Suggestions for Record Store near Chicago

Joseph B. • July 16, 2018One of the best record stores in America.

Time Out Chicago • June 4, 2012A record store with plenty of soul, stocking world, hip-hop and funk from every era.

Christine R. • July 22, 2011Best record store in the city. Great staff suggestions. And also best place to pick up old garage reissues (and used if you're there when they put it out, goes quick)

Sean Z. • September 14, 2013Great store to spend a few hours digging thru. Tons of vinyl here.

John U. • January 19, 2014One of the best record stores I've been too. Playing Pig Destroyer throughout the store is also a plus...

Lego R. • June 2, 2010Great and legendary record store.

Marie • April 14, 2013great shop for picking up random and ecclectic music--not just one genre. also great store for music venue posters and poster art. owner is very hip. :)

Adam • April 22, 2012What record store doesn't sell LPs?! If you want CDs go to Best Buy or Amazon and save some money...

Brian R. • July 25, 2013Amazing collection. I'll be spending a lotta money here!

Bradd P. • October 19, 2016Simple enough record store. It what sets it apart is how the records are categorized. Great selection as well.

Chicagoist • February 8, 2017This bookstore carves out a niche for itself and owns it when it comes to science fiction, fantasy and horror books. They've got a great selection of horror and B-movies to accompany this selection.

Sarah • May 29, 2017Great selection of rock and roll records!

Tyler R. • July 9, 2022Big selection, several bargain bins with records as low as $1.99.

Frank P. • April 19, 2014Love this place. It's got character! Nice selection of vinyl, CD's.

Louis • February 23, 2015Best record store in city. Found things here that Reckless never has - cheaper too!

/\/ X / / \/ • November 9, 2013Shop attendant was genuinely kind and accommodating. Deep house, soul, and funk collection. Highly recommend.

Paul R. • December 14, 2019Selection of used and new is some of the best in the city. I always find something here that I never see in any other record stores.

Tony M. • December 22, 2010Staggering collection of jazz, big band and pre-WWII jazz. Sadly, the blues vinyl collection was slim pickins.

Erin • March 11, 2015Kitschy cute stuff, mad men style furniture, records...great place to check out! Nice owner to chat up.

Shannon J. • November 3, 2021Lots of cute gifts and antiques

Charm R. • November 17, 2011Parking is tough if you're in a tour van.

Explore Chicago • February 2, 2010Although scenes set in "Championship Vinyl" weren't actually shot in a record store, you can still buy new and used vinyl at Reckless Records, located nearby at 1532 N Milwaukee.

Brendan K. • September 8, 2012The instrument service shop here rocks! They took great care of my bass and got it literally playing better than new.

Ron R. • February 19, 2017Allyson took care of all my needs. Informative and thorough.

Alexander A. • April 30, 2013Sporadic hours but awesome prices.

C R. • March 18, 2012Solid collection of used vinyl classics.