Help! I Need to Sell a Record Collection Fast in Chicago, Who Buys Vinyl Records Near Me?

If you’ve been searching for who buys vinyl records near me or wondering where to sell vinyl records near you in Chicago or the surrounding suburbs, you’re in the right place. At We Buy Records Chicago, we purchase vinyl LPs, 45s, and full collections directly from collectors who pay top cash on the spot. We make house calls across the Chicagoland area — from Evanston to Naperville — and specialize in rare, collectible, and high-quality albums.

• We travel to you and haul away the records for you. You don’t have to worry about packing, transporting, or storing your records. We will come to your location in Barrington, Wheaton, Elmhurst, Highland Park, McHenry, Deerfield, Schaumburg, Glen Ellyn, Highwood, Tinley Park, Des Plaines, Aurora, Crystal Lake, Westchester, Elgin, Algonquin, Naperville, Orland Park, Evanston, Gary, Joliet, Homewood, Rockford, Hammond, Waukegan, Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Glencoe, Zion, or anywhere in Illinois! We inspect your collection, and make you an offer on the spot. If you accept, we will pay you in cash and take care of the rest. We can handle any amount of records, from a few boxes to a whole basement.

• We are looking for rock, jazz, R&B, heavy metal, new wave, punk, or world music collections. For a full list, make sure to click here! We are interested in many kinds of music, as long as it is on vinyl. We buy LPs, 45s, EPs, and even some CDs and cassettes.

• We have been buying vinyl record collections for over 24 years and have hundreds of 5-star reviews. We are not some fly-by-night operation or a scam. We are a reputable and reliable business that has been serving the vinyl community for decades. Our appraisal system ensures fair and accurate evaluations of record values, guaranteeing you get the best value for your collection. We have a loyal customer base and a stellar reputation. You can check out our website, Facebook page, or Google reviews to see what our customers have to say about us. We are honest, friendly, and professional.

So, if you need to sell a record collection fast, don’t waste your time and energy with other options. Contact We Buy Records today and get the best deal for your vinyl records. You will be glad you did. We are looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Andy Noble + Brian Cote, owners, We Buy Records

Want to learn more about selling from other parts of the state? Check our We Buy Records Illinois page for full coverage across the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you buy 45 RPM singles or just LPs?
We buy both 45s and LPs — especially rare soul, funk, and rock singles. Visit our We Buy 45s page to learn more.

Do you only buy records in Chicago?
No — we travel throughout Illinois and neighboring states for larger collections. If you’re outside Chicago, start with our We Buy Records Illinois hub.