Coolest store in Denton, hands down! The fact that this bookstore is in the old Opera House just…read moreadds to its charm! They sell everything here, books, albums, CDs, Games, and more! This is the kind of place you can spend hours in and still not be ready to leave! The staff here are all totally cool too and super helpful!

Recycle Books Records is a true Texas gem!…read more This amazing used bookstore and record store is located in the heart of Denton, TX inside a 100+-year-old opera house. They have been independently and family-owned for over 40 years, and they are a must-stop for all book and music lovers out there. This store is HUGE with over half-a-million books, movies, music and memorabilia. However, I think what makes them extra special is the curated selection of Horror and Thriller books, including some very unique collectibles. I am more into contemporary, so keep in mind those books are located on the top floor of their second building. Their children's book section was also incredible but frankly I didn't have the patience to go through them. This store can be a little overwhelming so definitely take a breath and ask for help if you can't find the genre you are looking for.

This place is a gem. From the outside you can't see just how large it is -- the place just keeps…read moregoing and going. Their selection of hard-to-find vinyl and books is legitimately impressive, and complemented by a bunch of other collectible pop art. Posters, cassettes, toys, comic books. And it's all great stuff, clearly curated by someone who knows and cares. Easy place to get carried away!

I was simply trying to shop for CDs when this guy demanded I leave the store. Literally nothing…read moreever happened in this store, I guess he thought I was someone he doesn't like. Very unprofessional.

there's a lot of CDs and DVDs here. the prices on the video games are steep. the store is pretty…read morebig.

Sold me a fake ps3 controller for 45 dollars. I understand it's hard to differentiate between a…read morereal and a fake but dawg fr? Gyro controls don't work and after taking it apart I found it was not made by Sony or any partner companies. Game Xchange seems to be a cheaper and a lot more reliable for vintage games. No hate but mega lame

I love this store. The people are great, the selection is good to great, and prices are reasonable…read more Note most (all?) of the bad reviews are older. I go here to hunt used (mostly) CD's and movies. But they have vinyl and other stuff too, including old video games, comics, and collectibles. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Cool peeps. Get on their text list to keep up with sales, etc. Happy hunting!

Came from North Dallas to pickup a couple of harder to find movies, which were unavailable in…read moreDallas and Frisco. They have a solid selection for a smaller location! They have a lot of movies in the red tag section, many being for bluray copies. Came for two movies on hold, left with 4 additional red tag movies. Had to leave before I bought more. Great prices, service is friendly, and it was well worth the drive!

BUYER BEWARE: Unlike every other record store in DFW they make it nearly impossible to use the…read morediscount card once earned. I've spent hundreds of dollars here but have never once been able to use my cards. 1) Card can't be used the same day you spend $100, have to come back 2) If you comeback and have an older card, they won't accept, 3) If you have more than one card you have to come back to use them individually, 4) Actual discount is only 15% off ONE item (under $100) while every other store gives a set dollar amount off from points earned, so cheap! Both employees got mad at me for trying to use my cards, owner refused to reply. No respect for regular customers.

Service: was good friendly Selection: here was pretty good…read more Value: it's pricy but what isn't these days.

This place was WAY BIGGER than I expected. I went to their smaller location first in hopes of…read morefinding some Gorillaz albums and Blur-blur special edition record. To which I found parklife instead and a bunch of Gorillaz for a reasonably price! I even got a shirt. They had a surprisingly large selection on their rack and staff was super friendly and helpful. But THIS location was amazing!!!! There was at least 20 rows of different genres together and alphabetically placed, posters, shirts, cds! They were a bit more expensive than the other location and I didn't leave with what I was looking for but it was a wonderful experience. Will come again!

Nearing the end of a brief visit to Dallas recently--from Saturday afternoon to early Sunday…read moreafternoon--I decided to check out Josey Records in Dallas. To me, as someone who fits into the record collector/record dealer/cratedigger and DJ categories, visiting a record store I've never been to before is always an exciting or intriguing adventure. Josey has a reputation for being a good spot to buy records, so I am glad I finally went here to see what's up. Just looking around the store initially, I could see there are several areas in which the store could be improved or made more interesting. My first observation re: genre sections is that the signage for aisles could be more prominent. All of it is placed rather low, but at great record stores, you're never left guessing where everything is. You just find the music you're looking for more easily. With the massive volume of music releases in the store, I would like to see better curation of what's in stock. For example there were lots of Brian Eno releases, but not the ones I'd be interested in. For Parliament Funkadelic, there were just 2 Parliament 45s, but no Funkadelic and no George Clinton 45s. I thought that was weird. I was also looking for a famous jazz guitarist who's listed on the website, but the guy working the counter didn't even know who he was. Overall, I think the selection is decent if you are willing to spend time just looking through various sections, but there's no help on the floor--so you're just basically on your own. It kind of reminded me of shopping for records in a warehouse, but the warehouse I usually go to has much better curation. I should also state I tend to like smaller stores which get the mix of old and new releases more right or perhaps even focus on a certain niche. On a different note, in addition to music, there are lots of other cool things at Josey: a stage for performances, books, posters, tshirts and other ephemera. So, it is easy for music nerds to get lost here. Also, the parking situation is really good here, and I thought the service was good--the guys here are friendly, and one of them did go back into the aisles to look for something. Overall, I would rate this store a 4/5.

A complete music store with loads of sheet music, metronomes, saxophone reeds, and much more. Be…read moreprepared to be dazzled by the vast assortment of instruments and resources that allow one to pursue a positive vocation by providing others with the sound of music ; my professional musician brother, Scott. who plays French Horn in the National Symphony Orchestra, in Washington, D.C. and I patronized the store over the years, and I can eagerly vote that the store benefits from my personal account here on Yelp Elite. Cheers, Mark C. Fearing, Ph.D.

Ordered sheet music and did not receive it. I ordered it elsewhere and asked them for a refund and…read morethey refused. Placed my order two weeks ago.

I felt like I was being watched and was not told by the older heavyset woman who was working on…read moreWednesday November 5th 2025 at 11:30 am in Lewisville, Texas to have a nice day or even a simple goodbye like I watched her literally say to white women and Men who left the store prior to me leaving! I will not be back and I will be sure to share this information with my social media! I have over a million followers and this cannot continue to happen to people of color!

HBP in Carrollton, TX sent me a defective, defaced book it described on the web as "good" or "very…read moregood" condition. BUYER: BEWARE

First time visiting, but will be coming back more and more! This is a place I could find myself…read morelost in for hours. Prices are a LITTLE high compared to what you're going to find online, but the customer service and immediate availability more than makes up for it. The selection is something that rivals FYE in its hayday with a much smaller footprint and you're going to still find some really obscure titles which is just wonderful. This 100% will be a place I consistently keep coming back to.

It already sucks that they're overpriced to begin with but it's Super not cool that they do this. I…read morewas peeling price tags off bc these are gifts and noticed they were cheaper before. The staff was nice and helpful though.

Went to a prerelease event for MTG and had a great time. It has been awhile since I've gotten to…read moreplay and all the other attendees were friendly and willing to help. The store definitely generates a welcoming environment and has plenty of room for game nights. They also had a small food bar that was just a perfect snack. In regards to their card selection they have a massive selection of all TCG games and an equally big board game wall for you to try out. Can't wait to go back

This boardgame store probably has EVERY HOT GAME on BGG.com and accessories if you are a boardgame…read morehead. I used to buy at Barnes & Noble and Amazon, but this place has a much better price and promotions. Although not my thing, this store has a section for Warhammers, D&D, and living card games. It also hosts tournaments and game demos, of which schedule can be found on the store website or social. The only minus point is there is no shipping if you're from out of town. But that what keeps this place a hidden gem of DFW.