Listen Up: The best record stores in Dallas

From the nostalgic release of dopamine many receive from vinyl classics to the latest music that makes you dance on wax, there is a thriving community of record stores in Dallas that celebrate music.

Music runs the world, and for some Dallasites, it’s how they start their days and end their nights. For the ultimate music enthusiast, here is our “playlist” of the best record stores in Dallas.

“HotToGo” by Chappell Roan | Spinster Records | 408 N. Bishop Ave. #102 | This indie-owned record shop has cool artists’ events and even hotter vinyl ready to go.

“We are the Champions” by Queen | Josey Records | 2821 Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy #100 | Josey Records prides itself as champions as they are one of the largest record stores in the nation.

“Respect” by Aretha Franklin | Top Ten Records | 338 Jefferson Blvd. | Put some respect on Dallas’ longest-running record store.

“So Fresh, So Clean” by OutKast | Dead Wax Records | 1014 S Broadway St. # 108 | Not only do they sell vinyl but Dead Wax Records also has the freshest band tees around.

“St. Vincent” by Digital Witness| Good Records |9026 Garland Rd. | As soon as you walk into Good Records you are greeted by hundreds of vinyls and a disco ball to set the scene.

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“Dance Yrself Clean” by LCD Soundsystem | Metzger Vintage Audio | 930 W Parker Rd. #502 | You’ll want to dance yourself clean as you tour the variety of vintage vinyl and audio devices offered at this vintage audio repair shop.

“Forever Young” by Alphaville | Forever Young Records | 2955 TX-360 | Must we say more? Feel forever young as you go through the nostalgic records offered at Forever Young.

“Black Cat” By Janet Jackson | Black Cat Records N’ Comics | 971 Botham Jean Blvd. | Feel the rock star vibes as you enter Black Cat on the search for the vinyl of your dreams.

“Everything is Grey” by Agent Orange | Rag and Bones Records | 504 W Harwood Rd. | Visit this record store for nostalgia and good finds.