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Logan Square and Avondale Crate Dig
Four independent shops in the Logan Square and Avondale area, from new-release indie to dance, plus a metal specialist on weekends.
City Route · 5 stops · about 4.8 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 5 stops
1. 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 2. Artifact Records
A newer, well-organised Fullerton Avenue shop with a thoughtfully chosen indie selection, an audiophile section and pressing details on many stickers.
Tip: Open Friday to Sunday only, 1 to 6pm.
3423 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM 3. Signal Records Logan Square
A tidy shop with sub-genre sections, a good selection of house and techno, Japanese pressings and listening stations in the back.
Tip: Use the listening station before buying. Open daily noon to 7pm.
3156 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM 4. Record Breakers
An Avondale shop with new and used vinyl, cassettes, books and pins, and a resident dog. Known for its under-shelf bargain boxes.
Tip: Dig the bargain boxes under the shelves if you have time. Weekend hours open earlier at 10am.
2935 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 5. Meteor Gem
A metal, hardcore and underground specialist with a knowledgeable owner, local hardcore vinyl and merch.
Tip: Open Friday to Sunday only, 11am to 7pm.
3082 N Elston Ave Ste A, Chicago, IL 60618
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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