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Chicago, Illinois is home to 36 independent record stores. The highest-rated is Pinwheel Records (4.9★). Browse every shop below — hours, reviews, photos, and directions for each.

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606 Records

★4.8(180)
Store
1808 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 585-6106606records.com
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Better In The Basement

830 N Homan Ave
discogs.com/seller/BetterInTheBasement
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Beverly Phono Mart

★4.9(84)
Store
1808 w. 103rd st. , Chicago, IL 60643

Independent, husband-and-wife-owned shop buying, selling, and trading new and used records.

(773) 629-6089beverlyphonomart.com
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Beverly Records

★4.4(227)
Store
11612 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

Long-running store selling vinyl records of many genres, with prices that some reviews say are good.

(773) 779-0066beverlyrecords.com
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Bob's Blues & Jazz Mart

★4.8(78)
Store
3419 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618

Easygoing store supplying a variety of records, including an ample selection of jazz titles.

(773) 539-5002bluesandjazzmart.com
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Bric-a-Brac Records & Collectibles

★4.8(318)
Store
3156 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, IL 60647

Hip shop offering an eclectic selection of music, movies, and TV collectibles, plus coffee.

(773) 654-3915bricabracrecords.com
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Bridgeport Records

★3.8(31)
Store
3251 South Halsted, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 560-6742bridgeportrecords.com
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Bucket O'Blood Books & Records

★4.8(534)
Store
3182 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Niche shop for new and used books, records and collectibles, with genre themes.

(312) 890-3860bucketoblood.com
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Dusty Groove

★4.7(552)
Store
1120 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Bargain, new and used store for vinyl LPs plus CDs and vintage genres.

(773) 342-5800dustygroove.com
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Electric Jungle

discogs.com/seller/ElectricJungle
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Gramaphone Records

★4.8(311)
Store
2843 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60657

Independent record shop focusing on electronic dance music, with a listening station.

(773) 472-3683gramaphonerecords.com
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Graveface Chicago

★4.9(94)
Museum
1829 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Offbeat place featuring vinyl records, an arcade and oddities, plus organized tours.

(912) 335-8018gravefacemuseum.com
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Groove Distribution

Suite 202
(312) 997-2375discogs.com/seller/Groove\_Distribution
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Groovin High, Inc

★4.1(72)
Store
1047 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Popular record store known for its selection and helpful staff.

(773) 476-6846
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Hyde Park Records

★4.4(351)
Store
1377 e 53rd street, Chicago, IL 60615

Record store stocking new and used music in various formats along with art, comic books, and movies.

(773) 288-6588hydeparkrecords.com
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Laurie's Planet of Sound

★4.7(330)
Store
4639 N Lincoln Ave, CHICAGO, IL 60625

Records and vintage videos are the specialties of this shop, along with CDs, DVDs and books.

(773) 271-3569lauriesplanetofsound.com
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Loud Pizza Records

★4.7(24)
Store
1748 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 270-6143loudpizza.com
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Miyagi Records

307 E Garfield Blvd
(708) 586-9773discogs.com/seller/MiyagiRecords
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Morpho Gallery

Storefront
discogs.com/seller/Morpho\_Chicago
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Orbit Records

★4.9(34)
Store
7155 W Grand, Chicago, IL 60707

Cozy shop for new and used vinyl, CDs, 45s, 78s, LPs and other musical items.

(773) 771-4528orbitrecords.com
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Out Of The Past Records

★4.7(131)
Store
4407 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60624

Vintage record store (also selling CDs, tapes and DVDs, plus posters for those who like to dig).

(773) 626-3878outofthepastrecords.myshopify.com
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Pinwheel Records

★4.9(146)
Store
1459 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Vinyl, CDs and cassette store known for its kind owners and staff.

(312) 888-9629pinwheelrecords.com
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Rattleback Records

★4.8(260)
Store
5405 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60640

Friendly service for a clean shop stocking new and used vinyl, plus cassettes and CDs.

(773) 944-0188rattlebackrecords.com
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RECKLESS RECORDS

1379 N Milwaukee Ave
discogs.com/seller/RecklessChicago
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Reckless Records: Lakeview

★4.6(917)
Store
929 W BELMONT, Chicago, IL 60657

Spacious independent store with an extensive selection of new and old albums.

(773) 404-5080reckless.com
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Reckless Records: Loop

★4.5(1061)
Store
26 E. Madison, Chicago, IL 60701

Longtime store offering a selection of music in various formats, along with DVDs, blu-rays, and video games.

(312) 795-0878reckless.com
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Reckless Records: Wicker Park

★4.6(1361)
Store
1379 N. Milwaukee , Chicago, IL 60622

Wide-ranging stock of vinyl, CDs, movies, and more in a warehouse-style space.

(773) 235-3727reckless.com
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Record Breakers

★4.8(217)
Store
2935 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Longtime store with both new and used records in a wide selection of genres, including jazz and soul.

(773) 698-8387recordbreakerschi.com
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Round Trip Records

★4.9(54)
Store
3455 W Foster Ave , Chicago, IL 60625

New and used vinyl store stocking hip-hop, jazz and rock albums, plus CDs and cassettes.

(773) 654-3092roundtriprecords.store
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Shuga Records

★4.5(609)
Store
1272 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Record store in Wicker Park that also sells used CDs, clothing, electronics, and posters, as well as hosting live music events.

(773) 278-4085shugarecords.com
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Shuga Records (Logan Square)

★4.3(24)
Store
3306 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 770-9277shugarecords.com
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signal records

STOREFRONT
(773) 654-3781discogs.com/seller/SignalRecordsChicago
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Solid Viper Records

2826 N Harding
discogs.com/seller/dorightman
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The Exchange

★4.3(303)
American Restaurant
935 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL 60657

Elegant steak and seafood eatery with a bar and a wine list, plus an atrium for brunches.

(312) 265-0591thexchangechicago.com/?y_source=1_OTI3ODQyODgtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
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The Exchange

★4.3(303)
American Restaurant
1524 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622-2008

Elegant steak and seafood eatery with a bar and a wine list, plus an atrium for brunches.

(312) 265-0591thexchangechicago.com/?y_source=1_OTI3ODQyODgtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
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Torn Light LLC

1855 N Milwaukee
(312) 955-0614discogs.com/seller/Torn\_Light

Record Stores in Chicago — FAQ

How many record stores are in Chicago, Illinois?

Chicago, Illinois has 36 independent record stores listed on Recordstore.com, each with address, hours, and reviews.

What is the best-rated record store in Chicago?

Pinwheel Records is the highest-rated record store in Chicago, with 4.9 stars across 146 reviews.

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