This is my go-to if I need my turntable. The record and CD selection is wide and well-priced in a strip centre in EADO plentiful and easy.A first choice read more

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THEY WILL LOWBALL YOU. if you're looking to sell a record player please don't consider this place as an option I brought mine in and he offered me 50 dollars for a 500 dollar player. And of course the ones in lesser conditions are being sold for 350-400 in his store it's pretty obvious as a money grab read more

Keven replaced the cartridge to my Thorens turntable, and the results are amazing. My albums sound great again. Take your turntable to Sound Exchange; and you will be glad you did! Martin read more

I've been going to this store since the late 1980s. As a hardcore jazz fan, I can find the rare stuff my fellow beanie-wearing hipsters talk about when we get together for a cup of bean. As a music fan, I love the low-key vibe of the place. When you walk in, they greet you quietly and let you just do your thing until you ask for help. No one objected when I went through every jazz, rock, and avantgarde record in the place. Amazing selection of vinyl! They have all sorts of stuff including ambient, experimental, punk HxC, and that weird metal that sounds like jet engines falling apart while assorted animals scream in the cargo hold. read more

I walked into Sound Exchange today, to looks at their selection for a potential purchase. The person a the register turned his head when I walked looked at me and then returned his attention to whatever he was doing. No welcome In, can I help you find something,... not a word. I left. As I was getting back in my car I saw him standing up looking around. Customer relations need improvement. read more

If If you have only 1 day in Houston to do record shopping as I did, the best place you can go and feel like zero disappointment,

Love the vibe in this spot. The block gives the sixth street Austin vibe and the store matches. I loved the selection. I needed an extra few hours to do a complete walk through. Only thing missing for me is a refreshment bar. read more

I have a record collection that I wanted to sell so I sent over a list of the records, the album/recording number, as well as the prices I found for them (max). All I asked was for a quote, and which albums they would take. From the initial conversation with whomever male they had working it was straight up confrontational and defensive. He called my prices "absurd" and then said that I wasn't using discogs correctly, then proceeded to "man-splain" how to use it "correctly", thinking that I hadn't already done that by utilizing the "master; all albums" to compare my album numbers against other album numbers knowing full well the quote from the record businesses would be less due to their ability to make a profit and the condition of the records themselves. They want to rip you off and offer you nothing and say that they're worth nothing, and that they throw them out, when they albums previously sold for a profit, though not much of one. The guy said that he was "just being blunt and honest" but really it was just an excuse for him to be an asshole. There is no customer service - avoid this record store at all costs. Some of the records I have were purchased from this store by my parents. Jerk. read more

Nice selection! The first thing I noticed was a LOT of punk/goth music, but they have quite a bit of other types. We found a few things we couldn't live without. Bathroom has signed posters with hilarious messages. Not the biggest of stores but if you're in the area, it's worth a look. read more

Wonderful shop. Fixed my turntable like new. The also have a Selection of vinyl is good

Smallish record shop, but their prices are fair and the quality of the records is excellent. Definitely worth a stop if you're looking for rock, metal, or alternative. read more

Cute little house with music in it--vinyl discs, off-topic CDs, cozy house, and with an owner that doesn't speak at all. He just smacks really loud when he eats. The music he has, is limited and off-topic from artists I've never heard of. read more

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Random spot found while driving around town and since I'm a novice record collector, I decided to give it try. I found some great records in the hiphop selection but I ended up leaving with a Stereolab gem! I will for sure go back when I'm in the area! Peep their Limited Editions section while digging! You'll be in awe. read more

I can and have spent hours here. Great atmosphere and overall vibe = old converted house. I come here for vinyl but there's also CD's and turntables if you like. They have a high inventory turnover so always something new to look at - that also means if you find a gem, better get it because it won't be there long. Kurt is very knowledgeable across several genres - you can sift through the inventory judge free. Their inventory fluctuates across all genres depending on what he's most recently received. When I last went, his blues section was out of control (he'd just received a bunch of first pressings from France in the 60's) and I had to cap my spending. That said, if he doesn't have what you're looking for, he'll find it. Definite local treasure. read more

Can here have my turntable repaired. Simple & prompt process, very reasonable repair fee, and I am very satisfied with the outcome. Definitely recommend for this service. read more

My 2nd favorite record store (I work at my 1st favorite :) ) in Houston! They are not your run of the mill record store. You will not find your Taylor Swifts or whatever hot new thing is out now here. You will however come across plenty of awesome and reasonably priced gems though! I'm having a hard time figuring out why there's so many 1 and 2 star reviews for Sound Exchange, but my guess is that those are from people who don't frequent record stores. Yes the music is different, yes the people that work here are quiet (but so are most people that work at these types of establishments), and yes it is small, and all those things are just fine! If you want an "authentic" record shop experience, this is a place to check out! read more

I travel 5 weeks a year shopping for records, nationwide. this place has interesting stuff. I am not endlessly flipping thru mainstream garbage. I always find something small, diy, rare-ish... unique. perhaps the weirdo locals prefer selling to SE? I dunno. anyway, try it out, support it, seems very mom n pop. see you in 2013! read more

While Sound Exchange's inventory may be relatively small, the quality is hard to beat. They've got a great selection of local artists as well as a well-curated collection of indie, punk, and metal. (I can't speak for the used rock section as I rarely am drawn to those records)Their prices are consistently some of the best deals in town and competitively matched with Amazon and Discogs sellers. If you're looking for music that goes beyond the more mainstream/beginner indie found at your average record store, Sound Exchange is the perfect place. read more

One of the handful of sweet record stores in the city, Sound Exchange is really one of my favorites. Though relatively small, their inventory has a nice mixture of classic, semi-old, used, and new records so regardless of what category you fit into, you'll have something to look at here. I really like their used and new sections and I''ve even found some great deals on local records here as well. Some of my favorite used gems have been found here and the employees are both knowledgeable and friendly. Most importantly, they don't bug you or constantly ask if you need anything. Sound Exchange is known for being really open to carrying local acts music (including my own) and welcome all local albums regardless of how big the artist is. I was told about this place by a friend and have really enjoyed every trip I've made, even the ones where I leave without buying something. If you're looking for something indie or even obscure, you might start here because you never know what goodies lie in the bins of this funky old house. read more

If you like KTRU or KPFT, you'll probably like Sound Exchange, since it features a lot of local albums and other indie productions. If you like music, you may also like Sound Exchange. Used music and new music, CDs and records, music that deserves to be listened to (mostly) at least once. This cozy house isn't just for "local music snobs" (thanks, Houston Press), but it may expand your horizons beyond what's on mainstream stations. Give them 30 minutes of your browsing time on a Saturday afternoon. If you have CDs to sell, you may also like Sound Exchange. They might not buy your Britney Spears, but they do offer a pretty fair exchange rate. read more

Sound Exchange is my all-time favorite record store. this is where you'll find obscure, experimental, punk, post-punk, alternative, metal, classic rock, jazz, soul, reggae, local, a killer 12" singles section, etc. What you won't find is maybe some of the mundane current top 40, though there is a good hip hop/ rap selection and killer soundtracks as well. I don't get some of the negative comments one bit. like I really don't get it. what's creepy about sitting quietly while you have your own record shopping experience? It's like a library with really cool music in the background. would you go to a library and expect the librarian to come at you with a bunch of books? so why would you expect the record store staff to do that with records? Well, unless they know you, which happens once you've established a rapport. I love walking in and Kurt recommending some killer stuff or hearing both Kurt and Kevin playing music that sounds so good to me that I have to know what they're listening to. What's wrong if the people in the shop are quiet? what will be the next complaint, that they talked too much? that they "mansplained" a record to you? That they are too loud? This ain't Empire Records (look it up if you're not familiar) where there's Gen-X drama for your mama at every turn! The staff is knowledgeable AF! In fact, the most knowledgeable I've ever seen at any record store. There's no pretentiousness and they genuinely appreciate having conversations. But you have to ask. Just ask. Seriously. Just ask. That's what I do and have walked out with some of the best musical discoveries pretty much ever. I've been crate digging since I was a kid. We have some killer shops in Houston, in fact, some of the best! (Keep your Austin. I'll take H-town record shops any day.) I've also been to various shops around the country. However, I have the best in my own backyard. Plus, sound exchange have a restroom for patrons. Speaking of restrooms, my only gripe about other record shops is some don't allow shoppers to use their restroom, so make sure you call ahead if you have bladder issues. In all, Sound Exchange is a chill place that holds free shows, showcases movies here and there, has a restroom for customers, a wonderful staff, a killer selection of records, CDs, and neat stuff in the display cabinet. Just go there and see for yourself. You'll be glad you did. read more

This is definitely a place you want to visit if you're a music lover with an ear for the underground. Not only is the business a Houston institution for punk and metal releases, the physical building adds flavor to what could otherwise be a boring, sterile retail environment. Disclaimer: Since I am a metal fan, this review is somewhat skewed towards that. Firstly I should say that I am happy there is a marquee place where Houston metal bands can be proud to sell their material, and a business that is happy to have it. Sound Exchange also does their part for the local music community by actually hosting bands as well. While their musical selection is superb, the only thing that stops me from giving them a full five stars (I'm actually wishing I could do 4.5) is the small inventory. I think this store could do well with a metal section twice the size of what is there now. Also, if metal on vinyl is important to you, this is not the best place to be for that. The selection is even smaller. Even then, there are gems here. As far as the competition goes, you'll find that this place sells many less commercially popular items than Soundwaves and Cactus Music. This place's inventory selection feels more like Vinal Edge to me. However, the pricing here for metal albums usually beats the aforementioned as well. read more

Sound Exchange is a Houston staple for independent music. They have been supporting our local music scene since God knows when. I've got tons of high-school memories discovering local talent here - if not just shopping and seeing all the cute indie rocker boys of yore... If you are looking for something old or new, stop on in and talk to Kevin, Kurt or even Baby Beau and they can recommend you a disc (better yet, an LP). Love me some SoundEx... read more

This shop is packed with musical hidden jewels. I especially like the back room with a collection of off the wall vinyl and hodge-podge of parts for your players and let's not forget the "Metal" collection. read more

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Great place! Been shopping there since the early 90s. Recently bought several used (2nd hand) records and unlike the ones I got from Half Price Books these are all flawless! read more

Had wanted to check this place out for awhile and stopped in, asked if they were hiring and was promptly told no. Another gentleman loudly exclaimed have a nice day and escorted me out, closing the door behind me? Guess they didn't want me in their store. Looked cool from the outside tho read more

Great store, last of its kind. Its hard to find a CD store anywhere anymore.. Let alone one with VERY rare CD's. They have tons of different types as well as lots of neat DVD's and posters. I love this store, if you ever need a REAL, old school cd for any bands this is the place to go.. FOR SURE read more

A Houston treasure! An independent record store that also repairs/sells used turntables. It carries new and used vinyl, CD's, zines etc. Although it does not carry every CD/record out there (although the can probably order it for you), it carries a great selection of music. I enjoy the fact that I can go record shopping without being totally overwhelmed by titles and I always find plenty of records I want to buy. A great supporter of local music and musicians. read more

This was my first time going into a record store and I'm happy this was my first one. The gentleman that own the shop, Kevin and Kurt, are remarkably nice men. They are great at offering recommendations and they make sure you enjoy yourself while you are in the store. They allow you to comfortably browse without hassling you to buy something or trying to sale you. They had so many amazing records that I haven't seen in forever. I can see why people spend so many hours in this place. I will definitely be showing up there again. read more

I love this place! out of the few independent record stores in the loop, this one is the best. they have the best prices, selection, and knowledge of music. They also sell and repair turntables, and i think they sell needles for record players. read more

To be honest, I really wish I could like this place. I recently purchased a turntable and I am constantly searching for quality vinyl records. The prices at Sound Exchange are rather high for pre-owned vinyl. There is a bargain section in the back of the store, but the majority of the records are badly scratched or damaged. From my personal experience, the staff was not particularly friendly or helpful. You'd probably be better off making a trip to Traders Village, Half Price Books, or Cactus Music for your vinyl purchases. read more

Can't recommend this place enough. It's been a Houston staple for years. Tons of great metal, punk and everything else. Also can usually order anything I can't find. They also fix turntables. It's fair prices and my table came back like brand new! read more

Great record store!!! Great selection! Friendly staff.

Excellent selection of LP's and 45/7" records, same guys have been here since I was a teenager in the 90's -- still playing cool stuff. Still have the impossible to find LP's you've looked for years for, example of that being a quality LP of ziggy stardust for $15 - yeah I'll take that thanks. Good people, good selection, timeless store. Bless them for being there. read more

A very boring selection. Got the typical metal, hip hop and 'indie' tags. The small psy area was neglected. You will not find disco/boogie or any other dance styles. read more

Great LOCAL cd/records aka vinyl shop...lots of texas/houston music + indie stuff...punk rock too 7"?...use to have a good hip-hop section too... read more

I always find something interesting here. The employees are super helpful and I've had them special order music for me... arrives quickly and their prices are reasonable. Great selection of local stuff. read more

Great little shop located in what used to be a two-story house. The selection isn't the largest, but the owner is nice and has a nice selection of albums from bands that many people probably don't even know exist. I was introduced to a few bands either because the owner was playing them over the loudspeakers or by perusing the racks of CDs. My friends also managed to find some interesting albums for themselves. Definitely a good place to shop. read more

Bar none the best place to buy a record in Houston. At first glance the staff appears to be mute; however, when approached they are always very helpful and one of them has a kick ass pompadour. I have discovered a lot of great music just by blindly purchasing albums with a "recommended by sound exchange" sticker on the cover. They always reasonably price their classics and are equipped and ready to usher anyone into the realms of musical obscurity. Great place! read more

Bar none the best place to buy a record in Houston. At first glance the staff appears to be mute; however, when approached they are always very helpful and one of them has a kick ass pompadour. I have discovered a lot of great music just by blindly purchasing albums with a "recommended by sound exchange" sticker on the cover. They always reasonably price their classics and are equipped and ready to usher anyone into the realms of musical obscurity. Great place! read more