Torn Light Records
Record store in Chicago, IL
Torn Light Records in Chicago stocks vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, DVDs, VHS, and books across a wide range of genres including punk, hardcore, garage, jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop, reggae, dub, metal, indie, rock, and experimental. The store carries over 2,800 items, with particularly deep selections in vinyl and printed materials. The shop also functions as both a record label and bookstore.
Located at 1855 N Milwaukee Avenue, Torn Light Records offers repair services and operates daily from 10 AM to 7 PM. The inventory spans new and used items, with substantial collections of LPs, CDs, cassettes, books, prints, and zines. The store does not buy records but maintains an extensive catalog sourced from numerous independent and major labels.
Last updated: 2026-06-07
Quick facts
- 4.9 on Google (46 reviews)
- Formats noted: vinyl, CDs, cassettes, and DVDs/Blu-rays
- Genre signals: jazz, punk, rock, and soul
- Store hours are included in the current listing text.
- Audio gear or equipment is part of the current listing context.
Source checked: 2026-07-11
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