This place makes me proud to be a Rockfordian. I haven't been to many record stores, but of the ones I have been to, Toad Hall still has the best selection of them all. Their new vinyl selection is comparable to other places I've been, but if you like to collect used vinyl like me, this is the place to go. Tons of artists and genres, from standard rock and roll favorites to older country and folk and soul. Their used vinyl is almost always (if not always) 33% off the listed price, so you don't have to feel guilty about picking up more than one or two records. The owners are super-knowledgeable not just about what's in their store (which is impressive, because their inventory is HUGE) but about music in general. They're super-helpful and super-friendly...they'll even go into the basement where their overflow inventory is kept to help you find something if you don't see it on the main floor. They also have lots of used CDs and cassettes, if you're into that. Lots of cheap used books, too, plus comic books, gig posters, and other treasures. I always look forward to my trips home so I can make a stop here. read more