Reckless Records Wicker Park

Reckless's Wicker Park location is a useful starting point for a Chicago record day because the shop's broad stock sits within a dense cluster of other stores. Vinyl, CDs, tapes, films and games give the visit more range than a vinyl-only browse, and the website identifies availability by location. That branch detail is worth using before travelling for a particular copy. The current Milwaukee Avenue store also hosts events, but the everyday reason to visit is the mixture of new releases and used inventory across formats. Shuga is nearby on Milwaukee, while Signal and Dusty Groove sit along Ashland. Choose Reckless for the broad list, then use those neighboring shops for a more focused second pass through the neighborhood.

New and used vinyl, CDs, tapes, DVDs and games. Online listings identify which Reckless location holds an item; check the branch rather than assuming shared physical stock.

Reckless buys records, CDs and other accepted media. Contact the store about a large collection or possible house call, and check current buyer availability before arriving near closing time.

1379 North Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park. This is the current store, distinct from the Lakeview and Loop branches.

Combine Reckless with Shuga on Milwaukee and Signal or Dusty Groove on Ashland. Use each store's strengths instead of trying to give every stop equal time.