Chicago is rich in record stores. But not all of them give you that satisfying passport-stamped feeling that 606 Records in Pilsen does. You won’t find the umpteenth reissue of your favorite classic rock or Blue Note jazz record (no shade on either). Instead, you’ll discover a shop dedicated to turning people onto many of the world’s most eclectic artists and boundary-pushing independent labels. Jazz-funk from Tokyo, house music from South Africa, underground rap from Chicago, electronica from all corners of the globe, and everything else you can imagine — it’s somehow all impeccably curated just across the way from Thalia Hall. 1808 S. Allport St. 606records.com
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