How to Sell Vinyl Records (and Get Top Dollar in Chicago)

Selling old records doesn’t have to be confusing. Whether you’ve got a few boxes in the basement or a lifelong collection ready for a new home, We Buy Records Chicago makes the process simple, honest, and fast.

We’re long-time collectors—not a chain store or pawn shop—and we pay top cash on the spot for the records we want. Don’t just take our word for it, see real 5 star Google reviews from satisfied sellers here!

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Why It’s a Great Time to Sell Vinyl Records

Vinyl is more popular than ever. Prices for desirable LPs and 45s have surged, and demand from DJs, collectors, and reissue labels continues to grow.
If you’re thinking “maybe it’s finally time to sell my records”—you’re probably right.

When you sell to We Buy Records, you:

  • Free up space without the hassle of online listings

  • Turn your collection into real money—often the same day

  • Get your music back into circulation with people who truly appreciate it

  • Support a small, family-run business that loves records as much as you do

Why Sell to We Buy Records (Instead of a Chain Store)

Big-box resale chains like Half Price Books or general media stores typically offer pennies per album. Their staff might know CDs or DVDs, but not which LPs or 45s are truly valuable.

At We Buy Records, Brian and Andy bring over 50 years of combined experience as collectors and buyers. We can quickly identify the rare, in-demand titles—and we pay accordingly.

That’s why our offers are often 5–10× higher than what you’ll get from a corporate store.

We Make House Calls

For medium and large collections (roughly 300+ records, with exceptions), we’ll come to you anywhere in the Chicago area or Midwest.
You don’t have to haul boxes from the attic or basement—we handle all of that.

  • No driving, no gas, no heavy lifting

  • We’ll sort, grade, and pack everything safely

  • Most visits take less than an hour

Let us do the work while you get paid.

Genres We’re Buying Right Now

We buy LPs, 45s, and 12” singles across nearly every style, including:

Soul • Funk • Jazz • Rock • Punk • Metal • New Wave • Blues • Reggae • Latin • International • Prog • Disco • Rap • R&B

If it’s great music on vinyl, chances are we’re interested.

Family-Owned, Collector-Run

We’re not flippers or franchise buyers.
We’re Midwest record collectors who turned our passion into our full-time work. When you sell to We Buy Records, you’re supporting two families—not a corporate warehouse.

Every collection is handled with respect and paid for fairly, whether it’s 50 pieces or 5,000.

Ready to Sell Your Records?

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We buy entire collections across Chicago, Northwest Indiana, and all of Illinois, and we travel regularly for larger buys.

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(312) 500-4546

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