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Best places to find records on Chicago

Hi Guys -

As I eagerly await the arrival of my first turntable I now am curious as to where I'll be able to locate LP's in or around the Chicagoland area. I have a couple of names like Reckless records, Jazz Record Mart, and Remember when records. Thats about it, are there many others around here?? I am curious also if I will be able to find newer releases on vinyl, I hope at least I will be able to find some. Thanks everyone for your input in advance.

Chris
thorty40
miami_a1a
15 posts
 
Try Val's Halla in Oak Park. It has been a few years sence
I have been there, but Val had both new and used vinyl at a reasonable price the last time I was in the shop. Also check out her shrine to Elvis. It was featured on wild Chicago a few years back.
phild
603 posts
 
There's a Reckless in Evanston, one at Broadway and Belmont, and one on Milwaukee Ave in Bucktown.

Record Emporium on Paulina (near Lincoln).

Hi-Fi Records,Second Hand Tunes, and Audio Video Beat are all on Clark between Fullerton and Diversey.

Laurie's Planet of Sound at Lincoln and Leland.

Record Roundup on Montrose, near Damen.

There are also some used book stores that carry a few, but not enough to make it worth the trip.
benrl
3 posts
 
A great source for NEW LP's is Music Direct. Excellent selection, discounted prices, good folks!
URL is www.amusicdirect.com
mgottlieb
334 posts
 
You might try Jerry Canter, the Classical Collector, in Evanston, at 847-864-3981. He has a website too. He sells by mail, but might agree to a pickup.
thorty40 OP
149 posts
 
Thanks everyone, your help is greatly appreciated!

Chris
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