Really cool store in a great location in the Loop. Huge windows, lots of natural light, and fun…read morecity views. Very clean, spacious, and well organized. Great selection of records, CD's, movies, and more. I really enjoy browsing and I always find something I want to add to my vinyl collection. I appreciate that they stay open until 7pm. Helpful staff, reasonable prices, and great vibes.

Another great Chicago vinyl institution located in the Loop. The have a wide range of genres of…read moremusic with a huge selection of new and sealed pieces. The store is fairly large and the music is well organized. They do stick of few used pieces of all genres of music but "new" wax is definitely their specialty. Store is located right in front of the Wabash lights which is an art installation that uses L.E.D lights to create visual art on the L tracks. Reckless is a great store to check out when you are in downtown Chicago. It's just a few blocks of Michigan ave, and not far from the Theater District of Millennium park. Enjoy!!

606 Records ended up being a great surprise during my stay in Chicago since it was right down the…read morestreet from my Airbnb. I originally stopped in because it was recommended by Pinwheel Records, and I'm really glad I did. The shop has an incredible selection and the staff was extremely knowledgeable. Drew especially was fantastic to talk with. I asked about local Chicago music and he immediately had great recommendations and insight into the scene. One of the coolest things about the shop is that 606 has its own label, and I was able to pick up a limited release of Balance: A Compilation Without Boundaries -- featuring artists with parallels to the city of Chicago, experimenting sonically & balanced with music.  You can tell this place genuinely cares about music discovery and supporting artists. Definitely worth a stop if you're digging around Chicago for records beyond the usual mainstream finds. I was traveling and like Pinwheel, 606 was also able to ship my purchases home for me. Shops like this proved to me the Chicago music scene is extremely vibrant!

Just WOW! Cool location in Pilsen around the corner from the thrift stores and a few restaurants…read more Old school and chill. Lots of cutouts, a dream come true $2-$5 eveywhere! Kewl digging

What a great store for the neighborhood! We have gone a couple times when they have have K-pop…read moredemon hunter events and it's always so fun in there. Their staff is so chill and really nice. It seems like they have a lot of great items, various selections and great taste in inventory.

I love it when places cater to their audience -- and KPOP NARA does just that!…read more As soon as I walked in, I was welcomed by staff and encouraged to browse the merch. There was a decent amount of diversity in groups represented, merch types, and other items (e.g. makeup, skincare, food/snacks). And the music on the aux was also quite diverse! We specifically went to this location for the Life4Cuts photobooth, which has a 5 minute limit per group. We were a bit shocked that the prices advertised don't reflect actual prices of many of the strips (e.g. BooSeokSoon photos were $12!) Note: if you have drinks with you, expect to leave them at the front of the store so that merchandise isn't mistakenly ruined or damaged.

Such a great place to listen to some old school rock n roll. The space fits a good amount of…read morepeople, it has an upstairs so you can get a good view of the stage if you get there early enough. They also have an outdoor area. They have a wide selection of beers and some seltzers. The red moody light really sets the ambiance. Loved listening to music here, cant wait for their next shows!

Seeing Slomosa on 04/25/26 was the 2nd time visiting this great venue and had I an awesome time,…read moreonce again. The staff were all kind and took great care of us. The slope of the main floor gave everyone a great view of the stage. Bar was well stocked with some diverse options. Thanks Reggie's! (pictures from 1st visit seeing Shaun James)

After speaking to the staff and owner this store seems to be only open on Saturdays. The original…read moreowner had passed away and now family with other commitments throughout the week, keep the operation going for it's storied 50 year existence. We ventured to Bridgeport and we were lucky to find them open. I love finding stores like this because you have the opportunity to dig for the gems. The staff at Let's Boogie has been working dilligently to get the store more organized, and the items priced. There is stuff everywhere, from vintage vinyl, CD'S, tapes, DVDS and even VHS. They are still actively buying and getting new sealed albums also. I found a bunch of stuff I didn't know I was looking, and a few I left behind because I was over my budget. Prices are comparable to what you would find on Discogs but you may be able to work something out with the owner. Enjoy!! I know I did, and will definitely hit this spot again when I'm back in Chicago.

After 4 years of living in the area, I was happy to see Let's Boogie open on a semi-regular basis…read more The shop is open every Saturday between 11 to 6. My fiancé and I strolled in one afternoon and so happy we did. Let's Boogie has a great selection of rock, jazz, blues, new wave, house and dance records. We picked a bunch at reasonable prices too. When we were ready to check out, we met Jason who runs the store. He showed us old family photos of the store through the years. This is definitely a Bridgeport staple so it's great to see a new generation of customers coming though. I'll definitely make it a Saturday tradition to visit Let's Boogie!

The owner was super nice and and we had a nice chat. The service was great and I will be coming…read moreback whenever I want to rent something. 11/10 would recommend

Amazing selection, especially the horror section. Glad places like this still exist. Really took me…read moreback.

I've been a regular supporter of this shop for a long time, and I've always appreciated their…read moremission. However, on my most recent visit I was *shocked* to see the same used cookbooks I bought a few months ago at $10/piece are now priced at $17.50! That's a 75% increase! I understand costs rise, but this seems extremely excessive. Used books that are 10-20 years old should not cost this much. I hope the store reconsiders its pricing so it remains accessible to the community that wants to support it. In the meantime, if you're looking to purchase used books at a more affordable price, I'd recommend going to betterworldbooks.com.

We come here frequently with our kids. Always buy books from here for stockings. We've been dying…read morefor story time to come back to this location and it finally has! Saturday's at 10:30am. Hoping they add a weekday too!!! Tuesdays!!!

Victory Records is the largest indie label out there! Even though I may not be a fan of all of…read morethere artists or majority of them, but i get it. Over the past few decades they have employed alot people from local punk, indie or hardcore labels in there staffing and have built an empire behind it. Besides just being a huge label and an internal distribution center for smaller indie labels, Victory also prints merchandise for bands or anyone not part of the company. the prices are super cheap and fair and it's quick turnaround! Sometimes i had to go back the following day to get the full order or so as it was a missing an item or two but they are great about fixing the mistake / miscommunication. A+ for quality and service.

Not only are they a record label but they also print t-shirts. I had an idea for a shirt sent a…read morepic and in three days I had shirts in bulk. Reliable, fast and reasonably priced. You can't find a better shirt printing place in Chicago. Ask for Manny, he rocks!

A great place to get a house or dance record! While it only carries a specific style of music the…read morestaff are knowledgeable and a main stay in the house music and DJ community. Very rarely do they not know what a song is and can always get a record as a distributor. They are limited by hours but well worth it. Located in a building that looks like a office building in a rom com, but they have inventory!! Just went there to get records for my next mix! My guy there pulled all the stuff I would need. While it was expensive it is worth to no pine over a record like it's Excalibur. Now it's part of my collection.

From the owner: Groove Distribution is America's largest dance music distributor and importer. We distribute a wide…read morerange of dance music including house, downtempo and lounge, mashups, dubstep, nujazz, cosmic disco and more, both on vinyl and CD. We also carry a selection of magazines, books and DJ accessories like record bags and slipmats. We are a wholesale distributor but we also operate a mail order service direct to deejays and music fans across the U.S. and around the world.

Sandmeyer's Bookstore is a gem! Everyone who works there is so friendly and it makes for a great…read moreatmosphere. It feels really cozy inside and I could spend an hour or so perusing the book selection. They also have a nice variety of bookish gifts and cards. The best part is the sale corner in the back where you can find books of all kinds marked down to really reasonable prices. I'll always stop at Sandmeyer's when I'm in the area!

What a gorgeous location to have a bookstore! Sandmeyer's Bookstore sits in Printer's Row and is a…read morevery lit and airy environment. The selection is not too bad, considering they are recovering from a flood. There are so many titles and a vast array of topics available. I found some classics, fiction, a wonderful selection in their non-fiction area, and translated books. They also provide you with lists of books that have won prizes or coincide with different regions in the USA and the world! I thought that was very helpful. It's a medium-sized store, but their displays are quite prominent. Everything is easy to grab (no ladders or staff needed to get to the high books). All the areas are labeled and it's visually pleasing. The staff was nice, too. Checkout was easy and they were friendly. Prices are standard of paperbacks and hardcovers. You are paying for an indie bookseller (I paid about $40 for two books, which includes tax). I wasn't at all disappointed with the price. They also have a loyalty program for those that are regulars. I really am happy I checked out this spot. It was beautiful and friendly. There was a lot of books and totes to chose from, it was hard not to leave with more in my bag!