We Buy Records - Crystal Lake, IL

Sell Vinyl Records for Cash in Crystal Lake, IL

Got LPs, 45s, or 12” singles collecting dust? We’re your trusted local buyers for vintage and modern vinyl — right here in Crystal Lake and the surrounding area.

Brian and Andy pay top dollar for clean albums and full collections. Skip the shipping hassle and get a fast, fair cash offer from collectors who care.

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312-500-4546

We Buy LPs, 45s & 12” Singles in Crystal Lake, IL

We buy LPs (12” / 33s), 45s (7” singles), and 12” dance singles — everything from classic rock and jazz to soul, R&B, punk, and private-press rarities.

We cover Chicago, all of Illinois, Northwest Indiana, and parts of Michigan and Iowa for larger collections.

Owners Brian and Andy offer the easiest way to sell vinyl records for cash — fast evaluations, fair offers, and honest pricing from lifelong collectors.

⭐️ We consistently pay more than anyone else in Crystal Lake for clean LPs, 45s, and full collections.

Sell your vinyl records quickly — you can bring them to us, or we can come to you for larger lots.

We’re a physical record store located in Westchester, Illinois, open for drop-offs and in-person evaluations.

Email Us to Sell Records

Fill out a form with some basic info and we will respond within a few hours with any follow-up questions and a plan to get you an offer on your records ASAP!

Sell Vinyl Records in Crystal Lake, IL – We Pay Cash for LPs & 45s

If you’re in Crystal Lake and looking to sell your vinyl record collection, you’re in the right place. At We Buy Records, we’re serious about vintage vinyl — and we’re ready to make a cash offer for the right collection.

We buy everything from rare 45s and private press LPs to well-preserved classics from the golden era of vinyl. Local, easy, and fast — that’s how we do it.

What We’re Buying

We’re looking for:

  • Soul, funk, jazz, punk, and blues

  • Classic rock and underground LPs from the ‘60s–‘90s

  • Obscure or rare label releases

  • Clean vinyl in good sleeves — no mold or warps

We are not currently buying:

  • Classical, gospel, easy listening, or show tunes

  • Water-damaged or thrift store common titles

  • Most modern reissues

How It Works

  1. Call or text us with a few photos or a description of what you have

  2. We’ll ask a couple quick questions

  3. If it sounds promising, we’ll meet in person

  4. You get paid in cash once we inspect the records

🔎 No quotes over the phone or text — we need to see the records in person.

We Buy Records Across McHenry County

We’re in Crystal Lake and nearby areas often, including:

  • Downtown Crystal Lake

  • Near Three Oaks Recreation Area

  • Around Route 14, Rakow Road, and Crystal Lake Avenue

  • Also serving Cary, Lake in the Hills, Algonquin, and Huntley

Get in Touch

📞 Call Brian at (312) 500-4546
💬 Text Us at (630) 544-9733

Turn your records into cash — fast, fair, and local.