Great service from Dan in the front; I had an issue with a small chip in a new record I purchased that wasn't readily apparent until I'd opened it. I came back a few days later with the receipt and Dan was able to exchange it for a new copy when I came in, no problem. All staff are very friendly and knowledgeable, and they have an excellent selection of records available. The only small caveat I have is that the hours listed online are not accurate. They are not open Mondays and Tuesdays. This was not a problem for me since I live fairly close by, but I think it would be helpful for other customers if the online hours reflected this. Regardless, I'm very happy with the service I received and I'll be coming back. read more

They're pretty expensive but I really like the store and the people who work there anyway. I have been taking my kids here to buy CDs so that they can listen to music of their choosing without scrolling on screens (I hate doom scrolling addictions). This store sort of doesn't give high prices for trades and they sell used and new CDs for far more than anyone else, but it's ok, at least they exist, they're cool, and they are well stocked. read more

Lots of selection. You can get lost just looking at all the different album collections. Staff was really nice. A little small inside. Had no idea this was here so it was a nice surprise. read more

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Amazing place that has everything. If they don't have it they will find it. Met the owner and. Ice as can be. All his help looked for stuff if you can't find it. read more

100% will be returning to this store. I come from out of town and we don't have many record stores. This was an absolute hidden gem. AMAZING MASSIVE selection, a bunch of merch/T-shirts, pins, buttons, and patches galore. super friendly staff, everything fairly priced. New and old stuff available. The guy even took custom orders for vinyls that were out of stock!!! Requested Lorde and Arca. Buy from here if you're in the area!!!!! read more

Rat Hole - Björk: Vulnicura (deluxe pressing with acetate slipcase sleeve and download card) - Vinyl Records Near Me - Riverside, California

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Really wanted to love and support this place as a Riverside native and avid collector. I used to spend a lot of time (and money) every month at Mad Platter (RIP), so I was excited when this shop opened. I stopped into Rat Hole pretty frequently in the early days, when a lot of the inventory hadn't been priced yet. At the time, I gave the higher prices the benefit of the doubt since the store was new and items were being priced on the spot. Six years later, I'll still pop in about once a year out of sheer curiosity, but I'm quickly reminded why I don't shop here regularly. The owner is friendly, and they do have a great selection of shirts and interesting items, but I just can't justify the prices on the vinyl and CDs. I completely understand inflation, the need to cover overhead, and turn a profit, and if their model is working for them, more power to them. That said, I'd personally rather make the drive out to LA and shop at places like Fingerprints, Amoeba, Permanent...etc, where I've consistently found better pricing and selection. read more

Terrible service, I got a huge lot of electronic records most of which were not priced. I asked how much the records were since they didn't have prices. The man working told me he had to price them out individually this a a huge red Flag when digging. This guy quoted me $13.99 PER RECORD regardless of the condition. I asked him where he was getting his pricing and he told me he couldn't tell me. LOL what?! I walked out immediately. This place has a great selection of electronic records but beware of the guy who runs this place he will try to get over on you read more

Small record store that's packed full of goodies. Records & cassette tapes are pricey. Selection of T-shirts are great prices. Service good be friendlier. read more

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Great selection of rare, out of print records at fair prices. Can also take orders. Great service as well. read more

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Great place. Amazing collection. Friendly & helpful people. This is a place you should check out .

Great rock (metal, punk) and decent hip hop selection. I think they're working on adding to their jazz and and r&b selection this month too. Lots of fun merch (buttons, patches & more). Super great service -- go support your local record store, y'all!! read more

Outstanding customer service. The staff here really go out of their way for customers. Love visiting to see if we can find something new. Isles are a little tight but great use of space for all the vinyl. Well organized and diverse genres. read more

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Great place to buy, sell, or trade all things music. The workers are helpful and always available when needed. I love the set up and decorations from floor to ceiling. Reminiscent of music shops of the 80's. Everything new and dare I say old can be found here. Prices seem to be comparable to online shopping and other outlets that sell similar products. You could spend hours here digging through the crates and crates of LPs, CDs, etc. You can find some pretty great merchandise as well, some never before seen items. read more

A rad little hole in the wall record shop where you can also find some cool posters, shirts, patches and pin buttons. I came with my daughter and had to bring my stroller in, so I would recommend to leave the stroller behind... it's pretty tight in there.... But they had some great music genres and found the record I was looking for. They buy records there as well. Upon checking out, the man (maybe the owner) was awesome, very sociable and he shared some cool stories. You'll find the rat there up at the front in the hole (gift card) haha. Ask to see the rat. Their prices were fair and I believe reasonably priced. Great value for your buck! Will be back to visit and shop again. read more

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Please fix your hours. Drive far in a Tuesday because it says you are open. You are not open

I inherited a sizable record collection from an old friend who sold her house to move out of state. After searching for possible buyers, I found the Rat Hole in Riverside. I called Chris, the owner, and we made an appointment to meet on a Saturday afternoon. I took a truck load of albums in five boxes of 100 records. Despite the busy rush of customers, Chris took the time between interruptions to go through them all. We settled on a good deal. Chris knows his business, he is very informative and gives great customer service. BTW: The Rat Hole interior alone is an eye-opening throw back to the 1960-70s period. The place should be listed as one of the coolest places to visit in Riverside. I say this as a person who has been to nearly every state in the USA, and several foreign countries. Good luck, Chris! read more

Rat Hole - Louis, after a long early morning run up Mt. Rubidoux in Riverside, CA! - Vinyl Records Near Me - Riverside, California

weird staff some hostility is probably happening because when we entered a staff member asked if we heard what the manager just said and the n the whole vibe was off but good finds read more

Staff is not friendly. Went 2 times and was never greeted when coming in or leaving. My first time here, my boyfriend said one of the employees was watching us the whole time. My second time as I was looking through the records an employee was standing in a corner watching and then proceeded to ask me "you're not mixing these are you." What a ridiculous question when all I was doing was looking through the records. Have never felt welcomed or comfortable here, and their stuff is overpriced. Will not be coming back. read more

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!! Total retro vibe and old school record store experience. Great deals on used and vintage music. Physical media lives!!! read more

Rat Hole - Cat browsing Rat Hole Records for vintage vinyl and dinner. - Vinyl Records Near Me - Riverside, California

Truly a hidden gem. Blink and you will miss this place. Located behind the Shoeteria, next to an appliance store. New and used sections as well as CDs and tapes. Owner and employees are super nice and helpful, and they have SHOP CATS! Great place to pick up band tees, patches, stickers and buttons. Picked up a bunch of buttons and a limited Senses Fail album. These guys really have a handle on their inventory as well. Albums were reasonably priced. read more

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I had an amazing experience here they had such an amazing selection on music loved how organized and how professional the people who work there were they make you feel comfortable it was awesome can't wait to go again P.S found some cool albums read more

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It's a very small authentic record store. I got a couple of record store day exclusives. They handled the line well and were fast and knowledgeable about what was in stock. I do recommend a visit... maybe not on record store day if you're just browsing BUT check it out! read more

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Absolutely horrible service via telephone. Called to ask if they had some particular albums. I was put on hold and could hear activity in the background but person never returned. After 10 min or also I started calling out but employee didn't reply. Finally just hung up! read more

No matter where you're coming from The Rat Hole is SO WORTH the pilgrimage to Riverside. The staff was helpful, knowledgeable and down to earth. The shop's tucked away in a mini-commercial-type spot. The record selection is SPECTACULAR and every record we picked up was, for the most part, a keeper (from gospel to nick cave to 1950s Disney vinyl). I recommend this spot to my music-loving peeps. This place is GREAT. read more

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Passed by here last week while getting lunch in the shopping center next door and finally made it in here to do some window shopping. Met the owner Chris and we chatted for a bit. His eclectic shop will thrill your metal, punk, goth tendencies with wares of physical media music, black t-shirts, buttons and patches. I see a few reviews here on Yelp that state the owner is overcharging but you're welcome not to buy if you really feel this way. In today's e-commerce model, it's rare to see this kind of merchandise offered in a brick and mortar store that isn't your corporate Hot Topic. If you forget your wallet, you can use your Apple Watch for Tap to Pay..my pick was a $25 Joy Division Unknown Pleasures T-Shirt. Hot Topic charges the same so why not buy here and support a local small business? read more

Rat Hole - Unfortunately you can't see this from Magnolia Ave but the store front has a retro vibe. - Vinyl Records Near Me - Riverside, California

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First time here. Place isn't too hard to find, you have to drive towards the back of the entrance to find it. Record store is small inside, you have to go around the store to get to records if there are people in the way (not a big deal). They are organized in regards to artists. They have their CDs in a different section along with DVDs. They have a plethora of pins, posters, t-shirts and posters to choose from. The only thing I had an issue with was that I found an awesome 45" record for $2.99, there were 2 of the same so I took both. When I went to pay, the guy says "this isn't $2.99". Mind you, the tag said $2.99. He then proceeds and tells me that they are $9.99 and that they still have a lot of stuff they haven't changed the prices on. Sooo... before you purchase; ask if it's the right price. I ended up purchasing the record because I really wanted it. Cruise by, check it out. You will like it! read more

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For me, a fantastic experience! Like going back in time. Great staff. Selection is tremendous. So cool to find something that brings back memories. Tons of t-shirts. Go there, you will not be disappointed. read more

They have a lot of punk/metal and some miscellaneous, some rarities, a small oldies/soul section and a bunch of band stickers, patches, buttons, t-shirts. They are pricey but considering that there realistically ain't nothing else close by this actually might be a go to spot to have. I picked up a new Ralphi Pagan album, A rockabilly compilation which I haven't seen elsewhere. And a used Sun records pressing of Jerry Lee Lewis. The used record was in good shape which is a good thing because it lets me know they know what to look for. My used record had very little (it was almost unnoticeable) popping. They had a huge 45 rpm section that looks very promising unfortunately I did not have time to dig through it read more

Rat Hole definitely held the record for me AGAINST RSD rules, AND sold it to me for 3x the price (hence I have the receipt AND the actual record with the price tag in my photos). "You got to the store 20 minutes late that morning and found out someone had bought the record you wanted"--you're a LIAR, I was the first person there. You deserve being blackballed from Record Store Day and I STILL HAVE ALL THE RECEIPTS. Also - hope everyone reads the groveling message the owner sent to me in Feb. that I'm attaching. AGAIN--don't buy anything here unless you want to do business with DISHONEST LIARS!! read more

Rat Hole - This is a Yelp message the owner sent me on Yelp after I posted my review- 2/27/21. Thanks for doubling down on the lies, LEXI! - Vinyl Records Near Me - Riverside, California

Lots of new vinyl--12" 45s, CDs, shirts and stuff. I bought a gift card for a few kids and they loved it.

Five stars from the sky light the way to The Rat Hole. I appreciate what Chris and Augie are setting up in Riverside. I dug through several sections of The Rat Hole. I found some quality records in most every genre. They were all priced considerately. Chris shared some anecdotes with me about record collecting and the unfortunate closure of Groovers in Riverside. Gave me some good tips, and offered me a bag for my vinyl too. Will scurry back to The Rat Hole soon. Update: I have scurried back. Chris has done a bang up job converting this space into a fun and rewarding environment. The genre areas are filled up. There are tons of 45s now. Some sections categorizing records by price have been added; those were great for me. I look for the frugal buys. The additions to the decor are nothing short of superlative. Rat Hole sign looks tuff. The neon turntable sign is sui generis. I wish the vermin vinyl store all the finest cheese. read more

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Ive been in to this shop cause I dig the people who work there, its got a cool vibe, i find what i want at great prices, the guy has a huge assortment of vinyl! you name it he more than likely has it!!. again the guys really cool! you should check him out. The very first time I went there there was no sign! so you REALLY had to look!! but now the guys got a business sign out which makes it easier. read more

Head over to support Riverside's only remaining record store! Chris and his team of knowledgeable staff have curated much more than a vast hoard of great records. They have also contributed a lot towards providing locals with a venue that is serene as it is hospitable. Very unassuming location, set back from Magnolia, just on the other side of KFC. Don't let it at all discourage you. Good vibes all around here, and that's apparent the minute you step in through the door. It's easy to find solace and lose track of time amongst the largest selection of new and used vinyl in the Inland Empire. Or perhaps the wall of CDs is calling your name. There's a plentiful selection of music DVDs and bootlegs, if that's up your alley. Pick up some band merch while your at it. A good selection of patches for your battle jackets. Extensive selection of stickers to throw on your guitar, skateboard, car, workplace, locker, just about anything/anywhere. No pretentiousness here, The Rat Hole is an all inclusive and welcoming environment. There is quite literally something for everyone. No matter what your music tastes are, this an absolute judgement free zone, and you might even get a few recommendations from staff, and fellow shoppers, along the way. read more

Rat Hole - Unassuming exterior, give it a shot. - Vinyl Records Near Me - Riverside, California

Long story short, Chris is an absolute gem and if more people were like him, the world would have far fewer problems. I had an expensive copy of a record i bought on RSD, and there were quite a few problems with it as i slowly came to find out. I drove out from quite a ways, and the receipt was $96.66. He gave me an even hundred and said to consider it pitching in for gas money. What a guy. A diamond in the rough. Such a kind and calm demeanor. I honestly am considering visiting this place multiple times a year even though i live far away just to support his business. He GENUINELY cares about the hobby, and isnt in it just to make a buck. As for the shop itself, no other compares in selection. Its almost overwhelming, but he has countless dividers for countless artists. His CD selection is massive to boot. Not to mention the vibe. Wow. Cant reccomend this place enough. read more

i used to think this was a good record store until my boyfriend, our friend, and his brother,who are all returning PAYING customers, we're accused for stealing an ac/dc cd.. he claimed to have video recording of us "stealing" but said we'd have to wait a week to see it. his story was all over the place of who stole it and how and made zero sense. after we left the store we searched for the receipt and we found it saying purchase verified on may 25. next time before you accuse customers who have repeatedly shopped there even including after your ac/dc cd was "stolen" make sure to have a solid story that actually makes sense and some actual evidence. his story was first that our friend walked out with two cds, then it changed to one cd, then it changed to my boyfriends brother pocketing the cd and walking out, then it changed AGAIN to my boyfriend finding the cd and handing it to his brother who then gave it to our friend and then walked out with it.. i'm not sure which one it really is maybe the "video evidence" will let us know.. or the receipt anyways i'm not upset with this at all really since his cd and vinyl prices were always all over the place too just like his story, i just i think it should be noted how he treats his customers read more

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Selection is massive so much to look at and you could spend hours there. Definitely recommend to all my PUNK friends

Really nice selection of records however they're way too overpriced... charging $50 for a record you could get for $15 on Discogs. Not to mention they charge $100 for boots. It's really cramped in the store and you're basically sexually assaulting someone just trying to move past them in the aisles. The service is great though read more

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Just came here the other day for a birthday gift and they had so many options ! anything you can think of they have it! i ended up getting the wrong record and coming back to switch it out, the man at the front desk was so helpful and even walked with me to help me pick something out! love that it is a small business as well, very personable! read more

Really cool little shop! It reminds me of my teen years hanging out at "Off the record" in SD, the glory days of my youth!! This place has tons to choose from, if you want T-shirts, records, stickers, buttons they've got it! Brought my two teens with me to check it out. My 19 year old grabbed a couple LP's and I bought a Bowie & Smiths sticker, also a couple Who & Specials buttons! I love that these places still exist. Everyone that works here is really helpful, which only makes your shopping experience even better! If you're looking for items to add to your musical collection, look no further the "Rat Hole" has got you!! read more

Such a wide selection! I found a record that I had been searching for forever and for cheaper than on eBay. They were very nice and helpful too read more

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