Still standing after all these years. A must stop for any dance music record collector. Solid selection of new tracks and a used section with many buried treasures for those that dig deep! Love this store.

This place was awesome! The record selection was wide and high quality. They also had a great selection of slip mats. Scored some cool glow in the dark black and white ones. Also got the Pac Man duo. The employee really knew his stuff as well! Cant wait to go back!

Been shopping here weekly since April 2021. Came in 9-28 and wanted to buy 3 records which totaled under 5 bucks. Guy at the register told me that they have a limit of 5 dollars if I wanted to pay with a card. I have never been told this or saw a sign which reflected that and I asked if he could be kind enough to ring me up today and next time I will be aware of the recent change in their payment policy. His response was that it wasnt a change in policy but rather a rule they recently started to enforce. At which point, I took the only bill I had which was a 100 and I asked if they could change it so I can pay. His literal response was its ridiculous to change a 100 for 3 dollars worth of records. So it appeared that ringing up records under 5 dollars was too much trouble and changing my 100 was also too much of an issue. I put the records back and ended up leaving. Not sure why or when they started to treat their customers this way but no need to return.

Great store, always love stopping in! To me they are the go to shop for electronic/dance music, but they have a solid selection of a variety of genres. Staff is super knowledgeable and gives great recommendations.

I love this place..

Wonderful vintage record store. Actually has a drum and bass selection! That is very important.

Don’t get me wrong they have an awesome selection of music and the service is great . But they never open on time I mean never . I come from the far south to get in and out before traffic builds up and rush hour starts. They say 12 pm opening more like 1:30 2:00 .

Fantastic collection. First time in Chicago and had to make the pilgrimage to this iconic shop!

Back days, records mixing made many of us euphoric. Peaceful headphone sampling and searching for new vinyls on the wall was phenomenal. Vibe works from UK, US, Europe, and whole world, what a journey it was.These days, things are little bit different but Im sure few still understands static.Love to the music, remains the same...Happy New Year

Just an amazing, one-of-a-kind store. Filled with vinyl records from the 1990s and 2000s and beyond. Its an old school electronic music vibe here, and you can go crate digging for techno, house, dubstep, trance, Chicago house, and much more. They also have a good selection of records from other genres like hip-hop, rock n roll, disco, etc.It can be a bit intimidating your first time there because of the sheer volume of records, many of which are by artists youve never heard of. But thats half of the fun - its a great place to spend hours looking for songs/artists/labels you love and finding gems. Theres listening stations for records too, so you can sample them before you buy.An authentic record store experience since 1969...full of history and good vibes. Many of the records here have old price tags from years past, and theyve returned home to Gramaphone to find a new owner. If you love music, your mind will be blown. Ive never seen anything like it.

Picked up a few gems nd a great experience

I ❤ Gramaphone Records! Been coming here since the 80s amd always find somehting.😊

As a lover of all things house and techno, this is a staple that I always visit when Im in chicago

Legendary House DJ resource! I have been coming here since 1992 and theres always a good find available.

Friendly staff, lots of vinyl, chill vibe. Skewed to the house/dance/DJ crowd. Easy to navigate and broken down by genre. Friendly staff and if you cant find it ask.

Great spot for local house and hip hop records.

Ive been going here for years. They will always have the support of this DJ.

OMG SHAWN B. RIGHTHooked a Brother UPIve been in Vegas for 9yrsOut the Game...But Im Back!!!

First time visit. Pretty cool shop, with lots of surprises. With lots of self control, i kept under my budget. Live DJ pumping house through the store system. Ill have to go back next visit to the neighborhood.

One of the very few places I miss about Chicago. Plus they have listening stations. That isnt always the case at other record stores. At most times you gotta dig, dig and dig some more to find the stuff you like and if you give yourself enough time youll walk out with some good, or even great finds. Hit the used sections first and go from there.

What more can I say about gramophone records Ive been going to gramophone records for years I followed them from their original location to this location I always find goodies at gramophone records they have a selection of records from high-end expensive to middle of the road to cheap records I can always find something there that I like. Nate

This has been one of my favorite places in this city, even since before I lived here.

LOVED IT!

I love this record store so much, they have a really great drum n bass section.｡.:*☆

Hands down the best record store in Chicago

Been shopping at this record store for 30 years. Its still the best place to aquire those hard to find jams. Being a DJ its difficult to find places that sell jams in vinyl. Gramaphone records has always been my go to spot. I recommend it to all my DJ partners.

Curated and well organized with an incredibly knowledgeable and friendly staff. Best record store Ive ever visited. Shopped there days in a row and found great deals on used vinyl and picked up some new items, too.

Really cool store but the selection is very geared towards crate digging DJs (heavy on old house and funk). You can listen to a lot of used records on store provided turntables which is nice.

Great selection, fair prices paid for records. Owner is pleasant and staff is helpful.

If youre looking for Chicago house vinyl, this is the place to get it. Huge, high quality selection. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Plenty of listening stations. I think I saw Derrick Carter in here one time.

Hands down the best electronic music record store Ive ever been to.Endless crates of techno, house, electro, downtempo, edits.The gentleman running the store was an absolute gem. He took the time to look in the back for a few records I was looking for (no dice, but he looked!).He also took time to give me and many other customers recommendations on records, going as far to play them over the sound system.10/10, Ill definitely be coming back.

Great help from the staff... The guy who helped me happens to be an amazing international DJ himself. Great recommendations. I wish I lived in Chicago so I could be a regular!

Best record store in the Chicago. Its dance music, and they let you dig for records. bring your own headphones; they have headphones there but those headphones have been through a lot.

Awesome place. All kinds of genres. Good techno and electro sections. Staff are very helpful

Good place for vinyl records, there you can find Electro, new wave, rock, industrial, metal, house

Great place and Institution. Ive been a loyal patron for years. Great place to shop, very friendly staff!

Brilliant selection, knowledgeable staff. Surprising finds. Best choice of house and techno Ive ever seen in one place.

Possibly the best record store in the Chicago area. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly and their selection is unparalleled.

If youre a DJ, this is the place to go for everything dance music related. Beware that someone was smoking cigs in the back room and the entire store stank - otherwise a good experience.

This great little place gives you the option of listening to diverse artists that are offered. The staff is helpful too, but to be able to check out something obscure before purchasing is a huge bonus. Extra bonus points for their Chicago centric tees!

This place is an institution, not just a store. I must have first visited back in the 90s. So pleased it is still going strong.

Wonderful store, full of loads of electronic music. My husband is a house DJ and he spends hours there.

Been coming here for years! Enjoyed my recent visit in honor of Record Store Day! 😊

One of the most amazing record stores in Chicago. Michael serafini the owner is the nicest and most knowledgeable guy around. Wish i could give it 6 stars

Traveled to Chicago for house music you found your location. This place has history and has a selection to prove it. Lots of flyers and local information in the front of the store and enough music to spend all your money and then some. Great place for house heads or anyone looking for hot new dance music selections.

Great music playing. Awesome atmosphere. Staff included. Sweet selection.

Best place for House, Dance, Ambient, etc. on vinyl in Chicago. I never leave there empty handed, finding something to add to my collection. Original Trax pressings to new releases, its just fantastic.

If youre a record lover you should take a look, staff is very kind and helpful.

Best

This has been the spot...for 30+ yrs of my life. Thank you!

THE record store for electronic music, perhaps the most dance comprehensive store outside of Europe.

One of the greatest and longest running record shops of all time!

Best dance music record store in the country. for real.

When Im in Chitown, my favorite place to get lost in music. This place is a gem.

Great shop if you are looking for electronic and hip hop. Only thing is the prices are pretty high.

Ask! Knowledgable, friendly and helpful sales staff. Plenty of new and old to choose from.

Was overwhelmed with the selection, asked for some recommendations and dude went above and beyond, running into the back to look for a record he had in mind. Fantastic people working here

Awful service. My nieces and I came into the store and no associate was present. Then he came up to my teenage niece and cussed at her and told her not to touch the record player that was just sitting out. Worst service I have ever experienced. Sad that record stores like this will go out of business even sooner with people like this.

Nice selection most of their used vinyl is in good to great condition.

Great choice, great prices ! Found there a gem Ive been looking for a long time !

They have all kinds of old school music.

You come here when you’re deep off into it!

Shop was really nice. had an incredible selection and great atmosphere

This place was BADASS. Mike was cool and VERY HELPFUL guy. Everyone was cool.

Awesome selection in a comfy environment with knowledgeable staff

❤️ Im thankful that gramaphone exists ❤️

Fantastic shop with a very nice and helpful staff. They stock tons of new and used house, techno, dubstep, dnb, etc. Essential for electronic music lovers.

By far the coolest record store in chicago. End up visiting the store 2-3 times a week.

Been a customer since 2001. Great place

The only place you need to know if youre looking for records in Chicago. Excellent techno selection. Ive purchased many gems from Gramaphone.

For many years, one of my favorite spots in Chicago to get lost in music. Its a Chicago treasure.

If you enjoy dance music of any era, dont miss this place.

Real nice collection, found a great record from a real obscure artist here

Awesome atmosphere, chill staff, and a massive selection of dance music to choose from. Everything from Avicii, Earth Wind and Fire, and everything in between.

Best record store in town.

Great selection of dance music, cute staff

Very nice people... you can ask 1,000 questions and they will help....

Incredible selection of albums from all genres.

Friendly staff, great selection! My favorite record store of all time ever!

Amazing collection of obscure, old classics, and groundbreaking music. A couple years back I purchased its album time Todd Terje. Go out and buy listen to it!Anyways being a huge house fan, and being in chicago, I naturally asked if someone could point me I the right direction. The thin haired man at the counter looked at semi disheveled kid, that looked no older than I (23). Immediately he dropped what he was doing and started dropping knowledge and asking questions I didnt necessarily know all the answers too. I told him to pick a couple random slappers and he obliged.I then asked about the local house scene and was more than happy to enlighten me on the beat venues, who to look out for, etc. A DJ was spinning in the shop so we grooved for a minute before asking a question I kind of think I knew the answer tilo. Asked him if he got down,says yea, here and there :) my name Is Garret David, he humbly admits.Anyways other than helping me and being a really chill dude, this guys music is OG chicago house ready to be heard by the masses. I will be purchasing several vinyls shortly! Will be back for sure!

Good place for new music and some classics.

Shop for Records in great company, Feel like you are at home with friends !

Very friendly and helpful staff. Large selection.

Has great selection of house,techno, and drum n bass. They are also very friendly.

The best resource in finding vinyl of that one producer no one knowsThey have everything from electro house to Avant Garde Jazzcore.I would highly recommend it. Plus they sell control vinyl!

Cool selection of used techno and house vinyls. I had found some Detroit Techno pearls here.

Old School. Its weird heading west on Diversey and turning right to go to Gramaphone.

Very nice place!

Amazing store, helpful staff. This is the place to shop for records in Chicago

Been coming here for years. Its a MUST VISIT in Chicago. Gotta ha be House! - Trevor Lamont

My home away from home

This record shop is everything to me.

Great place great finds great people

The headquarters of Chicago house music and more!

Since the 1990s.Classic place for the serious music lover or D.J.If they dont have it,they order it if avalible.Peace#25

Good shop with nice selection.

One of the best record shops anywhere

Tons of used and new house and techno.

This place is older school than I can express

Amazing store for electronic music