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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
psychicanimal
1,738 posts
 
Get a phone directory, area code 847, Arlington Heights.

It's on Golf road, one quarter mile east of Rt 83 on the right hand side past the McDonald's that's being reconstructed. It's really close to where I live, so I drive past it sometimes.

Awesome store...most stuff I've gotten is brand new!

That's why I bought a Technics 1200! Lots of 45s, DJ records, oldies, jazz...
thorty40 OP
149 posts
 
Thanks for the update, I'll definitely go up to Arlington Heights and hunt that place down. From what it sounds like it will be worth the effort!

Chris
psychicanimal
1,738 posts
 
I've bought there over 150 albums already...
phild
603 posts
 
I don't remember what that place is called either, but it's Des Plaines (the edge...very near Mt Prospect), not Arlington Heights.
thorty40 OP
149 posts
 
Hey guys, I just picked up 14 records at the Reckless Records on N. Broadway. I plan on hitting the other two locations soon as the records I found at the first Reckless are really great. Found some excellent blues and some newer releases as well, no complaints about the prices either.

Chris
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