We Buy 45 Records in Chicago — Fast Cash Offers for Soul, Funk & Rare Collections

Looking to sell your 45 rpm records in Chicago? We Buy Records Chicago pays top dollar for clean soul, funk, jazz, R&B, punk, private press, and rare local 45s. Same-day house calls available across Illinois, Northwest Indiana, and Harbor Country Michigan.

We Buy 45s Chicago

What 45s We’re Looking For

We specialize in high-demand 45s that collectors actively want. These are the types that consistently bring the strongest cash offers:

  • • Soul & Funk 45s (local, private press, small label)
  • • Northern Soul, deep soul, sweet soul
  • • Jazz 45s (modal, spiritual, funky jazz)
  • • Punk & Garage Rock
  • • R&B & Doo-Wop
  • • Chicago-area labels (Brunswick, Twinight, Constellation, One-Derful, etc.)
  • • DJ/Collector promo 45s

What We’re Not Buying

To save you time, here are the types of 45s we typically don’t purchase:

  • • Easy listening / crooner
  • • Polka & accordion
  • • Classical 45s
  • • Children’s / Disney / storybook
  • • Damaged, warped, or heavily scratched 45s

Why Chicago Sellers Choose Us

Fast, simple, and transparent. That’s our entire model. We’ve been buying records across Chicago for 15+ years and know exactly how to price rare 45s in today’s market.

  • • Fair cash offers based on collector demand
  • • House calls for larger boxes of 45s
  • • We buy entire 45 collections — not just cherry-picking
  • • Clean, respectful interaction every time
  • • Chicago knowledge — including local label expertise

Areas We Cover

We make house calls throughout:

  • • All of Chicago + city neighborhoods
  • • Suburbs along the I-94 corridor (Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette, Glenview, Deerfield, etc.)
  • • Northwest Indiana (Hammond, Gary, Valparaiso, Michigan City)
  • • Harbor Country Michigan (New Buffalo, Three Oaks, Sawyer, Buchanan)

To schedule a house call, contact us today:

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

FAQ: Selling 45 Records in Chicago

Are 45s worth anything?
Yes — especially soul, funk, jazz, punk, and private-press 45s. Many Chicago-area 45s regularly sell for $50–$500+ depending on rarity and condition.

Do you buy entire 45 collections?
Yes. We buy full boxes, inherited collections, local DJs’ archives, and long-time collectors’ shelves.

Do I need to clean or organize my 45s?
Nope. Leave them exactly as they are — we handle all sorting and grading.

Do you pay cash?
Yes. Cash or digital payment — whatever you prefer.