Best Vinyl Shops In Chicago Near Me

4worldlovers: One of Sam Rivers' most freely expressive albums – a set of extended improvisations that features the leader on tenor, soprano, flute, and piano – really spinning out with some strongly expressive solos! The rest of the lineup is quite free too – with Dave Holland on bass and ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)

We really loved the first volume in this series, and this second entry maybe goes even deeper into the unique territory of the collection – a genre that's maybe all its own, with a really cool blend of older tracks and contemporary numbers, all served up with a laidback sort of vibe! There's ... CD (Funky Compilations CD)

Complete An Evening With Joe Henderson, Charlie Haden, Al Foster (180 gram pressing)

Spare, stretched-out work from tenorist Joe Henderson – one of his hippest recordings of the 80s, and a great live date recorded with just bass and drums for accompaniment! Henderson's horn is heard in great company with the bass of Charlie Haden and drums of Al Foster – both players ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)

An incredible pairing of talents – one Polish group, one Pakistani – coming together here on a set that may well be the most impressive release on the completely wonderful Astigmatic label! We've loved their releases by both EABS and Jaubi, yet somehow together they've reached a sound ... CD (Jazz CD)

Happiness Is Takin Care Of Natural Business – Dig (with bonus tracks)

A totally fantastic record, and one we'd put right up there next to some of the best soulful hardbop albums on bigger labels of the 60s – even though the set hardly ever saw much circulation back in the day! As you can guess from the cover, the quintet hails from San Francisco – and ... CD (Jazz CD)

Very cool cuts from the UK Cavendish Sound Library – all very much in the best funky Brit tradition of work from the KPM and DeWolfe sound libraries that we first fell in love with many years ago! Much of the work here is done by the great Dennis Farnon – a jazz arranger from earlier ... LP, Vinyl record album (Sound Library LP)

Awaaz – Original Soundtracks Recordings From The Archives Of CBS Gramophone Records & Tapes India 1982 to 1986

Really cool cuts from the second generation of Bollywood funk – that 80s moment when things were still ever bit as groovy as during the heyday of 70s soundtracks, but served up with some slightly different instrumentation in the mix! There's maybe a bit more keyboards here at times – ... LP, Vinyl record album (Global Grooves LP)

Two classic albums from the big free jazz explosion in Paris in 1969! First up is Ketchaoua, an early gem from the great Clifford Thornton – maybe his best-known album over the years, thanks to its placement on the post-68 series of French free jazz releases on the BYG/Actuel label – ... CD (Jazz CD)

An incredible addition to the rich legacy of Stax Records – a massive collection of 146 tracks, almost all of which appear here for the first time ever – a set that represents recordings done by all the great songwriters who were working for Stax at the time, most of whom were also ... CD (Soul CD)

Don Cherry gave many wonderful musical performances on the European scene in the 70s, including this one – a gem of a record that was thought to be lost for years, and finally gets released to the world at large! The set's a live collaboration with electronic musician Jean Schwarz – ... CD (Jazz CD)

A really wonderful album – timeless in sound and style, and a set that almost takes us back to the warmth of some of our favorite Brazilian records from the 70s! Bala Desejo have a way of mixing harmonies with lead vocals that's completely sublime – often set to light percussion, ... CD (Brazil CD)

Southern University Jazz Ensemble Goes To Africa With Love (with bonus tracks)

4worldlovers: The sign on the door says it all- NO CD’s!! Never had ‘em!! Never Will!! Dave’s is totally devoted to vinyl. We carry all speeds (33,45,even 78) all formats (7”, 10”, 12” single, EP , LP) all styles (rock, jazz, soul, funk, hip hop, house, disco, reggae, blues, folk, country, vocal, soundtracks, showtunes, classical, indie/alternative and every sub-genre you can imagine). If it’s on vinyl, it’s here now or it’s passed through our doors and in to someone’s crate. On any given day, there are at least 40,000 titles to choose from. Every day new titles freshen the racks. We sell both new and used. You’ll find both import and domestic new vinyl. You’ll find a wide assortment of new reissued vinyl. You’ll find out of print used vinyl that you’d thought was long gone. No matter what it is, you’re likely to find it in our bins. If you come to Chicago, check us out. If you can’t, e-mail us and we’ll try to hook you up. Not everyone has a great vinyl store within reach.

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4worldlovers: World renowned record shop established 1969 with a focus on electronic music since the early 80's


Curating house, techno, hip hop, drum n' bass, disco, italo disco, and more.

4worldlovers: We buy your Vinyl Records: LPs, ALBUMS, 33s, 12”, 45, 78. Also CDs & Cassette Tapes

4worldlovers: Reckless Records is a group of three record stores in Chicago IL. We carry new & used CDs, DVDs games and loads of Vinyl. Originally started in London, our first Chicago location opened in 1989. (LPs & 7"s). We would love to have you visit us in person.

We are always looking to buy your unwanted CDs, DVDs, and vinyl. Please get in touch if you are interested in selling your collections. We buy at all locations every day up to an hour before closing time.

We still have a shop in London too! They are located in Soho at:

Every Day Like The Last (peak Vinyl Ed.) Collected Singles 2019-2023 (ltd. Swirl)

The latest collection from long-running indie band WYE OAK compiles digital singles from the past four years as well as a trio of new songs, all showcasing a more folk-driven approach to the gauzy, thorny rock the duo has perfected over the last 15 years. Good stuff!

Tactile indie-folk from LA's JOHANNA SAMUELS, who here partners with producer Josh Kaufman (who's worked with CASSANDRA JENKINS & THE HOLD STEADY, as well as being in BONNY LIGHT HORSEMAN) for a similar sound that is both textured and free-wheeling, with SAMUELS' simple, evocative songwriting front and center. RECOMMENDED!

2023 collab (and hopefully the first of many) between red hot producer FRED AGAIN and his mentor, the icon BRIAN ENO. 'Secret Life' tends to lean more towards Eno's classic ambient sound than the rave/house sound of Fred Again's solo stuff, with varied samples & ethereal vox that fans of BURIAL, JAMES BLAKE and THE XX oughta vibe with heavy. Released on FOUR TET's Text Records and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

This fourth album for Archy Marshall as KING KRULE seems to catch him drifting over his signature hazy, swamped-up sound, breaking up the guitar distortion and general reverb with more, well, space. Marshall utilizes space perfectly here, creating uncluttered, rich atmospheres with synth pads and minimal band arrangements, bringing both his bittersweet melodies and wry lyricism to the forefront. The most mature release of his to date. Excellent stuff!

Lovely sunset Americana record from JESS WILLIAMSON following her collaborative album with WAXAHATCHEE in 2022. Think EMMYLOU HARRIS, LINDA RONSTADT, BONNIE RAITT or even WEYES BLOOD but with a stripped back, country ambient approach.

The latest record from London-based JAYDA G is a rich mixture of house, R&B and disco, with her own voice brought more to the forefront. A tribute to her father and his experiences as a black man in 20th century America, this should appeal to fans of YAYA BEY, PEGGY GOU and AVALON EMERSON. RECOMMENDED.

TEARS FOR FEARS' incredible debut album from 1983 has long been overshadowed by its follow-up "Songs from the Big Chair." Back in 2002 a cover of "Mad World" from "The Hurting" was featured on the "Donnie Darko" soundtrack & it became a bit of a hit. Slowly people began to realize it was a cover & "The Hurting" started to come back to life. This album is incredibly mature for a debut & though some of the songs might seem a bit dramatic & even 'emo' today, their blend of electronics & traditional rock instrumentation still sounds incredibly fresh in 2023. This album is much darker than "Songs From the Big Chair" & it kind of sounds like a mix of early CURE, DEPECHE MODE, OMD & ULTRAVOX. Do yourself a favor & check out this album if you don't know it already, it's a true classic. 2023 half-speed remaster made at Abbey Road!

Following a book by the same name, Soul Jazz releases a comp focusing on the advent of hip-hop and electro, tracing its origins through disco's denouement and DJ culture as it emerged in the Bronx in the late 70s. Featuring classic cuts from GRANDMASTER FLASH and THE FUNKY FOUR PLUS ONE as well as a smattering of obscure singles from across the country. Essential stuff for any historian of American popular music. RECOMMENDED!