An iconic 54-year-old Texas record store, Flip Side Record Parlor, faces an uncertain future after its San Antonio store was locked out due to rent hikes. The beloved record store posted about its hardships on social media on Friday, May 22, saying it’s facing an “incredibly difficult financial crisis.”
“I know many of us are feeling the squeeze of the current economy and rising costs of living, and it pains me to share that our shop is facing those same harsh realities,” Flip Side Record Parlor wrote in its post. “Recently, our rent was drastically increased.”
Flip Side Record Parlor said it has made consistent efforts to make partial payments and show property ownership, and that the business is doing everything it can to catch up. However, the landlords have locked the staff out of the store until the balance is immediately paid in full.
Legacy of Flip Side Record Parlor
The South Side staple has been serving San Antonio since 1972. The business narrowly survived the loss of its former owner, Clarisa Renae Peña, who carefully preserved the character and charm of Flip Side Record Parlor. She died at 46 from a years-long battle with colon cancer in 2020…