Excellent customer service! Did not expect to find such a gem in Dekalb! We just moved here and…read morethis store rivals any big city joint. Wide selection! Records, DVDs, CDs, tappers, neon signs, posters, t shirts and whatever else the come across. Be sure to follow them on Facebook to track their new arrivals.

This is my favorite experience in a record store. It defied my first impression of it. I thought it…read morewas gonna be a small place. But it was big and had great selection. I love this place. I've been to 2 other Record stores but this one is my favorite

This place was great! The store employees were friendly and helpful without being pushy or salesy…read more The store was filled with lots of records to browse.

Great store and selection along with the staff, but not the owner who insulted me when I asked to…read moreborrow a pen. The owner just lost customers due to his rude and unacceptable behavior.

Had a great time flipping through vinyl and CD's here today! Yes. CD's. It felt weird to buy one,…read morebut everybody could use more of The Cure, in any format. John (the owner) clearly loves what he does, and was a pleasure. Found some great albums, in great shape.

Alot to dig through, not on a budget for sure so the Barrington nites better get them deep pockets…read moreout! Expensive here overall for things you'd dig for at most other record stores, yet it's still okay to peruse and decent to see. Nothing really nearby though in this area

While I'm glad the location is still up and running I felt everything was super outdated and not a…read moregood selection. Prices seemed all over the place . I am not a major collector but there wasn't a single record I wanted to buy for my collection

I heard about this record store while listening to talk record on WRMN 1410AM in Elgin, Illinois so…read moreI decided to stop by and check it out. It's a hidden gem of a store for film buffs and memorabilia collectors like myself. I was specifically looking for film soundtrack albums and the man ( I assume it's the owner) was very helpful in showing me exactly where these albums were located. It's a small store but I highly suggest visiting here, if are a serious vinyl collector or just looking looking for an unusual gift. Good stuff...Five stars.

A quaint little store tucked away from the busy streets of Naperville; once you walk in, you will…read morenot be able to stop yourself from coming back. The new location serves it perfect as it takes you away from reality and takes you to a whole new world. Though the store is small, it doesn't feel that way as you browse through the countless vinyl, both new and used. They offer up different sections of their store to different genres of music. Along with their great vinyl organization, they offer a clearance section filled with many good tracks. I often pick out a few clearance vinyls and discover new artists. The staff is amazing. They know they're music and are super helpful. On top of the amazing customer service, they also have something called the "Frequent Buyer Card" where you fill up the five slots and get $10 off a used vinyl. I find this a great way for customers to purchase more vinyl and expand their music taste. After a couple trips to Purple Dog, I can confidently say that 95% of the actual vinyl they sell are in very good condition (Mint, Near Mint, VG+). For records that fall below these rankings they put a sticker telling you the condition which is incredibly helpful. For the sleeve, it depends on if the vinyl is used or new. Again in most cases the sleeve is in good condition. Overall, the quality of their vinyl is really good. As for their collection, they have a heavy concentration of 70s and 80s rock. But they also have categories such as: Hip-Hop, Punk, Jazz, Metal, Alternative, and many others. Whenever I stop in, they always have new vinyl in stock and they are constantly expanding their collection on a daily basis. Overall, Purple Dog is one of the best record store I've had the opportunity to stop in. Lucky for me, it is in my home town so I will definitely be returning multiple times to purchase more vinyl. Whether you are new to vinyl or have been collecting for years, Purple Dog is the place to go to begin or add on to your collection.

Happened upon this off the beaten path record shop in downtown Naperville. It wasn't the biggest…read moreshop but it was well organized. The selection seemed to be focused on a lot of older albums but prices were decent. I didn't find anything that grasped my attention but happy I stopped in.

Great shop, Michael is always quick with a joke or a light of your smoke (only on Thursdays…read moredirectly in front of the store though). The regulars-- Davey who's still in the Navy, and Paul the Real Estate Novelist give the place its unique color. And the music Michael plays in the shop is sad and sweet and I knew it complete when I wore a younger man's clothes! Seriously though! Great shop, great atmosphere, great conversation with the regulars. Fantastic selection of used and new vinyl!

As awesome as the old location was, the new location is even more amazing! More inventory and…read morebrowsing room! Same great service

Wow! My son asked if we could visit a record store and an online search brought us here. I…read moreliterally stood in awe for minutes, taking it all in. I cannot imagine the time involved with organizing and sorting. To say it's impressive is a huge understatement! My son found a few records he'd been searching for, and I bought quite a few. Prices were more than fair and we were given a generous discount at time of purchase. It was fascinating to see so much out there that was new to me. Who knew? There's definitely something here for everyone, but without a doubt our highlight was in meeting the man behind this incredible music store, Ron. It's clear to see his passion for music, and I don't believe there will ever be another place like the one he's created. We spent 4hr flipping through records, and Ron offered to check inventory for anything specific we were unable to find. I was shocked he was able to electronically file this amount of inventory, especially when he knew he had one copy, not yet properly placed on the floor, of a record I wanted. He helped search and kept telling me "if it says I have one, I have one." I finally gave up and told him I'll leave it in God's hands. Five seconds later, Ron shouts "look what I found!" He got a giant hug from me and I told him he's My Hero. (He laughed and said it was luck.) There aren't enough people like Ron left in this world, and if you don't get out and meet him I can assure you it's your loss. I bought everything from Sinatra to Night Ranger and I praise Ron again for finding the Bryan Adams album I had my heart set on finding. I've got two sons with me today and we're currently taking the hour drive out to visit Ron and hopefully buy some records. I've told everyone I know about this amazing place and the man that left me smiling. My mom reminded me people aren't around forever, and said I'd better get out to see him again or I'll regret it because he sounds like a TRUE GEM. GO. BE IN AWE OF THE SHEER VOLUME. SEARCH.FIND.BUY. BE SURE TO TALK WITH RON. HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME, THEN TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW TO GIVE THIS MAN THEIR BUISNESS.

What fun to go in and experience Horizons Music. Massive selection, great to look at the music and…read morereminisce. Very helpful and found what I was looking for for a Christmas present. The value was great. Bring cash as you get an extra discount but they do take credit cards. Definitely worth stopping in.

YOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!! This is probably the BEST and LAST place to find cutouts and…read morecheapo bins to dig in! I walked out with a haul of them for a good price like wow, how it should be. Also, lots of great vinyl in new and used conditions to check out and dig for. It's in downtown Downer's Grove. Great store. It took me forever to check this place out because their hours are kinda limited and they close pretty early compared to other stores, but it's amazing with lots of find for sure.

Small but mighty record store in downtown Downers Grove. I recently stopped in and was impressed…read morewith the wide selection of vinyls, 45s, and CDs. Pricing is good and owner is very nice. I'll be back!

Owner is super friendly and I love the selection in the shop, including the non-vinyl items. If I…read morelived closer this would be a frequent stop for me.

If you dig, as a digger and record collector should, then you'll find something you'll like for a…read moregood price. There's tons of soundtracks and video game sound tracks and just alot of music to dig through here as well as clothes, Hello Kitty stuff, and more cool things. Sometimes they be spinning house music upstairs which is a throwback to Chicago house days at record stores. Fun times here. Check it out, one of the better record stores in Chicagoland as most record stores don't even have a DJ setup. It's like a hidden gem cuz it's right next door to a HUGE Graham Crackers comics, and tho most people will go there to be ripped off by the chain store of Graham Crackers overpriced books where you'll never find a deal, they're right next to this record store where there's deals and fun stuff to be found. The juxtaposition of opposite places is uncanny

We were so happy to check out the store before it closed in half an hour. The staff here was very…read morefriendly and we were amazed by how big this place truly was! There is no basement but it does have an incredible little upstairs area full of Christmas items. The area in the back had a bunch of great items as well. Prices here are very good for what they were though they didn't have exactly what I was looking for but overall I still think it was a great store worth checking out in the area. One of the better stores and the area worth checking out.

It's worth a little road trip out to Elburn to check this sizeable antique store out! Two floors…read moreand many rooms just full of a variety of vintage and antique stuff, including a small selection of clothing. At the moment (November) the whole upstairs was full of Christmas decor. Prices were reasonable, and staff was welcoming. If you have mobility issues, be aware that there are some areas with stairs and other spaces that are just tight because there's so much stuff!