Record Stores

115 Bourbon Street | www.115bourbonstreet.com | 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park, IL | (708) 388-8881 | Live music (two rooms), sportsbar, resteraunt, & beer garden.
Acme Entertainment | www.acmeent.com | P.O. Box 81491, Chicago, IL 60681 | (800) 566-2263 | Chicago based record label specializing in aternative music.
Bassment | www.thebassment.com | 6057 N. California Ave, Chicago, IL | (773) 764-2277 | Chicago hip-hop, DJ equipment and clothing, located in Chicago.
Beverly Rare Record Shop | www.beverlyrecords.com | 11612 S. Western, Chicago, IL | (773) 779-0066 | Independent, family run record store specializing in rare records.
Borders | www.borders.com | 830 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60611: (312) 573-0565 ; 1629 Orrington, Evanston, IL 60201 | (847) 733-8895
CD Universe | www.cduniverse.com | Online record store.
Chicago Rock Records | cityinsights.com/chicago/chrockre.htm | 175 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60602 | (312) 346-3489
Coop's Underground Music | 1605 E. 87th, Chicago, IL | (773) 375-8530
Different Strummer | www.oldtownschool.org/strummer | 4544 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago : (773) 728-6000 ; 909 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago : (773) 751-3410 | Live music venue and music school. Features local, national and international artists.
Dr. Wax | www.drwax.com | 1615 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL : (847) 475-8848 ; 5210 S. Harper Ave., Chicago, IL : (773) 493-8696 | Used records, specializing in neo-soul, R&B, jazz, NU-jazz, and selected hip hop titles.
Evil Clown Compact Disc | www.evilclowncd.com | 4314 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 | (773) 472-4761 | Independent record store in Chicago. Sells imports, indie rock, goth and electronica.
Groovin High Inc. | www.groovinhighinc.com | 1047 W Belmont, Chicago, IL 60657 | (773) GROOVIN | Independent CD and record store located in Chicago.
Hard Boiled Records and Video | www.hardboiledrecords.com | 2008 W. Roscoe St., Chicago, IL | (773) 755-2619 | Independent record and video store located in Chicago.
Hi-Fi Records | www.hifirecords.com | 2601 Prairie Ave., Evanston, IL : (847) 424-1144 ; 2568 N. Clark, Chicago, IL : (773) 880-1002 | Independent record store in Chicago, sells an eclectic variety of new and used CD’s and LP’s.
Hyde Park Records | www.hydeparkrecords.net | 1377 E. 53rd, Chicago, IL | (773) 288-6588 | Independent record store located in Hyde Park, IL.
Jazz Record Mart | www.jazzmart.com | 27 E. Illinois, Chicago, IL 60611 | (312) 222-1467 | Independent record store specializing in jazz and blues music.
Lo-Jazz Records | www.lojazz.com | 1010 Lake Street #612, Oak Park, IL 60301 | (708) 227-5638 | Online record store.
Mr. Peabody Records | www.mrpeabodyrecords.com | 11832 S. Western, Chicago, IL | (773) -881-WAXX | Independent record store, sells used vinyl, 12” and 45’s for Dj’s and producers.
The Music Experience | www.amusicexperience.com | 1959 1/2 E. 73rd, Chicago, IL 60634 | (773) 493-0154 | Independent music store located in Chicago. Friendly and informed staff and customers.
The Old School Records | www.theoldschoolrecords.com | 7446 W. Madison, Forest Park, IL 60634 | (708) 366-7588 | Independent new and used music store. Located in Forest Park, IL.
Real Estate Records | www.realestaterecords.com | 2544 W. North Ave. Suite 2B, Chicago, IL 60647 | (773) 862-9652 | Independent record label based in Chicago specializing in electronic music.
Record Emporium | www.recordemporium.com | 3346 N. Paulina, Chicago, IL | (773) 248-1821 | Independent record store located in Chicago, IL.
Rolling Stone Records | www.rollingstonesmusic.com | 7300 W. Irving Park Rd., Norridge, IL 60634 | (708) 456 0861 | Independent record store, in-store appearances, friendly approachable staff.
Second Hand Tunes | www.2ndhandtunes.com | 800 Dempster, Evanston, IL 60634 | (847) 491-1690 | Independent used music store located in Evanston, IL.
Threshold Music | 7901 159th St., Tinley Park, IL 60634 | (708) 429-0220 | Indie record store on the south side helps promote local bands.
The Tip CDs & Tapes | www.thetipcds.com | 6317 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL 60634 | (773) 761-9870 | Great selection of CDs from local hip-hop and underground artists.
Tower Records | www.tower.com | 2301 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60614 | (312) 477-5994 | Retail record store chain, locations throughout Chicago, and IL.
Val's Halla Records | www.valshalla.com | 723 1/2 South Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60602 | (708) 524-1004 | Independent music store located in Oak Park, IL.
Vintage Vinyl Records | www.vvmo.com | 925 Davis, Evanston, IL 60602 | (847) 328-2899 | Used record store located in Evanston, IL.
Wax Addict Records | blendchicago.com/waxaddict | 1014 N. Ashlan, Chicago, IL | (773) 772-9930 | Independent record store, carries house, techno, D&B, hip hop and rare disco, new wave and more!