There is always something to buy once you start looking. Lots of used DVDs for a couple of dollars and plenty of CDs and LPs. It is great to have such a place on the south side. When my company from France, Belgium and Finland come it is the first place they want to visit every year and always end up taking their blues and jazz purchases back to Europe with them. The staff has always been friendly and helpful.
Neat little spot. My mother found her beloved prince records, so she was very satisfied. I plan on returning to see if some of my personal favorite albums are there.
One of the dopest hidden gems in the city with dope finds and cheap vinyl. Plus they carry old school tape decks, receivers and turntables for sale
Great selection of old and new albums. I was able to complete my mom's original record collection for Christmas. The service was excellent.
Cool, awesome, energetic atmosphere! Just the street parking sucks!!!
The best local used cd and vinyl shop. I've found a lot of cds that I normally would pay extra for and have to wait for delivery. What ever you're looking for if not in stock they restock on Thursdays or you can order
It. They take cash and credit.
Great staff great prices hidden gems all over the place I think the owner does not know what he or she truly has happy hunting shhhhhh!!!!!!
Definitely that vintage old school record shop vibe, with a pretty decent collection
If you don't mind digging for records it's a good place to go. There are a lot of hidden gems in this store for a very fair price.
Amazing selection and genuinely caring staff that want to celebrate the customers
This was the kind of place that made me want to linger. They have a selection that feels intentional, and that goes a long way to making any record store seem great. I could go back again and again just to see what's on sale. Easy to get to / easy to park, too!
This is a very quaint shop in not the best location in my opinion. I feel the workers are a little too particular on the items they want to buy. The album's that they had were quite nice though. Several modern albums such as Kendrick Lamar's Damn and Drake's Scorpion all at an affordable price.
Amazing collection! I could spend hours in the dollar bins! Lots of great finds!
Lots and lots of Records to go through. Multiple copies of albums at various prices based on condition. Huge dollar section. A lot of really good stuff here!
Could be better.great service.but low end payers on goods
What a cool store. Great selection. Great people who work there. Well organized. I could have stayed for hours but I had a big stack of records and was maxed out.I will come back.
If spending top $$$$ for garbage records that are completely unlistenable is your thing, then this spot is for you!
Many better record shops in the city who actually have integrity in their product and respect for their customers.
Stopped in about 20 minutes before they closed and picked up a couple 45's assuming they did some sort of quality control before pricing their albums. Some roots reggae priced at $4.99 per 7". Came home to find the records unlistenable, terribly scratched and horrible quality. I returned to the store a week later with the receipt and records explaining they were unlistenable and asking to exchange them for something of equal value.
The (owner?) refused to exchange them and told me I should have listened to them before purchasing. I explained to him they were about to close so I didn't have the time to listen before purchasing. He proclaimed this was my fault and still refused to exchange the records. Mind you, I was looking to exchange them, not for my money back. And I would have happily purchased more (after checking their quality this time) and continued to be a customer.
Terrible way to run a business in my opinion. I will never be back and I advise you to stay away. I gave the owner a chance to make things right, he did not. I'm down $10. He's down my business and many others after I spread the word. His loss. Always a fan of supporting local business but this establishment does not deserve that support.
I love the atmosphere the music that plays in the background and I always find something new in their 99 Cent bin or their rare collection area
My little piece of Zen. You can hangout in the back and listen to vinyl records!! This is everything.
I was surprised at some of the vinyl gems I found at this store. A predominant focus on jazz, soul, gospel, and hip-hop. Other genres are represented as well - especially soundtracks and novelty records.
Friendly staff with great selection of discounted music/videos from various genres
Great place and the staff is awesome ! I highly recommend shopping there.
The one and only record shop that is still in Hyde Park, a great shop for vinyl diggers also cd's, dvd's and more.
I used to patronize them, but never again. Earlier today their door was opened. But before I could walk in, I was told, "We're closed" ! Then he came from around the counter & locked the door.
I will continue to patronize Amazon
second best ghetto/acid/garage house collection behind gramophone in lincoln park <3
If you're not looking for new music this is the place.
Ok to visit but dont expect much when trading in used vintage vinyls for cash. They take what you have but give you pennies for your trouble and charge a bundle for used vinyls.
One of my favorite places in the city to crate dig! So many hidden gems here!
Impressive selection, especially when you're a funk/soul/disco fan like me. Prices are very reasonable in my opinion. If I lived in Chicago that would be my go to record shop for sure.
Skip i-Tunes, or Amazon, if live near by, stop in and visit this place to find some great music you may have forgotten about. I always leave with a couple of CD and end up thinking about buying an old school record player.
It's one of the few stores that's left in the city of Chicago who actually buys and sells Records, C D's and Video Tapes!!
Unbelievable selection! Real Chicago. If your a music lover this is a must visit
For those who enjoy vinyl, Hyde Park records has a good selection to browse through. It was my first time there. I had a few items on my wish list. Even though I didn't find any of those items I will come back. No telling what I may find on my next visit. I enjoy finding items that I wasn't looking for, but wind up buying. Of course I am also happy finding the items that I was looking for.
Love this place! They have such a large assortment of music. Check it out if you haven't.
Casheir was vety friendly made procesd easy to sell my dvds
I had a worst experience there cause the guy just look at records to sell and just dismissed them with out even looking at them at all. I just got a very cold shoulder and won't be back.
As the old records and CDs but you can't buy anymore
Amazing place. Huge selection. Worth a visit for any music lover.
Cute, quaint little shop. Found some reasonable deals!!
the logical and fair answer to dusty groove: the upper crust of record collecting but without the pretense (maybe just a hint of it). excellent jazz section and similar stylistic content youll find at DG but with MANY 99 cent commons to sort through as you waste away an afternoon on your knees. a visit to this place is just the kind of field trip that puts a smile on my fave. highly recommended.
My two sons and I have been coming here since moving to the Hyde Park/Bronzeville neighborhood in 2012, we love it! It's just full of wonder. You can literally lose yourself in this eclectic jewel. And when I thought it couldn't get any better, they started selling used books. This place just gives off good vibes and I'm a GVO type of person.
If music is you're mission, they have it all. Hyde Park Records is a music lovers paradise.
Place you can take your records and get money. Cold pay more.
Friendly place if you're looking for a timeless piece check them out you may find what you're looking for
Some great 2nd hand records here and you'll find some vintage tunes that might be hard to find another places.
I love this place for getting old records and magazines.
Great selectionrelaxed atmosphere could spend way too long here!
Great record collection for sell/ trade. Been shopping there for decades
I was just in today around 2pm I love it always good DVD for the low amazing.am going back tomorrow
Love Jones filmed in here and it is definitely a throwback that is still ladened with superdopeness!
Been going here for years. They have what I want movies and music wise
Awesome shop! Brings back the feeling of going to a record store :)
Not only have I ve shopped at this place, they also let me shoot a film here. Great product and people.
Wow the best place to still get cassettes, records and cds
This is a great place. Friendly and informative staff, and an excellent selection of music.
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