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Shady Rest Vintage & Vinyl

4.6 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Record store

Buys records hip-hop listening stationssells turntablescassettes45s & 78s

Albums, vintage gear and cameras offered, along with audio equipment sales and consignment.

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1659 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60608

+1 872-444-6488

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 1:30–6:30 pm
Thursday 1:30–6:30 pm
Friday 2–8 pm
Saturday 1:30–8 pm
Sunday 1:30–6:30 pm

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What's in the crates

The genres crate-diggers actually call out in reviews of Shady Rest Vintage & Vinyl — not self-reported, earned.

🎤 hip-hop 2 mentions

“Owners provide helpful and individualized service and insight, particularly on local underground hip hop artists/ releases.”

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 85 Google reviews — in their own words.

🎧 listening stations

“💿✨🪩(The listening station in the middle of the shop was super fun as well, helped us explore some records we otherwise would’ve never known of)”

🔊 sells turntables 7 mentions

“The vintage love is real in this small space; it's got old audio equipment, film cameras, art books, cool lamps, and OBVIOUSLY, plenty of records.”

📼 cassettes 3 mentions

“My friend traded some records & was offered a great price for their records including the John Cena vinyl + 3 cassettes.”

💿 45s & 78s 2 mentions

“I found a stack of fantastic soul 45s in this shop, a few of which have become my favorite songs in my collection.”

What customers say

Great rotating selection of vintage dopeness. Owners provide helpful and individualized service and insight, particularly on local underground hip hop artists/ releases.

★★★★★ — Jesse, 2017-07

I found a stack of fantastic soul 45s in this shop, a few of which have become my favorite songs in my collection. Don’t let the small size of the store fool you. They have a wonderful selection, especially if you’re looking for new and used hip hop and world music. Very friendly and welcoming staff.

★★★★★ — Stacy, 2022-03

I was in Chicago for the weekend and happened to stumble across this shop after grabbing some tacos. I’m not yet into buying or even playing records but i’m very much interested and the lady at the shop was so so helpful. She answered all me questions giving me great recommendations on what to do. Definitely recommend!

★★★★★ — Raja, 2025-07

a must visit! they have an amazing selection of records, an interesting selection of literature (i had to buy a book, cool stuff) and a cute puppy at the entrance :) they played records while I was there, creating a fun atmosphere as I browsed through their selections. I’ll definitely be back.

★★★★★ — Francisco, 2026-01

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