One of my favorite record shops in Dallas! A must stop every time I'm in Bishop Arts!…read more I've been coming to Spinster for years and their selection never disappoints. I like how organized the shelves are and how easy it is to locate the record you're looking for. Their staff is also very friendly and helpful! Definitely worth a visit if you're in Bishop Arts!

While visiting we had this spot on our list to do some record browsing while in the Bishop Arts…read moredistrict area. The shop is cute and quaint and I always appreciate being able to find and browse through records while in the area with family who want to some shopping. Yeah pricing is high but the price on vinyl has been high for many years. Selection here is curated and there is nothing wrong with that. If you end up finding what you have been looking for I suggest you get it because I ended up leaving a reasonably priced Outkast LP that I have yet to find, at that price, again in the wild. So do it - if you see something get it. I ended up buying some really cool inexpensive gold hoop earrings here rather than vinyl but only because I didn't find what I "needed" at the moment. But I was happy to see they had some apparel, jewelry, and some cool zines too. Worth a stop in especially if you want to find something unique!

I've been on Jefferson a few years back when I was showing my photography at the Oak Cliff Cultural…read moreCenter, along with me always remembering the Texas Theatre. When I've recently met some Dallas artists that I ended up performing at Top Ten with, it messed me up that this spot's on the same street & that I never knew about it this whole time. Finally coming around to perform here & all that led up to it was a great experience. The communication was always good to make sure things would go good (all the way from social media to being on location for the day of the show). The sound guy was efficient & always made sure the artists & I were set for the night. The sound was good, the crowd enjoyed the night. The staff was nice as well, very friendly & were letting us in on some future plans dealing with music shows. One thing I didn't get a chance to do was dive fully into the selections of vinyl on deck. The spot is intimate & very suitable for DJs to spin, open mic, spoken word, etc type of events. It didn't take long for me to plot on the next show to do here. Outside of having a great show, I had a great night overall.

Was here for a poetry event. Cute record store and venue. Great vibes but had a bad odor upon…read moreentering.

This spot had a wonderful collection and the way it is organized is really pleasing for any vinyl…read morecollector. The service was very chill. What you would expect at a quality vinyl shop. I need to come again. There were so many gems that were worth the price. The fair pricing was what drew me. They even have the most amazing collection. 10/10 GO HERE!

This is slowly becoming my default comic book store in the metroplex. It's right off Botham Jean,…read moreand right across the street from my fav movie theater so I usually try to stop by if I'm in the area. I'm a comic head, so comics are what I come for exclusively (though they have plenty of records, and other things). Really appreciate that they have smaller imprints like Image, Vault, and Boom along with a tiny section of indie publishers. Cute shop, and always a personable staff member up front. Four stars for me just because they don't have a larger comic selection. I'd probably give 5 stars if I was a music head, for those who are the store name reflects the extensive vinyl collection here.

The perfect place to read a book or catch up with a friend!…read more I stopped by Wild Detectives for a midday pick-me-up. They have a lot of cozy seating options and a unique selection of books/vinyl records! I got the Brown Sugar Cinnamon Matcha and absolutely loved it! It wasn't too sweet and had just the right amount of cinnamon. Will absolutely be back!

The Wild Detectives had been on my Dallas bucket list for years, so I was quite excited to finally…read moremake my way to the Bishop Arts District and experience it for myself. First of all, the Bishop Arts District itself is incredibly charming. Block after block of unique shops ranging from bookstores and bakeries to candle shops, candy stores, coffee spots, and little boutiques. It's exactly the kind of neighborhood I loveeeee exploring while traveling and if I lived in Dallas, I'd probably frequent this area often. As for The Wild Detectives, the concept alone immediately appealed to me...bookstore meets cafe meets bar meets restaurant. That combination will pretty much always grab my attention. I love to read, I love to eat. The space has a pretty relaxed, community oriented vibe, and during my Saturday morning/early afternoon visit, there were plenty of people working, reading, chatting, and hanging out both inside and on the patio. My one slight disappointment was that the bookstore side itself was smaller than I expected and didn't have quite as extensive a selection as I had imagined. That said, I still managed to leave with a few great additions for my ever growing TBR pile. Overall, this was a worthwhile stop and one I may revisit the next time I'm in Dallas.

I called to see about bringing some records by to see if they were interested in buying them & had…read morea good conversation with the owner who let me know what she was interested in & what she wasn't. I brought by roughly 50 LP's for her to examine & returned a short time later to be surprised she wanted all of them except for a few. Offered me a decent price for them all & I know she got a few gems out of the bunch since I wasn't concerned about getting top dollar, just wanting to move a few of my sister's massive collection. Great store with quality over quantity, no CD's, but they do have cassette tapes, turntables & some nice accessories. I'll be back for sure.

I'm back for another haul at good records and left with quite a few gems. I love spending an hour…read moreto hear rummaging the different vinyl that the store offers. This time around I found sentimental records for my keepsake and of course the employee here was amazing per usual, and let me hear the used vinyl. I was looking to buy to ensure I didn't run into any issues when I got home and also gave me a few tips for my own care. I love this neighborhood gem and I'm also going to look out for some local events that they host moving forward.

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.

Huge music and record store!! It is well organized by genre, price, and name. There 's a sales…read moresection towards the back with records as low as $1!! The selection here is amazing. I could spend hours in this store. Employees at the register are friendly! Checking out was super fast. Parking is easy with nearby spaces.

Mix between junk,shop,found objects and your home junk drawer. On the surface they have some cool…read morestuff. However,it's howzed in an old,small frame house with limited parking. This area is slammed especially on weekends. It was crowded inside so after a quick look-see,I decided to return another day. Worth a look.

Not a bad selection, just pretty small. It's fine to stop by if you're already in the area, but I…read morewouldn't drive there just to go antique shopping.

Man oh man, such a chill spot, everytime I'm up in these parts, I have to stop by! When I am on a…read morejourney searching for an album I have not found in my local area, I know here will have it. The staff there are super chill and very knowledgeable on what they have, don't hesitate to ask! Also, the value of most records are great, I have seen a few that may be over priced but every place is not going to be super cheap. I'd say, don't knock it until you've tried it, you never know what deal you'd get!

YES YES YES!! My brother and I LOVE coming to Forever Young Records! There is a HUGE selection, you…read morecan find every genre and almost every artist from old to new. The value is amazing, I have never purchased a bad vinyl. Service is also great and we love coming back!

It would be nice to update your store hours. Drove an hour away to visit your location for the…read morefirst time. Checked online and Yelp hours...7pm....I arrived at your store and you closed at 6pm. Not cool man!!!!

Let's talk about records…read more New records: their pricing is solid, and the selection is fantastic, often having options bigger stores don't have. Used: here's the key thing... this won't be the largest used selection in Dallas, but - and this is important - these will be some of the most solid used records you buy. Everyone feels like it has been inspected and cleaned to be pristine as soon as you get it home. Really, every used purchase has been fantastic! Their rewards system is great, and the staff is fantastic. Easily one of the best shops in DFW

Beautiful space and amazing customer service! I found a great vegan cookbook and some…read morerecommendations from the owner of restaurants to check out in the area.

Run don't walk to this neighborhood find!! first time in Dallas visited this district was…read morepleasantly surprised to walk into the store and just loved it from the smell to the music to the customer service to the entire ambience in vibe is everything! This store is owned by a husband and wife duo who style is evident it's a unisex vibe and it's just eclectic and has items you won't find anywhere else: can't wait to go back