{"id":32854,"date":"2018-08-09T14:16:32","date_gmt":"2018-08-09T19:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=32854"},"modified":"2018-08-09T15:00:58","modified_gmt":"2018-08-09T20:00:58","slug":"record-stores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/record-stores\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Record Stores You Should Have Visited By Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collecting vinyl is a growing hobby. I\u2019m not sure if it ever really fell out of popularity, even after the rise of cassettes, CDs, and then music streaming, simply because of its nostalgic draw. But recently, Chicagoans everywhere have fallen in love with records all over again, creating a new market for stores to pop up throughout our beloved neighborhoods. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, whether you\u2019re new to the vinyl scene, or you\u2019ve been an avid collector for years, these are the 10 best record shops in Chicago you definitely\u00a0should have visited by now.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beverlyrecords.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beverly Records<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32855\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32855\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32855\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/31038025_10155283088647155_3750656492653407846_n.jpg\" alt=\"Beverly Records\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/31038025_10155283088647155_3750656492653407846_n.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/31038025_10155283088647155_3750656492653407846_n-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/31038025_10155283088647155_3750656492653407846_n-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32855\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/BeverlyRecordsandCostumes\/photos\/?ref=page_internal\">Beverly Records Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b><b>11612 Western Ave<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This store is so far south that I almost missed it in my research. The coolest part about this place is that it\u2019s set up like a bookstore, with countless shelves and hidden corners full of records from decades past. Even if you\u2019re not a record fanatic, there\u2019s definitely something to appreciate about Beverly Records. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hydeparkrecords.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyde Park Records<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32856\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32856\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32856 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/12657903_1259046074112223_1983899289165509975_o.jpg\" alt=\"Hyde Park Records\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/12657903_1259046074112223_1983899289165509975_o.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/12657903_1259046074112223_1983899289165509975_o-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/12657903_1259046074112223_1983899289165509975_o-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/12657903_1259046074112223_1983899289165509975_o-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/12657903_1259046074112223_1983899289165509975_o-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/12657903_1259046074112223_1983899289165509975_o-1300x975.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32856\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HydeParkRecords\/photos\/a.438043089545863.122431.200682246615283\/1259046074112223\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Hyde Park Records Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b><b>1377 E 53rd St<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the only record shops around this part of town, this unassuming store lines its walls with age-old discs and keeps things pretty simple with classic LP bins. With deals in constant motion, as well as slashed prices of DVDs, CDs, and more, this ultra-retro record shop is absolutely worth a visit. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/reckless.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reckless Records<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32857\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32857\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32857\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/23155036_10155273048906443_2849741796589075786_o.jpg\" alt=\"Reckless Records \" width=\"1080\" height=\"809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/23155036_10155273048906443_2849741796589075786_o.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/23155036_10155273048906443_2849741796589075786_o-600x449.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/23155036_10155273048906443_2849741796589075786_o-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/23155036_10155273048906443_2849741796589075786_o-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/23155036_10155273048906443_2849741796589075786_o-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32857\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RecklessRecords\/photos\/a.385938531442.172898.345766571442\/10155273048906443\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Reckless Records Facebook<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b><b>Multiple Locations<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Chicago chain of record stores takes things to the next level with three locations in the Loop, Wicker Park, and Lakeview. While its Wicker Park location does have multiple floors, store owners have yet to expand into that region until sales get a bit higher, but look out for that in the future. Still, Reckless Records is one of the largest vinyl stores in Chicago and massively popular among all ages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bucketoblood.com\/index\/index.html\">Bucket O&#8217; Blood Books and Records<\/a> <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32858\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32858\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32858\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/36227132_1716918811677671_5593100893265330176_o.jpg\" alt=\"Bucket O' Blood\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/36227132_1716918811677671_5593100893265330176_o.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/36227132_1716918811677671_5593100893265330176_o-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/36227132_1716918811677671_5593100893265330176_o-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/36227132_1716918811677671_5593100893265330176_o-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/36227132_1716918811677671_5593100893265330176_o-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/36227132_1716918811677671_5593100893265330176_o-1300x975.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32858\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/123602317676003\/photos\/a.631173080252255.1073741826.123602317676003\/1716918805011005\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Bucket O&#8217; Blood Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b><b>3182 N Elston Ave<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The eclectic multitude of books and records sold here venture into the indie, punk, and rock variety, as foretold by its gory name. Bucket O\u2019 Blood couldn\u2019t be more welcoming, though, and you\u2019re sure to find yourself lost amid the shelves of ancient vinyl, books, and even cassette tapes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dustygroove.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dusty Groove<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32859\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32859\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32859\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/37649333_2010398965658790_7395642725447499776_n.jpg\" alt=\"Dusty Groove\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/37649333_2010398965658790_7395642725447499776_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/37649333_2010398965658790_7395642725447499776_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/37649333_2010398965658790_7395642725447499776_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/37649333_2010398965658790_7395642725447499776_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/37649333_2010398965658790_7395642725447499776_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32859\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dustygroove\/photos\/a.1162058040492891.1073741839.213984741966897\/2010398958992124\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Dusty Groove Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b><b>1120 N Ashland Ave<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Dusty Groove may, at first, seem smaller than your typical record shop, that\u2019s only because it\u2019s exclusive, collecting and selling only the best vinyl from over the years. Believe me, there are still plenty of options for people of all music tastes, but Dusty Groove specializes in jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, and Latin grooves. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/webstore.gramaphonerecords.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gramaphone Records<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32860\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32860\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32860 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/29684206_10156317173905127_9170312777717255057_n.jpg\" alt=\"Gramaphone Records\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/29684206_10156317173905127_9170312777717255057_n.jpg 720w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/29684206_10156317173905127_9170312777717255057_n-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/29684206_10156317173905127_9170312777717255057_n-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32860\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GramaphoneRecords\/photos\/a.10152380660955127.1073741826.28478210126\/10156317173905127\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Gramaphone Records Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b><b>2843 N Clark St<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stepping foot onto the black and white checkered floor of Gramaphone is like walking into a club. The space is littered with miscellaneous decor, the music is bumpin\u2019, and the people are distracted, but all for good reason. The vinyl sold here focuses on funky tunes like nu-disco, techno, garage, and club cuts genres, so if you\u2019re looking for a record that will make you wanna get\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">down, this is the place to go. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shugarecords.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shuga Records<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32861\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32861\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32861 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/12829383_1720250684888747_697241716269828507_o.jpg\" alt=\"Shuga\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/12829383_1720250684888747_697241716269828507_o.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/12829383_1720250684888747_697241716269828507_o-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/12829383_1720250684888747_697241716269828507_o-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/12829383_1720250684888747_697241716269828507_o-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/12829383_1720250684888747_697241716269828507_o-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/12829383_1720250684888747_697241716269828507_o-1300x975.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32861\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shugarecords\/photos\/a.1461750310738787.1073741826.1461750250738793\/1720250684888747\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Shuga Records Chicago Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b><b>1272 N Milwaukee Ave<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shuga\u2019s artwork is probably the first thing you\u2019ll notice besides the countless records sold here. Between its strange, painted walls and neon signs, Shuga Records makes a statement from the moment you walk through the door, giving you something to gaze at as you contemplate which vinyl you\u2019re planning to take home with you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/recordbreakerschi.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Record Breakers<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32862\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32862\" style=\"width: 950px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32862\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/31073199_2065832376763427_5898893347740712960_n.jpg\" alt=\"Record Breakers\" width=\"950\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/31073199_2065832376763427_5898893347740712960_n.jpg 950w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/31073199_2065832376763427_5898893347740712960_n-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/31073199_2065832376763427_5898893347740712960_n-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32862\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/recordbreakerschicago\/photos\/a.385019728178042.110805.209121109101239\/2065832373430094\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Record Breakers Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b><b>2935 N Milwaukee Ave<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re into aesthetics, you\u2019re bound to fall in love with the rustic look of this place. Brick walls lined by exposed light bulbs surround shelves of records, creating a low-lit ambiance that instantly pulls you in. Plus, the big ol\u2019 weed leaf tapestry is enough to make you smirk, at least, while you\u2019re browsing through the shelves. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bricabracrecords.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bric-a-Brac Records &amp; Collectibles<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32863\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32863\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32863 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/28959111_1725817624143569_2704407707483359106_n.jpg\" alt=\"Bric a Barac\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/28959111_1725817624143569_2704407707483359106_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/28959111_1725817624143569_2704407707483359106_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/28959111_1725817624143569_2704407707483359106_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/28959111_1725817624143569_2704407707483359106_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/28959111_1725817624143569_2704407707483359106_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32863\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bricabracrecords\/photos\/a.529295720462438.1073741828.503168619741815\/1725817624143569\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Bric A Brac Records Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b><b>3156 W Diversey Ave<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the outside of this place isn\u2019t enough to draw you in, maybe an idea of its contents will. Not only does this place sell all the records, but it also hosts antique toys and vintage memorabilia among a brightly colored interior that miiiight make your eyes burn if you\u2019re in there too long. Totally worth the trip, though, to this shop unlike any other. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioarchaeology.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audio Archaeology<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32865\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32865\" style=\"width: 853px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32865\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Audio-Archaeology-Posts.png\" alt=\"Audio Archaeology\" width=\"853\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Audio-Archaeology-Posts.png 853w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Audio-Archaeology-Posts-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Audio-Archaeology-Posts-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Audio-Archaeology-Posts-800x600.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32865\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AudioArchaeologyChicago\/photos\/a.1401016543466685.1073741828.1395076794060660\/2164298957138436\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Audio Archaeology Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b><b>1324 W Devon Ave<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This fascinating record shop hosts more than just a few shelves of vinyl; it boasts bright blue walls that are home to strangely dressed models, a variety of different record players, odd posters, and other decorations. But, in the center of these surrounding oddities, the vinyl remains, enticing visitors to flip through at leisure among the strange.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Honorable Mention: The Heavy Feather &#8211; HoZac Records Pop-up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On September 30 from\u00a07 pm\u201410 pm, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heavyfeatherchicago.com\/\">The Heavy Feather<\/a> is hosting a <a href=\"http:\/\/hozacrecords.com\/\">HoZac Records<\/a> pop-up shop, the first in a recurring monthly vinyl pop-up series at this acclaimed bar. While you sip on some &#8217;70s-style cocktails\u00a0crafted by bar manager Rory Toolan, browse through the shelves of exclusively chosen records and enjoy the vintage ambiance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Collecting vinyl is a growing hobby. 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