Wuxtry Records & Cd Exchange

I didn’t really get much of a chance to explore this place because upon walking in, I was nearly run down by the cigarette smoke. I don’t understand how anyone with a brain would think it’s ok to smoke inside a store. Surely the owners must realize employees doing this are hurting their business. In the short time I was there, six people walked in and took one whiff and walked back out. Funny thing was that said employee looked like he hadn’t showered in days and on my way back down the street an hour later, he was standing just inside the store with the door half open, smoking. I get that they’re a hip store but honestly, there are so many cool stores I’ve visited in my travels where this had never been an issue that I’d just advise people to stay away.

THE MUSIC FACTORY!
This is a super cool store that has a vast collection of cds and records. I loved seeing some of my favorite retro albums from various genres. It is just a great place to generate good memories. Dang!, I need a phonograph because you can’t purchase all of these cool albums and not have anything to play them on!
Be very careful when walking around this store because this floor is very uneven and there are sharp drop offs. It is an original building which is very cool.
If you are a lover of music, you will definitely appreciate this store and music is always an appropriate gift and ideal for that «old school» friend who loves to collect classic music.

Great selection. If you are in Athens and looking for records, then you probably already know. Legendary store and a must see

From an experienced record collector/​buyer/​seller I found that all the less positive reviews here are spot on. Plenty of good stuff but way way way too expensive for used vinyl. I could buy just about everything in their premium bins for half price and NM on Discogs – maybe that’s where they’re stocking up from? Anything reasonably priced was in very poor shape. New records had about a 15% poncy location tax. That’s about all I’d ever buy there if I were local but frankly, the ridiculous used prices turned me off from buying anything even though there were a couple new releases I’ve had my eye on. When I can do far better in SoCal, where the prices are generally very high as well, it’s a frightening thought.

Just be careful what you buy. They don’t accept returns if you buy something you already have in your collection.

One of the most historic record stores in the country! Yes this is it! This is where Peter Buck from R.E.M met Michael Stipe. Danger Mouse worked here, as did members of The B52’s. Mike Turner from the legendary HHBTM Records works here as does the bass player from my favorite band ever, yes John from The Olivia Tremor Control works here as well.
The selection at the store is out of this world and if you are looking for artifacts from the Athens Inside/​Out days this is your spot! They have rad old posters and memorabilia that came from the Athens Music Museum hanging around the store so it’s just a fun spot to look around. The selection on Lps and Cds is great too, lots of rad psych world records along with your more main steam stuff.
If you are in Athens, this is must stop!

Beyond excellent collections of new and used local, national and worldwide artists. Staff, with the exception of the very rare occasion, is always friendly and willing to help. Local business with flair… what more could you want?

Love you Wuxtry. When I am on my deathbed I imagine that one of those many memories that flash quickly before my eyes will be my love of your shop! :)
This is my Mecca. Really. It has tradition, folklore, and a selection of music that is fantastic. Everyone can read the stories of so many local musicians who turned national… that worked here… or do now. A gritty little shop with some hard to find Athens bands. I go here everytime I come to Athens. I drop $ 40 each t

Wuxtry focuses mainly on vinyl, and has a massive selection of it. But that’s not my thing so I’ll let the other reviewers stick to that.
I come for the CDs, which are pretty impressive in and of themselves. They have a nice selection of new CDs (particularly rock), and then a huge selection of used CDs, and a lot of budget CDs. The prices are pretty reasonable (around $ 12 for a new CD and $ 6 for used), and the selection is huge. The store is easy to figure out, and the clerks are very nice and knowledgeable. They are also more than willing to order anything they don’t have for you. Wuxtry also sells local concert tickets. All in all a great store, and one of the treasures of the Athens music scene.

What an amazing collection of vinyl! If you are looking for rare records or bootlegs this is the place to go. I could not believe how many bootlegs recorded off of the sound boards from live shows they have.
Be prepared to pay a premium for the rare albums, but where else are you going to find them all in one location and in really good condition.

I recently went to Wuxtry and bought a seemingly pre-​owned copy of a 1960’s album reissued by Sundazed. When asked as to the condition of the record, they assured me it was new even though it wasn’t shrink wrapped saying, «sundazed often doesn’t shrink wrap their records.» I found this to be a questionable response because every new sundazed album I’d ever come across, including this particular one, came shrink wrapped. I only asked about the condition because it was on colored vinyl and it was hard to distinguish scratches and blemishes. I bought it anyway because it was a few bucks cheaper than the brand new shrink wrapped ones I had seen in other stores. upon playing it on my turntable I was extremely disappointed to find that it played horribly with a great deal of pops and skipping. Thank god I don’t live in athens and have the option of shopping at record stores that actually care about more than just money.

Good selection of vinyl, descent pricing, pleasant atmosphere, etc. Recommended. It’s not like my Great Escape or The Groove back home in Nashville, TN but it is really well put together. If you like music, check it out for sure!

Selection is one of thee best in the South if not thee best.

For their size, Wuxtry provides an impressive amount of new and used vinyl, including some exotic finds and weird little gems. The prices can range a bit high, but a digging customer can find a few deals, too. They cater a little past the college indie crowd, which is nice. I’ve heard horror stories of snooty clerks, which can occasionally come with good record shops, but didn’t really experience any of that during my visit. Even so, the store could be more customer-​oriented (though perhaps I’m just used to that in great record shops up in Chicago, among other places — incidentally, those spots could easily «out-​indie» Wuxtry even with congenial, helpful clerks). A must-​stop for record collectors more than anything else, but a solid shop overall.

the ultimate record store. the first place i want to go when i come to Athens. please hire me.

The great thing about Wuxtry is the little comics shop upstairs. It’s the best place for comics within a 100 mile radius of Atlanta, as they carry a lot of the arty graphic novelesque comics that you can’t find at regualr superheroey comics stores. They have tons of back issues of everything, plus books. And check out all the collectibles!

Let’s see, from what I can recall, the staff are all incredibly pretentious, with an expensive selection to match. A bunch of years ago I saw past the attitude, but there’s no way I could stomach the Championship Vinyl-​ness [beware the ‘High Fidelity’ reference] of it these days.