Very cool selection of records. The owner clearly has a passion for rare records as well as having…read morethe classics. Got to talk with him and he seems like a genuinely good guy. I highly recommend dropping in if you're a collector of rare records or you want to stock up on your first few records to get started.

Been turned onto a lot of great music by this community focused record shop. The owner has a deep…read moreknowledge and is happy to share what he knows with enthusiasm. Have scored some great rare/underground music here as well as afforable clean classics like Neil Young to replace my dad's partied on 70s collection.

his place never ceases to amaze me! Talk about a store that caters to my audio/musical niches, BOY…read moreHOWDY! As a DJ / audiophile ( not to be confused with that hump leader of the free world, President Pedophile), this store COMPLETELY runs the gamut! From '70's and '80's IMPORT 12" Remixes, to 1930's Old Time Radio Shows. How about 45's for your jukebox? Yep, classic finds are here for those too! Picture sleeves also. Bootlegs anyone??? Nancy Sinatra said THESE boots were made for listening! And let's keep in mind the QUALITY of the product here! This is not stuff from your local second hand store, oh no! Sorry, no Lawrence Welk or Jim Nabors albums here. I haven't even mentioned the video aspect of things sold here or the books (music reference and personalities). They could very well have called this store Laurie's Treasures, because that's exactly what you'll find here! Happy hunting! https://youtu.be/1Wxf8bv9mG8

Best record store in Chicago, period…read more I lived in Lincoln Square for 4 years and made it a part of my regular routine to stop here on my walk home from the train station at least once a week. They are always getting new goodies in so you have to go often or you might miss something good! Very well organized. Insane selection of vinyl, CDs and actually a good book collection in the back. From brand new music to classics from the 60's, they carry it all. And eclectic stuff that is tough to find. The people who work there will become your friends. Gem store in the best 'hood in Chicago!

I loved this li'l store when it was on Clark, and now I love it even more now that it's in MY…read moreneighborhood! Lots of COOL stuff - vinyl, home decor items, books, audio stuff - lots of cool things!! I popped in here a night ago, and found a tee shirt by HELLBRAND. This brand is no longer in business. I've got a Medusa shirt by them that I love, and wear all the time - needless to say, it's a little worn. Got a new one! Great owner, super location. Welcome to Edgewater Beach!!

An absolute gem in Edgewater. Just purchased an Iron Butterfly , In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida. Great…read morecondition. Also purchased Hocus Pocus merchandise for the grandkids' Halloween. Don't miss this store in your vintage search.

Walked in and they had Cockney Rejects playing, which set the vibe right away. Cool little spot…read morewith shelves full of fantasy, horror, comics, and all kinds of random stuff to dig through. The record section's stacked too,I grabbed Polaris,Death of Me,and even found Pierce the Veil ,Collide with the Sky.Lotta heavy metal, metalcore, and some classic rock mixed in. Solid selection all around. Place is covered in Dead Kennedys posters and other old punk stuff, feels super raw but welcoming. Definitely the kind of shop you just wanna hang out in for a while. 10/10.

Cool spot dedicated to spooky books and movies, with more than a but of not spooky stuff thrown in…read more Cool assortment of stickers and I picked up a T-shirt for myself.

A cute record store with a large selection of great albums and music merch. I came to trade in some…read morerecords and pick up a limited signed copy of BRAT they had. The trade in value was fair and I was happy with it. It's also really neat they were able to get limited signed pressings of Charli's new album, it was the only record store i saw around town who had them. I ended up leaving with BRAT and a copy of the Strokes "Is this it". The prices are pretty on par with other record stores too. Id definitely shop again here!

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.

Round trip is a great record store. The owners are super friendly and knowledgeable. They're the…read moretype of guys who will sit and talk about music for hours. They have a great selection, with everything from pop hits to weirdo free jazz. There's really something for everyone. The prices are good too! Go check it out and support local business!

Really cool people here who will find what you're looking for if they don't have it for a fair…read moreprice. Movie buffs also!

Cool store with a great selection. Parking is worse than usual but there's a couple spots if you…read moredrive around for two hours (or get the nearby SpotHeros). Definitely worth the visit.

Here's a catchy and fun Yelp review for Torn Light Records:…read more "Torn Light Records: The Vinyl Jackpot I Didn't Know I Needed" While wandering Chicago, I stumbled upon Torn Light Records, and let me tell you, it was like finding buried treasure--but instead of gold, it was stacks of classic records at prices so good I almost felt like I was stealing (don't worry, I paid). Back home, I'd have to sell a kidney to afford half of these gems, but here? It's like they actually want you to enjoy music without going broke. The selection was top-tier, the vibe was chill, and my wallet survived the trip (barely). If I'm ever back in Chicago, Torn Light will be at the top of my must-visit list--right after deep dish pizza. If you're a vinyl junkie like me, don't walk, run to this place. Your record collection will thank you. 5/5 stars for being the record store of my dreams!

One of the coolest little museums about things that most people are too afraid to talk about. It's…read morea part of a record store, which I love. The workers were really friendly too!! I forget her name but there was a woman working who was super welcoming. The last time I came here, I wasn't greeted by anyone and then was too afraid to ask about how to get into the museum, so I just left lol. It's located in the back of their record store behind a curtain, and it can feel confusing on how to access it or if it's even accessible to the public. Most people probably won't even know there is a museum/if they are allowed in unless they ask. I think it costs $15 for Chicago residents and $20 for non-residents. They have an amazing collection of stuff so I think it's worth it to support them. If you take the time to read and look at everything, it could take up to an hour, but at least 20 minutes if you just skim through. There's also a free pinball machines in the basement for when you are finished with the museum and need something to refresh your mind, but we had to leave to get to the restaurant we were going to. Unfortunately we also didn't get to listen in on the man giving a more in-depth talking tour, but I enjoyed just doing a self-guided tour and looking at everything on my own. There's so much information written for each thing. I would love to come back and really read everything since I didn't really get to this time!

Everyone is very friendly and knowledgeable on the collections. This was a true treat to find!read more

While taking a stroll through Andersonville, I stumbled upon Rattleback Records. I had only…read moreintended on going in to check for one album but ended up exploring the store and combing through their records for nearly an hour! There were so many incredible gems to be found, spanning every single genre. I ended up purchasing a couple of James Taylor records, a Bad Bunny record, Hilary Duff and an obscure country music record. They also had a very thick guide to the town of Andersonville available for free which I found just totally awesome. It was jam packed with info about a ton of local restaurants, activities and local events. The staff here were super knowledgeable, happy to help and downright great. I felt very happy to have found this gem of a place and will def be back the next time I'm in town.

I have had nothing but the most helpful people every time I go into this store I recommend this…read morestore to all my friends and the staff is helpful and knowledgeable. I give this store sevens if I could. William

A great local gem in the heart of Roscoe Village. I typically order my books through Amazon;…read morehowever wanted to start supporting local instead. I ordered a book online and prepaid (I already knew what I wanted to read next!) and received confirmation for pick up. Be aware that they might not have what you order in stock- and may have to wait a few days if they need to order it. What I thought was really cool was the book I purchased was actually signed by the author! I wasn't expecting that so it was a nice surprise. The store is very cute, welcoming and has a large selection of all genres. The staff was friendly as well. I am excited to come back to browse.

Popped in here over the weekend. They have a large fiction and children's selection. I wasn't a…read morehuge fan of the fiction but if you're a Colleen Hoover fan this place might be for you. I did find a book of short stories that I'm looking forward to. It was pretty busy and you can tell they have a lot of regulars. You can register to receive points that get you discounts which is always appreciated. Price points are pretty standard for a bookstore.