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Chicago Lincoln Square to the Loop
Rarities and a wall of VHS at Laurie's Planet of Sound in Lincoln Square, then Shuga Records, rare-groove specialists Dusty Groove, and Reckless Records in the Loop.
City Route · 4 stops · about 7.1 miles. The stops are spread across a city. Plan on a rideshare, bike, transit or a short drive between shops. What do route types mean?
The 4 stops
1. Laurie's Planet of Sound
Lincoln Square shop where collectors hunt rarities and unofficial releases, with a whole wall of VHS tapes, pins, and shirts.
Tip: Smaller shop, tighter inventory than the big Wicker Park stores — go for rarities and leave time for the VHS wall and pin bins.
4639 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM 2. Shuga Records
Wide selection across genres plus a notable signed-vinyl wall.
Tip: Bag check at the door — plan for it, and there's no public restroom.
1272 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM 3. Dusty Groove
Rare-groove specialists with encyclopedic soul and jazz knowledge.
Tip: Their want-list knowledge is legendary — ask staff about pressing variations.
1120 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Hours
Monday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM 4. Reckless Records
Chicago institution for trade-ins with a tight, well-organized selection.
Tip: They buy and trade on the spot — bring records you're ready to part with.
33 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Part of a road trip
- Great Lakes Loop6 stops