Black Dog Records & C D's
713-522-6001
3816 S Shepherd Dr Houston, TX 77098About Black Dog Records & C D's
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DEFINITELY one of the best VINYL record-stores I've ever shopped - and I've shopped in a few great ones:
Bleeker Bob's - outstanding as it gets, but Black Dog Records must have shopped there too (owner is from Baltimore!).
Princeton Record Exchange - deep and worthy of stopping by, but not as organized and concise as Black Dog Records.
3rd Street Jazz - Philly's most renown LP store, but a tad on the dirty side. Kinda too-jazzy, if y'know what I mean.
Full-Circle Records - Mike tried to stay vinyl AND digital within a changing market up into the early 2000's, even if it meant downsizing. Mike, Black Dog Records, in Houston, TX, made me think of your store because the owner was so like you; friendly and dedicated to knowing as much about the product of music that you once sold.
I originally dropped-by that other store that's advertised on Sirius/XM satellite radio, via Steve VanZant, just 100-yards from Black Dog Records. I shopped that other place for over 2-hours - picked just one B+condition LP (Robin Trower; Long Misty Days) priced at $3.99, a goofy backwards-ticking clock, and went to find my way to back over to Black Dog because I caught the sign in my left-eye on my way in off the Interstate (I'm from out-of-town; the Delaware Valley/Poconos, NJ/PA), just following my GPS, to that other store.
What a difference! I ended up spending 30-minutes - finding 4 records I'd been wanting at fair prices - enjoyed every minute there but am really enjoying the vinyl now that I'm back home!
N.K.Clifton
August 02, 2010Was this review helpful to you?
Check this store out. It has great prices (lots less than on line) and the owner is extremely helpful. I went in for one '70's album to convert to cd and ended up with an armful. Stop getting ripped off with sight unseen online purchases and shipping. This store ROCKS.
July 08, 2008Was this review helpful to you?
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Visited this store on a Tuesday,even still had a trickle of customers!very warm & sincere man,very willing to negotiate & take into consideration how much you are buying!
They all should be so cool!
My favorite stop in ages! records range from the average everday lp's to the above average white label promos & new reissue vinyl Rolling Stones Beatles collectibles etc etc. recently sold a Johnny Burnette Trio original lp!
my find a handful of Alice Cooper 7" 45's which he basically gave me- (I bought 6 other lps) including Gogmagog (Ex maiden,leppard members) Great store,great part of town,great selection,great organization..best record store experience in years!
They all could take a lesson from this guy!
Great Pizza place around the corner "Star Pizza" very good experience!
April 22, 2008Was this review helpful to you?
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DEFINITELY one of the best VINYL record-stores Ive ever shopped and Ive shopped in a few great ones:
Bleeker Bobs outstanding as it gets, but Black Dog Records must have shopped there too (owner is from Baltimore!).
Princeton Record Exchange deep and worthy of stopping by, but not as organized and concise as Black Dog Records.
3rd Street Jazz - Phillys most renown LP store, but a tad on the dirty side. Kinda too-jazzy, if yknow what I mean.
Full-Circle Records Mike tried to stay vinyl AND digital within a changing market up into the early 2000s, even if it meant downsizing. Mike, Black Dog Records, in Houston, TX, made me think of your store because the owner was so like you; friendly and dedicated to knowing as much about the product of music that you once sold.
I originally dropped-by that other store thats advertised on Sirius satellite radio, via Steve VanZant, just 100-yards from Black Dog Records. I shopped that other place for over 2-hours picked just one B+condition LP (Robin Trower; Long Misty Days) priced at $3.99, a goofy backwards-ticking clock, and went to find my way to back over to Black Dog because Id caught their sign in my left-eye on my way in off the Interstate (Im from out-of-town; the Delaware Valley/Poconos, NJ/PA), just following my GPS, to that other store.
What a difference! I ended up spending 30-minutes finding 4 records Id been wanting at fair prices and enjoyed every minute!
Nelson Keith Clifton
Pros: knowledge, dedication and service
Cons: too far from Philly!
Ddon't even bother comparing this store with the other stores in Houston--mthere is no comparison. The merchandise is in great condition, the store is clean and well organized and the guys that work there are very knowledgeable and helpful. The other recoord stores in Houston should wish they were this good,. I travel all over the world and get to shop everywherde I go. I always find something when I go to Black Dog
I had been passing by this store for some time when one day I decided to check it out. It was nice and neat and every album I inspected was clean with no scratches. I could have sworn the album playing was the doors, and after a few songs I ask the guy working there who it was and I was suprised by the answer (although I cant remember now). I really enjoyed it.
Pros: Selection, knowledge
Cons: n/a
I've been shopping at Black Dog since it opened 10 years ago. The store is well organized, the prices are very reasonable (in line with LP price guides), and the quality of the merchandise is second to none - plus the owners are friendly and knowledgable about the music, they readily offer advice when asked.
Pros: Location,Selection,Atmosphere
Cons: Can't think of any!
AN INCREDIBLE SELECTION OF SUPER CLEAN VINYL. THEY HAVE THE BEST SELCTION IN HOUSTON.
Pros: GREAT PRICES, CLEAN VINYL, WELL ORGANIZED
THIS PLACE ALWAYS HAS THE COOLEST STUFF IN HOUSTON. WHEN YOU BUY SOMETHING AT BLACK DOG YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE GETTING THE BEST POSSIBLE MERCHANDISE FOR YOUR MONEY.
