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| The Mad Monk of Telegraph Avenue |
Whenever I visit Berkeley, California, I always make a point of checking out Rasputin's on Telegraph Avenue. Telegraph Avenue is like a 24/7 Grateful Dead parking lot. I haven't observed any changes in 40 years. The sights,sounds and smells remain the same.
I've been coming here since the late '70's when I had some friends who attended the University. Now I have a daughter who attends the same school. I'm up there quite a bit.
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| Rasputin's Basement |
The store has a great basement. An ample selection of used LP's and 45's abound. Great prices too. Inventory hasn't been picked over that much. At one point I picked up a few Enoch Light records. On the way home I was wishing I would have gotten the others in the bin. I went back months later and they were still there. They now live with me in Southern California.
Rasputin's is a survivor. Back in the day there was another store on the north side of campus. Rather Ripped I believe it was called. There was also a Tower Records nearby. Amoeba is a newcomer and still very busy. I much prefer Rasputin's.
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