Out of the Past Records

Ten rooms on West Madison Street hold what the shop calls a living archive of American music, and the family history backs it up: the Hendersons have been selling records here since 1966, with matriarch Marie still keeping the counter. The reach is wide rather than narrow, spanning funk, soul, blues, jazz, R&B, hip-hop, Latin, and reggae, with vinyl doing most of the talking alongside CDs, cassettes, DVDs, and books tucked into the stacks.

The store buys and trades records and collections, and reviewers describe genuine digging territory, 45s mixed in with LPs, bargain bins worth working through, and the occasional comic or collectible turning up in the mix. Online ordering and shipping are available for anyone outside Chicago, and the site references audio gear alongside the records for anyone setting up a system.

Last updated: 2026-08-21

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