Who buys vinyl records in Chicago?
Last updated: 2026-07-16
Chicago, IL has 72 listed record stores. A few places to start with are KPOP NARA, Vintage Vinyl, and Groovin High Inc. These listings also branch into CDs, books, cassettes, and collectibles. The clearest genre signals in current store descriptions are jazz, rock, hip-hop, and soul.
Nearby Cities: Cicero, Oak Park, Berwyn, Stickney, Forest Park, River Forest, Elmwood Park, North Riverside, Riverside
We found 72 vinyl record stores in Chicago:
Use this page to compare store names, addresses, and nearby alternatives before you visit. If you are planning to sell a collection, it's worth calling ahead to confirm whether the shop currently buys used records.
Best starting points
Best starting points in Chicago
If you do not want to open every listing one by one, start with these stores based on the strongest signals in the current directory entries.
Start with used vinyl
Algonquin Records
A strong first stop if your priority is used vinyl, deeper bins, or harder-to-find stock.
Start with the broadest mix
Elmhurst Records
This listing points to a wider mix of CDs, cassettes, books, and hi-fi gear alongside records.
Start here if you want to sell records
606 Records
The current store description points to buying, trade-ins, or collection-related activity.
Seller guide
Selling records in Chicago
34 stores in the current Chicago directory show at least some signal around buying used records, collections, or trade-ins.
- 58 listings have enough contact detail to make a phone call or website check the best first step.
- Ask whether the store is actively buying, which formats they want most, and whether they prefer full collections or selective picks.
- Condition still matters. If a listing suggests used stock, rare inventory, or trade-ins, inspect sleeves and vinyl before you make the trip.
Good first calls in Chicago include The Katalyst Coffee Lounge and Music Gallery, Record Breakers, and Mile Long Records.
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Local directory
City summary for vinyl shoppers in Chicago
Chicago, IL has 72 listed record stores. 45 listings currently include store descriptions, which helps surface differences in formats, buying signals, and specialties before you visit.
Store addresses in Chicago
- KPOP NARA - 900 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
- Vintage Vinyl - 925 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
- Groovin High Inc - 1047 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
- The Katalyst Coffee Lounge and Music Gallery - 13257 S Baltimore Ave, Chicago, IL 60633, USA
- Record Breakers - 2935 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA