes ill find a real jewel. Definitely worth a stop if you have time to really browse for great music.
Absolutely stunning selection and great variety of products offered. VHS and cassette tape section is top notch too.
Nice selection comparable to Waterloo, but south!
I wish there was a way to set up a direct deposit to End of an Ear so I could just transfer over my entire paycheck every payday in exchange for vinyl records. No, but seriously the vinyl selection is vast & meticulously organized. This is home base for me & highly recommended for any vinyl enthusiast or music lover.
They had a good selection, and the artist-sorted racks were set up nicely with used and new records in the same spots, so if youre looking for something specific, itll be easy to find.I found some good deals in their dollar records bins, even though everything in there was still $3-$5, and did not appear to be cleaned up at all. Their entire new arrivals rack, which they had told me were all used, seemed to be priced $15 and up, and that seemed a little odd.The strangest thing about the place was the record they were playing over the main speakers the whole time I was in there. It was some sort of really, really dark experimental stuff that made the atmosphere in there very uncomfortable. I listen to my fair share of metal and experimental rock, but something so unnerving seemed an odd choice for a store that (I assume) wants customers to browse their selection for a while and find stuff they want to buy.Overall its a nice shop with a lot of records, and they seemed to have a lot of rarer stuff that will appeal to a lot of collectors, but to be honest, the uncomfortable atmosphere in the place made me not want to go back. The minute I stepped outside the store, the world seemed like a happier place. Im sure I just picked the wrong day to go.
I corresponded with Dan over the course of a couple weeks trying to get a limited edition release that had been delayed. They were super patient and helpful and got me what I needed. Im looking forward to browsing in person once they reopen. Thanks EOAE.
Probably the best record store Ive ever been to. The prices and selection are really unmatched. The service is great, they give fair prices for trade-ins, and the staff is consistently nice and helpful.
Best record store Ive ever been too. Always a must when I am in Austin.
The coolest record store in Austin is tucked in right off of highway 290 next to a little office park. They always have friendly staff and the store is set up perfectly for someone to wander into something they werent initially looking for. Go get lost at End of an Ear!
Awesome record store that was recommended to me by the owner of the AirBnB I was staying at while on vacation. They have a huge selection of records, CDs, equipment and other items. The prices are pretty good in comparison to other shops Ive seen and the staff was super friendly.
Absolutely loved this place. Amazing customer service. Very nice and friendly staff. I am always a little intimidated going to record stores but this staff was so nice. And the selection was amazing!! Will definitely return my next visit to Austin.
Love this record store! Just went to the in-store with The Deer. Excellent show! 😊 Keep it up with the in-store performances. Ill definitely be on the look out for the next one! I dig ur groovy tunes, man! ✌️
Been coming here for over five years now (old 1st street and new Clawson location) and without question, one of the best and most consistent record stores ever. The selection is terrific and the staff are awesome. Ive always found gold here, and you will too.
End of my wallet. These guys have such great deals on used and the quality is always as graded online. Love browsing their site for checking back for the updated inventory.
Easily my favorite record store I visited while in Austin. There is a wide selection of used LPs and good prices and they have an extremely extensive Progressive/Psych/Kraut rock section.
I would give this store a 10 out of 5 if it were possible. Dan is amazingly responsive over e-mail in spite of the fact that his store is always packed. Even when I found something on Discogs in their possession, or saw an item in very limited supply listed in their newsletter, they were willing to pull and hold it for me to pick up and purchase in person! When I purchased a turntable from their shop and found it to be a bit out of adjustment, they not only took my table back for replacement, but found me another even better table in their stock to take right then and there. Their prices are reasonable (especially for used items), and they frequently mark down new items. The employees are helpful, funny, and knowledgeable. No snobbery about what youre buying from them, and the variety of tunes they play for in-store music always keeps me interested. I moved from across the country and didnt think Id find a place like this that would make me feel so welcome...thankfully, Ive found it here!
Great place with cool, unique items. I loved all the vintage band shirts and posters.
A truly amazing shop! well curated, fairly priced, with helpful and kind staff. they have a great mix of new and used records, and a very comfortable browsing atmosphere. this shop was well recommended to us, as we were visiting austin from minneapolis, and it did not disappoint!
This record store is pretty big compared to the other record stores in Austin and offers a huge selection of new vinyl. When I go, I have to be careful not to get too tempted and buy up a whole bunch of records.They dont have the best selection for new/used jazz, but if youre looking for Pop, Indie, Rock, or Metal, they have a wide range of stuff. Youll most likely find what youre looking for.I think some of records can be a bit overpriced, so check out Discogs or some of the other stores around Austin if youre looking for something in particular.
Recently moved near Manchaca and Ben White down the street from Whataburger. Best place to get top quality music, and they will order whatever your taste is, providing its able to be picked by their distribution ... Also hidden treasures, a way to repair Record players & equip. Just go & see the friendly folks & enjoy new space. Dvds, rare records & more
Best place i know of to buy new and vintage vinyl records in austin. excellent selection and service. these guys are serious music fans but i never felt any hipster snobbery while shopping here. i like this place.
Bar none the best record store in Austin. The selection is as weird as you’d expect an Austin record store to be, the staff is always helpful and the prices are the best in town. If you’re a wax collector and you haven’t been to End of an Ear, you are doing your life a disservice.
So glad I gave this place a try! Not only did they have an amazing selection in 80s and jazz records, they even had old vhs and dvd movies! I got some Al green and the 1st Hellraiser on dvd. Getting a free tote bag with any purchase over 100 was an awesome bonus.
Small but very good and unique selection, they know what they are doing. I went there the first time, randomly browsing through the aisles then I saw a rare piano jazz album that I had been looking for years!
Hands down, the best record store in Austin. Great selection of new and used Hip hop, funk, jazz, and just about anything else. You can play the vinyls before buying them (if theyre used).
One of the owners just sold me an upgraded stylus for my stanton head, and it sounds noticeably better. The guys obviously an enthusiast.As the other reviewers say, the selection is small, but excellent - definitely a good place for a gift for any music lover. Including a turntable, should they need one. Check the twitter feed for specials and shows.
A vast selection of records. They were organised well so it was easy to find records I wanted to buy. Most were reasonably priced, even for new and still sealed albums. A chill spot to dig around bins for a while if youre bored or just need to update your collection
Best selection of experimental music Ive ever seen. Great jazz section. Ive never walked out disappointed. After 15 years of collecting records all over the country this is my favorite place to do it
Great record store. Lots of music in many genres. Decent parking.
I found the Inside Llewyn Davis soundtrack which is automatic 5 stars.
Great selection of jazz, Latin, reggae, hip-hop, soul/funk vinyl. The shirts are awesome! I will probably spend too much money here. But the quality of life I will have gained will be worth it. I got a free button, too.
Needed a new needle for my older turntable. Very friendly staff members and technician installed new needle. Good service with a smile at a reasonable price. If you are into LPs, this is your place!!
Favorite record store in town. Always have new stuff and the used cd section is always fun to look through. They also have books and some drum gear in the back. Staff is always helpful and very kind.
It was like visiting my childhood. My Dad used to play records when I was a kid, like The Beach Boys, Neil Diamond, Wings, The Bee Gees. They have them all. It took me back just flippingthrough thrm. I loved it. I purchased The Steve Miller Band, Boston, Eagles, Supertramp and Linda Rondstat with the song Blue Bayou because I used to play that on my Holly Hobby record player when I was seven. Love it!!! The guys were great help in finding albums for me. Love my vinyl!! Ill definitely be going back.
Friendly knowledgeable staff ,DJ Screw cds and excellent variety of vinyl genres. One of my favorite Record stores in Austin.
This is a very cozy place for music lovers. Its clear that vinyl dominates the store, but they also carry cassettes, CDs, VHS, and BluRay/DVDs. Their selection of films were obscure. You wont be finding 3 copies of the movie Hitch here. Alot of horror, classics, and Criterion Collection which I really dug. They carried alot of vinyl rarities, had deals of Buy 10 for $5, and prices a little cheaper than Waterloo. Great place!
Great experience here! Everyone working was really helpful, great selection. EDIT: I upgraded from 4 to 5 stars. This place is the best in town. Super friendly staff, great used component section. Can’t say enough good things.
Amazing used records and tons of reissues as well. Collection spans across every genre, and has a lot of collectables as well. Only wish they would put out better listening turntables with manual controls.
Great local record store! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They do in store performances from time to time and participate in all the record store day festivities. I think theyre prices might be slightly better than waterloo too.
A very cool record shop on s 1st. they have a great selection of new, old, and hard-to-find records and even videos. they frequently throw great free live shows. staff seems very cool.
Great local record store. They carry most genres but are a little light on hip hop. Best for pop, classic rock, and prog rock albums
This is a go to spot for me, the owner spent some time needing out with me once and it turns my interests in vintage speakers from a 5 to a 10. They always have some very good originals on hand.
Probably one of the best places in town!
This place is a must stop for anyone who loves music. They have it all. I could spend a whole lot of time and money in a record store like this. The people that work there were very knowledgeable and happy to help with anything. I will be returning in the near future.
Decently varied selection that leans slightly towards new releases/reissues but with enough of a used collection to keep you busy for an hour. I found some surprises and enough of what I was looking for to make a few moderately tough decisions.Prices are fair but lean towards the high side of fair.
Ordered online: Great packaging and shipping was next day.Record as described, and receipt included in the package (You would be surprised how often stores dont even bother to do that)Couldnt recommend enough!
Awesome place. Been there last year while on holidays got some bargains like lynyrd skynyrd LP and others. They also had some polish artists LPs like Czeslaw Niemen he is a legend back in Poland. Will visit again
One of my favorite record stores ever. The staff is super helpful. If you like vinyl, its easy to wander around and browse for an hour.
Decent vinyl selection. It has everything you would want in a record store. Everything is fairly priced and neat.
End of an Ear is my favorite place to buy music in town... If I cant find what Im looking for, theyll help me special order it. I often go in unsure of what I really want, or if I want something at all, and will inevitably find something that I cant live without. The staff is very helpful and very knowledgeable. Its a place that deserves so much more attention that it receives, but my selfish side prefers that it doesnt so I can keep it all to myself.
Should just be a VHS store the record picks are all basic represses u can find anywhere else
It has good vinyls and good prices but when you tell someone hand there backpack to you when theres like 6 other women with bags it kinda makes me not want to buy from you.
Dude, this place rules. At other music shops, I have a tendency to be in fear of judgement on what Im holding in my hand. This staff could give two poops about youve got in hand.I truly believe they believe in the power of le musique -- If a customer is super excited about that sir-mix-a lot find or a collectible punk record, all they care about is that smile.Above a pretty great selection and a cozy place, the prices are super reasonable.Cheers to music, in-store performances, cool staff, and local business.Arrivaderch
My favorite record store in the world so far, better than kims video in greenwich village and vinyl fever back in my hometown of tallahassee. theres a fantastic selection with a lot of weird import items: its the only place ive seen selling look blue go purple and international harvester albums here in the states. i came away with a lot of great used albums in a 10 cds for $5 sale, too.
Nice location and easy to pop inside from time to time for fun finds and also one of my go to spots for gift shopping too
Amazing record store!
Place was very chill and a ton of vinyl new and old to pick from!
Used cds $3!! Enough said.
What a great shop! Fantastic selection given its size, especially for punk and metal. Helpful staff, really cant go wrong. Just go!
Now this is a record store. Awesome selection of vinyl. Bargain bins have some hidden gems in them for only $3. Cant wait to go back.
Best record store in the city. Fantastic, friendly staff that really knows their stuff.
Non confrontational record store. We got Outcast, Tom Waits and Possessed by Paul James today. If they dont have it, theyll order it. Staff is great.
Always a place to stop when in Austin and looking for vinyl! This store has an amazing selection and great staff willing to help you find whatever your heart desires.
Amazing store with huge selection of vinyl. You may find there a lot off cool records, not only grandpa collection
Bought a record from this shop online. It was significantly not as described. I left a neutral review for them on Discogs. then they sent me an email calling me part of a generation nursed on Amazon and Yelp, a child, and passive aggressive. Super professional!
Great selection of new and used vinyl. I always find something that I wasnt looking for...
Really good selection of vinyls, movies and new and used cds. The music on the speakers was nice and calming as we shuffled through the cds before they had to close.
Waterloo,half price books,antones, all these combined could never touch how amazing and personal this record store makes you feel. It is like my church for music as dragons lair is my therapy for comics. Waterloo is cool if you are hip and cool but if you really love music and want to feel closer to the music that you love then End of an Ear is King!!!
Amazing record shop that has selections of hard to find music for any listeners! Helpful staff in case you don’t know quite what you’re looking for.
Killer selection laid out in an easy to find manner. Sell back albums and buy used. Equipment also available and the staff is friendly and helpful.
Helpful employees, better prices than discogs, and a massive selection. If youre just getting started or looking for a first pressing near mint rarity, this is the first place Id go.
Great place, great records and great prices! The employees are always so nice and helpful.
My favorite record store in Austin. Great selection, great prices, and friend staff. Love this place
Great local place to shop for music of any genre of medium. Has a few record players in stock.
I always go out of the way to visit this place! Favorite record store in Austin!
Great Selection of All Types of “Good Music” Friendly Atmosphere. You will Find Some Gems at End of Ear. Great Prices!
Bought a record player here not too long ago. Nice people that run the place. Good selection of nice quality records.
Great selection of records
Love this place. Great selection at an ever better price point.
Great metal selection on vinyl, CD and cassette. Prices are about right for retail, but there are some good deals if you dig around.
Friendly and knowledgeable folks, extensive selection across a range of genres and outstanding gems that turn up in the Used section. Great store!
This is my favorite record shop in town. Ive been to them all, and this is the one I stick with. It was great at its previous location and its still great at this location.
Wonderful selection of music. Owner is very knowledgeable and good prices. Art work in thw store is amazing.
Very knowledgeable and if you know of an album coming out you can call and order it if they dont have it yet! Very awesome place!
Happy to still have these guys here in South Austin! I gotta admit, in terms of CDs its very hit and miss but when it hits it hits HARD! Very friendly staff who are helpful and are cool to chat with as well.
Everything from old to brand new in records with side sections of cassettes and cds. The reason for 4 not 5 stars is there is minimal parking but mainly the store has this vibe of needing to be hipster and not that any music is cool.
Store was great! Awesome selection! Staff was friendly and helpful!
Great selection and prices
I never leave empty-handed when I leave End of An Ear. Its inspiring. Friendly staff, cool layout, good prices, and the new stuff is displayed well to make a quick grab easy when you need a quick music fix.
If youre into vinyl, End of an Ear is the place to go. New releases, old musics, and the absolute best prices.
I can from houston and just stopped here for some a/c. They had a large collection of records and some of the best prices I have ever seen at any record shop.
Felt like I was in an alternate version of the 70s where they also had Blu Rays. The atmosphere is nice and the staff is friendly. Parking could be better though.
Another great place to get some good vinyl. They have more of a variety to choose from and the staff is helpful.
Great place! Has everything you love about music. Has vinyl, cds and even some cassettes! New and used.
Best vinyl selection in town. Prices are a bit high but worth finding what you want.
They carry a great variety of music for anyone.
Awesome selection of vinyl, books, stereo gear, etc. This place sets the standard for record stores.
Really cool record store with really cool staff
Very organized and good prices. Staff is knowledgeable and willing to help if needed!
Best record store in town. Awesome selection, and friendly staff. They also carry pro-ject which is ace.
This is THE BEST record store in austin, I aleays go here, they probably have at least a thousand dollars from me it was worth every cent!
The best record store in Austin with the best and most knowledgeable staff. When it comes to rare lps theres no other store in Austin that could compare.
I like to come here to buy concert tickets, but they stopped carrying tickets for the Mohawk. I guess its not their fault, but that was a bummer. Its still a cool place to check out.
The best record store in the city. Also has a great selection of new and vintage audio equipment.
Great selection of ALL genre of vinyl records and prices were not overpriced.
Amazing selection of new and used Vinyl.
Along with a winning verbal pun for a name, end of an ear has a lot of great records for a reasonable price, i was in here on record store day though, and had to fight frothing scenesters away from the albums i so desired.
Love a south Austin record store, as it always has been!
Great local record store. Wonderful selection and reasonable prices. Very helpful staff.
One of my favorite record stores in austin! good selection of music and retro pop culture section with tons of vhs
Great selection and decent prices! Lots and lots of metal and punk records here.
My favorite record store in Austin. Super nice and helpful staff with a well curated collection.
Great little record shop with a big collection and decent prices. Very friendly staff also.
Great free show. They gave out free beer. The employees are very friendly and helpful. Awesome vibe.
Austin has 2 of the best record shops Ive ever been to and End of an Ear was one of them.
Great selection of used and new records, priced fairly.
Good bargin bin selection and prices. Decent variety of genres for new and used. Multiple listening stations.
Cool place to dig through vinyl. A little overpriced but a great selection.
Great service but I dont like how it organized. Waterloo is much better organized but End of and Ear will have some less popular records that Waterloo wont have
Really good selection of used and new records. They have a really good selection of 1st press originals
Excellent record shop. Not over priced and has street cred from the metal crowd.
Cool place. Lots of vinyl old and new. Very good condition.
Great selection of current popular CDs, and they have almost everything on vinyl.
One of the best places to purchase vinyl in austin, tx. support local businesses and purchase your vinyl here.
Very good selection of both new and used and in many genres. Fair prices and friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Good vinyl selection. 80s forward vinyl is available. Found a few hard to find pieces.
Extremely good record store. Lots of new releases and rare items.
Love this place. Huuuuge selection
Unbelievable finds on this first visit here. The employees are friendly and very knowledgeable.
Awesome place great staff the store is small but packed with all kinds of unique finds, worth a visit
They’re great!
This place is great, very large selection of rare music!! A must if you are in Austin and are a music lover.
Great record shop with tons of turntables and equipment a d a really knowledgeable staff.
Total reviews rating 4.8
199 Reviews for End of An Ear 2023:
Review №1
2022-03-08End of an Ear is the best and my favorite record shop in the Austin area. I love walking in here to find rare gems just sitting on front shelves. They have the best vinyl inventory. Youll find anything from Leon Bridges to Type O Negative. I always go in for one record and walk out with more. The staff is super friendly and very responsive over email/social media. Dan should be proud of his team. Theyre happy to order something when possible. From my experience, they also offer more $ for your trade-ins. Swing by and check them out!
Review №2
2021-08-09This place gave me such nostalgic vibes. It was my first time visiting, and I couldve spent hours looking around at all of the options. My favorite was seeing the tape selections. I wish I had more room in my luggage to fly it back with me, but for now, I will be grateful I got to experience it.
Review №3
2022-06-19Great store with a good selection of records from all genres. I didnt see a record Ive been struggling to find anywhere, so they checked all available options in the system and other retailers to try and help me out. Definitely a great place, offering a lot of options with very helpful staff!
Review №4
2022-03-22If you like records you must go to End of an Ear. Amazing tantalizing selection of used and new vinyl also other music related stuff. I got a cool book by John Fahey. Do be warned, if you go in there you will have a hard time not buying some thing. Also staff is friendly.
Review №5
2022-04-23What a cool store. Rarely do I see a dedicated prog/psych section especially one as expansive as theirs. Employees were nice and the overall experience was very pleasant. Will be back through on my next visit to Austin
Review №6
2022-05-18Such an amazing shop for vinyl, cds, tapes, blue rays and dvds. There is always something cool and exciting to be found when you peruse the aisles here...take some time and look it all over!
Review №7
2022-08-18Awesome record store with large selection of well organized new and used vinyl. Friendly service and dedicated parking.
Review №8
2022-05-25One of the best record stores in town! I always find something awesome to add to the collection. I took a friend and he was blown away. I recommend if you are into collecting music you definitely need to stop here.
Review №9
2021-05-05Really a great store. Miss them not being on S 1st, but its worth it to visit them. I always find something (usually multiple somethings) here on vinyl, and usually a buck cheaper than say Waterloo. Keep up the good work yall.
Review №10
2021-07-28End of an ear can have all of my money. I love this store.