Reckless Records is an absolute gem in Chicago, and as a visitor, it was a major highlight of my trip to Wicker Park. The variety of music here is fantastic, and I was thrilled to see such an extensive selection across genres. I especially loved their Latin music options--they even had dedicated sections for Shakira and Rosalia, which was such a treat to see! One of my favorite finds was their anime soundtrack section, where I couldn't resist picking up the Castle in the Sky vinyl. Plus, they had very fair pricing too. It's clear this store is curated with passion and care, making it a must-visit for any music lover. 10/10 recommend stopping by Reckless Records for anyone visiting Chicago--you won't leave empty-handed! read more

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Still top tier after all these years. Staff so knowledgeable. Happy to see people who still treasure quality vinyl.

Great selection of used vinyl, DVD's, etc. Their stock is always changing since customers are always bringing in new merchandise. Great place to look for rare and hard to find items. Employees may be a little snooty but, I am not sure how I would be dealing with the public all day. So they get a little pass from me. Also, they live and breathe records so no doubt they know more than me. Always like perusing their current selection. To me it is relaxing and rewarding at the same time. read more

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Extremely rude employees. I've been to this location in the past and didn't have much issues until today. Granted, I should have put the 1 record back where it belonged, but I was already lightheaded and the smell of cigarettes from the building became unbearable, so I was minimizing walking. I was still standing in front of the vinyl when an employee shoves himself between my boyfriend and I (as I'm still talking to him about getting the record) and grabs it without a word. Glares and me and goes behind the counter. I put all other records always and refuse to buy anything. My boyfriend did buy a record and the same employee glared him down and did not even say a word to him throughout the transaction. read more

The team members I've spoken with have primarily been rude or misinformed (about pre-orders and events), and the event I've gone to (M&G) was disorganized, all resulting in several bad customer service experiences for me. I think they could use a review of their communication but the selection is decent if it's the closest store to you. read more

Nice trip down Nostalgia Lane bit the 90s are gone and dunno who even has a CD player nowadays. Brought back memories of flannel, fishnets and combat boots. read more

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Very cool place with lots of store collectibles like t-shirts. If you're looking for something you're very likely to find it in their large and easy to navigate collection :) read more

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Huge record shop in a GREAT area surrounded by thrift shops, retail stores, book cafes, and more record shops. This one was pretty big, and they had a great selection of new & used. I loved that they offered a lot of other goodies like tapes and cds and a nice collection of all of it. You don't see a lot of garage lately and their selection was nice! If you're into records - definitely stop here. Staff was great too they helped me find some vinyls I have been on the lookout for. read more

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Huge variety of music here! Probably one of my favorites to come to even tho Shuga Records is down the street from them but their inventory is a lot bigger. Found most of my records here. People are polite and friendly. You can find some fair prices on some records. Most new records are a standard $30-50. The records on the wall can range from $70-200 or more! Shop smart! read more

I don't know if it is a prerequisite to be super cool guy (to cool for school), or just miserable to work at a local record store, but man, I've never met a group of more miserable people. I was my normal polite self, please and thank you's, etc., but man I felt like I was just really bothering these folks. You would think there would be some semblance of manners and respect toward customers, but guess not. Hope y'all can find some kindness in your lives. read more

This was my first time at this location. I also took my nephew he was amazed by the organization and selection at this location. We were able to find exactly what we were looking for. I will definitely be back. read more

The manager Melissa is unprofessional, rude. And dismissive. She talks negatively about customers in the presence of customers. I was attempting a large order and she refused to speak to me over the phone and told the clerk to say she would call me back, but she never returned my call. The two staff members to whom I spoke were kind and courteous. read more

I arrived 5 minutes past closing and the staff still brought my pre order to the door so I wouldn't have to return the following day. Appreciated, since I don't live in the area and have to drive to get there...that Milwaukee Ave. traffic... The only downside was that I made sure to thank the guy who brought me my item and told him that I appreciated it, but he didn't say anything in return...literally nothing...he just closed the door. I took that as he didn't really want to do it. Again, it was 5 minutes past their close, so I'm appreciative that they did. read more

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This is one of the bigger record shops I've visited, and unlike others they have an extensive assortment of CDs and Blu-rays to complement their massive vinyl catalogue. I didn't have an actual conversation with any of the staff, but they were all smiles and seemed happy to help the busy crowd of customers. The vibes inside were upbeat but relaxed, which made browsing the store a great weekend pastime. Next time I'm in Chicago, I'd be down to swing by for another browse. read more

What a selection! Reckless has such an in-depth, well-curated collection of vinyl available. The record shop also sells DVDs, CDs, books and shop-themed merchandise like t-shirts and tote bags. A MUST VISIT if you're a lover of music and in the neighborhood! read more

The store itself is one of the larger ones I've seen in the city and has a great selection of albums. They have a ton of genres. And if you want to make sure your pick is in-store, you can search it through their online catalog. There is paid street parking, but it's a very busy street, so it can be a hit or miss. read more

"Music just isn't the same if there's no crackling noises." My 8 yr old made me shed a tear with that statement. I've loved vinyls since I was a child, carrying around my little record player, blasting Olivia Newton-John's "Physical". Obvi. This is a really great record store. One of the best and largest I've been to and full of every genre you can think of. It's organized really well and easy to find music to purchase every time I walk in. The prices aren't bad. You can buy the same online for just a bit less, but you can't compare the experience of finding a great album in a used record store vs hanging out in your underwear shopping on your phone. She pressed me hard to buy her a "Dark Side of the Moon" album. I almost caved out of pride alone. read more

Hands down the best record store in Chicago. The selection is fantastic, the employees are extremely helpful, and the prices are quite reasonable. A must-visit for all collectors of music! read more

Stopped here on our trip from California. Had a great selection and everyone was super nice. Prices weren't bad at all either.

I love this store. They always play amazing music. Today was Black Sabbath's Sabotage album. Wish I could have stayed just to keep listening! I love their collection of CDs. I don't have a record player......yet. Seriously want one now! This place is great and I always walk out with an amazing find. read more

If you're the kind of person who can lose a couple of hours looking through records to find a hidden gem then you will love this store. It's nice, wide, spacious and filled with records, CDs, old VHS tapes and even some DVDs. There's a good chance that you'll find what you're looking for, it just might take a little bit and if you can't there's a good chance something similar is in stock. I spent most of my time thumbing through the Punk and Metal sections and I thought both carried a good selection of releases. The staff was also helpful with a couple of questions I had regarding local bands and how the store doesn't have a special local section, but places the local music out with the regular stock. This is good to know. I wish I had larger hands, a larger bag and I also wish I didn't live 500+ miles away. Reckless Records is an awesome store and I can't wait to come back and visit. read more

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I was looking for a gift to give and since some of the Vinyl's I was looking for were older, we stopped by here. They have a large selection of records and once I left I remember another record I wanted to get, I called and I was able to put on hold for seven days. I picked up the record in two days and I was in and out the second time. Large selection of pre owned records as well as new releases. Will come back to get more vinyl's. read more

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Let's go back to Labor Day weekend 2012 which is the last time I set foot in the Windy City. This was the first record store I went to back then. Fast forward to July 4 weekend 2016 and I'm back in Chi-town. Through memory and convenience of being at the Damon stop, I took my buddy here and we went LP shopping. The store is everything j remembered it would be and my buddy was impressed. I made a few good purchases and I like the concept of keeping the actual records in the front. You bring the LP covers to them and they fill them for you to ensure the best kind of quality that you purchase. I couldn't frequent other record shops during this trip due to time. I'll have to make another trip back to Chicago and visit more record stores. This will be on rotation. It's in a nice location near Wicker Park and easy to find. read more

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I love the prices on this shop and they have a huge range of music their but the only problem I have with them is the workers kinda seemed unwelcoming, I felt out of place when I entered the store. I've been to other record stores around chicago and none of them had this unwelcoming feeling as this store. It kinda sucks cause I really loved the selection and the prices. Hopefully in the future I'll give it another try. read more

Not much to say....this is pretty much the benchmark for what record stores should be. Great selection of new and used from every possible genre. Massive metal and punk sections. read more

Easy trade ins with no nonsense. Staff is always helpful and friendly. Huge selection of every genre of music you could want.

One of the most RAD record stores I've been in the entire country! Excellent inventory, prices, atmosphere... it reminded me of my youth and when I used to work in the record shops back in the day . They don't make em like this no more people! We spent hours In here with our 18 year old. It's not only a place to get great records it's an experience you can totally take your teens to and hang together and they'll love it ! read more

This is officially now the best Reckless in the city, for selection, design and size. There is a larger selection of odds/ends music such as modern classical music, not as big as Amoeba but as big as any place in Chicago (if I haven't already bought it all....). The staff are nice and it's pretty efficient to check out. Much improved over the last location, a lot of other fun stores around it too. The clerk actually knew who Boulez was, when I went shortly after he died, I was happy to see someone else is paying attention! read more

First time here and I enjoyed browsing the records, as all are labeled by genre and artists, and the isles are wide enough for multiple people to browse without bumping into one another. This place has records, cds, cassette tapes, VHS, blue ray disks, dvd's, magazines, and I think a small collection of laser discs something for everyone! This location is clean with lots of options and a price range to fit any budget, so I will be back. I picked up some random Old Time Radio records before heading home-- Good Stuff! read more

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One of the dopest record stores I've been to! Super clean, they have a large selection of records and i picked up a few hard to find ones that I've been looking for for months. The staff is friendly, the store is clean be very COVID friendly. They have sanitizers in the stores and enforce physical distancing and store limits. Definitely coming back when I'm in town! read more

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Review # 35 out of 365 What's annoying is the opportunity to search cabinets underneath the tables to look for inexpensive records, while new or more expensive records are arranged on the tables above. No thank you. I have no desire to sit on the floor looking through unorganized bins. I guess they don't need sell these records or they would make an effort to organize them. I found a few used records in the "new" bins up front. But, when I figured out where the rest were, I left. You can search Dusty Groove online. Not only do they give you a list of what is in stock, they give you a description of the album. I can purchase $3.99+ records and have them saved for pickup. That's what I will call Customer Service. read more

Nice, huge selection of used vinyl and a decent catalog of used CDs, as well. Pricing seems average for music resale shops. The staff was friendly and helpful and an indie band was setting up at the back to play a live set the day I visited. They also sell a variety of T-shirts and totes with original designs featuring their store name. Lots of people perusing the stock on a weekday afternoon, so I'm assuming this location is popular and well-traveled. Worth a look for music fans. read more

NOT WHAT THEY USED TO BE!!! I've been buying and selling here for decades and in it fact had the largest trade ever at the Broadway location in the late 90s. One thing I could always count on was Reckless giving me a fair shake. Today I received the sold-out and out-of-print very limited edition death splatter edition of King Gizzard the Lizard Wizard's Gumboot Soup LP in the mail. I'm short on cash till payday so I figured this unplayed record could get me enough scratch to get by and they offered me $7. I see it online from anywhere between $85 and $200 and they insulted me with $7. Last time I step foot in that store ever. read more

I can't visit Chicago without visiting here. The Milwaukee Ave. location is the best of the three Chicago locations, and the area is a great place full of coffee shops, local restaurants and shops. Very hipster, I guess. Reckless has a great selection and decent prices. I always find surprises here at good prices. Highly recommended for crate digging. read more

My fault, I naively did not check the three CD's I bought here for scratches. Two of three skip so bad, it was frustrating to listen to. Cant find the receipt and I'm rarely in the area, so returning them won't happen. Largest used music store I've come across, so very nice variety. Lesson learned, I now check all used CD's I buy anywhere. read more

Many great finds and gems here, specifically in the movie section though. I've stocked most of my 70s cult/b movies from here (the have a whole section for these). Very wide selection of records, at prices comparable to several other locations. Location and atmosphere make it a really great place to just wander around in until something catches your eye. The shows and events they host are chill and offer a great local vibe. read more

Great for selling records, and terrific new buys too!

My top record store in Chicago. This has become my favorite location over the last year since it the one I visit the most. They have so much here, you could literally spend all day looking thru their bins. The staff is very helpful too, they will bend over backwards trying to help you find something you might be looking for. Whenever people from out of town ask me where to shop for records when they come to visit, the first word out of my mouth is Reckless. read more

This vinyl shop is as good as it gets... just ask my bank account. They not only have an eclectic collection of vinyl, they have a lot of it! I was seeing vinyl from artists that I hadn't listen to in ages or altogether forgot about. The staff were all very friendly and knowledgeable and I constantly noticed them arranging the collection... which doesn't sound like a big deal but to any of us that buy vinyls... a neat and ordered collection is greatly appreciated. When I return to Chicago, I will definitely stop by again and add some more tunes to my collection! read more

Cool record store in Wicker Park, I believe they have a few locations. Had some really unique finds that I haven't seen elsewhere and pretty decent pricing too. I was on vacation so I didn't really find anything worth carrying around the city, but I'm sure locals could find a lot of good gems here. read more