End of an Ear

End of an Ear lets a record search take a sharp left turn. The catalogue gives room to jazz and improvisation, experimental music, punk, electronic records and regional music well beyond Texas, alongside familiar new releases. That breadth makes the Clawson Road shop worth a substantial browse rather than a quick pass through one artist section. Used media and stereo equipment add other reasons to visit. The important timing detail is that the main store, equipment department and buying counter do not necessarily keep the same hours. Plan around the department you actually need.

New and used vinyl, CDs, cassettes, video and music-related material. The catalogue includes local releases, reissues and specialist labels; stereo equipment has its own department and schedule.

End of an Ear buys and trades records, CDs, tapes and other media. Vinyl needs its sleeve and no deep scratches or mould; CDs need their packaging. Ask the buyer about the current cutoff and large collections.

4304 Clawson Road in South Austin. Turntable Records on South First can be another southern stop, but they are separate addresses with a travel leg between them.

For an equipment visit or a collection appraisal, check that department’s hours rather than the main shop’s closing time. The website currently gives earlier cutoffs for both.