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Ratt’s Underground Records LLC

4.6 ★★★★★ 172 Google reviews · Record store · Vintage clothing store

sells turntablescassettesCDs tooposters & merch

Family-run shop featuring vintage pop culture collectibles along with new and used records.

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3800 Merle Hay Rd Ste 318
Des Moines, IA 50310

(515) 336-9597

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Hours

Monday 10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–6 PM
Thursday 10 AM–6 PM
Friday 10 AM–6 PM
Saturday 10 AM–6 PM
Sunday 12–4 PM

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 172 Google reviews — in their own words.

🔊 sells turntables 2 mentions

“They also have lots of stereo equipment like CD players, turntables, speakers, and cassette decks.”

📼 cassettes 5 mentions

“On leaving I noticed they have a ton of CDs and clothing, and they even mentioned cassettes which I didn't know where making a comeback, but hey why not.”

💽 CDs too 4 mentions

“On leaving I noticed they have a ton of CDs and clothing, and they even mentioned cassettes which I didn't know where making a comeback, but hey why not.”

🖼️ posters & merch 8 mentions

“Well organized, tons of music media, merch & memorabilia.”

What customers say

Great store for the Des Moines area! Great owner that is present and active in his biz, unlike so many many others! Went shopping last weekend for my son into sports and vinyl collecting. Saw 2 albums Ratts had that my son wanted and then saw a large M. Jordan poster in the rear of the store.

★★★★★ — Glen, 2025-02

I spent a half hour here, and thought it was a nice store with a fun owner and a comfortable environment. The owner let me browse a bit, but then checked in on me and mentioned some new stuff he just got in. Overall he wasn't pushy or anything.

★★★★☆ — Joe, 2025-08

This place is a gem. It has a wide variety of vinyl, CDs, and cassettes, with a range of genres. They also have lots of stereo equipment like CD players, turntables, speakers, and cassette decks. Along with band merch and memeobilia.

★★★★★ — Zach, 2025-04

Awesome place, you may not always find exactly what you’re looking for, but they still have a great selection of albums, shirts, and patches. People there are always very nice, have never had a bad experience here. Most CDs will be priced decently or very good.

★★★★★ — Ren, 2025-08

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