OFF: Chicago Record Stores

[Frank]

Of course, part of this depends on what you mean by "in Chicago". We are a
rather sprawling area with fairly poor public transportation and large
commute times.

Unfortunately, one of my favorites, Hip Cat Records, seems to have closed.
They were always good for hard-to-find releases, and the owner was a Pink
Floyd and Hawkwind fan.

Near my old stomping grounds in the near-northwest suburbs, and where I
spent much time and money during my formative years, is Rolling Stones
Records: http://www.rollingstonesmusic.com/. I'm not sure how much they have
in the line of vinyl anymore, though. Having kids has put a damper on my
music-store forays.

In Chicago itself is Metal Haven records:
http://www.metalhavenchicago.com/contact.html.

I haven't been there myself, but I've heard that Shooting Star, way the hell
out northwest in Carpentersville, is good:
http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/Shooting.Stars.Records.And.Collectibl
es.847-836-9007

Also, there is Record Breakers:
http://www.reggieslive.com/recordbreakers/index.shtml, but I haven't been
there since they moved to the city from Hoffman Estates. Note, too, that if
you go much farther south on State Street from there you will end up in
less-than-desirable neighborhoods (think gunfire).

Have fun in Chicago!

Frank

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Subject: Re: OFF: Chicago Record Stores

On Wed, 8 Oct 2008, John Majka wrote:

:Subject: OFF:  Chicago Record Stores
:
:I'll be in Chicago for a few days and was wondering if anyone can offer up
:suggestions for good record stores besides Reckless.

Alas, many of our good record stores have shut :-(

Newest to hit the scene seems to be Reggies:
 	
Reggies RECORD BREAKERS
2109 South State Street
Chicago, Illinois 60616

Otherwise, Chicago Digital out here in Oak Park used to be good for HW and
similar imports, but their good space rock buyer left, and it's been fairly
middling since then. 

Both are accessible via public transport or via car, if you are so inclined.

I'll let Rich chime in for any other recs :-)

Arin
(now if you were looking for good bookstores, I could help out more :-) )
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