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Reckless Records

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,394 Google reviews · Record store · Music store

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Old-school record store for new & used, imported & domestic vinyl plus CDs, games & DVDs.

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1379 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

(773) 235-3727

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Hours

Monday 10 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–7 PM
Thursday 10 AM–7 PM
Friday 10 AM–7 PM
Saturday 10 AM–7 PM
Sunday 10 AM–7 PM

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What's in the crates

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

🤘 metal 3 mentions

“As I went around I have seen huge selection of heavy metal, rock, and electronic music records.”

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🎤 hip-hop 6 mentions

“Disco, hip-hop, and old-school rap, Rock ‘n’ roll legends, every groove intact!”

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🎸 rock 3 mentions

“As I went around I have seen huge selection of heavy metal, rock, and electronic music records.”

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🎺 blues 2 mentions

“I found some great jazz and blues at this location.”

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 1,394 Google reviews — in their own words.

💵 dollar bins

“I definitely need to return when I’ve gotten more time to search through the bargain bins as there was a ton of cheap vinyl if you’ve got the patience to dig.”

💽 CDs too 6 mentions

“While I still feel that way too much of the store is taken up by DVDs they do have lots of great CDs and tons of solid, used vinyl.”

🖼️ posters & merch 3 mentions

“Further they have posters keeping you updated on what to come in Chi or new concerts and so on.”

📚 books & movies 3 mentions

“While I still feel that way too much of the store is taken up by DVDs they do have lots of great CDs and tons of solid, used vinyl.”

What customers say

Walked in the door, what did I see? A vinyl treasure trove staring back at me! Disco, hip-hop, and old-school rap, Rock ‘n’ roll legends, every groove intact! Reckless Records, turn it up loud, Crates so deep, they could shake the ground! From disco beats to Zeppelin’s roar, Spin that record, give me more!

★★★★★ — Madeleine, 2025-03

This is a much better location than their downtown store. While I still feel that way too much of the store is taken up by DVDs they do have lots of great CDs and tons of solid, used vinyl.

★★★★★ — Damien, 2024-05

Reckless Records was at the top of my list during my weekend trip to Chicago, and it did not disappoint. After just arriving in town, I stopped by the N Milwaukee Ave location, hoping to unearth some hidden gems—and I definitely did.

★★★★★ — Steven, 2024-12

I was just checking out the store and believe me when I say it is massive. They have extended collection of records, vinyls and cds. As I went around I have seen huge selection of heavy metal, rock, and electronic music records.

★★★★★ — Rai, 2025-03

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