Reviews of Gramaphone Records. (Musical Store) in Chicago (Illinois).

Gramaphone Records

225 Reviews

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Musical store

Record store

2843 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Joshua M.

This place was awesome! The record selection was wide and high quality. They also had a great selection of slip mats. Scored some cool glow in the dark black and white ones. Also got the Pac Man duo. The employee really knew his stuff as well! Can't wait to go back!

Rex Bruton (Steel Grooves)

Still standing after all these years. A must stop for any dance music record collector. Solid selection of new tracks and a used section with many buried treasures for those that dig deep! Love this store.

Rachael Rubio

I could spend days in here. The Indispensable spot to buy music in Chicago! Employees are knowledgeable, incredible selection, and Love the DJ playing House music while you shop.

Brit Schiesser

Friendly staff, lots of vinyl, chill vibe. Skewed to the house/dance/DJ crowd. Easy to navigate and broken down by genre. Friendly staff and if you can't find it ask.

Erik Barns

Great store, always love stopping in! To me they are the go to shop for electronic/dance music, but they have a solid selection of a variety of genres. Staff is super knowledgeable and gives great recommendations.

ALB3RTO RZEDKA

This place is awesome and has alot of records to choose from

Omar Abouhassan

Very cool shop. Employee took time to play me a bunch of records and I found some great tracks. A must for anyone traveling to Chicago that is into electronic music and funk.

Michael Malaychuk

Just an amazing, one-of-a-kind store. Filled with vinyl records from the 1990s and 2000s and beyond. It's an old school electronic music vibe here, and you can go crate digging for techno, house, dubstep, trance, Chicago house, and much more. They also have a good selection of records from other genres like hip-hop, rock n roll, disco, etc. It can be a bit intimidating your first time there because of the sheer volume of records, many of which are by artists you've never heard of. But that's half of the fun - it's a great place to spend hours looking for songs/artists/labels you love and finding gems. There's listening stations for records too, so you can sample them before you buy. An authentic record store experience since 1969...full of history and good vibes. Many of the records here have old price tags from years past, and they've "returned home" to Gramaphone to find a new owner. If you love music, your mind will be blown. I've never seen anything like it.

Roland Cauvin

Everytime I go to Chicago, it's a mandatory stop. I highly recommand.

Mr Tom Hol

Back days, records mixing made many of us euphoric. Peaceful headphone sampling and searching for new vinyls on the wall was phenomenal. Vibe works from UK, US, Europe, and whole world, what a journey it was. These days, things are little bit different but I'm sure few still understands static. Love to the music, remains the same... Happy New Year

D-322 MW

Everything in the store is truly awesome! It’s also had great 12” and 7” vinyls for really great prices! Definitely coming back!

Sebastien Reynes

Awasome Electronic music store Great remembers

Donald Sutton

Don’t get me wrong they have an awesome selection of music and the service is great . But they never open on time I mean never . I come from the far south to get in and out before traffic builds up and rush hour starts. They say 12 pm opening more like 1:30 2:00 .

Peter Kropczynski

As a lover of all things house and techno, this is a staple that I always visit when I'm in chicago

Bill Moran

First time visit. Pretty cool shop, with lots of surprises. With lots of self control, i kept under my budget. Live DJ pumping house through the store system. I'll have to go back next visit to the neighborhood.

Deanna Boudreau

Curated and well organized with an incredibly knowledgeable and friendly staff. Best record store I've ever visited. Shopped there days in a row and found great deals on used vinyl and picked up some new items, too.

Karina Valeeva

Excellent collection of electronic dance music curated by Chicago legend, Michael Serafini

Brandon Mayotte

Hands down the best electronic music record store I've ever been to. Endless crates of techno, house, electro, downtempo, edits. The gentleman running the store was an absolute gem. He took the time to look in the back for a few records I was looking for (no dice, but he looked!). He also took time to give me and many other customers recommendations on records, going as far to play them over the sound system. 10/10, I'll definitely be coming back.

Tom Lounsbury

Great spot for local house and hip hop records.

R G Kos

If you're looking for Chicago house vinyl, this is the place to get it. Huge, high quality selection. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Plenty of listening stations. I think I saw Derrick Carter in here one time.

Jonathan Wright

Great house and techno selection. Owner asked what I was into and curated a vinyl playlist. Awesome experience.

Meredith K

This great little place gives you the option of listening to diverse artists that are offered. The staff is helpful too, but to be able to check out something obscure before purchasing is a huge bonus. Extra bonus points for their Chicago centric tees!

Logan Logic

Been shopping at this record store for 30 years. Its still the best place to aquire those hard to find jams. Being a DJ its difficult to find places that sell jams in vinyl. Gramaphone records has always been my go to spot. I recommend it to all my DJ partners.

Carl DJ LOS Smith

I've been going here for years. They will always have the support of this DJ.

Spencer Wade

Traveled to Chicago for house music you found your location. This place has history and has a selection to prove it. Lots of flyers and local information in the front of the store and enough music to spend all your money and then some. Great place for house heads or anyone looking for hot new dance music selections.

Sean Mackin

Really cool store but the selection is very geared towards crate digging DJs (heavy on old house and funk). You can listen to a lot of used records on store provided turntables which is nice.

Joshua Hicks

Best place for House, Dance, Ambient, etc. on vinyl in Chicago. I never leave there empty handed, finding something to add to my collection. Original Trax pressings to new releases, it's just fantastic.

Andrew Luhring

Best record store in the Chicago. It's dance music, and they let you dig for records. bring your own headphones; they have headphones there but those headphones have been through a lot.

JULIAN GOMEZ

An amazing selection of electronic records

Nate Howard

What more can I say about gramophone records I've been going to gramophone records for years I followed them from their original location to this location I always find goodies at gramophone records they have a selection of records from high-end expensive to middle of the road to cheap records I can always find something there that I like. Nate

Mariano Quezada

Best place for House and Techno. Spent plenty of paychecks here over 30 years.

David Goth

This has been one of my favorite places in this city, even since before I lived here.

Jim Kidwell

If you're a DJ, this is the place to go for everything dance music related. Beware that someone was smoking cigs in the back room and the entire store stank - otherwise a good experience.

Malcolm Strachan

Great help from the staff... The guy who helped me happens to be an amazing international DJ himself. Great recommendations. I wish I lived in Chicago so I could be a regular!

Christopher Sommerfield

Wonderful vintage record store. Actually has a drum and bass selection! That is very important.

Joe Walker

One of the most amazing record stores in Chicago. Michael serafini the owner is the nicest and most knowledgeable guy around. Wish i could give it 6 stars

Jack Plumb

Amazing collection of obscure, old classics, and groundbreaking music. A couple years back I purchased "it's album time" Todd Terje. Go out and buy listen to it! Anyways being a huge house fan, and being in chicago, I naturally asked if someone could point me I the right direction. The thin haired man at the counter looked at semi disheveled kid, that looked no older than I (23). Immediately he dropped what he was doing and started dropping knowledge and asking questions I didn't necessarily know all the answers too. I told him to pick a couple random slappers and he obliged. I then asked about the local house scene and was more than happy to enlighten me on the beat venues, who to look out for, etc. A DJ was spinning in the shop so we grooved for a minute before asking a question I kind of think I knew the answer tilo. Asked him if he got down,says yea, here and there :) my name Is Garret David, he humbly admits. Anyways other than helping me and being a really chill dude, this guy's music is OG chicago house ready to be heard by the masses. I will be purchasing several vinyls shortly! Will be back for sure!

Jacob W.

Fantastic shop with a very nice and helpful staff. They stock tons of new and used house, techno, dubstep, dnb, etc. Essential for electronic music lovers.

Robert Turner

Fantastic collection. First time in Chicago and had to make the pilgrimage to this iconic shop!

Christian Vartanian

The best resource in finding vinyl of "that one producer no one knows" They have everything from electro house to Avant Garde Jazzcore. I would highly recommend it. Plus they sell control vinyl!

Eric Brown

Legendary House DJ resource! I have been coming here since 1992 and there's always a good find available.

baguette

I love this record store so much, they have a really great drum n bass section.｡.:*☆

David James

Brilliant selection, knowledgeable staff. Surprising finds. Best choice of house and techno I've ever seen in one place.

Jhoel Deguzman

I ❤ Gramaphone Records! Been coming here since the 80s amd always find somehting.😊 …

Annie Elaine

Wonderful store, full of loads of electronic music. My husband is a house DJ and he spends hours there.

Troy Butler

The only place you need to know if you're looking for records in Chicago. Excellent techno selection. I've purchased many gems from Gramaphone.

Nikhil Sharma

Awesome atmosphere, chill staff, and a massive selection of dance music to choose from. Everything from Avicii, Earth Wind and Fire, and everything in between.

Kevin Naber

Was overwhelmed with the selection, asked for some recommendations and dude went above and beyond, running into the back to look for a record he had in mind. Fantastic people working here

Brock Sliter

Great selection, fair prices paid for records. Owner is pleasant and staff is helpful.

Owen Macaully

This place is an institution, not just a store. I must have first visited back in the '90s. So pleased it is still going strong.

Federico Pietro Briata

Good place for vinyl records, there you can find Electro, new wave, rock, industrial, metal, house

Vollie Macon Jr.

Been coming here for years! Enjoyed my recent visit in honor of Record Store Day! 😊 …

Jennifer Thomas

Awesome place. All kinds of genres. Good techno and electro sections. Staff are very helpful

A. S.

Possibly the best record store in the Chicago area. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly and their selection is unparalleled.

Tom Gustafson

All time classic record store

Mark Grusane

Great place and Institution. I've been a loyal patron for years. Great place to shop, very friendly staff!

Dean Fuller

OMG SHAWN B. RIGHT Hooked a Brother UP I've been in Vegas for 9yrs Out the Game...But I'm Back!!!

Bob D

Great shop if you are looking for electronic and hip hop. Only thing is the prices are pretty high.

Alia Hollister

Great music playing. Awesome atmosphere. Staff included. Sweet selection.

Luke VanRooyen

Friendly staff, great selection! My favorite record store of all time ever!

Nikki Bolden

Nice selection most of their used vinyl is in good to great condition.

Ellis Diveney

By far the coolest record store in chicago. End up visiting the store 2-3 times a week.

Jeffrey Wilson

Since the 1990's.Classic place for the serious music lover or D.J.If they don't have it,they order it if avalible.Peace#25

james West

THE record store for electronic music, perhaps the most dance comprehensive store outside of Europe.

Pamela Ronson

When I'm in Chitown, my favorite place to get lost in music. This place is a gem.

Jesus “DJ WIZARD” Cabrera

I love this place..

A Q

Shop was really nice. had an incredible selection and great atmosphere

Dorian James

Has great selection of house,techno, and drum n bass. They are also very friendly.

Daniel Rodriguez

Picked up a few gems nd a great experience

JC Loewe

For many years, one of my favorite spots in Chicago to get lost in music. It's a Chicago treasure.

Olegs Belousovs

Cool selection of used techno and house vinyls. I had found some Detroit Techno pearls here.

yep Nope

best dance music record store in the country. for real.

William Weber

One of the greatest and longest running record shops of all time!

Charles MILLET

Great choice, great prices ! Found there a gem I've been looking for a long time !

Fred Norrick

Ask! Knowledgable, friendly and helpful sales staff. Plenty of new and old to choose from.

Zack Hudson

If you enjoy dance music of any era, don't miss this place.

Federico Zagatti

If you're a record lover you should take a look, staff is very kind and helpful.

Morgan Leonard

Amazing store, helpful staff. This is the place to shop for records in Chicago

Robin Hosking

Heaven is a record shop in Chicago.

Jbluna

Real nice collection, found a great record from a real obscure artist here

Candace Santana

They have all kinds of old school music.

Danny Chavera

This place was BADASS. Mike was cool and VERY HELPFUL guy. Everyone was cool.

Joe Krupinski

Shop for Records in great company, Feel like you are at home with friends !

taylor elara stevenson

Hands down the best record store in Chicago

Trevor Wilson

Been coming here for years. Its a MUST VISIT in Chicago. Gotta ha be House! - Trevor Lamont

Andrew Braswell

Awesome selection in a comfy environment with knowledgeable staff

Drake Johnson

Good place for new music and some classics.

Daniel Chavez

great selection of dance music, cute staff

Eddie Getdown Ortiz

Very nice people... you can ask 1,000 questions and they will help....

Douglas Lenz

Incredible selection of albums from all genres.

JC Kirk

Very friendly and helpful staff. Large selection.

Theresa Kettner (Lazermaker)

Old School. It's weird heading west on Diversey and turning right to go to Gramaphone.

robert armani

Very good

marc

one of the best record shops anywhere

Luke Sequeira

this has been the spot...for 30+ yrs of my life. Thank you!

jay maddox

Been a customer since 2001. Great place

Glenn Allen

You come here when you’re deep off into it!

Andy Cash

Best record store in town.

Manu Muchuli

Great atmosphere!

Christopher Graziul

Amazing store for electronic music

Alyssa Beers

❤️ I'm thankful that gramaphone exists ❤️

Thomas Groves

My go to record store for 20 years or so.

Joseph DiPiazza

The headquarters of Chicago house music and more!

Dallas Toth

Good shop with nice selection.

Joe T

Tons of used and new house and techno.

mark bauer

Best record shop in Chicago

Darryl H Jackson

This record shop is everything to me.

Justin

LOVED IT!

JJ Haws

This place is older school than I can express

Adam Losoya

Great place great finds great people

Ishley Ro

Essentially a mandatory stop whenever I'm in Chicago

Marlon Billups

A Chicago House Music Landmark!

Djlahawk Hawkins

A Chicago Music institution for over 40 years!!!!

Elias Menninger

Top notch

Dorian Delorean

On the streets we gonna rock right.

Milos Markovic

Very good

Владислав Чехович

Very nice place!

spencer byrnes

Rare finds all around!

eviticus smith

Always a good visit

Garrett David

best

Sean C

The bomb

David Moufang

hold on i'm coming...! 😊 …

Snicklekins Jenkins

Heaven

Daryll Mellowman

My home away from home

Jordan Johnson

Simply the best.

Andrew Weber

Great digging

kent romska

A Chicago institution.

Dann Szymczak

Michael rules

fabian keber

Sehr guter Plattenladen. Mit einem großen Backstock. Sehr nette Verkäufer und ideal für Sammler. Nur bitte keine Preisschilder auf die Plattenlabel kleben. Very nice Record Shop. I'll be Bach in May 2019 (Translation) Very good record store. With a big baking stick. Very nice seller and ideal for collectors. Just please don't put any price tags on the record labels. Very nice record shop. I'll be Bach in May 2019

Christian Rack

Super Auswahl, auch alte Sachen (Translation) Great selection, including old stuff

Jassenia Mesía Castañeda

(Translation) Good (Original) Bien

Pablo Taborga

(Translation) Brilliant!!! (Original) Genial!!!

Calvin Styles

Steve Teeri

Ankit Shah

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