Great store! I stopped by to sell some records, they were friendly and took their time to make an…read moreoffer that matched up well with the records I brought; none of that Half-Price Books style low-balling. I browsed a bit while they were checking over those records. The store is mighty nice and well-organized from what I saw.

This was my first visit. I loved the interior and selection. I found a couple hard to find vinyl…read morewhich made me happy. I noticed they also sell some vintage toys which is cool. And the help was extremely friendly. I'll come back for sure.

Only had the pleasure of coming here once but the experience was memorable. They have quite the…read moreselection and we were lucky enough to meet the owner there and he was very helpful and friendly. Never pushy just let us walk around but also showed us stuff based on what we were already buying. Prices were competitive and had a pretty good selection for the size of the store. Great vibe and love supporting local businesses will be back!

It's a great record shop, the owner is cool, the vinyl is in good shape, and there are deals to be…read morehad. The store is a must if you are into krautrock or cool weird stuff, but lean on world or soundtracks. Every record shop is different, and there are other great places in Chicago if you want that. It's an A+ vinyl shop...go!

Went to watch Kate Fagan perform on a Saturday afternoon and enjoyed perusing the vinyl and wacky…read moretoys.

Neat shop for music with a selection of every media going back to 8-tracks. Yeah, those things. A…read moregood selection of tapes and cd's, but mostly vinyl. They've also got a good selection of toys, gadgets, card packs and other musical memorabilia. Lots to pick through, and if you want to listen to a record, they have an old school booth to listen on your own. They also ajoin to The Brewed coffee shop which has its own set of displays for classic sci-fi/horror film memorabilia (as well as coffee, obviously). Wish more stores like this existed. Cheers.

This is a neighborhood gem and one of the most interesting indie bookstores in the city…read more They lead with horror books, but there is a small but mighty literary fiction section in the back. Lots of NYRB and Dalkey Archive offerings, plus sections on Latin America (avant garde, of course), women authors, indigenous authors, and more. Lautremont, Bolano, Perec, Borges and Pynchon await you....

Christ I love this store. Genre-leaning books/records/comics/ movies…read more The owners give the absolute BEST book recommendations. If there is a little note under a title on a shelf, buy it. Their taste is impeccable. Or, just tell them what you are into and they will suggest something. Again, they've never failed me. Really solid choice of metal (my preferred genre) and other genres in the record sections. Honestly if someone is even slightly nerdy (compliment), they will probably walk out with some treasure. I go out of my way to come here around once or twice a month. One of my favorite stores in Chicago.

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!

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.

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!

We went to Graveface today and time literally flew by. The museum has the most impressive curation…read moreof Gacy information/paintings, history of sideshow, taxidermy, and occult objects. Spencer is the perfect positive burst of knowledgeable energy to add some joy to the macabre! He was so knowledgeable and we really enjoyed our time. Will definitely be back!! If you have a morbid curiosity, definitely check out Graveface! Thanks Spencer!!!

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.

The very best speciality record shop I've ever been to! This shop has a huge range of different…read moretypes of media, spanning all different types of heavy music. The service is exceptional, the owner, McHale is always down to chat and give you recommendations if asked. Whenever I'm in town I make it a point to visit Meteor Gem.

My mom lives in Wisconsin and I try and visit her every year. But on this trip there was another…read moreplace I wanted to visit. The mighty Meteor Gem in Chicago! Was it worth it? YES! Located off Elston, you'll have to find parking in the neighborhood behind it. You might get lucky and find street parking but on this day I was not. Once you find it (blink and you'll miss may miss it), you'll be met with loads of extreme music. Punk, hardcore, PV, grind, black metal and more are all here. Now, this isn't the biggest store but you're not going to find Barry Manilow, Neil Diamond or folk comps taking up space. I had my list together from a cart I made up on their website and they didn't have one. They bent over backwards to find it and in this case it will be shipped to my house at no extra charge. The customer service and friendliness of the staff was incredible. Prices were really good and the more you buy you get discounts! I wish I had a Meteor Gem close to my home. The selection is definitely for me. The service and prices were icing on the cake. If you're anywhere near Chicago and enjoy extreme metal and punk rock, MG should be on your visit list. Highly recommended!

The Service these guys provide is great!!! Got to handed to their enthusiasm and care for the…read morecustomers and the store itself, they have a lot of good selections of music, games, toys etc. Although the layout is average for a store it's kinda cramped when walking through the store when you're in a group of three ( don't try bringing and carry a book beg here it'll will get in the way of people walking around) and there is no public restroom here. Other then those two things this place is great, and would come back again.

I am writing this to share feedback regarding my recent experiences with this store. While I…read moreappreciate the inventory, the trade/sell process and customer communication have been very disappointing. Recently, I brought in an Xbox to trade. I was told I would receive a call the following day once it was tested. After receiving no update, I called the store myself and was told my offer was ready and to come in. After driving over 40 minutes, I was informed in person that you could not accept the console due to a fan issue--information that should have been communicated over the phone. Additionally, during a previous visit to sell a collection of Naruto Funko Pops and manga, I explicitly asked to complete the transaction that day to avoid another trip. Despite assurances, I was kept waiting until closing time, only to be given a rushed and surprisingly low offer. Clear communication and respect for customers' time are essential. I hope you will address these issues to improve your service going forward.