Hyde Park Records

Hyde Park Records gives the South Side a substantial place in a Chicago collecting itinerary. Its 53rd Street shop carries vinyl, CDs and tapes, with jazz, soul, hip-hop, house, blues and reggae providing clearer starting points than a generic all-genres description. Collection buying is an active part of the business, including cash and credit options and arrangements for larger quantities. That makes the used side a real reason to browse rather than simply checking the new-release list. The location near Lake Park Avenue belongs to a Hyde Park outing, not a quick walk from the North Side clusters. Give this shop its own time if the music and formats fit the collection, instead of treating South Side coverage as an afterthought.

New and used vinyl, CDs and cassettes, with jazz, soul, hip-hop, house, blues and reggae among the recurring musical interests.

Hyde Park Records buys records and CDs for cash or store credit. Walk-ins are accepted; contact the shop about collections over 200 items or to discuss a house call.

1377 East 53rd Street in Hyde Park, near Lake Park Avenue. Plan it as a South Side stop rather than part of the Wicker Park walking circuit.

Browse across formats if you collect jazz or soul on both CD and vinyl. For a large sale, arrange the assessment before carrying boxes to the shop.