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Rasputin Music

4.5 ★★★★★ 554 Google reviews · Music store

Buys records ✓ (per their site) Record Store Day metalrock CDs tooposters & merchbooks & movies

Music-store chain trading in new & used CDs, DVDs & video games, plus collectible vinyl records.

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2401 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704

(510) 704-1146

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11 AM–6:30 PM
Thursday 11 AM–6:30 PM
Friday 11 AM–6:30 PM
Saturday 11 AM–6:30 PM
Sunday 12–6:30 PM

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What's in the crates

The genres crate-diggers actually call out in reviews of Rasputin Music — not self-reported, earned.

🤘 metal 2 mentions

“Also putting Sabbath in "Rock" and Ghost in "Metal" is kind of hilarious (please never change this).”

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🎸 rock 3 mentions

“I was very happy with their selection of underground/indie artists, as well as jazz and classic rock.”

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 554 Google reviews — in their own words.

💽 CDs too 3 mentions

“I mean it's great place to go in person for cds and DvDs without online shenanigans.”

🖼️ posters & merch 3 mentions

“One of the few places left to see and buy pre-digital music and memorabilia.”

📚 books & movies 4 mentions

“Glad to see there are still great spots like this to buy vinyl as well as CD’s, tapes, and DVDs in person.”

What customers say

One of the few places left to see and buy pre-digital music and memorabilia. Come and browse thru floors of music history. In the age of digital streaming media, stores like this face an uphill battle just to stay afloat. Visit and buy a thing or two to support such stores.

★★★★★ — Ton, 2025-06

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.

★★★★☆ — Cara, 2023-01

Three large levels of LPs, CDs, DVDs, VHS, posters and the like. 90s style music store. LPs ranging from 50 cents to brand new 35 dollar options. Every type of music, film and television. You are limited to what people bring in so don't get upset if you can't find exactly what you wanted.

★★★★★ — David, 2019-12

Great place to search for vinyl, CDs, and DVDs. You can search for hours and find more than you came for. Family visiting from out of town loves to come here.

★★★★☆ — Liliane, 2023-12

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