Record Stores in Evanston, Illinois
3 record stores — last verified July 2026.
- Animal Records
A newer Evanston vinyl shop founded in 2024 by a local drummer, selling a curated mix of new and used records, CDs, and cassettes across rock, jazz, house, techno, punk, and hip-hop, with an emphasis on affordable finds.
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- Squeezebox Books & Music
Squeezebox is a boutique, thematically organized used bookstore and record shop in Evanston selling curated LPs, 45s and CDs alongside secondhand books.
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- Vintage Vinyl
Vintage Vinyl has operated under the same owner from the same Evanston storefront since 1979, stocking psychedelic, prog, jazz, soul and import vinyl.
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Evanston, Illinois?
Evanston, Illinois has 3 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Are the record stores in Evanston independently verified?
2 of the 3 record stores in Evanston carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Evanston?
Yes — 1 of Evanston's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Squeezebox Books & Music.