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    Dusty Groove

    4.1 (149 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    A record store features wooden bins filled with vinyl records, with shelves above displaying album covers. Large windows let in natural light, and customers browse the selection.
    Sue S.

    My husband is the vinyl nut in the house but even I enjoyed our visit to Dusty Groove. The store is clean and well-appointed, and I really liked how completely organized everything is. Well-labeled, clearly organized, really easy to zero in on the genre or type of music you are seeking. They also really play some cool stuff in the store... my husband came out with a big bag of records and a new song to play on Spotify because it's what they were playing in the store. Variety and selection here are top-notch. I did find the employees to be a little brusque. There was apparently still a mask requirement in the store, but all three of us missed the sign when we walked in the door. The gentleman who asked us to please leave because we weren't wearing masks and were standing around waiting for my husband to make his choices could have been nicer. Also, we visited on Record Store Day, and it was a bit offputting that the staff seemed to be prioritizing online orders over people actually in the store requiring assistance. They had a list of items available that was supposedly up to date, and they insisted that RSD patrons use the list to mark what they wanted. But in the end, none of the items my husband marked were actually available. Disappointing and confusing, though he still found plenty to buy.

    D.I.T.C. - Dusty Groove record store interior with wooden floors, brick walls, large windows, and vinyl records on display. Customers browse records at the counter and in bins.
    Alex S.

    If you haven't heard of Dusty Groove then you must be new Their vinyl inventory is impressive; You gotta trust me, dude Peruse the shelves and dig in the crates to some funky tunes There's a 99.99% chance you'll turn into a wax junky soon If you wanna rep their shop, cop their affordable $9 clothes It's unfortunate the bargain basement downstairs was closed... ...due to Covid, so in the event of my untimely death, just in case Bury me on the corner of Ashland x W Haddon, my vinyl resting place

    The best of Luther  Lionel Richie  Jackson 5 Live  Sade  Maaan I got some good finds!!
    Keisha H.

    We stumble across this place months ago. My mom was dropping me off to run an errand and as she sat and waiting in the rain she mentioned she saw a record store on the corner. While we were waiting for decibel to open she remembered this place (which I didn't believe even existed) LOL. When I realized it was actually a place WOW. I am so excited. Great customer service and great selection of high-quality and reasonably priced vinyl. They have set the bar for all places in the Chi. The quality selection and prices rise well above the rest. The place was fun well organized and great customer service. I couldn't find a few things and the guy who helped me and even looked up some things I wanted to buy to see if they would be getting in. I ended up walking away with some great finds? The only set back is its a little bit further from me than I would like; or maybe its a good thing consider I would visit and spend all my lil coins in here. I cant wait to go back and add to my collection.

    Two vinyl records in protective plastic sleeves are laid on a dark blue textured surface, with visible price tags on each.

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    It was alright, for a place called dusty it was the opposite, also staff did not seem punk rock.

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    Good selection, decent pricing, parking in the area a bit of a challenge. Worth the effort. Top ten in chicagoland

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    Preordered a record a month ago. Got a cancellation email saying they didnt get enough of them. Real bummer.

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    Super rude staff. Prices OK. Product condition leaves a lot to be desired.

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    Does this shop sell records of international artists, explicitly Middle Eastern? Looking for classics like Amr Diab and Ehab Tawfik...

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    While in Chicago this past Thursday, my husband and I were drawn into this outstanding record…read morestore. After my husband got a record player he became a fan of going to at least 1 record store when on road trips, even if the road trips are just day trips. I'm glad his enjoyment of vinyls helped us find Reckless Records because this store is great. We did buy a vinyl while at Reckless Records and I considered buying a t-shirt, but my husband was disappointed because he is a 3-4xl and they go up to a unisex 2xl. I know we tend to come to this part of town when we travel to Chicago so next time I will most likely give into my impulse to buy every tee-shirt to ever exist in the universe that has a cute design and is in a color I like. If you're looking for a good record store with a solid customer service reputation, large selection of items and a clean store, Reckless Records is definitely worth your time. I know next time we are in Chicago I'm going to request coming back here instead of checking out somewhere different. Or maybe as well as, who knows. I just want to come back.

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