Doc’s Records & Vintage

Very well organized and the prices are great. They have the beloved $ 1 Bin that contains plenty of gems. Excellent for the music lover.

Friendly and helpful staff. Large collection of used records but limited new records. Definitely check it out.

One of the best vinyl shops in DFW. Emphasis on used vinyl with a growing selection of new vinyl as well. I always find something I didn’t expect them to have.

The kind of store I thought was long gone thanks to Ebay.
All kinds of cool vintage stuff at pretty great prices.

Eclectic selection. I’ve found a few rare punk records super reasonably priced.
While I may not always find what I’m looking for, the staff have always been super helpful and willing to order anything to the store. Very happy to have Doc’s in Fort Worth.

Really good record store. I’ll continue to return and will update this review as necessary. Initial reaction is that the stock is strong… off the charts for Tarrant County, really. Those hard to find oddities, hearkening a return to my high school 80’s punk/​alternative loves and recalcitrant adorations: pretty well stocked. I wouldn’t say the selections are as strong as Bill’s (Dallas) back in the day, which was uniquely awesome and one of the best in the country in its time, but definitely Doc’s is no slouch either.
The prices are, well, so so. The majority of the best albums (not the premium rare ones, though) seem to be priced $ 25 – 30 (ouch). The more common or less popular albums run $ 6-​$ 8 (you’d reserve these for those lame tunes you can’t get out of your head, reminding you of some arcane memory of yesteryear even though you may have hated the song back then but now you just have to have to preserve something that’s fastly fading; oh, nostalgia!) and then an ample amount of run-​of-​the-​mill selections at $ 10 and some select gems at $ 50. I’m sure there are other price points but these are the ones that jumped out at me the most.
The store aesthetically is everything you’ve come to expect in a really cool, hip record store. You may have to blow some dust off the not lately traversed crannies but there is lots on which to feast your eyes. (I can’t wait to return this week!) I didn’t find the employees today to be very friendly or welcoming but they weren’t rude either. Asking where I could find available turntables, the terse answer didn’t foretell much so the concurrent finger point was appreciated since it was what navigated me to the correct place. Big deal? No, can’t say it was but it wasn’t friendly either (frankly, I think I appreciate it more because of this, though admittedly I may have walked out with a TT had the desire to answer questions presented itself to staff). This was the extent of my dealings with them; no hello, no goodbye, no offers of assistance, and no offense taken. Just how I like it.
If Bill’s (way back when) was worthy of 5 stars, and clearly it was, Doc’s can claim a solid 4, and that’s a moral victory for conservative Tarrant County.

Lots of good vinyl and CDs but, poor quality. I just got a brand new album that had never been opened from docs and it was warped. I’m a little disappointed due to the fact I payed 30 dollars for a warped record. If you are looking for quantity over quality that docs is the place to go.

Doc’s is one of the best record stores for used records in DFW.
The first thing that strikes you is how organized everything is. There are separate sections for rock/​pop, metal, punk/​alternative, soul, jazz, country, classical, world/​ethnic, and even more esoteric categories for those that don’t fit into the above. Within each section are separate tabs for popular artists in those categories, followed by tabs for miscellaneous artists, all in alphabetical order. This makes finding your favorite bands an absolute breeze.
Below the main racks are cardboard boxes holding overflow; basically, more copies of the records above. To me, this is where the best deals are to be had at Doc’s. Often you’ll find a $ 10 or $ 15 VG+ copy of a record up top, but a perfectly fine VG or VG+ copy for $ 8 or $ 6 below. Do your digging, like any good vinyl lover does, and you will be rewarded!
Used records are really Doc’s bread and butter and their selection is unparalleled anywhere, especially if you’re a fan of more left-​field artists like I am. Eno? Fripp? Soft Machine? Zappa? Any David Bowie album not named Let’s Dance and Tonight? Check. They also have a very nice and well-​stocked new releases section for modern bands and for reissues of classic albums. It isn’t as comprehensive as Good Records is but that’s a different record store for a different type of customer.
Their newly arrived section is also large and extremely fun to look through. Once again, it’s alphabetized and grouped into genres but no tabs for bands this time, so it’s pretty exhilarating when you pull out a record you’ve always wanted but forgotten about.
Pricing: here is where I’m more mixed. Most of the time, you will be able to find the same record online at Discogs, eBay, or even other local record stores in the same condition or better for less, even including shipping. The good news is that the pricing isn’t outrageous and criminal like Forever Young, you can physically check the condition of the record and listen to it using their listening station, and you get that warm feeling inside knowing that you’re helping your local independent record store live on another day. But be sure to shop around if you’re looking for the best price for a particular record you’ve been searching for.
The employees aren’t the most outgoing but I never got the sense they were unfriendly, so take it as you will. I’ve never had a problem with them.
Once again, one of the best record stores in the area and worthy of your business.

I really wish there were a record store like Doc’s closer to where I live. Like others have said, huge selection, decent prices, and friendly staff. I’ll gladly make the 45 minute trip again. Highly recommended.

Doc’s has been my favorite place to buy records in Fort Worth for several years. I still miss their old location in terms of nostalgia and convenience, but it looks like they have more room in the new spot off of 820 and Camp Bowie. I have found some great records – old, new, collectible, etc.
This time, I left with Rage Against the Machine (old), and Ryan Bingham (new), and I noticed they had the brand new (as of June 2014) Lana Del Rey album which I would’ve nabbed had I not just purchased it on iTunes. I’ll wait until my next paycheck, haha. I’ve also found great classic rock records, some of which contained the original posters.
I also like their cleaning solution, and it’s affordable.

What an awesome gem for vinyl fanatics. Very friendly employees. Very large selection. Well-​organized. Reasonable prices. Will definitely come back.
I had been searching for a relatively hard to find French language «chanson» genre LP. Was pleasantly surprised to find and choose from 5 LP’s by the specific artist they had in stock. Also picked up a few other miscellaneous LP’s that have been on my want list.
Very highly recommended!

This place is fantastic! Huge selection, low prices, friendly and helpful staff. I will for sure make a return visit next time I am in Fort Worth! Worth the drive from Houston!

If you are still a music lover who has a soul and appreciates tangible music… you should be shopping here! The staff is courteous and helpful. Actually the staff is half of what makes this place 5 stars.
I’ve never tried selling anything here… but every time I see silly millennial kids come in trying to score some extra cash for their parents poorly taken care of records… the staff is always patient to put up with their eye rolls and sighs. I appreciate that… because their courtesy will make these kids realize that there is more to music and just getting crunk.
The selection of music here is phenomenal… I rarely don’t find what I am looking for and in the instance that I don’t find what I want… they will go out of their way to help me acquire it.
They also have a great selection of local music… even great bands that are no longer like Chatterton (damn that was a good band)
The mix of local, classic and current music makes this place the best in Fort Worth.
Do yourself a favor and pay this place a visit… and spend a lot of your money here.

Dallasites who won’t go out to Doc’s because it is too far of a drive are REALLY depriving themselves of a truly awesome record store experience. Don’t let the simple storefront fool you. This place is fun, kitschy, and totally LEGIT.
The selection of records offered here is top-​notch. The vast majority of them are in fine condition, and any flaws are very clearly marked. The prices are extremely fair, and WAY more affordable than Forever Young. All the genres are neatly organized and easy to find, too. They offer CD’s as well as a sizable collection of 78’s for all you real old-​schoolers! They do have a dinky little record player and headphones for you to listen to your selections before buying, but it works great. Oh, and don’t miss the HUGE 45 rpm section in the back. You could spend hours there alone digging through all the records.
The «vintage» section is full of all kinds of stuff… clothing, toys, posters, books, and random items that will probably leave you scratching your head. And the signs posted here and there in the store will probably make you giggle… it is obvious that the staff has a sense of humor. Both my bf and I love this place, and we enjoy being frequent patrons!

I grew up in Fort Worth, but have lived in Austin for quite some time. So when something new comes out, I only had to take a few steps in any direction to buy it on vinyl. I wasn’t sure what to expect from FW.
Driving home today, I figured «Heck, why not?» and stopped by Doc’s. They may not have many copies of a particular record in stock, but they had both the brand new Local Natives that came out today and Tame Impala. They also had plenty of older and vintage titles as well as tons of new ones.
I was very pleased!

The selection of new vinyl is admirable and that is what keeps me coming back. Excellent punk/​metal and indie selection. The store itself isn’t much to look at, and there is a bit too much emphasis on «vintage» crap for my taste, but you know, vintage is part of their name so that should be expected.
Bottom line, this ain’t Waterloo but there isn’t a better record store in Fort Worth.

The only record store worth visiting in Fort Worth. Amazing, repeat, amazing selection of vintage vinyls and rock collectibles. I will spend easily a couple of hours walking around and can’t leave without spending at least 50 bucks.
If you are looking to buy CDs… you may want to visit a different place. Doc’s is easily 90 percent vinyl records.
They go way, way deep into artist’s catalogs. I’m a big Rolling Stones and Springsteen fan, and I’ve found some great bootlegs of live performances when all those guys were at their peaks.
They also have a respectable selection of current music on vinyls. Black Keys, She & Him… etc.
Doc’s also caters to some local music as well. It’s fun to see some of the local up and coming bands mixed in with legendary artists.
Word of advice… try to visit on National Record Store Day. I’ve been there the last two years, and they feature live music, free food and free beer. And you get to walk around a kick ass record store all day. Done and done.

FYI — they’ve moved from their original spot to way out on West Camp Bowie, and if you’re a believer (like I am) that sometimes the best way to get to know a town is to drive around and get lost in it, well, friend, then head on out. ‘Cause it feels like Doc’s is a little off the grid.
Once you find it, though, it’s a wax lovers valhalla, and the part of me that adores shopping for vinyl, rediscovering tunes, and rummaging in search of either heretofore noted will relish the ride. According to the guy I spoke with at the counter, they’ve been there for almost a half year at this point but there are still some things they haven’t moved over from the previous location. What those treasures are I don’t know exactly, but the guy seemed like the stuff they still needed to move was worth the wait.
Prices on used CDs are pretty cheap (most expensive I saw was around six bucks), but Doc’s is really first and foremost about LPs. ‘Cause occasionally, there’s really nothing like analog.

What a great store! It is packed with plenty of soul, R&B, disco, rock, jazz, and punk albums. There are a couple 12″ singles, but probably 96% LPs. The prices are clearly marked on the plastic sleeves and it’s not a hassle at all to browse through the selection. I spent an enjoyable 2+ hours here and scored a couple records.
The only downside is that they do not add inner sleeves to records missing them. There were a couple records that I would’ve bought, but it seemed that they’d been scuffed a bit because no one bothered to add an inner sleeve. Such a shame. Maybe they just missed them that day, but I hope to do it soon. They have got a really nice collection of records here!

I scored a vintage Rolling Stones promo cardboard standup here for $ 30!
I was surprised to find much more than records here — vintage clothes in the back — music collectibles, some toy collectibles, vintage music books, old promo posters. I have a feeling this is a place that you probably find something different every time you come. I would’ve given it 5*, but I didn’t find the owners to be too friendly or helpful… maybe it was an off day. Anywho, I will def be back to see what other goodies they have!