This place is so fantastic -- it's nearly a temple of awesomeness. Staff are incredible. Selection…read moreis other worldly. Truly a noteworthy experience just to visit this store. Will be back SOON!!

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.

I'm a recent return vinyl consumer, having been fully on-demand for decades until my brother bought…read morea record player and started buying all the records we got rid of after high school. Since then, Docs has been or first choice for vinyl purchases of all levels. We are not collectors, really. I'm fine with a $7 Led Zeppelin disc with some magic marker on it as long as the vinyl plays well. We try to keep it $15 or under per record, though we've broken this rule a few times. At that level, there are always fun finds here at Docs. The selection is large in all genres. We found all three Stealer's Wheel records in a single trip. My rare 70s rock like Be-Bop Deluxe, Crack The sky, and Sweet comes through regularly at reasonable prices. And don't forget to check the new arrivals bin. Highly recommended!

Music and vintage store lovers: this is a fantastic record shop and vintage spot to come and be…read moreready to happily spend longer than an hour here. There is so much to browse, go through, and check out as you walk around. Organization of their inventory and labeling is top notch for a record vinyl shopper myself. I appreciate the clear and beautifully written (easy to read too!) labels for every single artist in their respective genre sections. There is no guessing whether they have the artist you want or not. You can even see, across the aisle from you, what artists are on the opposite aisle from you at just a glance. Doc's labels their record tabs front AND back! Oh what a dream for me who usually has a list of records I am looking for. Each vintage vendor and nook is worth taking your time in exploring. We saw such a wide variety and range of vintage clothing, memorabilia, shoes, artwork, purses, glassware, and knick knacks. I also saw several sale items that were worth a look through if you don't get enticed to just take it home. I found some cool vintage purses and 90's band shirts I had to have. Even though I was here for the records and bought well over a half a dozen of a mix of single and albums on vinyl I was super pleased with the variety of vintage and new/artisan stuff they had for sale here. The decor and even the Doc's merch are pretty unique and worth taking pictures of for remembering you came to such a unique and fun place. I love the mural and logo outside before you walk in this modern giant warehouse. Parking was super easy and overflow free parking across the street is just steps away from the front door. Don't hassle with trying to find parking in front.

10/10 for ambience alone... tbh i did not try the coffee but the staff was so sweet and generous…read morewith letting me use the wifi. the music is obviously tasteful but played at a moderate enough volume to take zooms reasonably. great selection of records and i love the fun addition of cereal. patronize!!! them!!

I've been wanting to check this spot out for a while now and finally had the chance…read more It's spacious but also not spacious. The seating is kind of limited. There's a large space for vinyls so if you're into that, def a spot to check out. I did like the quirkiness off the spot. The staff was kind and helpful. I had one of their special flavor lattes and my partner had just a usual flavor latte (vanilla). They were fine. Not the best but not awful. It's not your usual coffee shop, so it may not be everyone's cup of tea but I give it a taste.

Brought in a NES that was acting up. The team cleaned up the machine, replaced the 72 pin…read moreconnector and got it working like new again. Had a hiccup with the machine when I brought it home, so I took it back. They were as friendly as can be and tested it with me to make sure everything was working as expected. They have a customer for life.

2nd time going it this vintage toy shop. Great service and excellent collection of new, used and…read moreloose figures at very reasonable prices.

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.

Friendly employees and a large inventory. Plenty of new &…read moreold vinyls as well as a selection of tapes and CDs

Large selection of new and used Records lots of movie posters. I need to get down there and spend a…read morecouple hours going through them. Prices are good. I actually found a sergeant Pepper's lonely hearts club band album there huge win!!

Went in looking for an album and they did not have it. They told me they usually get orders a few…read moretimes a week. Later that week I called and they had the album and I stopped in and bought it. Simple business transaction. Service was great.

Downtown McKinney has the best stores and this is one of them! Beyond my expectations and such a…read morecold store. Owner is super cool and nice.

What a cool gift shop. They have little bit of everything. Books, records, candles, crystals,…read morestickers, t-shirts, tchotchkes. Lots and lots of saucy, sassy sayings emblazoned on things. You could spend hours checking out all the little curios they have in this hipster, LGBTQ-friendly space.

Such a cute shop! One of my all time favorite spots to be in Downtown McKinney! Love the owners and…read morestaff!

Such a cool little shop. My first visit just happened to be on first Friday. They were hosting a…read morefree craft event. So much fun. Shop, craft, socialize. Friendly & knowledgeable staff made me feel welcome.

The esthetic of this shop is delightful--calming colors, open and organized layout, locally made…read moreproducts throughout. Handmade mugs, cards, t-shirts, ornaments, mugs, natural, wooden toys, and other knick-knacks. I will certainly stop in on future visits to Denton and keep it in mind as a place to shop for local gifts. Prices were a bit spendy which is expected for locally, handmade products rather than factory-made. Between Eastside and Bearded Monk-across the street from the post office and only a couple of blocks from Denton's lovely downtown square--a highly recommended shopping or browsing spot in Denton.