Records & music · Wicker Park & Bucktown
Reckless Records
on Wicker Park, with 6 more shops within a short walk
New and used vinyl, CDs and DVDs at the Wicker Park branch of a Chicago chain dating to 1988; staff buy used music every day until an hour before closing.
Hours
Daily 10am–7pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Good to know
- Parking
- The CTA Blue Line Damen station sits at the six-corner intersection; Quimby's directions also point to the #72 North Avenue bus, and the #56 Milwaukee bus runs the length of the strip. Metra riders can use Clybourn station (2001 N Ashland Ave), about a mile away. Street parking is metered; on car-free Sundays Milwaukee becomes a tow zone from 12:01am.
- Wicker Park shops
- Bookshops and record stores open around 9am–noon and stay open until 7–9pm, seven days a week.
Shops a few minutes away
All of Wicker Park →- Ragstock Wicker ParkVintage · 1459 N Milwaukee Ave4 min walk
- Store B VintageVintage · 1472 N Milwaukee Ave4 min walk
- Buffalo Exchange Wicker ParkVintage · 1478 N Milwaukee Ave5 min walk
- Secret Agent Supply Co.Books · 1276 N Milwaukee Ave5 min walk
- Shuga RecordsRecords & music · 1272 N Milwaukee Ave5 min walk
- Free People Wicker ParkFashion · 1464 N Milwaukee Ave5 min walk
Before you go
What are Reckless Records's hours?
Reckless Records is usually open Daily 10am–7pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Reckless Records?
Reckless Records is at 1379 N Milwaukee Ave in Wicker Park & Bucktown, Chicago.
Where can I park near Reckless Records?
The closest option for Wicker Park & Bucktown is The CTA Blue Line Damen station sits at the six-corner intersection; Quimby's directions also point to the #72 North Avenue bus, and the #56 Milwaukee bus runs the length of the strip. Metra riders can use Clybourn station (2001 N Ashland Ave), about a mile away. Street parking is metered; on car-free Sundays Milwaukee becomes a tow zone from 12:01am.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from the L.
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