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Cactus Music

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    Christina L.
    "careful and look at the record for scratches."(5 Tips)
    DesignBigger
    "Check out an afternoon performance and grab a St. Arnold's beer."(4 Tips)
    Lee
    "Best place to be for Record Store Day if you come early."(2 Tips)
    Michael B.
    "Awesome staff, tons of free live music + free beer on weekends!"(2 Tips)
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    LeeFebruary 17, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    Best place to be for Record Store Day if you come early. They really control the chaos and give everyone a fair chance to get what they want.
  • Michael B.heart icon on user image
    Michael BellAugust 26, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Best record store in the city. A Houston institution! Awesome staff, tons of free live music + free beer on weekends!
  • CultureMap Houston
    CultureMap HoustonDecember 6, 2011
    Houston record lovers went into deep depression when this indie shop abruptly shut down in 2006. But it was reincarnated better than ever to a new location in Shepherd Plaza in 2007.
  • Houston Press
    Houston PressDecember 12, 2012
    2012 Best of Houston Winner: Best T-Shirt Store.Check out more Houston Press Winners here:http://www.houstonpress.com/bestof/ Or go moblie with the free Best Of app.
  • Kevin' K.heart icon on user image
    Kevin' KretschDecember 18, 2015
    Awesome old school music store, thanks for bring CHVRCHES! Love it.
  • Jeff C.heart icon on user image
    Jeff ColwellApril 8, 2019
    Absolutely amazing record shop with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Mandatory.
  • Miriam G.heart icon on user image
    Miriam GoldmanAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    A Texas institution. You can listen to LPs over the sound system to figure out what you want.
  • Joe C.heart icon on user image
    Joe COctober 9, 2010
    First time I went amazing environment, really cool that they hold secret shows :) most def will visit more often
  • Christina L.
    Christina LynnMay 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Also they have a pretty tight collection of other things like day of the dead stuff by a local artist, tshirts, posters and box sets
  • cat5 m.
    cat5 magazineDecember 13, 2012
    While you're here, pick up a copy of We Were Wolves' Shrimpy 7-inch, the first release on Wrong Side of Texas Records, a Beaumont-based label Read more
  • Christina L.
    Christina LynnMay 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Best place to find both indie and old stuff. I got a young girls album AND a till Tuesday (Aimee manns old band) album.
  • Steven I.heart icon on user image
    Steven IllenbergerDecember 16, 2022
    Really good selection, well layed out
  • Joseph E.
    Joseph ElkhademJuly 24, 2011
    Best record store in Houston. They will take care of you.
  • Joseph E.
    Joseph ElkhademJuly 23, 2011
    One of the few record stores in Houston. Wide variety.
  • Kenny B.
    Kenny B.February 3, 2011
    Really good prices on vinyl's. Check out their buy 1 get 5 free deal on records.
  • DesignBigger
    DesignBiggerApril 16, 2011
    Check out an afternoon performance and grab a St. Arnold's beer. Happy Record Store Day!
  • Cristina A.
    Cristina AcunaApril 12, 2012
    Great in-store events like this Ray Wylie Hubbard performance 4/7/12
  • Rachel G.
    Rachel GossAugust 2, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Free beer from St. Arnold's Brewery at all in-store performances.
  • Josh H.heart icon on user image
    Josh HigginsAugust 11, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Huge selection, lots of great in-store performances.
  • Christina L.
    Christina LynnMay 5, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Go dive into their dollar bin but be careful and look at the record for scratches. I found a copy of a Pat Benatar album but it kept skipping on "Heartbreaker." Not good.
  • Mike T.
    Mike TristanApril 17, 2011
    When St Arnold is here, bring your own St Arnold glass.
  • Ernest G.heart icon on user image
    Ernest GamboaFebruary 16, 2016
    They got it all
  • Rachel K.
    Rachel KaneMarch 12, 2011
    P.S. lock on bathroom is questionable. Be prepared.
  • Norma B.
    Norma BecerraOctober 31, 2011
    Check out the "pre-<3'd" cd's!!
  • Rudy R.heart icon on user image
    Rudy RodriguezMay 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Music addiction is bad here.
  • Regina P.
    Regina PrestonApril 30, 2011
    Yes they have record player needles!
  • Sarah P.
    Sarah Peacock 🎈July 16, 2010
    Buy tickets for a show + 1$ service fee - stick it to Ticketmaster
  • Andrew D.
    Andrew DFebruary 10, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Buy some vinyl! But watch out, it could become an obsession...
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