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.

Cool record store!!! Organized well, easy to maneuver around, spacious aisles, and fun vibes. They…read moresell record players too. Very nice collection. I wanted to buy so many things but I behaved and only bought two records. I'll definitely be back for more. They have some seating too, which was nice because I needed a moment to deliberate. Fun find!!

This place is a gem. I came in with some CD's to shed and they were so helpful. I wandered through…read morethe store for a few minutes as they went through my box. They have a lot of albums and CD's. It's well organized and the staff are everywhere but not intrusive or nosy. There if you want to ask a question. Not to try to get you to buy something. After a few minutes they paid me and I took the remaining CD's to Goodwill. They also buy used books. Super great to have in the neighborhood.

Spent a lifetime in the world of vinyl and I can definitively say Squeezebox knows what they are…read moredoing. From variety to quality to customer service, they tick all the boxes above and beyond.

What a record experience and STORE should be like. The staff ENGAGE WITH CUSTOMERS, which actually…read moreguides sales. Any questions were answered, no weird "why is this person asking questions" vibes from the workers as the seems to be a trend nowadays where people don't think people will ask them questions at their job. They have a HUGE downstairs of somewhat cutout section prices, really $3 and up, but $10 for 3. Plus they have a turntable downstairs to cue up. Upstairs lots of inventory also, even lots of stuff outside. Just a diggers wet dream here. I got into Alchemist vibes here finding some Spanish singers records for the first time, now to collect. Elio Roca, Nelson Ned, and other rare artists like Pacific Gas and Electric. Now more stuff to collect! My specialty.

I had a great experience shopping at Animal Records recently while visiting Evanston. I stopped by…read moreshortly after closing, and the owner Greg said "come in, as long as I'm here you can come in" even though it was after six. He was working on the window display. He found a Leon Russell "Hank Wilson's Back" vinyl album I had been looking for that was somehow in the country section! He knows his music, and turned me on to a CD collection that they bought with all kinds of great discs for reasonable prices. If you want to listen to a record or CD they can play them for you. The doggie Pogo is super friendly and they have treats to give him. I will be back for sure next time I am in town, so glad Evanston has a great record store again, it was sad after 2nd Hand Tunes closed. I also met Mary, Niko and Neil and they are all great folks!

Sadly, it's closed now, but it was a great run while it lasted - almost 5 years! The rumor mill…read moresays 1 or both of the former owners - Paul and David - might open their own shop soon.

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!

I was in the area and wanted to spend sum money on vinyl records. Whoops! I had to pump my…read morebrakes. They sold off their inventory. I missed the sale the had...a box of albums for $10 then gave the rest out for free. I did find a rare pressing of Dee Lite's classic World Clique for $45. The guy that runs it always cool, informative. Tho I will miss the prior setup I will drop by from time to time. Good luck guys on your new direction.

I have purchased stereo equipment and cd/ LP formats. I have also returned equipment shortly after…read morearrival when it did nit fit as expected. Grat service and professional help. No qualms about dealing with them in the future,

Was so happy to be able to shop here on the Global "RECORD STORE DAY"…read more With legendary knowledge of a multiple upper degree level holder in Music behind the counter, you have vinyl wisdom on hand (on site). Just Tell them what you are interested in, or what your favorite family member likes or is into, .., and they will serve you up proper. When I interview the owner of Vintage Vinyl Records live on Frequency Modulation Broadcast to be transcribed latter for publication in a music magazine and possible as well a local midwest print magazine, this is one of the off the cuff questions I shall ask him after he settles in and is comfortable in the LIVE MIC situation, "So Steve, quit playing around formal for one 'Cool Pink Jacket' question for me. You and your spot "Vintage Vinyl Records" has an amazing musical prior to cutting edge progressive musical historical important location for me and many others for well over (3) three decades, well over (30) thirty years. In Your and 'Vintage Vinyl Records' history was there ever a night, knight, nite; where you opened up vintage vinyl records as a little after-party for anything? (Concert, radio show, gig, date, ....)

Prices were quite expensive and the guy pointed me to an area that was off limits just to tell me…read moreit's off limits?! Wouldn't you know if your own area of your own store was closed down? Weird. Whatever, there are many other record stores out there and much better ones at that.

Junk don't waste your time ... it's like goodwill records from a musty basement. All rock n roll…read moreand the non rock and roll is overpriced. Should have left it an art gallery

Overpriced junk. Ordered from them online (via Discogs) and received multiple vastly overgraded…read morerecords. Split jackets, massive foxing, a few divots on a Beatles record which caused playback issues. These were albums they graded VG+!!! Extremely dishonest (or incompetent) outfit.

Great vibes and a nice selection of furniture, miscellaneous things like Golden Girls tiki glasses…read moreand dishes, great books and organized electronics. I got some wall art. Knocked a star off because they organize clothes by color and not size, so if there's anything in my size in that store I never found it. - Mrs. Dan

Am I into resale shops No - But this space is cool. It used to be the former Calo Theater, a…read moreSpanish Baroque Revival Theater built in 1915. When you see the theater area - you'll feel how cavernous it is. There are still see some of the architectural details left from its original form. I do like the CD selection and the couch lounge is just so inviting. Plus it's hot and humid outside this midsummer fest in Andersonville and this place has AC. Also the people watching isn't bad they really have all kinds here.

What listings and notices fail to mention is that Amaranth's selection of rare/used books is…read moreinexpensive, in some cases surprisingly so. Thumbing through some mid-19th century curiosity it comes as a shock to discover such a seeming rarity priced at under $5!

I love this little gem! Very clean, organized and amazing prices on books! I had somw great finds!!read more

Definitely worth checking out if you are particularly looking for furniture, but they also have…read moresmaller decor and household items as well. This place is huge and should be on every antique hunter's checklist.

This spot was cute, but the staff was incredibly caustic and rude to me for choosing not to…read morepurchase an item after finding out they would assess a 10% fee for using my debit card. If they want to charge a fee, that's their business -- but it's wild to verbally harass someone for not wanting to pay it. Anyway. I had intended to return for future furniture purchases, but they made it clear that they were not interested in my business.