Jul 27, 2026
An outpouring of community support has put one of San Antonio’s most iconic vinyl shops back on deck. After being locked out of its longtime South Side home in May, Flip Side Record Parlor says it has paid all overdue rent and is now back open for business.Roman Cuellar, Flip Side’s owner, says he got behind on rent following a steep rent hike. Although he claimed he was making partial payments, the landlord locked him out of the 840 SW Military Dr. space in late May with an ultimatum to pay in full.“Right now, FSRP is going through an incredibly difficult financial crisis,” wrote Cuellar at the time. “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.”On Thursday, July 23, the situation had gotten worse. Cuellar took to social media, saying he needed to raise $8,000 by July 24 or the shop would be forced to close for good. “Like many small businesses, the recent closure hit us incredibly hard,” wrote Cuellar on Facebook. “Because our doors were locked, we lost our income, which inevitably increased our amount due on back rent. We have been reaching out to many financial institutions for grants and loans, but to no avail." ...read more read less
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