The smallish shop carries lots of soul and funk vinyl, plus a bit of everything else, from stoner doom to Native American ballads. It's also a great place to find local and regional bands, including those on the store's own label. Prices typically hover around $20 per record.
Shuga Records
Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
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