Record Wonderland

They have some pretty good records, and they seem as if they know what they're doing. The place is EXTREMELY disorganized. The CDs are randomly placed throughout the store, records are somewhat alphabetically organized, but how they're categorized isn't that great. The records and their sleeves are in great condition, and prices seem fair. They said to ask if I had questions but didn't really seem available for me to do so. I don't think they can look up anything in their inventory. The one guy immediately came over to stop me when I started to look at the records on the lower shelf, claiming they were "overstock." Why leave them there without a note specifically stating that? The tone and look I got was enough to make me leave. They didn't have anything I was looking for, anyway, which was 90s metal/grunge/numetal in record or CD form. There's not much thrash metal or punk there either.

A very nice small vinyl and other music media store with plenty of new and used selections. Decent pricing and enough room to move from station to station in your music search. Plenty of parking on site

I’m glad I found this local gem! It’s hard to walk in and not find something. Great all around selection for most genres. If you don’t see it, ask. You may be surprised. Owner is friendly and helpful.

Great spot to crate dig! I've found some amazing albums here, both new and used for great prices! Owners and staff are very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.

So glad I found this business located in a strip center in Roselle . If you are looking for some old vinyl or just want to bring back old memories..this is the place to go. The owner is very nice and knowledgeable. Records are categorized by music type and mostly in alphabetical order. Prices range from 5.00-15.00. A true gem in the Northwest Suburbs.

Wide selection of CDs/records in great condition. The staff is friendly and helpful.

What a great little record store. It is well organized and a surprisingly wide range of music to choose from. They pack a lot of variety in this little shop. The owner is very friendly and seems very knowledgeable. He was very happy to answer any questions and add tid bits of trivia related to whatever selections i was looking at. I could spend hours here.

Quality vinyl! Very cool selection & always find a bunch of unique gems in great condition! Nice staff that let you browse but are available if needed.

I love this record store. New favorite place. I had a concern with a record I bought and they took care of me. Highly recommended on like every level.

Great selection of new and used vinyl in all genres, from Rock, Folk, and Jazz to Country and Classical. Smaller selection of cds. The prices on some of the older rock lps seemed on the higher end of reasonable, but ... it's your choice! But I'd pay a small premium for the ability to fully inspect before buying!! (I understand they also discount larger purchases.) Great in-store music and friendly staff make for a pleasant shopping or browsing experience. I will definitely be back with a detailed "wants" list. Support your local music stores!!

So glad I found this business located in a strip center in Roselle . If you are looking for some old vinyl or just want to bring back old memories..this is the place to go. The owner is very nice and knowledgeable. Records are categorized by music type and mostly in alphabetical order. Prices range from 5.00-15.00. A true gem in the Northwest Suburbs.

The staff is very knowledgeable and prices are good. Even the cheap bin has some good stuff. Nice atmosphere and fun to browse. Easy to find what you want.

I would not have gotten rid of all my (amazing) albums if I knew Vinyl and record players would make a comeback. The album I bought for a 13 year old child was $35. not exactly what I remember paying. Service was meh..I would think in that kinda place they would make a little conversational effort, but it was just a guy you couldn't really even see because the counter where you pay was so elevated. (maybe my 6' husband could see him, but I sure couldn't.)

Kewl place. You'll find something oven if it isn't a record. They have deals on holidays A decent amount to dig through for music affectionados

Another great suburban record store with high quality used vinyl and new releases. Owners are super nice and the inventory is superb.

Lots of 12" extended remix original pressings; freestyle, hot tracks, house, etc. Picked my 2nd copies since they are in such good shape. Will definitely come back next time I visit Chicago.

Love this place, they have a real great selection of old and new, and the energy of the people who work here is awesome. They are pretty helpful, and insightful. Pricing sometimes is a little here or there but I'll always pop in!

Thank you yelp for telling me I had yet to review the best record store in chicagoland.... Record Wonderland. I can't believe I missed that. Whether your looking for $1 records, new releases, rare records or even classical, this is the place to go. They have a great selection of new releases and used vinyl at excellent prices. They know the market and don't over price their records just because they have a retail store. I first ran into them at the old Palatine Wolff's flea years ago and have been a loyal customer ever since. You even can find a selection of collectables and posters. There is simply no reason to go anywhere else. No matter how often you go they always have new stuff. You also will also not find a more knowledgeable staff anywhere. Stop reading this and go now!

This was the first time in to brouse or buy. I came in looking for jazz records and they had a good selection. Also looking through the recently aquired there were at least 20 to look at. The best thing is they have an wide price range of offerings. No matter if you are on a budget or do not mind spending over $100 for a good quality record you should not be disappointed.

Solid record store, mostly used and a wide variety of genres. Prices for anything notable were on the high end...but very much worth a trip.

This record store is fairly new, having opened about a month and a half ago. As a result, I've only been there once thus far, and so these are my initial impressions. The guys who run the shop are very friendly--if you've been to any of the local record shows in the area, you will find that you might already know them. They also have been running an online version of the business for a while now, so the storefront version of the store that I am reviewing here is essentially just their "latest edition." Thus far, the store is rather nicely set up. They have decent prices on Rock, Classical, and Jazz Records, and also a pretty nice selection of LPs within each of these sections. Prices are well in line with "bricks and motor" stores in the area, like Dusty Groove and Reckless, rather than Ebay-centered, like say, Mile Long in Wheaton or (ridiculously so) Shuga Records. They also have a .50 clearance record section that contains selections comparable to what you might find in the same section at one of the local area Half Price Books locations. The Classical section in particular stands out as being quite nicely stocked. You will find a range of types of music, from symphonies to concertos. Each is broken into a different section. Jazz and Rock are also pretty nicely stocked up, while the World music section is a nice find you don't always see other places. Also nice is the selection of reel to reel tapes they have, as well as the small, but well-priced CD selection. Overall, they rate well versus other stores in the area, whether within Chicago-proper or out in the suburbs.

Great store. It is fairly well sorted and the prices are fair. Also have a wide variety of records.

Stumbled upon this li'l gem of a shop researching vinyl in the NW suburbs of Chicago and so stoked I found it. It's tucked away rather inconspicuously in a strip mall and super easy to miss. It's not exactly ginormous in size but it amply makes up in the quality the shopkeeper has curated. While there is a heavy emphasis on rock and pop (not complaining about that mind you...), there is still a good bit of jazz, classical, world music and a healthy selection of soul. Prices are relatively reasonable for vintage vinyl in decent condition (moreso than most of the vintage record shops in Chicago) - I walked away with a healthy stack of original '60s pop and rock titles for about 50 bucks and was happy with my mini-spree. Shopkeeper is a cool guy who is quite knowledgeable and fun to chat with. Definitely worth a visit if you are a vinylhead.

Great shop with a wealth of desirable titles at very reasonable prices. Record hounds, don't pass this place by.

Record Wonderland is a great new shop in the Northwest suburbs. I've come in a handful of times now, and I've got to say that the two owners are really nice and helpful, always welcoming. The store itself is extremely well organized. It's easy to move around the store and browse, everything is labeled nicely. I've noticed the front counter is always a bit messy, with stacks of albums waiting to be put out. Although, I don't mind, because this means that new stuff is always coming through their doors! :) They have a wide selection of genres, but do tend to focus mainly on rock and jazz. They sell mostly used albums, with a few represses and new releases mixed in. This means that you may have some trouble finding a particular title, but it's all about frequent visits and patience. :) Everything is graded well and the best part about Record Wonderland... THE PRICES! Fair if not competitive with other stores in the area. I've made some great finds at this shop and will definitely be coming back.

Just overall a great store and customer service is awesome. I was looking for several old jazz albums and the owner picked them out along with some other selections I might like. They have rock and roll to heavy metal. I spent hours just looking at albums and different artists . Loved the overall experience .

Record Wonderland is always a fun visit. The store is well organized and clean. The vinyl selection, ranging from classical to soundtracks, is reasonably priced and diverse. I've found everything from Pet Sounds to Mercury Living Presence recordings, all of them in excellent condition. The owners are friendly and knowledgable -- tell them your interests, and they'll gladly suggest some ideas.

This is a great vinyl experience. They have a ton of product. Prices are fair and they know their stuff. Best customer service. I always enjoy coming in here. It's such a wonderland in here so drink some tea and fit in the door and have fun.

Fantastic selection of records. They were fairly priced as well and the staff were friendly! Would definitely recommend.

If you enjoy LPs, CDs, 45s, and other music related stuff, do yourself a favor and stop by this shop. It's got great inventory, clean, well organized, and run by super nice and informed owners. Oh yea also lots of free parking and prices are very reasonable.

My fiancée and I frequent here and always find great deals and we love supporting local business!

This place is absolutely AMAZING so many records and super super clean and organized ! The records are in impeccable condition and you can tell that they take care of them very well the sleeves were in a great condition & VERY VERY reasonable priced ! I cannot wait to come back over the weekend for the side walk sale that they are having best record shop around I highly recommend coming here !

Great selection, helpful staff. Decent pricing. They don't make them like this any more. A gem.

Love Record Wonderland! They are so nice and helpful and a pleasure to talk to. The store is so clean and organizer and they have TONS of records. All reasonably priced.