I enjoyed my experience here and found quite a few nice albums. While there, I saw a live band…read more They were decent. Drinks were good. All in all a good experience.

Not worth your time. I love going to record stores throughout the country. I looked up record…read morestores nearby and was initially excited. After walking in the first thing I noticed were the slot machines. Come on, why are we doing this? Also, the music selection is very limited and overall not very good. Bye Felicia.

Owner is super friendly and I love the selection in the shop, including the non-vinyl items. If I…read morelived closer this would be a frequent stop for me.

If you dig, as a digger and record collector should, then you'll find something you'll like for a…read moregood price. There's tons of soundtracks and video game sound tracks and just alot of music to dig through here as well as clothes, Hello Kitty stuff, and more cool things. Sometimes they be spinning house music upstairs which is a throwback to Chicago house days at record stores. Fun times here. Check it out, one of the better record stores in Chicagoland as most record stores don't even have a DJ setup. It's like a hidden gem cuz it's right next door to a HUGE Graham Crackers comics, and tho most people will go there to be ripped off by the chain store of Graham Crackers overpriced books where you'll never find a deal, they're right next to this record store where there's deals and fun stuff to be found. The juxtaposition of opposite places is uncanny

Love this record store! The staff was super helpful and excited to be there and made it a fun…read moreenvironment. I'll be back!

Nice selection. I found what I was looking for on first experience. Knowledgeable, friendly, and…read morechill service

A gem of a store in Joliet. The owners are charming, friendly, and helpful, and we all had a great…read moretime discussing our favorite music. We all traded recommendations, and learned a lot from each other. If you find you are near Joliet, definitely drop in!

Nice location store is a hit or miss when it comes to specific records. You have to come back quite…read morea bit, very knowledgeable deal directly the owner if you're going to make trades or try to sell. otherwise they will offer you the lowest possible dollar they can. as someone who's travel across the state and country purchasing and selling records they're probably some of the worst offers I ever had.

A quaint little store tucked away from the busy streets of Naperville; once you walk in, you will…read morenot be able to stop yourself from coming back. The new location serves it perfect as it takes you away from reality and takes you to a whole new world. Though the store is small, it doesn't feel that way as you browse through the countless vinyl, both new and used. They offer up different sections of their store to different genres of music. Along with their great vinyl organization, they offer a clearance section filled with many good tracks. I often pick out a few clearance vinyls and discover new artists. The staff is amazing. They know they're music and are super helpful. On top of the amazing customer service, they also have something called the "Frequent Buyer Card" where you fill up the five slots and get $10 off a used vinyl. I find this a great way for customers to purchase more vinyl and expand their music taste. After a couple trips to Purple Dog, I can confidently say that 95% of the actual vinyl they sell are in very good condition (Mint, Near Mint, VG+). For records that fall below these rankings they put a sticker telling you the condition which is incredibly helpful. For the sleeve, it depends on if the vinyl is used or new. Again in most cases the sleeve is in good condition. Overall, the quality of their vinyl is really good. As for their collection, they have a heavy concentration of 70s and 80s rock. But they also have categories such as: Hip-Hop, Punk, Jazz, Metal, Alternative, and many others. Whenever I stop in, they always have new vinyl in stock and they are constantly expanding their collection on a daily basis. Overall, Purple Dog is one of the best record store I've had the opportunity to stop in. Lucky for me, it is in my home town so I will definitely be returning multiple times to purchase more vinyl. Whether you are new to vinyl or have been collecting for years, Purple Dog is the place to go to begin or add on to your collection.

Happened upon this off the beaten path record shop in downtown Naperville. It wasn't the biggest…read moreshop but it was well organized. The selection seemed to be focused on a lot of older albums but prices were decent. I didn't find anything that grasped my attention but happy I stopped in.

If you love music then there is no reason why you wouldn't love this place. Instrument repair,…read morevintage instruments for sale, a large selection of vinyl at a very reasonable price, a free jukebox to jam out some tunes, and they give music lessons. I've been using Brian (the "B" of J & B) for amp and guitar repair for years. I have also acquired a little bit of gear here and there from J & B as well as a boatload of vinyl records. I have never had to have anything re-fixed that I have asked Brian to work on. Nor have I ever had any issue with any of the gear or vinyl that I have gotten from the shop as they seem to be very thorough on any inventory that comes through their hands. Bottom line is that the quality control exemplified by J & B is extraordinary. If you live anywhere close to Joliet and you are bringing your gear elsewhere to be serviced then you are making a questionable decision in my opinion. Obviously, I highly recommend these guys for anything music related.

This is only on the record store portion of their business, but nice selection....though very odd…read more This was one of the weirder more eclectic selections of vinyl I've seen. Lots of comedy and novelty stuff. Prices seemed fair to average and the staff is friendly.

YOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!! This is probably the BEST and LAST place to find cutouts and…read morecheapo bins to dig in! I walked out with a haul of them for a good price like wow, how it should be. Also, lots of great vinyl in new and used conditions to check out and dig for. It's in downtown Downer's Grove. Great store. It took me forever to check this place out because their hours are kinda limited and they close pretty early compared to other stores, but it's amazing with lots of find for sure.

Small but mighty record store in downtown Downers Grove. I recently stopped in and was impressed…read morewith the wide selection of vinyls, 45s, and CDs. Pricing is good and owner is very nice. I'll be back!

I don't make it to Lisle very often, I live in Sacramento, California, but my wife's parents live…read morenearby, and this shopping center is just around the corner from their house. I wandered in out of pure curiosity, and I'm really glad I did. This place is such a cool concept: browse vinyl while enjoying a great selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. They even carry Delta-9 THC beverages if you're looking for a relaxing buzz without the hangover. The record selection is surprisingly comprehensive for a shop this size, with plenty to dig through no matter what genres you're into. Beyond the records and drinks, they host live music, trivia, and other events throughout the week, making it feel like a genuine community gathering spot rather than just another record store. The staff was fantastic. I think the person helping me was Sue (if I remembered the name correctly), and she was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. If you're anywhere near Lisle, do yourself a favor and check this place out. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town.

Hidden gem in Lisle. Love this place. Great selection of rotating craft beers, all locally brewed,…read moreon tap. Always spinning great music. They host many activities throughout the week. Glad it's so close to work for me. Great staff as well. Always friendly, funny, and willing to pour a sample of the latest lineup on tap. Don't overlook their fridge either. They have a good selection in cans, too.

The Sum And Substance: If you love books, especially those that have lived past lives--get in here…read more The owner sets a charmingly cluttered, eclectic, and sumptuous table that feels like an endless, enticing spread of literature, music, pop culture, and art--a sentient enclave--every sense engaged--visually rich, tactilely stimulating, redolent, the rustle of perused pages. All at reasonable prices that won't kick the crap out of your wallet. The owner is a decent dude.

Interesting collection of used books and vinyls. There are new volumes of books and plenty of used…read morebooks and magazines. The staff will look up books to buy new for 20% off, too, if they are still in publication. The gentleman behind the desk showed us some special editions of some books. Although we could not buy them, it was really interesting to see. Good selection and genres are well marked so you will be able to find science or science fiction books.

I've always been treated fairly. I have unloaded quite a few of my items there and I've returned…read morethe favor by purchasing quite a few things. The owner is a good guy with a good staff around him. I have constantly found Atari games for cheap. I like the fact that I can go there and get vintage stuff. It's like being a kid with money.

Good selection of blurays and 4K discs, but expensive. I've gone 3 or 4 times to confirm. Every…read moreused disc I looked at could be found on Amazon new for the same, or in some cases even lower price. When I asked if they were flexible on pricing, the best they could do was $1 off, which in some cases was still more expensive than buying them new ones Amazon. And none of the discs were for any recent movies. I was looking at stuff from the 50s, 60s and 80s. No special ecitions, steelbooks, etc.