A local record chain had listening stations in at least two of their stores into the 1970's. These were not booths but turntables stationed throughout the store. A healthy selection of much handled vinyl was on hand for listening.
I did manage to work at a very large record store that played music throughout the store rather than having listening stations. I innocently asked why no jazz was ever played in the store and was told "because it doesn't sell." I suggested that playing some might lead to selling some, but I clearly don't understand the business of music.
It seemed to be a difference between "you decide" and we've already decided.