Waterloo Records owner John Kunz and spouse Kathy Marcus Credit: Sarah Bork

RUNNERS-UP: End of an Ear, Antone’s Records, Breakaway Records, Piranha Records, Encore Records, Big Henry’s Vinyl & Gifts, Exploded Records, Sound Gallery, Superfly’s Lone Star Music Emporium

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