Shuga Records holds such a special place in my heart. We've been stopping in for years, and they…read morehelped make our engagement in their store so special. They went above and beyond from clearing out a little section in the back for the proposal, to playing our favorite song on the speakers as we walked in. They also helped me procure my partner's favorite record that has been notoriously difficult to find. The staff here are so kind and have always been lovely to work with- special shout out to Tom and Kailey who helped organize everything and made our day so memorable!

I've been a regular coming here for a few years. Staff is friendly, but I learned that buying used…read morerecords from here is as good as buying from a scalper. I found a record I've been looking for a while (The Black Dahlia Murder: Ritual); and they had it listed at $175 (in their Discogs store it's $200). The average selling price is $75 for sales that happened this year. The ONLY time it ever sold for $200 was in 2018. Egregious price gouging. Reckless Records down the street will sell rare records at their average selling price. I can't imagine a large record store needs more than triple what they probably paid to acquire that record. They aren't a private seller, they get exclusive artist pressings

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!!

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!

Do not buy the grab bags at any cost. They say they are jazz, comedy, etc. but in reality they are…read morespoken word lectures about diabetes and shit. $15 worth of total garbage.

KILLER record shop specializing in new and used electronic based music. I spent upwards of 5 hours…read morerummaging through the bins and listening to records on one of the three turntables available. Cool music was pumping through the sound system as I browsed and there were a few albums that I had to ask for more information. After stating that this is the style I liked, one of the shop owners named Max stepped in and pulled some options from the bins for me to checkout. This was a godsend as I'm still figuring out artists and genres that I like. Was checking out and briefly spoke with Max and found out that he was originally from LA. We briefly spoke about Bay Area record shops and I was happily on my way. Special thanks to Max for providing recommendations !

Bee here multiple times, they bought some records off of me and I've been here for record store…read moreday. Great selection and friendly service.

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.

Visiting from out of town, Pinwheel Records was my first stop on the way to my Airbnb and it ended…read moreup being one of the highlights of my week in Chicago. Great little corner shop with a well organized selection and really welcoming. I stopped in twice during the week, Scott helped me one day and Kim the other. Both were super friendly and knowledgeable. They even suggested other record stores within walking distance, which made for a fun afternoon digging through stacks. I ended up grabbing a handful of records throughout the week, including a couple Record Store Day releases I had missed out on back home. Since I was traveling, they were also kind enough to ship my purchases for me, which made things incredibly easy. Really appreciated the recommendations on some local International Anthem label releases I wasn't familiar with. You can tell the staff genuinely loves music and helping people discover new stuff. Looking forward to stopping back in next time I'm in Chicago.

Tiny but mighty! Really cool place. Impressive variety of vinyl, CD's, and cassettes. It's…read moreorganized really well and they really maximize the space. The owners are friendly and super knowledgeable. Fun atmosphere. Cool decor and posters. There's a Pac Man video game in the corner. I appreciate that blast from the past. I hear they host fun events here for the community, such as listening parties. I'll have to check that out.

BOMB location, fun place, lots to dig through, TECHNIC 1200s for playback in HOUSE WITH HOUSE…read moreRECORDS RIGHTS NEXT TO IT! I found a cross country pimping DVD here LOL, rare and never to find anywhere else so worth it for that $5 ALONE. I even got a good Dusty Groove old school style price here for a few records, they buy. $10 HOLLA! I'm RICH! But then I spent half, so is the capitalist "game." This is in the bustling Hyde Park that is probably like Castlevania II. The freaks come out and night and you betta hyde yo kids hyde yo wife when the sun goes down. REVERSE SUN DOWN TOWN!!! Come for the records leave for the peace! Decent sandwich shop next to here Club 53, a cool shop next to it where people set up shop old school style outside Stamp' Lays Executive Shop which is cool for clothes. This area is VINTAGE for now, because a TRASH Wingstop opened up next door and gentrification of COOKIE CUTTER TRASH CULTURE is there as it is everywhere in the cheapening capitalist avoidant attachment run world. Don't get it twisted the overall population of status quo avoidant attachment parents could NEVER raise good kids so their kids will end up worse hence meaning society is in it's accelerated downfall. But "WHAT ME WORRY?!! " 0 F's given as I have no stock in it as I funnily hear avoidant attachment friends put on what they do, their FAKE AF mask of care thinking about "their kids." LOL at that and their avoidant attachment BS effort in life, love, and relationships as they can never truly do those things so their results in their own life and their kids and their overall relationships will be TRASH. Until then, go support and enjoy rare and slowly dissappearing places like Hyde Park Records an the surrounding area.

Service was cool. Selection was out of this world. It was nostalgic walking through this record…read morestore. I had to buy something! The Jet Beauty of the week made me think back to some great memories. The prices were reasonable to purchase little pieces of history. Highly recommend this on your tour or visit to Chicago. It's been said that there was a scene in the movie 'Love Jones' that was filmed here. These were the good ole days.

Stay away!! They accept orders and take your money, but then ghost. I never received my items, and…read morethey ignored all contact attempts.

This is a tiny little shop in the back corner of Revival Cafe. The selection is very small but…read moreexpertly curated, exactly what I like to shop. Yesterday, in 10 or 15 minutes, I discovered dozens of books and records I wanted, although I exercised self-control and left with a single album that the shopkeeper highly recommended. I really loved the handwritten notes displayed amongst the books and records. It's an aesthetically charming touch that somehow feels more genuine here than at other shops doing something similar. Browsing Curbside was a nice little highlight to my Friday afternoon. Highly recommend stopping by.