Great locally owned record store. Perfect sized inventory to either stay awhile or drop by. Displays make it easy to see top selections. Nice selection of new and used records. Made it a point to stop by while visiting Dallas after seeing their Tik Toks. They sell some amazing store and Oak Cliff swag. The this whole area of Oak Cliff is fun. Lots to do.

I just got done speaking on the phone with the sweetest girl ever (Kate)!! She really went above and beyond trying to look up a record for me to see if they had it in stock and then even went out of her way to see if if the band had records out yet since we were unsuccessful. Absolutely adore her and how helpful, kind, and positive she was. (:-Heather

Ive bought a few dozen records at Spinster over the years. Friendly people. I collect a lot of music and am generally eager to support the local record stores. There are issues with the shop that keep me from going more frequently.First, the stock turns over at a glacial pace. I didnt go for the first six months of the pandemic, and their used vinyl bins were full of the same albums Id picked over on my last visit. Which, given the pandemic, would be forgivable, except that they were selling the same stock six months before that, and a year before that. Ill always buy something, but for a while now, that is often just to be polite.The new vinyl selections trend pop rock. Few small labels are represented. All good, but not what I would pay a premium for.Second, their prices are bonkers expensive. New vinyl runs 150% its standard price. Used record markups run even higher. For example, for months they were (probably still are) selling a copy of Donald Byrds Places and Spaces for $50 (or, the going, top shelf discogs price). Visibly scuffed vinyl. Sleeve in poor condition. $50. I have two copies of the same album, both bought from record shops in the last five years, for $6 and $8, both in VG+ condition.Third, Spinster doesnt grade vinyl. It is just new and vintage. Vintage meaning the full spectrum from mint to should-be-in-a dollar-bin. Ive brought home a few discs with playback affecting blemishes, even with careful inspection. Replacing the inner sleeve is a nice touch, but the quality of the record and sleeve needs to be factored into pricing. Every serious record seller grades their vinyl.All told, Im not sure what the target audience of Spinster is. It is not the deejays and record collectors of the world. Perhaps down to Earth pricing would increase volume, turn the bins over more frequently, and inspire customers like me to come digging regularly.

Great store nice selection fabulous staff‼️

I love this place! The staff is very nice and helpful. And if you don’t see what you’re looking for just ask David the owner he might have it on their warehouse or he would get it for you. One time I was looking for the original Star Wars soundtrack and he was able to get it for me and when I say original I mean like the 1977 a little bit washed out original soundtrack and it was way cheaper than what you can get it on eBay.

The whole crew here have good vibes. Conveniently located in Bishop Arts, friendly staff, the owner is down to earth. Definitely one of my favorite places in Oak Cliff.

Excellent prices! such a killer store :)

Bad practices by this shop. Massive mark ups to new releases. Shameful

Great little vinyl shop with knowledgeable, friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. I will definitely shop here again.

They are always happy to help you find something special and will keep am eye out for things they might not have right then. Stellar selection of records. Expert advice on record players and great players in the store. I bought my set here and so did both my parents. Love this place!

This is an amazing record store and I will so be coming back! I drove all the way from Terrell, Texas just to check this place out and it was well worth the drive. I got some awesome records at a great price and loved the feel of the place. It was well kept and super clean. They played some amazing music as well so that’s a plus. The staff are super friendly and willing to help you look for anything. Overall, it’s an amazing record store.

Nice place found some great records.

I had really bad experience in here, this white guy i dont know his name but hes really disrespectful because i had asked him if he could take down a vinyl record off the wall because it was the ONLY one in the store but when he did take it off from the wall he actually gave it to someone else which is sad because i had asked first before SHE DID, I could’ve step up and say that i asked first for it but irdc i rather spend my money somewhere else with nice and kind workers. Periodtttt

Truly a Dallas gem. If you’re near Bishop Arts or in Oak Cliff, you need to check out this place. Their vinyl selection is superb. Regular shows give location a fresh feel and the staff are more than helpful.

I love this place. Sometimes I feel like the used vinyl is overpriced. In some situations you could end up paying more for a used vinyl than a new re-issued version on Amazon. I understand if it is an early pressing or something, but for someone who just wants to listen to the album, Im going to buy a new re-issued version of it on Amazon for $19.99 before I buy a used early pressing of the same album for $24.99 in the store. But thats just me. When it comes to new copies of vinyl, I will always show this local independent business love over Amazon and pay higher prices for the new copies.

A very nice little record shop in Oak Cliff with a wide variety of titles and other offerings like tshirts and earrings. The girl that was working the day we went was so nice and helpful! She was probably my favorite part of the experience. Wish Id gotten her name. I loved the neighborhood where the store is located and would love to go back and explore when Ive got a whole day to spend wandering. Definitely stop in and have a look! Youre sure to find something to pique your interest, and be sure to admire their incredibly cool jukebox.

Good records. Nice choices

Very limited options and very over priced for the selection. I feel like this is for the passer by not the true record collector.

Even tho they didnt have what I was looking but, this is still a good store with great merch!👍👍👍

The staff here is very friendly, talkative, and will offer recommendations if asked. The vibe is on point, they have great accessories if needed, and pre covid even have live shows. I come here every few weeks to browse and pick up something new.

Amazing place, there was only one record left of the one I wanted and they got the ladder to get it down from the wall for me. Absolutely amazing💕

Super place for the best selection of records and players/speakers! Groovy neighborhood vibe and locally owned and operated! Grover and Eileen are the best!

Vinyl, good customer service, and nice ambience.

This use to be my favorite place to go to when it was on Davis but ever since they moved to their new location they have been getting ridiculous with their pricing. I bought a used Scorpions record for $10 bucks and now the same used record is $30. Everyone uses Discogs so IDK how they are coming up with their prices.

Staff was rude, was not helpful acted annoyed when asked for help. was more worried about enforcing mask and hand sanitizer. Was also very short staffed.

This place is cool. Vinyl records and other stuff. I want to go back but more tshirts!

Don’t ever order any records on their website. I had the option to have it delivered or picked up. If the store doesn’t even have the record in stock to begin with why would there be an option for pick up in the first place? The manager apologized and said that was on him. A few days later I went on the page and the record was still available for purchase, so nothing had been done about it. I placed my order Oct 10th it’s November 4th. The record was supposedly ordered from Big Tyme Records in Houston. I’m in Dallas it shouldn’t have taken this long for me to receive my record. The only reason I’m giving you one star is because I got my refund the same day I wrote this and sadly I couldn’t give you half a star.

I really want to love this place. The staff is great, they put on shows, its got the look and feel of a record store--its a jewel for music junkies in the Oak Cliff area. The only problem is that the dont sell many records! And theyre all lumped together alphabetically. Not by genre. Because there arent enough records on the floor to warrant that kind of system. Used and new vinyl are not always separated either. You really cant go in there looking for a record and expect to find it. Its more for people browsing with not much in mind. For me, the record browsing is not much different than what youd expect at a vintage/thrift store. For a brick and mortar record store that has the look and feel of a music lovers haven, this place needs to increase their inventory to keep neighborhood folks like me who like vinyl coming back.

Spinster is a bright and cozy curated space for vinyl lover’s. You may not find everything your looking for, but anything you do find should be worth more than a listen. I love the moments of a found sea of endless rows of undiscovered wavelengths packaged in your favorite media storage preference everything from A-Z. Spinster is not that.It is the soulful, the unique, the masterful, the all the music I wish I heard when I was younger. Digging through the repurposed wine boxes I discover that music history has been rewritten. Yes you find the time tested mainstream greats of the last century. The best records you will walk away with are those you hadn’t yet heard and those that the staff know so much about. The music you find at Spinster is the music David and his staff enjoy, and they have very good taste!

Very well curated, with something for everyone from 1$ to 100$

Super chill. Nice place. Staff was great. Great selection. Building is nice apparently theyre moving and having a giant sale October 6th and a grand opening for the new location October 11

This place is super cool! The 2 employees were so helpful and knowledgeable. They even offered to actually come to my house to analyze the rest of the 1000 records i have. Thanks a million!

Overpriced and the customer service sucks. 1st and last time visiting this shop. And also, they are judging u by ur appearance.

If you want a $30 spinster shirt, they rule.. if you want a good record.. not so much

When you go to a record store but for a special CD album hand signed by Taylor Swift. This place has some other really cool music on vinyl worth checking out.

Spinster Records has a lot of good albums to find and all of the albums (mostly records, as described by the businesses name obviously) are well organized. However cassette albums are either hit or miss but I wouldnt mind that much. In addition they also sell vintage turntables and cassette decks depends on their inventory. The owner (I suppose) is very welcoming and knowledgeable. I have purchased a good quality cassette deck from here and so far I am extremely satisfied.

I just returned from a Christmas holiday visiting my son & family in Oak Cliff. Having been in the high end consumer electronics business for more decades than I care to (or can) remember, I was pleased but a little skeptical when they told me they were going to a local record store to buy a turntable. Was I surprised to see a Music Hall turntable on the wall right inside the front door! I know they make great performing & great value entry high end gear. After a few questions, Kate enthusiastically & knowledgeably steered them right to it. It wasnt long before my 9 year old grandson & I were home dancing to Michael Jacksons Thriller. Well done, Kate. Good record offerings, both new and used, too. Well done Spinster!

Super cool place! Watched 3 local bands play there on November 22nd, 2019 and had a blast. Girl working there is extremely nice and fun to be around.

Great shop. Knowledgeable staff that dont hover and arent pretentious. Decent selection across many genres, but the prices run a little high. Its worth a couple extra bucks to support local busniesses though, so its not too bad.

Friendly staff. Mainly popular mainstream music, on the pricey side. Unlikely to find rarities. Small collection to browse. The bargain bin did not have any prices on, the staff decide once you take the record to them, which is very poor. In a cool neighbourhood, with coffee and book shops etc.

Came across this gem a few months ago. Nice selection of records. Cant wait to go back soon.

As a newbie to the turntable and record scene, David was so helpful in terms of answering any and all questions. He had such a great selection of current popular records as well as a huge selection of vintage records. I invested some serious time and ended up taking home some great finds! I will definitely be going to Spinster records for all of my turntable and record needs :)

Very clean neat and organized simple & stylishAll thoughts that went through my head while here for the first time today. Very cute place. Sounded like they had some fun events on the schedule. Not your typical record store! Great selection of records. Some in alphabetical order, some in new arrivals, some in the dollar section. Check it out if youre into records!

Kate was incredibly helpful and a pleasure to chat with. Great atmosphere with a trendy/vintage feel. Record selection is small, but eclectic making it easy to get lost browsing for hours

Never knew there was a vinyl record store in the Oak Cliff area. Wide variety of music is sold here and sometimes live music too. Staff is very knowledgeable about music. Im sure theyre willing to help.

This is one of my favorite places to stop by when I am out walking around the Bishop Arts area. They have a large selection of records as well as record players, speakers and other fun merch items. Definitely would recommend popping by.

Guy behind the counter immediately offered me a water or a beer when I came into the store (I’m obviously a middle aged male in appearance). Top notch service and decent selection. Super helpful and knowledgeable about vinyl. I travel around the country and go to record stores all over the US and this was easily one of the better experiences.

This place is great! The merchandise and the staff get two thumbs up! Really nice, friendly and helpful. I will be going back. I wish they had more merchandise because I would have purchased more.

I was in Dallas for work and, truth be told, I popped in to Spinster primarily to use the restroom facilities, with intent to lend a courtesy browse in case something caught my eye.. and, boy, was it caught. Im not much of a collector, yet I spent over an hour sifting and flipping their modest, but thorough selection. Left with half-a-dozen 7in and three 12in, ranging from classic rock to motown, classical and techno. While small, it certainly appeared the buyers were thoughtful about most of the stock, and it seemed like there was something there for everyone.Bonus: I want to thank Kate for her no-pressure help, and her tip on where to find a good boogie on a Thursday night! Peace!

Decent selection, but the lady working was super knowledgable and incredibly friendly. Im in the market for new audio equipment and would love to support a local record store. Still shopping around but Ill definitely be back :)

The only thing better than listening to vinyl, is being able to buy it from a true music aficionado. David has an incredible depth of knowledge about music, and tons of stories and insight that only a 30 year veteran of the business could share. Spinster is a wonderful addition to the burgeoning Bishop Arts scene, and my favorite music store in Dallas.

Big store with a decent mix of artists. I was there for one of their crate sales and came away with some great records for 20 bucks.

I went to this place yesterday and was super impressed. The customer service is phenomenal. The guy behind the counter seemed genuinely happy to have people in the store and was super helpful, answering any questions I had about specific records and even taking one down off of a shelf for me to look at and also spent time trying to find another record for a customer and then ordered it for them when it was found to be out of stock. The selection is small, but the quality of what they have is great. I came away with quite a few records that are very hard to come by. Im from out of town and am always looking for cool record stores to revisit. I will definitely be back next time Im in the Dallas area.

Davids store is wonderful. Cozy, great selection, and for folks just getting in, a really nice set of turntables to listen to!Extremely reasonable prices, nice guy, beautiful space, and welcoming. It feels and looks like the cool listening space you wish you had.

Great atmosphere and the girl working was really sweet and helpful! Even gave my husband and I waters. Massive collection of records.

Such a great place for vinyl. The staff is so friendly. They really know their stuff and always have great records to choose from. Cool aesthetic and lots of live performances from local bands.

Big fan! Every record store should be unique and this one has that down. I moved back to the Bishop Arts area for this store and it’s unique vibe.

They have a good but small selection. If you are looking for a bigger vast record store this isnt it. But the staff is always helpful and awesome!

As a local I personally am biased towards this shop and hold it in high regards as to what a record shop should be. I truly believe that David, Aileen, Kate, and Nick are music aficionados to the fullest and are fully capable of helping you with all your musical needs. Oh, and their collection of records isnt just limited to the store front. They have them special records in the attic. For those true wax collectors. ;)

Great selection, very helpful staff and weekly events make this a fun spot to shop for vinyl. Check by their Facebook page for free concerts!

All vinyl, cool little store for another pocket of gentrification in Oak Cliff. The staff seemed friendly enough, but they a pretty small collection (the pics of the store dont lie). Not really worth the drive unless youre already in the area.

Online order was unfulfilled for 2 weeks until I emailed to say- please refund me if you havent sent it. They disregarded the email and are just now shipping the record. Theres a lot of vinyl options in Dallas- sadly, this one has been eliminated for me.

This place is amazing. The clerk was nice and well versed in musical knowledge. We got a great deal on a rare find, all around Awesome.

Great, helpful staff, good ambient, always pretty slow and collected so its a good place to pop into and find great records. They have merch as well and its very comfortable!

Great locally owned record shop! I always find good records here and they have great free events and shows regularly.

The store has a great selection it had records that were popular and records that werent. The guy at the counter was a nice guy. I had a Ramones shirt on and he played their Self titled album for me, I didnt even have to ask . it was great we bought a copy of the first Doors album and left. People should shop here more and support places like this

This is my first time rating a business. I’m hesitant because I’ve worked for small businesses and I know how hard it can be. First off, the young lady behind the counter was amazing. Very nice and sweet. Offered a water as soon as my mother and I walked in. The two star rating isn’t about her. The problem I have is with the offer I was given for my records. I am used to 1/3 to 1/4 of what Discogs lists based on condition with a slightly higher trade value. The owner (Dan or Dave) here said he pays a quarter for records he sells for $6. For records he sells for $10 her offers $.50 and so on. I’ve never seen a record store try to make 20x on records before. It’s unethical in my opinion and I feel bad for any poor little old lady that walks in with a record collection and isn’t informed enough to walk away. To the owner, if you’re reading this, please know that you can still run a profitable business without these practices. I hope you change how you buy, because we want businesses like yours to succeed, especially in this area.

Love this spot. great selection, great vibe & really cool staff

Great local record store with new records and old. Tables, gear and merch. Staff is outstanding.

Great record store! The staff was very helpful and friendly! I will be back for sure. They also have great events from time to time.

Lots of variety in the types of records they have. They also have jewelry, clothing, pins and record player accessories. Good priced vinyl.

Cute shop with variety of recent releases

Wonderful owner. Very kind and helpful.

Nice people we got a record for cheaper then it was supposed to be

A must visit if you love your music. Vinyl heaven.

Great staff. Good selection.

Great record store. Loved the atmosphere and selection.

Great selection & really helpful staff. I will definitely be back!

Great place to pick up some records. Owner is super nice!

Mom and pop shop with records, turntables, and Merch. They have a stage, so Check out their Instagram @spinsterrecords to keep up with their shows. BYOB so you can bring drinks in while you dig through records. They also help you connect with DJs for weddings.

Awesome

Helpful and courteous staff. A perfect place for a music lover.

Helpful staff. Minimalist decor. Worth the trip.

Cus my daughter Brenda works here! IT is Freakin Awesome!

This is no second hand store. Its a blast from the familiar past of chilling and listening to good music with good people and good vibes- kind of place.

Great shop and definitely the cleanest record store Ive ever bee in. I found some great used records price between $6-$10. I would highly recommend this record store.

Great shop! Bought my turntable here.

Cool joint in a fitting, gentrifying section of Oak Cliff. Nice record selection, but used, common records were marked very high compared to other record shops.

Short visit but enough to hear a great band, Meach Pago! Looking forward to their second album

I had some mint condition original records. David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, and others. The owner talked like they were practically worthless and handled them very roughly. He offered .50 cents for some of them and $2 was the most he offered for two of the records. He seemed like he wasnt being completely honest about the value and was taking advantage of the situation. Dont go here if youre looking to get some cash for your records.

Very cool place. Friendly staff. Selection is good. Go visit.

Overpriced and unknowledgable and clueless staff.Do not go here if your looking to sell your records. I went there looking to sell a stack of about 15 records, each of them in the hundred dollar range, some in the mid hundred dollar range. The first gal that helped me out took a good 30 minutes examining the records. Another gal showed up and informed me that they typically buy records for 1 - 2 dollars a pop. The gals then compared my records with what they were going for on Discogs, this took another 20 minutes. After checking discogs they offered me 35 dollars, the reason being is because were “niche records” that would be difficult to sell. I found this very odd as the girls working were listening to Mazzy Star and I had a Japanese pressing of David Robacks (of mazzy star) Rainy Day in the collection. I am still puzzled as to why they would even check prices on Discogs because they offered me what they typically buy records for, 1 - 2 dollars a pop. In my 20 years of collecting/shopping at record stores, Ive never been to a shop with such such inexperienced employees. A pretty face doesnt make you an expert on records.I ended up taking my records to Josey Records and got offered $500 dollars, the price I was expecting to get over at Spinster.

Very knowledgeable staff helpful and friendly.

Rad record store with super rad staff.

Great atmosphere friendly employees and the sell audio equipment

Very helpful staff that know their stuff! Will continue to visit for future purchases!

Great selection of new and vintage.

Great collection of new and classic music.

Good mix of rare grooves and new vinyl

Very good selection...