Rasputin Music — Attraction in Berkeley

While the selection of high-end or rare records may be lacking, this store still has plenty of new releases to offer. If you're looking for something that's more obscure or out-of-print, you may have better luck shopping elsewhere. However, the store is a great option for CD collectors, with a solid selection of titles available. That said, it would be great to see the store expand its inventory to include more rare or high-end vinyl offerings. I've heard that they sell these items online, but it would be great if they were also available in-store for a more immersive browsing experience. Overall, while there may be room for improvement in terms of the store's selection, it's still a decent option for music lovers looking to add to...

Extremely large supply of records - both used and new (one of my complaints is that they are both mixed in together..). The store is large but slightly dingy, although perhaps some would say that adds character. It was a bit hard to find specific artists because there are all these categories below, and again mixing new and used sort of clogs up the selection because there is such an enormous catalog. I think if you’re bargain hunting, you can spend hours and maybe find something good - the prices for used records DO seem quite low. Also, some employees are helpful and friendly but others seem almost zoned out.. not unpleasant but just aloof?

Great for cheaper records if you can spend the time to rifle through the vast catalog...

Very large selection especially with the downstairs vinyl options. The return policy is really forgiving. So they’re encouraging you to branch out, try new music, explore styles, which is what you want a record store to do. Really impressive classical selection!

It’s also fun and a bit kitschy in the rock way. Good Rasputin themed merch. Even the bags are a funny graveyard homage to record stores whose time on this mortal and digital plane has come to an end.

They have room for a third level and you can’t help but wonder how much more incredible the selection would be if they opened that up for...