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MetalEdge Records and Tapes

4.7 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Record store

Buys records ✓ (per their site) Record Store Day metal sells turntablescassettesCDs too

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6682 N Northwest Hwy
Chicago, IL 60631

(312) 471-5576

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 5:30–8 PM
Friday 5:30–8 PM
Saturday 12–5 PM
Sunday Closed

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What's in the crates

The genres crate-diggers actually call out in reviews of MetalEdge Records and Tapes — not self-reported, earned.

🤘 metal 4 mentions

“Fantastic shop here, I'm only here for 2 weeks and wanted to check out some record shops, and this one was top notch with a great selection of metal albums.”

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 28 Google reviews — in their own words.

🔊 sells turntables 3 mentions

“In addition to records, they also sell CDs, tapes, books, videos, framed wall art, and audio equipment (turntables, components).”

📼 cassettes 4 mentions

“In addition to records, they also sell CDs, tapes, books, videos, framed wall art, and audio equipment (turntables, components).”

💽 CDs too 7 mentions

“In addition to records, they also sell CDs, tapes, books, videos, framed wall art, and audio equipment (turntables, components).”

What customers say

I went to the MetalEdge record store grand opening and it is such a great place! So happy to have a record shop in the neighborhood! In addition to records, they also sell CDs, tapes, books, videos, framed wall art, and audio equipment (turntables, components). The owners are super knowledgeable and friendly.

★★★★★ — Emily, 2020-01

New record store in the Edison Park neighborhood. Nice selection of 60s, 70s and 80s music with great pricing. Vinyl, CDs, Books, videos and more. Friendly, knowledgeable staff and a good amount of street parking.

★★★★★ — Jager, 2020-02

I know these guys and if your into music Don't Miss This Local music shop.Your bound to find something that grabs you. Perfect time for Xmas gift giving call for hours .....Cheers Bartender Bob.

★★★★★ — Robert, 2020-11

Fantastic selection of rare, true Metal and Hardcore for us fanatics who can't seem to get enough, highly highly recommended. Speak to Paul he knows what's real.

★★★★★ — Ricky, 2026-01

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