Record stores in Chicago
Vinyl hunting in Chicago, IL? There are 42 record shops mapped here. That's 42 record shops mapped around Chicago. Every shop grades and prices differently, so the same record can be a bargain in one and a splurge in another — dig everywhere. The new-arrivals bin is always the first stop — that's where the good stuff lands before anyone else sees it.
This guide covers every record store we could verify in and around Chicago (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Vintage Vinyl and Hogeye Music, plus Reckless Records. If a record shop's missing from Chicago's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet.
The Chicago record lineup
42 mapped within about 40 km:
Vintage Vinyl
Record store
Vintage Vinyl — Record store, found on 925 Davis Street in Evanston. Also worth knowing about Vintage Vinyl: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
925 Davis Street, Evanston, 60201
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00
Phone: +1-847-328-2899
Hogeye Music
Record store
Hogeye Music — Record store, found on 1920 Central Street in Evanston.
1920 Central Street, Evanston, 60201
Reckless Records
Record store
Reckless Records is Record store on 36 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago. Reckless Records also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 10:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
36 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, 60603
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-19:00
Phone: +1 312-795-0878
Reckless Records
Record store
Reckless Records is Record store on 1379 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago. Reckless Records also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as 10:00-19:00; it has a website with more detail.
1379 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, 60622
Hours: 10:00-19:00
Shuga Records
Record store
Shuga Records — Record store. Also worth knowing about Shuga Records: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 10:00-19:00.
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-19:00
Wild Prairie Vinyl & Vintage Clothing
Record store
Wild Prairie Vinyl & Vintage Clothing is Record store on 1109 North Western Avenue, Chicago. Wild Prairie Vinyl & Vintage Clothing also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo "By appt."; Tu-Sa 12:00-18:00; Su 11:00-18:00.
1109 North Western Avenue, Chicago, 60622
Hours: Mo "By appt."; Tu-Sa 12:00-18:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Bucket O'Blood
Record store
Bucket O'Blood is Record store.
The Exchange
Record store
The Exchange — Record store, found on 1524 North Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago. Also worth knowing about The Exchange: the map lists its hours as Tu-Th, Sa-Su 12:00-19:00; Mo, Fr 12:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1524 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, 60622
Hours: Tu-Th, Sa-Su 12:00-19:00; Mo, Fr 12:00-20:00
Phone: +17732529570
Ave N Guitars
Record store
Ave N Guitars is Record store.
The Music Store
Record store
The Music Store is Record store.
Andy's Music
Record store
Andy's Music — Record store.
Pinwheel Records
Record store
Pinwheel Records is Record store.
Bloodshot Records
Record store
Bloodshot Records is Record store on West Irving Park Road, Chicago. Bloodshot Records also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
West Irving Park Road, Chicago, 60618
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00
Phone: +1 773 604 5300
Gramaphone Records
Record store
Gramaphone Records — Record store, found on 2843 North Clark Street in Chicago. Also worth knowing about Gramaphone Records: the map lists its hours as Th-Su 12:00-18:00.
2843 North Clark Street, Chicago, 60657
Hours: Th-Su 12:00-18:00
Torn Light Records
Record store
Torn Light Records — Record store, found on 1855 North Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago. Also worth knowing about Torn Light Records: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 10:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1855 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, 60647
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-19:00
Phone: +1 312-955-0614
Groovin High, Inc.
Record store
Groovin High, Inc. is Record store on 1047 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago. Groovin High, Inc. also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
1047 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, 60657
Phone: +1-773-476-6846
Laurie's Planet of Sound
Record store
Laurie's Planet of Sound — Record store, found on 4639 North Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. Also worth knowing about Laurie's Planet of Sound: the map lists its hours as Su 11:00-18:00; Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4639 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, 60625
Hours: Su 11:00-18:00; Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00
Phone: +1-773-271-3569
Illusion Musical
Record store
Illusion Musical is Record store on 6317 Woodward Avenue, Downers Grove.
6317 Woodward Avenue, Downers Grove, 60516
Bric-a-Brac Records
Record store
Bric-a-Brac Records is Record store on 2845 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago. Bric-a-Brac Records also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
2845 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, 60618
Rattleback Records
Record store
Rattleback Records is Record store on 5405 North Clark Street, Chicago. Rattleback Records also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5405 North Clark Street, Chicago, 60640
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Phone: +1 773 944 0188
Windy City Records
Record store
Windy City Records is Record store.
Graveface Chicago / Terror Vision
Record store
Graveface Chicago / Terror Vision is Record store on 1829 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago. Graveface Chicago / Terror Vision also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
1829 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, 60647
K Pop of Chinatown
Record store
K Pop of Chinatown — Record store, found on 2223 South Wentworth Avenue in Chicago. Also worth knowing about K Pop of Chinatown: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 11:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
2223 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, 60616
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-19:00
Phone: +1 312-526-3744
Music Direct
Record store
Music Direct — Record store, found on 1811 West Bryn Mawr Avenue in Chicago. Also worth knowing about Music Direct: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
1811 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, 60660
Phone: +1 312-433-0200
Signal Records
Record store
Signal Records — Record store, found on 3156 West Diversey Avenue in Chicago.
3156 West Diversey Avenue, Chicago, 60647
Hip Cat Records & Music Videos
Record store
Hip Cat Records & Music Videos is Record store on 3540 Lake Avenue, Wilmette. Hip Cat Records & Music Videos also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
3540 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, 60091
Phone: +1-847-920-0066
Out of the Past Records
Record store
Out of the Past Records is Record store on 4407 West Madison Street, Chicago. Out of the Past Records also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
4407 West Madison Street, Chicago, 60624
Conservatory Vintage & Vinyl
Record store
Conservatory Vintage & Vinyl — Record store.
Bridgeport Records
Record store
Bridgeport Records — Record store, found on 3336 South Halsted Street in Chicago. Also worth knowing about Bridgeport Records: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3336 South Halsted Street, Chicago, 60608
Phone: +1-312-560-6742
Mile Long Records
Record store
Mile Long Records — Record store. Also worth knowing about Mile Long Records: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Phone: +1-630-474-4954
Rockstock
Record storeRun by Ron Onesti
Run by Ron Onesti, Rockstock is Record store, found on 1486 Miner Street in Des Plaines. Also worth knowing about Rockstock: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1486 Miner Street, Des Plaines, 60016
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Phone: +1-224-354-2333
Elmhurst Records
Record store
Elmhurst Records is Record store on 107 North Addison Avenue, Elmhurst. Elmhurst Records also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo,Tu 10:30-17:00; We 11:00-20:00; Th,Fr 12:00-20:00; Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
107 North Addison Avenue, Elmhurst, 60126-2809
Hours: Mo,Tu 10:30-17:00; We 11:00-20:00; Th,Fr 12:00-20:00; Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Phone: +1-331-642-1892
Blue Village Records
Record store
Blue Village Records is Record store on 29 East Chicago Avenue, Westmont.
29 East Chicago Avenue, Westmont, 60559
Record Break
Record store
Record Break — Record store, found on 2935 North Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago.
2935 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, 60618
B-Side Records
Record store
B-Side Records — Record store.
Let's Boogie
Record store
Let's Boogie is Record store on 3321 South Halsted Street.
3321 South Halsted Street
Logan Hardware
Record store
Logan Hardware — Record store, found on 2532 West Fullerton Avenue in Chicago.
2532 West Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, 60647
Dusty Groove
Record store
Dusty Groove is Record store on 1120 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago.
1120 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, 60622
Hyde Park Records
Record store
Hyde Park Records — Record store, found on 1377 East 53rd Street in Chicago. Also worth knowing about Hyde Park Records: it has a website with more detail.
1377 East 53rd Street, Chicago, 60615
Uncle Jon's Music
Record store
Uncle Jon's Music is Record store.
Rolling Stone Records
Record store
Rolling Stone Records — Record store, found on 7300 West Irving Park Road in Norridge. Also worth knowing about Rolling Stone Records: it has a website with more detail.
7300 West Irving Park Road, Norridge, 60706
Viva La Musica
Record store
Viva La Musica is Record store.
What the map tells us about record stores in Chicago
14 of the 42 list their opening hours on the map, which is genuinely useful — record shops keep shop hours, so the listed times are usually reliable.
17 have websites listed. Worth a look for new-arrival posts and want-list services.
The Chicago record crawl
Making a day of it in Chicago? Work this order: Vintage Vinyl on 925 Davis Street, Hogeye Music on 1920 Central Street, Reckless Records on 36 South Wabash Avenue, Reckless Records on 1379 North Milwaukee Avenue, Shuga Records, Wild Prairie Vinyl & Vintage Clothing on 1109 North Western Avenue, Bucket O'Blood, and The Exchange on 1524 North Milwaukee Avenue. That's the record crawl in one sensible loop, no backtracking. 34 more are listed below.
Record digging tips for Chicago
A few things worth knowing before you work through Chicago's record stores:
- Ask the staff what's new at Vintage Vinyl. Shop staff know what's just come in and what's about to. One question can save an hour of digging.
- Hit the new-arrivals bin first at Hogeye Music. That's where fresh stock lands before anyone else sees it. The good stuff rarely survives the week.
- Bring cash for the small shops. Some independents prefer it, and a cash offer on a stack can occasionally move the price.
- Check Discogs before big purchases. A quick price check on your phone keeps everyone honest — you and the shop.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Chicago — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new record store in Chicago can take a while to appear. Spotted a closure among the 42, or a record store we missed entirely? The map is the source of truth here — one OpenStreetMap edit corrects it for everyone.
We don't list prices or stock — both change by the day. What we list is the where: real shops, verified by real mappers.
If you run one of the 42 listed here and something's wrong — a closure, a move, new hours — the fix is the same: update the shop on OpenStreetMap and the correction flows through to this page on the next daily refresh.
Record store listings for Chicago: 42 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.