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Record stores in Chicago, IL
Chicago has 32 record stores in The Vinyl Vine directory, including Rattleback Records, Bric-a-Brac Records & Collectibles, and Meteor Gem and 29 more. You can dig in Andersonville, Avondale, Beverly, and Bridgeport. Stock leans toward rock, soul/funk, and punk/indie.
Record store crawls in Chicago
- Chicago Lincoln Square to the Loop4 shops · City Route · Rarities and a wall of VHS at Laurie's Planet of Sound in Lincoln Square, then Shuga…
- Wicker Park and Bucktown Milwaukee Avenue Run4 shops · Walkable · Chicago's densest record-shopping strip: Ashland Avenue and Milwaukee Avenue hold four…
- Logan Square and Avondale Crate Dig5 shops · City Route · Four independent shops in the Logan Square and Avondale area, from new-release indie to…
- Andersonville, Lincoln Square and Rogers Park4 shops · City Route · A north-side day linking neighbourhood shops from Rogers Park to Lincoln Square.
- Pilsen and the Loop3 shops · Walkable · Two Pilsen shops a few steps apart, then a short ride to the Loop's Reckless branch.
- Lakeview and Avondale Crossing3 shops · Walkable · A Lakeview house-and-punk pairing, then a trip west to Chicago's metal specialist.
- West Side and Oak Park3 shops · City Route · A west-side trip from West Garfield Park to two long-standing Oak Park shops.
- Milwaukee Avenue: Avondale Trio3 shops · Walkable · Three record shops within a few blocks of Milwaukee Avenue in Avondale, from a…
- Clark Street: Lincoln Park to Lakeview3 shops · Walkable · Dave's Records and Gramaphone sit on Clark Street, with Reckless Records Lakeview on…
- Ravenswood, Lincoln Square and Andersonville3 shops · Walkable · A north-side run through Montrose, Lincoln Avenue and Clark Street, from Interstellar…
- Bridgeport to Pilsen5 shops · Walkable · Two Halsted Street shops in Bridgeport, then a short ride to Pilsen for Shady Rest, 606…
32 record stores in Chicago
Rattleback Records
A busy Clark Street shop in Andersonville with a broad vinyl selection, plus CDs, cassettes, posters and a few vintage items on the walls.
Tip: Look for the rare records displayed on the walls, and check the dollar blind bags near the counter.
5405 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
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 - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Bric-a-Brac Records & Collectibles
Colorful Milwaukee Avenue shop that mixes mostly new vinyl with toys, posters and nostalgic collectibles, with a bakery counter on site.
Tip: Pairs easily with Record Breakers and Meteor Gem a short walk along Milwaukee Avenue.
2845 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
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 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 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 Beverly Phono Mart
A newer 103rd Street shop selling new and used records, with listening events and art openings.
Tip: Open Friday to Sunday only, so plan around that.
1808 W 103rd St, Chicago, IL 60643
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Beverly Records
A large, family-run South Side shop packed with LPs, 45s and cassettes across blues, jazz, classical, country and R&B, with staff who can find specific titles.
Tip: Weekday and Saturday closing times are earlier than many shops (6pm and 5pm). Ask staff to locate a title.
11612 Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Bridgeport Records
Halsted Street shop in Bridgeport selling new and used records, a few doors from Let's Boogie Records & Tapes.
Tip: Easy to combine with Let's Boogie Records & Tapes on the same block.
3251 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Let's Boogie Records & Tapes
An old-school shop on Halsted with 33s, 45s, CDs, cassettes and posters, strong on classic rock and pop.
Tip: Open only on Saturdays, 11am to 6pm, so plan the trip around it. Near Guaranteed Rate Field.
3321 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday Closed Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday Closed Torn Light Records
A Milwaukee Avenue shop with a deep vinyl stock especially jazz and experimental music, plus tapes, CDs and used books.
Tip: Open daily 10am to 7pm, and a good last stop at the north end of the Milwaukee Avenue run.
1855 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
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 Hyde Park Records
A long-running South Side shop on 53rd Street with records, tapes and VHS, and Chicago sports memorabilia on the walls.
Tip: Saturdays can be crowded. Open every day until 8pm, which suits an evening visit near the University of Chicago.
1377 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Bob's Blues & Jazz Mart
A jazz and blues specialist on Irving Park Road with used LPs and CDs from every corner of both styles. A treasure-hunt kind of shop.
Tip: It is far from downtown, about a 40-60 minute ride on the Blue Line and a bus, and closed on Sundays.
3419 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
Hours
Monday 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Tuesday 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Wednesday 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Thursday 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Friday 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Saturday 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Sunday Closed Turn Back Time Records and Coffee
Irving Park cafe and record shop with a huge assortment of records, good coffee and a bright space with park views.
Tip: Open every day from 7 AM.
3834 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Hours
Monday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Gramaphone Records
A long-running Clark Street shop focused on house and DJ records, with listening stations on Technics turntables and a good used section.
Tip: Open Thursday to Sunday only, noon to 6pm. Check bags at the counter.
2843 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Reckless Records Lakeview
The Belmont Avenue Reckless store, with new and used vinyl, CDs and posters, strong on punk, metal and indie.
Tip: Sunday hours finish earlier at 5:30pm. Bring trade-ins if you want to swap records for store credit.
929 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
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 - 5:30 PM Dave's Records
Long-running Clark Street shop in two narrow aisles with a strong new-vinyl section and used stock; a Record Store Day regular.
Tip: Google lists no hours, so call or check social media before going.
2604 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
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 Interstellar Space Records
Compact used-record shop on Montrose known for a well-curated mix of rock, jazz, soul, psych, folk and avant-garde, plus a dollar bin.
Tip: Open Thursday to Sunday only, so plan around those days.
2022 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM 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 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 Round Trip Records
A two-person shop on Foster Avenue known for older pressings in good condition and for talking records with the owners.
Tip: Hours are not listed online, so check the shop's social pages or call before heading out.
3455 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
606 Records
A bright, well-kept new and used shop with plenty of bargain bins and an owner who knows a wide range of genres.
Tip: Closed Mondays. Pilsen and Little Village are a good neighbourhood to wander for food between shops.
1808 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608
Hours
Monday Closed 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 - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pinwheel Records
A small, cheerful Pilsen shop stocking current releases alongside original pressings of alternative and indie favourites.
Tip: A short walk from 606 Records, so pair them. Monday hours are shorter, 12 to 4pm.
1459 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Shady Rest Vintage & Vinyl
Small Throop Street shop selling records alongside vintage audio gear, film cameras and art books; a good place to dig 45s.
Tip: Weekends only, with afternoon hours; pair with a Pilsen meal or coffee.
1659 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday Closed Saturday 1:30 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM Tone Deaf Records
A small Milwaukee Avenue shop with new, used and rare vinyl, known for cheap punk and underground 7-inch singles and a friendly owner.
Tip: Closed Tuesdays. Cheap CDs and 7-inch singles are the best bargains, and the shop takes record donations.
4356 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM High Voltage Records and Hi-Fi
A Sheridan Road shop in Rogers Park with a mix of rare, new and used LPs and some imports, plus hi-fi gear.
Tip: Closed Mondays. Sheridan Road is near the Loyola Red Line stop.
7013 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
Hours
Monday Closed 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 - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM 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 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 Miyagi Records
A South Side shop of rare grooves, jazz, deep house and global sounds, with a back-room coffee counter and DJ events.
Tip: Open Thursday to Sunday, and the basement hosts workshops and events.
307 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60637
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Out of the Past Records
A family-run West Side shop with a big 45 collection, dollar vinyl, and strength in dance, soul, hip-hop and jazz.
Tip: Closed Sundays. Ask about the 45s and the dollar bins.
4407 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60624
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday Closed Reckless Records Wicker Park
The Milwaukee Avenue branch of the Reckless group, stocking a large mix of new and used vinyl alongside CDs and DVDs. A staple stop on the Wicker Park record run.
Tip: Open every day 10am to 7pm, and the bargain bins reward patient digging. It is a short walk from Signal Records and Dusty Groove.
1379 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
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 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 Signal Records Wicker Park
A curated shop on Ashland Avenue known for original and Japanese pressings of jazz, plus Brazilian and other world records.
Tip: A smaller, carefully chosen stock; the bargain bins sit under the main racks. Open daily noon to 7pm.
1343 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
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
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.