Earshot

Great selection of albums! The new and the old! They even have vinyls for free! Great staff in finding what you need!

This is a brilliant little record shop.
I recently got a record player and I’m looking to expand my record collection. There were lots of great record shops in Charlotte with new and old vinyls and I was a bit worried I wouldn’t be able to find anything like it here in Winston.
I didn’t want to shop at a chain store for records, even if they carried them, so I trusted Unilocal and found earshot!
I hate the shopping center this place is in because it’s so crowded during the day, but that doesn’t really matter. I didn’t expect it to be so close to my work, but it’s close enough that I can make it there on my lunch break and be back within the hour. This is a good and bad thing.
Good, because I now have an awesome record store with a great selection and helpful staff that’s super close to me! Bad, because I will probably end up spending all my money here!
I picked up an Explosions in the Sky album and In the Aeroplane Over The Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel. I am beyond stoked to listen to them, and they seemed to be in superb condition when I examined them.
I had to stop myself from buying Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins because I’d already spent enough!
They sell more than just records, but if you’re a vinyl fiend like me, stepping into this shop is like stepping into the gates of heaven.
As another reviewer said, they are a bit more expensive than amazon. This is true, but to me, when you add in shipping costs and the time you have to wait for your vinyl to be mailed, the extra few bucks is worth it.
There’s something magical about going to a record store, picking up some vinyls and being able to listen to them in the same day. Plus, buying vinyls on amazon doesn’t help keep these awesome shops (mostly family owned) in business!
The difference in cost compared to amazon is only $ 2-​$ 5 if that.

As other reviewers have said this is a great local music shop. I just recently entered the world of vinyl and have found this to be the best local place for used vinyl. There new albums are a little high compared to that of Amazon, but the used tends to be fairly scratch free, and in nice condition. I have discovered albums that I would have never picked up before, and I owe it to this establishment.

Cool little shop. Decent selection of new releases on vinyl and a couple of used gems as well. Fred was behind the counter and was extremely helpful and friendly. Recommending other shops in town and along our travel route. Very good experience!!!

So the local CD /​vinyl store is going the way of the Dodo, eh?!? Not if Winston’s Earshot has anything to do with it. Formerly the Record Exchange, they shut down for remodeling, the interior is now cool blue that extends up to the ceiling, making the place seem airier; is nice. They still stock a passel of used CDs, DVDs, and some vinyl. Prices are a wee bit higher than some outlets, but it’s local!
I picked up the the latest Los Lobos, «Tin Can Trust.» «Burn It Down» with Susan Tedesci on backing vocals is just what one loves about David Hidalgo and co., but I digress. A chat with the manager promised more stock in soon, so come on back and support a local vendor.