Record Stores in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Great selection of old and new records at very good prices. Unfortunately the store is rarely open on weekdays, but is usually up and running during the weekend. Call ahead to make sure.

Interstellar Space is an owner-operated record store located in the Lincoln Square / Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago. We exclusively sell used vinyl LPs and specialize in original vintage pressings and rare and interesting titles.

Shady Rest Vintage & Vinyl carries vinyl, vintage modern objects and eclectic curiosities for everyone!

Your local record store that specializes in Metal, Hard Rock, and Classic Rock music.

Dave’s is totally devoted to vinyl. We carry all speeds (33,45,even 78) all formats (7”, 10”, 12” single, EP , LP) all styles (rock, jazz, soul, funk, hip hop, house, disco, reggae, blues, folk, country, vocal, soundtracks, showtunes, classical, indie/alternative and every sub-genre you can imagine). If it’s on vinyl, it’s here now or it’s passed through our doors and in to someone’s crate. On any given day, there are at least 40,000 titles to choose from. Every day new titles freshen the racks. We sell both new and used. You’ll find both import and domestic new vinyl. You’ll find a wide assortment of new reissued vinyl. You’ll find out of print used vinyl that you’d thought was long gone. No matter what it is, you’re likely to find it in our bins. If you come to Chicago, check us out. If you can’t, e-mail us and we’ll try to hook you up. Not everyone has a great vinyl store within reach.

The store opened in 1969 and originally sold folk, Jazz, and Blues music. By the 1980s, the store was selling house music records. The store was the first of its kind in the Chicago area, focusing on vinyl for DJs, and since has become a destination point for traveling DJs. The store focuses on stocking House, Techno, Disco and Electronic Music. The store has been important in the promotion of Chicago house music. The store is currently owned by DJ Michael Serafini.

Record Store Jazz & Blues CDs, LPs, 78s, 45s,DVDs-Specializing in used LP's and all in-print Delmark, Sackville, and Jump titles

Located in Chicago and founded in 1999, Groove Distribution® is America's largest dance music distributor and importer. We distribute a wide range of dance music including house, downtempo and lounge, mashups, dubstep, nujazz, cosmic disco and more, both on vinyl and CD. We are a wholesale distributor but we also operate a mail order service direct to deejays and music fans across the U.S. and around the world. Local customers can come in and browse the 5,000+ sq. foot warehouse every Tuesday - Friday, 12PM-7PM.

One of Chicago's oldest existing record stores. Specializing in classic, and rare and hard to find Soul, Blues, etc. If you love digging and searching through stacks and isles full of records, come and see the decades worth of gems you can find here.

606 Records is an independent record store/label located in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. They stock a wide array of genres with a focus on dark horse labels from around the world.

Lincoln Square's only independent music and video store!New and used records, CD's, books, posters, t-shirts and unusual and hard to find DVDs, Blu Rays and VHS. We are always buying records, CD's and DVDs.

Curated by the staff of award-winning independent press Curbside Splendor Publishing (“Best Chicago Independent Publisher 2014,” Chicago magazine), Curbside Books & Records features a rotating selection of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry from small presses, as well as records and cassettes from independent labels. As publishers and booksellers, we seek to facilitate the discovery of independent literature and challenge the traditional understanding of literature's function in our world. As lovers of music, we seek to support the local musicians and labels that we listen to and love. We also aim to enhance the literary community in Chicago's South Loop by hosting discussions, readings, and pop-up events. We invite you to browse our store, sit down with a book, and read on.

Reckless Records is a group of three record stores in Chicago IL. We carry new & used CDs, DVDs games and loads of Vinyl. Originally started in London, our first Chicago location opened in 1988. (LPs & 7"s). We would love to have you visit us in person.

We specialize in the sale of House, Techno, Disco, Italo, New Wave, Jazz, Soul, Northern Soul, Gospel, Blues, Reggae, Rock, Punk, Metal, Kraut, Psych, Afro, Brazillian, Latin, Downtempo & Hip Hop. We carry 1000's of Lp's,12"s, & 45's. We specialize in hard to find vinyl as well vintage clothing ranging from the 1960's to the 1990's.

New and used records

Hyde Park Records is a neighborhood record store located in Chicago, IL. We sell new and used Vinyl, CD's and DVD's.

Live in-store performances and a fine selection of hand picked vinyl and CDs swapped out weekly!Previously Permanent Records.

Chicago-based record dealer since 2002. Specializing in obscure and classic Soul, Funk, Jazz, Latin, World, Hip-Hop, Disco. LPs & 45s. We’re also Hip-Hop heads and producers, so you'll find that we carry a lot of drum breaks and sample-related items. Online, or by appointment only.

Record store that sells new and used vinyl, CD's and other accessories for the music lover.

"The World's Largest Jazz and Blues Record Store," in operation from 1962 until February 15, 2016. Tens of Thousands of New and Used LPs, CDs, 45s, 78s, Cassettes, DVDs, Books, Magazines, Posters, Postcards, and More in Stock!

Beverly Rare Records has been Chicago's Hidden Gem since 1967. Discover a world of rare vinyl to add to your collection. We have over one million LPs, 45s, and cassettes! Get lost uncovering your favorite artists and learn about new ones.

We are a multiple purpose event space and gallery that exhibits local artists, has musical performances and has a room dedicated to buying and selling vinyl records, lps and 45's.We carry mixed genre of music, from ABBA to ZAPPA, bluegrass, country, indie, punk, thrash, metal, classic rock, jazz, blues, exotic, beefcake, movie sound tracks, classical and some very rare not often seen vinyl. We are wholesale sellers to may local shops, we encourgage bulk purchases.

Retail store in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood full of sci-fi, fantasy and horror fiction, used and new vinyl, tapes, t-shirts, VHS, and horror movies. Stocking the city's best selection of heavy metal, hardcore and punk on vinyl.

Our store is located in the heart of Wicker Park at 1272 N. Milwaukee in Chicago, Illinois. We are conveniently located by the CTA Division Blue Line stop as well as the Ashland, Milwaukee, and Division bus routes. We also have the privilege of sharing the neighborhood with fellow vinyl sellers Dusty Grooves and Reckless Records, making our block the best record shopping area in the city. We carry all genres of of music new and old and curate a selection of releases from local Chicago & Minneapolis artists, with an emphasis on obscure, rare, or hard to find titles. Our New-Vinyl stock is extremely diverse, from chart-toppers like Taylor Swift, Sia, and Sam Smith to drone-metal heavyweights like Sunn, Boris, and Sleep. Regardless of genre, we've got the best artists in it. We have close to 20,000 records on the retail floor with more than 55,000 records from our online inventory in the back readily available. Customers can browse this selection in-store via designated iPads and may also choose in-store pick up for items they buy online at home. We have a 700+ vintage/rare posters, 25+ used turntables and audio equipment, and everything else you need to maintain and grow your record collection like sleeves, cleaner, adapters and more. Gift certificates of any price are available as well.