Wuxtry Records

A little of everything here! Staff super helpful and knowledgeable about their inventory. Found some real gems!!!

I went to high school less than a mile away from Wuxtry for 4 years and never gave it a second look. Last week I was getting some film developed at the Camera Doctor a few doors down and I had some time to kill … So I went into Wuxtry.
It’s just like you would imagine an old record store to be; dark, crammed, and the stale smell of vinyl in the air. They have a DIVERSE vinyl collection and prices aren’t too bad, comparable to other stores in the area. Some genres are lacking (i.e. hip-​hop, country, DUB, etc) while others are thriving.
The dollar bins out front can be a gold mine. I scored Teddy Pendergrass’ debut album and John Denver’s greatest hits in practically mint condition all for $ 2.14. So don’t hesitant to look over those crates. Also there are $ 1 CDs. The man at the counter was pleasant at checkout, didn’t have much interaction with him besides that.
You can listen BEFORE YOU BUY (major plus). They also buy vinyl as well, so if you’re looking to sale check them out.

Record store located between bicycle south and choco late coffee. Really neat little vinyl store. Found some good records for $ 1 each. Inside there are all kind of records from oldies to contemporary.
There are cds and dvds too.
It’s nice to know in this digital age places like these are still around. Don’t go out of business! I’ll be back to support you.

Great selection, and nice folks who work there! Wish the country section in the back was easier to look through.

Forgot that they had a $ 1 table for CDs and I definitely took advantage. Got five CDs for $ 5.55. Sounds like a Dominos deal but you’re actually getting a quality product out of it.
Definitely has the feel of a local record store and should be supported. I’m gonna pick up the new Kings of Leon album when it comes out instead of getting it cheaper on iTunes.

Great vinyl and cd store. If you are looking for a rare, new, classical, just fun piece of vinyl — this is your place!

Such a shame that a couple people rated this shop with just one star. One guy, Nick, found his records were warped and scratched when he got home. Did he bother to call Wuxtry to find a resolution? No. Did he use the turntable that they have sitting on the counter for all customers to use before he bought? No. That’s his error. Not the store’s. And might I add that what may play great on their system might play differently for him on his system. I don’t work for them, but they are an important part of the community in Decatur and they deserve a fair shake. These guys have been survivors because they have a great array of LPs in very, very good condition. You don’t last as long as they do without doing a bunch of things right. And if you take the time to introduce yourself and act like a human, they will respond as such. Great music, great prices, very nice people to do business with. Highly, highly recommend stopping by and finding great tunes. I like their new arrivals bin the best.

This is a very small shop but somehow packs a pretty good cross section of standard records for every taste. The prices are a few dollars cheaper than Criminal, Wax n Fax and Fantasyland but the records seem to be a little less carefully screened and cleaned, so you have to really check them out before buying.

Wait, how have I not written a review of Wuxtry?!
This is a great record store. Really and truly. Tons of used CDs, a good selection of new CDs and lots and lots of vinyl. Friendly guys behind the counter, too.

This place has a good mix of vinyl. Obscurities for the collector, strange genres for the hipsters, and classics for the beginners. The owner seems helpful enough. I have bought several titles here and they were in good shape for the price. I was able to open and inspect them all before buying with no flack from the owner.

For all us music geeks, there’s a handful of places that we all go to in Atlanta… Wuxtry, Criminal, Wax’n’Fax, Decatur CD, and the Book Nook… You may as well add Earwax (for hip-​hop) and Fantasyland (if they’re still around) to that list…
Some of us go rummaging for old 12-​inches for our turntable, while others scour the used CD bins for some great bargains. Some are looking for the limited edition, collector’s item from a favorite indie band, while others enjoy the ritual of pulling out an album that’s got us curious, looking over the artwork and liner notes, and getting a chance to play the disc before buying it… Part of the fun is the discovery of something new, something fresh, before it eventually blows up. (That’s the music geek in me).
Over the past several years, the rise of digital music has killed music retailers, and I’ll be the first to admit, I’m more likely to sample and download an album from the comfort my laptop, rather than paying more at a retailer… With that being said, if independent retailers could keep their prices competitive, I think that most of us would rather give our dough to them, rather than to Steve Jobs.
The pluses about Wuxtry:
–Solid collection of used CDs, often anywhere from $ 4-​$ 7 bucks. Also, its not filled mostly with crap that’s been sitting there since 1991 — there’s actually some very good albums in there.
–Good selection of «geek» genres: indie, jazz, blues, old school stuff, new school obscure stuff… Namely anything non Top 40.
–Just «okay» when it comes to hip-​hip, bluegrass, country… But then again, their demographic is college kids, and ex-​hippies and dopesmokers in Decatur…
This place has seen me go from punk rocker, to a college DJ, and now, on my way to being an old fart. I will continue to support them (when their prices are competitive), and so should you.

This record store would have been a great experience, but what I found when I got home ruined it. I bought 3 records, standard entries into a rock library for the most part. Nothing super rare, but all records that could be considered desirable. 2 Records had small /​but major warps and the last one had a massive scratch down side 2. The warps are both on track one, so you cant play that track at all without the needle skipping. I was so pissed because all the records I bought had tape over it so you couldnt check out the condition. That generally means «Hey we checked out this record and it looks VG+ to Mint and we dont want a million people to put their paws on it.», but this was «Hey we saw this respectable title has a huge damn warp in it, we want to charge full used price and get rid of this title and tape it so they dont find out until they get home.» So that was major bullsh*t. It wouldnt have been worth it to drive back from Alpharetta and try to haggle with them. lesson learned I suppose. Always insist to look at the condition of the record. Just the fact that they had those out to sell shows you how they treat the business.
RULE #1 — IF A RECORD HAS A WARP DONT F’N SELL IT AND CHARGE FULL PRICE BECAUSE IT“S USELESS IF YOU CANT PLAY IT!!! WARP=DOLLAR BIN.
I know what a great record store is and this one really let me down. While I was shopping I was thinking I’d definitely be back, but that changed once I got home and was ready to listen to my purchase. I’d say it was maybe an oversight if it were one record, but three?
I’ve pretty much been to every used (vinyl) record store in ATL. I’m going to stick with my top two favorites Full Moon and Fantasyland. Maybe pepper in Wax n Facts for good measure. They price records by what the quality of the product is, not just by what name is on it.

I’ve been shopping here since 1986. Great vinyl selection. Good selection of used CDs and new releases. If you want something a couple of years old they might not have it, but you should have bought it when it was new. Friendly service, decent value on trade ins, and the prices are pretty reasonable too.

This is where I buy music. I live closer to Wax’n’Facts and Criminal than I do to Wuxtry but I will only buy music at Wuxtry (unless I’m out of state). I’ve been going to Wuxtry since I was 18– maybe longer. I’ve never felt like I was lacking coolness or that my musical tastes were not up to their standards. I’ve asked for them to order a specific record/​s or CD/​s and time and time again they’ve ordered it AND a couple of others that they thought I might like. Even though I’m one of those customers who may go a few months without going into the store (because I’m too broke to buy music) but they always know me and are friendly and helpful!
Wuxtry carries used and new CDs and Vinyl (and I bet they’ve got some tapes in there, too). They’ve usually got some kind of sale going on with the stuff that isn’t as in demand– now and then you might be able to snag a handful of vinyl for $ 5.00 even! If you have a minute to stop and talk to one of the employees you’ll surely leave with some bands to check out and see if you like.
The vibe here isn’t super cool fashionable dudes working behind the counter– it’s people who LOVE music and have it racing through their veins. If you want to cut through the bullshit that is so key to other local record stores then you should go to Wuxtry. And be sure to check out their Athens location.
All of you R.E.M. fans will recall that this is the location where Peter Buck started before moving to Athens!

I have been coming to this record store off and on since 1996. The staff is always very helpful and puts up my show posters (so they’re also down for supporting the local music scene). The prices are very reasonable considering the grade of records they carry. There is a listening station so you can sample your goods prior to purchase. THAT’S A BIG PLUS FOR ME!
For a gig once I needed to stock up on some male vocal swing & big band swing and they guided to some gems at a good price.
Now for the digging!
There is a wide variety of music in the store, however I normally spend most of my time in the small back room. This is were you’ll find the following:
Funk /​Soul:
Large section of used LP’s in good cond and again priced well. Some 12″ singles are also mixed in. The selection is nice and deep. ENJOY!
Disco:
Maybe 2 rows of Disco, mostly LP’s, but I can usually walk out with 1 – 3 Disco 12″ singles as well.
Reggae /​Rocksteady /​Ska /​Dub:
There is a small section that seems like it has grown in the past 4 years from 1 row to 3 rows now think. Most of what you’ll find are NEW sealed reissues and compilations, but there are also some used 12″ singles & LP’s mixed in. Sometimes there is even a 10″ & 7″, but those are rare and usually promo items (not that that really matter). There is also a small African, SOCA and Calypso section. DO NOT OPEN ANYTHING SEALED.
**Seems like there is a single row beside that, that may be divided up into Latin/​Brazilian I don’t exactly recall. I have found some good 70’s Latin LP’s out of there.
Jazz:
I’m not a big Jazz head but I do love a certain Soul Jazz sound that started around 1969 and still lives on today. There is some of that in there, as well as, any other kind of Jazz you could possibly be into. I usually only skim the surface of the Jazz choosing the floor bin with the newly received records. I usually find a couple of gems in there and if time permits I dig into the wall. It’s ALOT Jazz!!! (but it’s organized well)
Rap /​Hip-​Hop:
Small section… not really that great overall, but I do find a classic in there from time to time. It’s worth a look.

Only good if you like dull indie/​classic rock standards, but if you want anything with a pulse, I’d try elsewhere. Nonexistent punk selection.

Usually my #1 stop for used vinyl when I come home to visit Atlanta. It has a huge selection, the vinyl’s always cleaned well and priced fairly for its condition, and the guys there are nice to boot. Some caveats that prevented a five-​star rating:
— If you’re buying CDs (which I rarely am), the experience can be pretty frustrating. The booklets have been removed from the cases and placed in little slipcases, which (for used albums) are only vaguely sorted within each letter of the alphabet. For me, browsing through the unsorted booklets is just irritating.
— If you’re looking for anything besides rock, oldies, or jazz, good luck — the selection’s not so hot. This store is great in terms of «classic» stuff (probably half of my library was purchased here), but not so much beyond that.
— The good stuff gets cleaned out fast. This comes with any busy record store, but the best finds are almost always in the «New Arrivals» crate. Beyond that, it’s only occasionally that you’ll find sweet stuff.
Despite the above criticisms, I still always make sure to come here when I’m nearby, which is more than I can say for any other record store in Atlanta.

I like browsing through the used CDs here.
As far as the «new» cds go, I’m a little suspicious of their practice of taking the inserts out of the CDs and stick them in a plastic envelope. What’s to stop them from selling used CDs as new?
Otherwise they sometimes have cool stuff. It’s kind of cramped, but the employees are generally friendly and will tell you quickly whether they have what you’re looking for.

When I worked at a record shop in the Midwest in the 80’s, I had a couple of mint condition promotional posters for R.E.M.‘s «Fables of the Reconstruction» album. This is one of the only things I ever regret throwing out. On Ebay they would sell for big bucks today. Or they’d be right at home here at Wuxtry Decatur. Putting aside the inventory, this place has unmatched ambience.
Wuxtry operates out of a small, narrow space in a convenient strip mall near Emory U. The owners maintains a busy décor of promo posters of 1970s and early 1980s bands, and similar swag which look like they’ve been around since the 1970s and early 1980s. For example, a life-​size cardboard stand-​up of Debbie Harry from the Blondie «Plastic Letters» album (1977). Probably have had it since the album came out. Without being a head shop, Wuxtry best preserves the shopping experience in an independent retail record store serving the throngs of teenage baby boomer consumers that propelled album sales of the era into the tens of billions of dollars.
Wuxtry carries a low to medium volume of used CDs in bins organized by letter that could use some culling. The CD booklets are kept in worn plastic sheaths that have probably been used since CDs were invented, and now smell – well, plasticky. The disks themselves are kept behind the counter and matched at time of purchase.
Wuxtry carries a specialized, targeted selection of new CDs and some boxed sets. Wuxtry’s considerable vinyl album inventory suits buyers wanting classic (including 80’s MTV-​era) indie rock and those with other specialized tastes.

Wuxtry’s been around for a long while and their store is a bit different than your average record shop. We used to drive 30 minutes to get here back when I was 16 to shuffle through the bins of new and used CDs. They have a lot in a very little space here.
The décor of this place reminds me a lot of the store featured in High Fidelity. The staff never seems to say much so I don’t know that I’d liken them to that crew. It’s pretty quiet in here, and most of the info you could want on new releases is written behind the counter on a display board.
If you have some time it may be worth it to come scour the used bins of CDs and/​or records, depending on which you’re looking for. I’ve found a lot of hidden gems here over the years, but it’s kind of luck of the draw.
I’d probably shop here before I’d go in a place like Wax n Facts, just because I get better vibes overall.