Used Records | We Buy Records Chicago

At We Buy Records Chicago, we specialize in buying clean, high-quality used vinyl collections — LPs, 45s, and 12-inch singles across rock, jazz, funk, R&B, disco, soul, punk, metal, and rap. We’re longtime collectors and DJs, not flippers — every offer we make comes from real knowledge of the music.

Sell Your Used Records in the Chicago Area

We make it simple to sell used vinyl in and around Chicago. Bring your collection to our shop — open 10 AM–2 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays — or schedule a house call anywhere in the Chicagoland area, Northwest Indiana, or Southwest Michigan. You’ll get a fair, no-pressure cash offer on the spot.

What We’re Looking For

We buy rock, funk, jazz, soul, punk, metal, disco, and rap records in good playable condition. We typically do not buy country, easy-listening, classical, opera, or children’s records. Collections from the 1960s through early 2000s — especially small-label or private-press titles — are most in demand.

If you’re downsizing, handling an estate, or just ready to part with your collection, we’ll give you a fast, transparent offer — no shipping, no fees, no waiting.

Learn more about selling on our Sell Vinyl Albums page, or read about how we handle rare titles on Who Buys Old Records. 45 collectors can check out We Buy 45s.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you buy all genres of used records?

No — we focus on rock, funk, jazz, soul, punk, metal, disco and rap. We do not buy country, classical, easy-listening, opera, or children’s records.

Can I bring my records to your shop?

Yes. We’re open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM to 2 PM at our Chicago location for walk-in sellers.

Do you make house calls?

Yes. We regularly travel for larger collections throughout Chicago, NW Indiana, and SW Michigan.

How do I get an offer?

Text photos of your collection to (630) 544-9733 or use our contact form. We’ll respond quickly with next steps.

Explore More from We Buy Records Chicago

Learn more about how we buy, value, and collect used and second-hand vinyl across Chicago, Northwest Indiana, and Southwest Michigan.

💿 Used Records — Sell LPs, 45s, and 12-inch vinyl directly to real collectors in the Chicago area.
🔁 Second Hand Records — Discover how we evaluate and buy Chicago’s best second-hand vinyl collections.
🎷 Who Buys Old Records — Learn what kinds of old records still have collector or resale value.
🎵 We Buy 45s — We specialize in rare soul, funk, and R&B 45rpm singles from the 1960s–80s.
⭐ Seller Reviews — Read feedback from real record sellers who’ve worked with We Buy Records Chicago.