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Toad Hall Books and Records

4.8 ★★★★★ 655 Google reviews · Record store · Comic book store · DVD store

Buys records ✓ (per their site) Record Store Day sells turntablescassettesCDs toobooks & movies

Informal, friendly venue selling new and vintage albums as well as cassettes, 8-track tapes, radios and turntables.

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2106 Broadway
Rockford, IL 61104

(815) 226-1259

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Hours

Monday 12–6 PM
Tuesday 12–6 PM
Wednesday 12–6 PM
Thursday 12–6 PM
Friday 11 AM–6 PM
Saturday 11 AM–6 PM
Sunday 12–5 PM

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 655 Google reviews — in their own words.

🔊 sells turntables 4 mentions

“They also had some used stereo equipment which I think is worth checking out if you're looking to replace equipment or add to your collection.”

📼 cassettes 2 mentions

“Great place to find LPs (or tapes or cds that you are missing, as well as books or magazines yoou want to get your hands on.”

💽 CDs too 3 mentions

“Great place to find LPs (or tapes or cds that you are missing, as well as books or magazines yoou want to get your hands on.”

📚 books & movies 11 mentions

“The lower level feels like a time capsule, the magazines and books have that smell that if you love you know but there's just an incredible amount to see.”

What customers say

This place is incredible! An absolute menagerie of nostalgia and new, from books to records to rpg miniatures. Prices are fair and the selection is fantastic. The people too are friendly and knowledgeable.

★★★★★ — Nicholas, 2026-03

What a great source for Vinyl. Nick and crew are great. They helped me find almost everything I was looking for. I'll keep going back!

★★★★★ — Mike, 2026-01

Best record store in the midwest? I made a point to stop here on my way back to Chicago from the driftless region in WI and I'm so glad I did. Where other shops fall short, Toad Hall excels in flying colors. Deep selection, fair pricing, stocking refurbished stereo equipment, helpful and courteous owner and staff.

★★★★★ — Alden, 2025-12

You know how you usually arrive at a record shop and the owners/clerk are often a bunch of grumps? Not here! Anette could not have been nicer as she gave me the $3 tour of the place which is huge. I wish I would have had more time to browse but I still found some gems and the prices are reasonable.

★★★★★ — Cody, 2025-11

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