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2012 Best of San Antonio Food Winners List

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Best of SA 2012

Best place to buy rare and hard-to-find music

Photo: MICHAEL BARAJAS, License: N/A, Created: 2012:04:14 12:17:32

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Published: April 25, 2012

1. Hogwild Records & Tapes
1824 N Main, (210) 733-5354,
facebook.com/hogwildrecords

Locally run and locally focused, Hogwild is a real throwback. It took luck and skill for any record store to survive the big digital meltdown, but Hogwild did it by remaining the kind of hardcore connoisseur joint that harkens back to the '80s: buttons, stickers, pins, 'zines, flyers, and a boss selection of metal and punk. The prices are a throwback, too: hardly a visit goes by without turning up a rare find with a surprisingly reasonable price tag. San Antonio's one-stop shop for the rock 'n' roll lifestyle reminds you of the very tangible joys of the physical side of music.

2. Flip Side Record Parlor
840 SW Military, (210) 923-7811

3. Robot Monster Guitars & Collectables (Tie)
517 E Woodlawn, Ste 101, (210) 320-1710,
robotmonsterguitars.com

Dirt Cheap Distro
600 E Amber, (210) 921-0222,
angelfire.com/punk2/dirtcheap/index2.html

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