chicago record stores?

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I'm going to Chicago for the first time ever, and am wondering which record shops are unmissable. Let me know!

― mike a (mike a), Sunday, 5 October 2003 01:39 (twenty-one years ago)

It depends, Mike...what kind of stuff are you going to be looking for? What genres, format, etc.?

Reckless Records is probably the best all-around indy record store here. The one on Broadway seems to have more good music in stock.

― Sarah Pedal (call mr. lee), Sunday, 5 October 2003 02:27 (twenty-one years ago)

Mostly indiepop-type stuff. And good used LP stores.

― mike a (mike a), Sunday, 5 October 2003 02:39 (twenty-one years ago)

Alright, well, Reckless is good no matter what. Also, you need to check out Evil Clown, which is in the same general area. They have a lot of good indiepop-oriented rare stuff, but they're CD only.

Second Hand Tunes is good for vinyl, if I remember right. Also, if you like to dig, there's a Brown Elephant in that region that has a bunch of (mostly cheesy) used LP's and 45's along with other detritus.

Crazyman is also really, really good for vinyl. I mostly buy my stuff at thrift stores and my secret spot in the suburbs, though.

― Sarah Pedal (call mr. lee), Sunday, 5 October 2003 02:47 (twenty-one years ago)

Dusty Grooves is pretty good, too. It might be on Division somewhere near the Ukranian Village, but I always get pretty turned around in that neighborhood.

― Charlie Rose (Charlie Rose), Sunday, 5 October 2003 03:07 (twenty-one years ago)

it's on ashland south of division. i don't know if mike will find what he's looking for there, although they have some ok french pop comps and felt reissues and so on.

― amateurist (amateurist), Sunday, 5 October 2003 12:27 (twenty-one years ago)

gramophone records on clark street for dance vinyl, especially for indiginous vintage house.

― notfazed (notfazed), Sunday, 5 October 2003 14:40 (twenty-one years ago)

I think I know of Sarah's secret spot, since there's a sister store in L.A. (if we're thinking along the same lines....)

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― Gear! (Gear!), Sunday, 5 October 2003 21:16 (twenty-one years ago)

Okay give me a hint: north burbs? south? west?
Come on.

― oops (Oops), Sunday, 5 October 2003 21:21 (twenty-one years ago)

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