How to Sell 45 Records in Chicago — Fast, Fair & Simple
Ready to sell your 45 rpm records in Chicago? Whether you have a few rare soul 45s or hundreds passed down from a collector, we make the process easy with same-day cash offers and house calls across Chicago, Illinois, and Northwest Indiana.
What Makes a 45 Worth Money?
Many people are surprised to learn that 45s can be worth far more than LPs, especially in Chicago where soul and funk collectors are active. These traits matter most:
- • Small local label (Twinight, One-Derful, Constellation, etc.)
- • Private press or short-run records
- • Soul, funk, R&B, jazz, punk
- • Clean vinyl and intact labels
- • Chicago-area groups or studios
How to Sell Your 45s in Chicago
1. Send Us a Quick Photo
Just snap a picture of the box or stack of 45s — individual pics not required.
2. Get a Fast Price Estimate
We’ll reply quickly letting you know what the collection might be worth based on condition, genre, and label.
3. Choose Drop-Off or House Call
We offer convenient Chicago-area house calls for larger quantities of 45s, plus easy store drop-offs.
45s We’re Actively Buying
- • Soul & Funk 45s (Chicago and Midwest labels)
- • Northern Soul and deep soul
- • Jazz (funky, modal, spiritual)
- • Punk & Garage Rock 45s
- • Private press small-label singles
- • Promos from DJs, radio stations & clubs
What We’re Not Buying
- • Easy listening / crooner / polka /most country
- • Pop / Top 40 Hits
- • Disney / children’s 45s
- • Damaged or heavily scratched 45s
Chicago Areas We Serve
We make house calls throughout:
- • Chicago neighborhoods (North, West & South Sides)
- • Northern suburbs: Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette, Glenview, Deerfield
- • Northwest Indiana: Hammond, Gary, Valparaiso, Michigan City
- • Harbor Country Michigan
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FAQ: Selling 45s in Chicago
Do 45s have value?
Yes — many soul, funk, jazz, punk, and private-press 45s sell for $20–$500+ depending on rarity and condition.
Do I need to organize them?
Nope. We prefer to sort them ourselves.
Do you buy large collections?
Absolutely. We buy entire 45 collections of any size.
Do you pay cash?
Yes, cash or digital payment.
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