Pilsen · Chicago
Pinwheel Records
Pinwheel's current Pilsen shop is at 1459 West 18th, with new and used records and an actively expanding new-CD selection.
Why it is worth visiting
Pinwheel remains part of a Pilsen record day, but the current address is 1459 West 18th Street. Its move into a smaller space makes older descriptions of the previous shop's layout unreliable. The business has operated since 2015, and current activity includes listening events and a notably large new-CD shipment announced in September 2026. That gives CDs a current, primary-source reason to appear in the guide rather than relying only on older collector recollections. For a visit, combine Pinwheel's broad record browse with 606 on Allport and a possible show at Thalia Hall. Check the actual event location, since some recent Pinwheel-associated performances have taken place with neighborhood partners rather than inside the shop.
What you will find
New and used vinyl and CDs. The official feed documents current new-CD arrivals; individual titles may sell before a visit.
Genre strengths: Rock, Electronic, Funk, Soul, Pop, Indie, Punk, Hardcore, Country
Getting there
1459 West 18th Street in Pilsen. Do not use the former 1722 West 18th address.
Local tips
Add 606 on Allport for a second nearby selection. Confirm the venue named on an event announcement, since a Pinwheel event is not always inside the record shop.
Make a day of it
Nearby live music
- Thalia HallChicago
Keep the music going
More music. More stories. A longer tour.
Field Notes
What Was Your First CD?
People forget plenty of purchases. Their first CD apparently isn’t one of them.
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About this guide
CouchLot researches store information using official sources, local reporting and collector communities. This is an independent guide to a third-party shop. Inventory and policies change. Check the shop's official source before making a special trip.
Last verified 2026-09-08.