I might just say, this store has come a long way in 50 years. Seems lots of people sell their collection. I saw a room today that was one persons collection that was willed to the shop. Just know, personality wise, these guys are classic High Fidelity style shop guys. Ultimately they are nice. If you can't find something, ask them to find it or walk you all the way to the section or row, room they say where you can find it. Seriously, try to engage them, they are knowledgeable of records, equipment, and generally if they don't know the answer, they'll point you to someone who can give you the answer. Lots of times, it's Jack Dreznes. He's so engrossed in all the vinyl. So, just check it out. Bring a dream list and just try to find the records you want. Their motto, if you can't find it, we can! read more

Beverly Records - It was like an adult candy store on Record Store Day today. I like how the register says, please - Music & DVDs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Nothing good, All jacked up and torn apart. A $19 Black Sabbath LP costs $30 at this location Owner rude and questionable Selection is really bad, some classic metal bands though. read more

DJ John does awesome sets around the neighborhood. Fun and knowledgeable! Learn while you sing and drink win win win

I like to visit record stores and Beverly Records is place that transports you back in time. They offer one of the largest variety of vintage records, tapes and reel to reel recordings. Make sure you have enough time to fully explore all the items in the store. If you are in the Beverly area this is a must stop ! read more

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Might be a great place to buy music but forget about selling your vinyl. If they don't like what you have they will make you feel bad about even bringing it in. Not very nice people read more

Rosa J. wouldn't complete her "neighborhood dive" without visiting a local record shop. If you have one of the virtues all of us desire to have, a.k.a., "patience," exercise this at the Beverly Record! Otherwise, the "point-and-shoot" record-finding method will save you time. Hubby was looking for "Kansas," "Chicago," and "Toto." Organizations were done in an old-fashion, pre-digital manner with some random Pringles and Turano's boxes, but maneuvering through the labels and categories wasn't a problem at all. There are many Motown artists available. Most of them were used. Out of the blue I found some "Bobby Brown." However, the one vinyl that had "Every Little Step" on the list got drugged away and the actual vinyl was nowhere to be found. That was alright, I reckoned. I don't know how many records I saw in BR, but there were a ton of Oldies, Discos, and Country toward the back of the store. I accidentally went through the "employees only" door, though it wasn't clearly marked. If I were to have more time, I would spend hours and hours in the shop! In addition, they have a massive selection on 45s. They also refurbish old turntables. Hubby, in the end, walked out with four (4) used records for $22.05 after tax. The prices were fair in my opinion and major credit cards are accepted. By the way, the cellular phone reception was non-existent inside the store. I had a Yelp check-in offer (10% on a single used vinyl), yet I couldn't confirm if this was still valid with the man in the house due to the bad reception. Well, that might be an excuse for me to come back here for more vinyls my allowance could buy. read more

Beverly Records - Music & DVDs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is very disappointing. The prices may seem affordable but half of the records don't come in a sleeve or damaged where they can't even be played to begin with. There is a small section of some good records but it's not worth it. Too much digging to find anything decent....just not worth it. read more

A s***hole. Most records are $6 each or 4 for $20. There's a ton of records in this category that should be in their bargain bin....check the james Brown section, for instance...tons of beat up, unplayable discs with no sleeves. New releases and RSD overstock is at the front, heavily marked up. Sealed records are $10 minimum, no matter how unpopular it is. Unless they find one thats worth $10, THAT one is priced $20. And you won't ever find a "gem" here, because all the great stuff is behind the counter and you'll never see it unless you ask specifically. And yet, i still come here every few months, only because the bargain bins in the entryway sometimes have a few records worth the $2 gamble. But I feel dirty every time I walk in here. The odds are forever in their favor. It's like being in vegas, except no chance of a jackpot at all. Stick to the places on the south side that actually like it's customers....606 records, Pinwheel..places like that. read more

Beverly Records is awesome. When ever I can't find an old record any where else Beverly is sure to have it. Yes they are packed to the brim and some scratched items. But all in all they are the best. read more

Beverly Records brings to mind for me so many things--the promise of a record store that could possibly remind all of us of the greatness of record stores past. Those places those of us old enough to remember can--Hegewish, Crow's Nest, Record Swap, Threshold, Rose, Tower, etc, etc, etc. The places you find discussed for Chicago on discussion boards like the Steve Hoffman site. Places baby boomers will remember, when they would work shitty service jobs to buy LPs to play on whatever turntable they could afford during the 1960s and 1970s want to make into a legend. Where Gen Xers like me will say reminded them of their best glory days, too, whether it be our own memories about the places, like when we first started buying music in the 1980s or early 1990s, or stories we heard about these kinds of places through the boomers... And at its best moments, it can still bring that idea to mind, even today. But the problem is, like other places that fall in to this category--for instance, Val Halla's out in Oak Park--the present day versions ARE NOT what they were in the 1980s or 1990s. The place has become a vinyl graveyard. Records that are warped and unplayable sold as G, records that are good sold as VG, and that feeling that things should be different than what it we are getting... What is Beverly Records today as a result? Mostly, a store selling LPs of poor or, at best, good quality as VG because they need to keep the doors open somehow. And piles of CDs nobody really wants. And baby boomer collectors still try to go and buy stuff, but they know, like you and I know, that the quality ain't what it was 20 years ago. It honestly makes me sad to write this review, because it should be better than this . . . read more

Is excellent place can't be many stores like this loved family own business You never know what you're gonna find Write a review that said it was disorganized Not really it's got character Have the fun is the hunt read more

Finally made it all the way down to this place a few weekends ago. This is easily the best/most comprehensive used record store in Chicago. I went down there because they are known for their extensive stock of old 45s, and they did not disappoint. Just about every title I looked up they had in the stacks at the rear of the store. Use the catalogs in the front as a reference. A fella named Randy was real friendly and helpful. None of the records on the floor are marked w/a price tag, so I was afraid to pick out too much only to find out they're demanding exorbitant prices at the cash register. Randy told me not to worry, all the 45s (except for some rarities behind the register) are $4 -- great deal in my opinion! Some of the records I got were probably worth less than that, but some I'd have expected to pay more. I forgot the fixed price of the LPs, but it was cheap/reasonable. read more

I find this place wonderful! As a punk teenager fighting over albums and asking a million questions. The two gents working were more than willingly able to help me find my requested selections. Although one had kind of an attitude it was quite alright mentioning me being kind of annoying already. that i am a newbie to collecting vinyl! Selection wise they have GREAT finds here in my opinion. They keep the popular stuff up front since everyone likes them. The store did get a little confusing and cluttered though, but it really isn't a hassle to find what your looking for. If you cant find it just ask! They know that like the back of there hand! Spot on. read more

Incredible inventory, but be prepared to dig, crawl, and climb to find what you are looking for. They probably have what you want. Prices are high compared to Reckless which also grades the records. But, if you can't find it, it is probably buried somewhere here. read more

I've been a customer for a few years now. I enjoyed shopping at Beverly Records until I had an unfortunate experience. I have never felt so insulted by a business. My father had some vintage home audio equipment that he wanted me to see if I could possibly sell. The home audio set up consisted of three devices: a Kenwood dual tape deck, a Pioneer amp, and a Mitsubishi tuner. Keep in mind this was all good vintage equipment in excellent condition. I called the store to see if they were accepting home audio equipment at the time, at which they were. So I decided to bring the audio equipment to the shop and I was informed by the gentleman at the front counter to speak with the owner about possibly doing business. The owner was extremely rude and quite unsettling. I gave him details of what I had and quite curious as to what I could possibly sell it for. He was in between helping a couple and seemingly checking to see what I had to offer. The owner comes back to me with $7. My response was "are you serious? For all of this?" The owner walked away mumbling under his breath as if the moment never happened. Not only did I feel insulted, but I also felt as if he thought he could take an advantage of me because I am a young black gentleman. As a result of this, I will not return to this shop and neither will my friends or family. I hope the next individual to read this will take action and do the same. read more

Called to ask a question before driving 8 miles to this shop. The guy who answered was a condescending prick. I'm originally from the southwest side of Chicago and try to support local businesses in that area as much as I can but this is one place that will never get a dime from me. read more

An amazing selection of dusty old vinyl. Rare stuff is more expensive, and they have a lot of that. But they have so many records they are running out of room. If you buy a huge stack, they will cut you a deal. Most LPs you can get 4 for $20. The guys working there are really knowledgeable. The also offer refurbed old stereos and turntables. Check out this southside gem. read more

This place has lots of records for a decent price and is the only place that sells the Let's Go Go Go White Sox 2005 Pressing CD! Seems like the place has very nice owners. read more

This is really the best used record shop I have been to in the city. Now this may change over time but, at the time of this review this is place is the cat's meow. This place feels, smells, and looks like the used record shop you have been dreaming about. Endless rows of records. Your mainstay classics, hard to find country, jazz and blues, and the biggest selection of 45s I have seen. Just lots and lots to see here. Maybe to much if one was to have a complaint, though it is a silly one at that. You may get a little gruff from the owner but if you seem interested he will be too. So go out support your local independent record shops. Don't give Best Buy or iTunes a reason to live! read more

i been living in fla since 1982, but prior i lived in midlothian.... i use to ride my bike as a 13 yrs old to visit this record shop,i knew christine & john- wife & husband owner ...and later jack & randy. they grew up in the record business and huge knowlege of rare records. the place was a mess in 1973, but as long as they can turn a profit in a business that is kinda obscure now , more power to them. read more

Great shop in a German-Irish neighborhood. I was right at home! Thanks for the pile of wax gentlemen. I'll see you in the spring time.

I went there just to browse. First thing you see when you step in door is the dollar bin. So that is where I started. I kept finding LPs from artists that I liked. I was able to gather like 25 LPs that were great finds for me. Then I went to the New Arrivals, I was able to find 4 more good finds. As I already had my hands full I didn't even look at the rest of the 2/3 of the store. Prices are really good compared to record stores closer to the city. Clerks are cool. Will definitely go back and check out the rest of the store. read more

i went there last week and it was very homey feeling and nice cheap prices as well but the store itself was very cluttered and had a very small entrance read more

It's probably been four years since I've been inside here, for a couple of reasons. First off I don't live three miles away any more and whenever I'm home I usually have other things to take care of. Second, I'm not in high school any more and money is much tighter when you're actually on your own. Third, I don't like the staff. Not all of them mind you; there was one amazing guy there, the one with the dreads. I wish I could remember his name because he's one of the coolest guys I've ever met. That guy was great. As for the rest, the older gentleman in particular; I know that the 16-18 year old crowd probably isn't their bread and butter, but goddamnit I'm still a customer that wants to fork over my hard earned money to your establishment. For a couple years I'd pop in every two weeks or so and literally scour over every single rack of LPs to see what I could find. If you've been here you know how much effort that takes. I made some genuinely great scores of the years, things that are some of the pride and joy of my record collection. Point being, I was obviously on a mission, not just some schmuck off the street. Just because I was a teenager doesn't give you the right to rush me out of the store three hours before closing. It also doesn't give you the right to ignore me and leave me at the counter for 15 minutes, despite talking to you twice. It doesn't give you the right to ring up people who were in line behind me simply because you may know them. These weren't one time deals, they happened multiple times. And as time went on the condition of the place worsened. Before there were maybe a few odd LPs stacked on top of the shelves but by the end of my experiences they became almost omnipresent and browsing became a task and a half. Then the prices went up to boot. My bitterness about my experience toward the end kind of taints my memory of the place. Maybe if it's open when I'm 45 and I go in I'll get some respect. read more

What a waste of time. If I lived closer it would still be a waste of time. A jumbled mass of illogically placed records. I went there because of the rep they had. After trying to decipher the shelving "system" I asked one of the store employees where I would find Allen Toussaint. His answer was who? I thanked him and walked out. If you are a record collector don't bother with this joint. read more

So I was looking to get rid of my collection of vinyl and I heard that this was to place to go....BOY WAS I WRONG! The staff started off on the wrong foot in the phone process...I reached out to inquire about the process of selling my vinyl albums and was met with very poor customer service as the two people I spoke to were very abrupt and gave the impression that I was bothering them once I told them about the collection... even though I didn't get a chance to discuss in detail due to them cutting me off and not being professional. Once I arrived both employess were on the ohone and made no attempt to address me. When i finally showed my collection the employee in charge of buying was rude and half ass fingered through my collection without paying attention to anything. when done he couldn't look me in the eye once done to tell me about my collection instead pushed me out the door as if I was wasting his time while claiming that my albums were in poor conditions without looking at them....Before meeting with the employee I noticed albums in the store were in HORRID condition. On the phone they stated that they take all albums no matter the condition and it showed in the store that's why I'm so confused and a little pissed about the decision about my collection which has everything from BOB MARLEY TO QUINCY JONES. I felt so disrespected and even worse it happened while I had a family member with me who acknowledged that they felt wrongs as well. I will no longer shop at this store and wouldn't recommend this store to my worse enemy. read more

Been going here since 1980. On the plus side, if you really can't find it elsewhere, they probably will have it, but it might cost you more than you expected. On the minus side, the place is, and always was, a disorganized mess of record bins jammed into a relatively small store. I've had to bend, stoop, strain, reach, stretch, lift, and squat to hunt for records in that place, but there are people who enjoy that kind of record hunting. They've always been on the expensive side, but now with the internet, why go through all that when you can click and pay and have it shipped to your home? read more

They have more records than probably any store I've ever visited, but that is because they don't care two wits about the condition of said records. I've never seen used original pressings of items like Miles Smiles, A Love Supreme, and other highly sought-after Impulse stuff. But the problem is that most of the records are in poor condition. I managed to find two that were maybe VG+, but they were both warped. The place is kind of a tease. I'd almost rather they have nothing; at least then I would have wasted less time there. read more

dusty record store with a disorganized selection. i wanted to like this store but simply couldn't. it was not hard to notice the bad condition of the album covers. the old guy behind the counter offered little help and that gave me the sense that he is not too familiar with his inventory. another Illinois disappointment read more

Super small record shop with lots of unorganized vinyl. Prices are a bit steep. However, there is always a good find.

Went in for my first time yesterday after my brother who knows very little about vinyl got ripped off buying me christmas presents for the second time. The place has a massive collection, but thats because so much of it is in such terrible condition, My brother picked me up a record that was totally warped and shouldnt have even been for sale. They had no problem with me returning it, but i was shocked when the guy put the thing right back on the shelf for someone else to buy even though i told him it was so warped it wouldn't even play. i spent the next 30-40 minutes looking around and found 2 albums that were actually worth buying. read more

The two old guys running this business need to take a course in customer service and customer relations. Both are extremely rude and very unaccommodating. In this horrible economy you would think that they would be more inclined to treat customers with respect and in a manner which says "I value you as a customer, please come back." I received the exact opposite from both. They treated me as if I was annoying or bothering them and brushed me off. I couldn't believe how badly I was treated and felt totally disrespected. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME GOING HERE UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE TREATED POORLY AND UNPROFESSIONALLY!! read more

Been going here for 30 years. Back when there was no internet, you had to find records by going to thrift shops, garage sales, flea markets or look though the pages of a copy of Goldmine magazine. If you still couldn't find it, and you didn't mind paying through the nose for it, there was always this place. Loved the smell of it, loved the way it was so cluttered. It all added to the charm. In more recent years, I didn't visit here as much mainly due to an odd and obnoxious person there made me feel uncomfortable, plus the fact that the store seems to have thinned down their stock significantly, but the 'smell' is still there as are the crazy prices. read more

Although I live in Hawaii I was born and raised in Chicago. I've never been to Beverly records but based on the worst of the reviews I love the place sight unseen. I'm an old fart with at least 500 pieces of vinyl I started buying in the early 60's. An old vinyl shop is supposed to be cluttered and funky. It's supposed to smell old. You are supposed to discover your treasure as you root through the disorganized stacks. Oh boy! Check this one out. Maggot Brain by the Funkadelics. Score! You want order go to a Target. You want comedy from the owner? Go to Second City. Viva old funky record stores read more

What a wonderful experience! I placed an online order. Within thirty minutes, the store called me to inform me of out of stock items or price differences. They went out of their way to ensure that I was a satisfied customer. They went so far as to call me a few days later, without my request, to inform me that they had located an item they did not have in store. Not only will I be purchasing from them again in the future, but I will recommend them to anyone looking for vinyl record. I want to plan a trip to Chicago just to thank them in person! read more

I went in this place a few days ago and was surprised at their inventory of CDs. I ended up buying a bunch that were on my Amazon wishlist. That saves me money on shipping. I was shocked at how many CDs the guys had in stock. The whole experience was awesome and it reminded me of the "good old days" (circa 1980-2005-ish) when I was able to go into a record store,search for my favorite artists and buy good music. Very cool! read more

Horrible Service! I called to see if any of my records were worth anything and was told that I was crazy and then hung up on. I will NEVER set foot in this place or send any customers here!!! read more

After hearing about this place for thirty years (Chicago Eddie Schwartz, et al) I decided to make the trip. Needed a gift for a newborn that had a certain significance to the tune's name. Found it in great condition with the original sleeve so it will make a terrific gift. I wouldn't say the place is overly brouseable until you know their system regarding 45's. The celeb pix on the wall took me way back and the guy that waited on me (got to be one of the sons) was extremely knowledgeable about the product. They also had some interesting one off pieces that were worth their steep prices. You won't find a great cheap deal and be able to turn it into profit at this place. They know the value of what they have and price it accordingly. Most all of this stuff you can get on-line, however I prefer to support the local sheriff when available. I agree with other posts that to see everything they have on the walls, etc you will be there for awhile which is cool with them because I didn't feel any pressure to leave after I made a purchase. The guy was still helpful and pleasant. read more