Val's halla Records

Val's halla Records A Collector's Paradise Since 1972 New and used --- bought & sold
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Val's will be closing early tomorrow for Labor Day but you can still grab some tunes or some beers until 5!
09/07/2026

Val's will be closing early tomorrow for Labor Day but you can still grab some tunes or some beers until 5!

FRIDAY, SEP 18 at 6PMBeck’s new album is RIDE LONESOME but he wants you to listen to it together with others at your fav...
09/03/2026

FRIDAY, SEP 18 at 6PM

Beck’s new album is RIDE LONESOME but he wants you to listen to it together with others at your favorite indie record store. So let’s all get together at Val’s halla Records on Friday, Sep 18 at 6pm and give it a spin!

We will have some giveaways and raffle prizes to snag. This is a FREE EVENT, but space is limited, so grab your tix and Pre-Order the record HERE:

https://valshallarecords.com/product/20260918-beck-listening-event/

https://valshallarecords.com/?s=beck+ride+lonesome&post_type=product

Today is Shayne's 45th Birthday! Come wish your favorite purveyor of all things groovy a good one! "Looks Rough, Pla...
08/30/2026


Today is Shayne's 45th Birthday! Come wish your favorite purveyor of all things groovy a good one! "Looks Rough, Plays Well" indeed!

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SUNDAY, SEP 13 at 1PMCome out to hear the new Orville Peck record, MULE a week before the release date. We will be pla...
08/28/2026

SUNDAY, SEP 13 at 1PM

Come out to hear the new Orville Peck record, MULE a week before the release date. We will be playing this new album through our concert sound system and giving away cool SWAG from the record label. This is a FREE event.

Want to make sure to have your copy on release date? PRE ORDER HERE:
https://valshallarecords.com/?s=orville+peck+mule&post_type=product

The fourth studio album from BEABADOOBEE is coming soon and Val’s halla Records is the place to check out PYLON in adv...
08/24/2026

The fourth studio album from BEABADOOBEE is coming soon and Val’s halla Records is the place to check out PYLON in advance! Come out on Saturday, Sep 12 at 1PM to hear the album through our concert PA a week before release date.

There will be some fun things like free stickers* and pins*, and the chance to win a test pressing of Pylon!**

The event is FREE, but space is limited, so grab your TIX HERE:
https://valshallarecords.com/product/20260815-beabadoobee-listening-event/

Also you can PRE ORDER the CD or Indie Exclusive LP HERE:
https://valshallarecords.com/?s=beabadoobee+pylon&post_type=product

*while supplies last, no purchase necessary

*one per store, must be present to win, no purchase necessary.

We have our WINNER! Congrats Lindsie! Thanks to everyone for participating and of course to ! Still need tickets? Fol...
08/24/2026

We have our WINNER! Congrats Lindsie! Thanks to everyone for participating and of course to !

Still need tickets? Follow the link in our bio!

Riot Fest 2026 Riot Fest st is almost here. As we all know, Riot Fest Sucks!Here is a note from their marketing departm...
08/17/2026

Riot Fest 2026 Riot Fest st is almost here. As we all know, Riot Fest Sucks!

Here is a note from their marketing department:

"I'm sorry we didn't book the exact bands you wanted, in the exact order you wanted, in the exact location you wanted, for free."

Well, Val’s halla Records can’t change the lineup, but maybe we can help you out with the second part of this. How about A FREE PAIR OF 3-DAY PASSES to Riot Fest 2026 at Douglas Park Sep 18-20?

Here are all of the ways to get an entry into the drawing:

🎟️ FOLLOW on Instagram or on Facebook (required)

🎟️ LIKE this post

🎟️ Tag a friend in the comments — 1 entry per tag, tag as many as you want

🎟️ Bonus entry: drop a comment on what artist you are most losing your mind over this September

🎟️ Bonus entry: swing by the shop and take a selfie with an album from one of the bands on this year’s lineup

🎟️ Bonus entry: hop on our email list (link in bio)

Entries close Sunday Aug 23 at 12pm CT. We'll pick our winner who will receive a pair of 3-day passes.

No purchase necessary. Full rules and regulations below. Not sponsored by Meta, just by us and however much we love this store. Don't want to leave it to chance? You can order your tix HERE:

https://bit.ly/4eQq4cz

Full Rules Here:
https://valshallarecords.com/contest-rules/

Oh, and we wanted to release the following statement:

"I'm sorry we didn't find a rare Japanese punk import in our basement, grade it Mint minus, and price it like a scratched Herb Alpert album."

FRIDAY, AUG 28 at 6PMThe debut album from MIKE D comes to record stores on August 28 and Val’s halla Records is hosting ...
08/13/2026

FRIDAY, AUG 28 at 6PM

The debut album from MIKE D comes to record stores on August 28 and Val’s halla Records is hosting a listening party so we can all hear it for the first time together!

We will have some cool raffle prizes / giveaways from the label and there will be copies of a limited edition Purple Vinyl Variant of THANK YOU, only available at participating stores.

This is a FREE EVENT and no tickets are necessary. but you can pre-order the album HERE:

https://valshallarecords.com/?s=mike+d+thank&post_type=product

The new Phoebe Bridgers album LOST WEEKEND is coming Friday, August 14. Be the first to hear it (and bring it home...
08/13/2026

The new Phoebe Bridgers album LOST WEEKEND is coming Friday, August 14. Be the first to hear it (and bring it home) as Val’s halla Records is hosting a Midnight Album Release Party!

The store will open at 10:30 and we will be spinning the new album at 11PM and you will have a chance to buy a special LOST WEEKEND White Label Edition pressed on Zodiacal Light vinyl. This is exclusive to the listening event! We will also have other goodies to raffle off / give away while supplies last. Come join the party!

This is a FREE EVENT, but space is limited, so grab your tix and Pre-Order the album
HERE: https://valshallarecords.com/product/20260813-phoebe-bridgers-midnight-release-event/

And HERE: https://valshallarecords.com/?s=phoebe+bridgers+lost+weekend&post_type=product

SATURDAY, AUG 22 at 1PMJoin us on Saturday, August 22 at 1PM to be among the first to hear Alex Warren’s highly anticipa...
08/08/2026

SATURDAY, AUG 22 at 1PM

Join us on Saturday, August 22 at 1PM to be among the first to hear Alex Warren’s highly anticipated upcoming album Wildchild before it’s officially released.

Attendees will also have the chance to preorder the ultra-limited Listening Party Exclusive vinyl variant (Sandy’s Beach Vinyl with an autographed insert). This variant is available to preorder ONLY at the event, while supplies last.

Can’t make it, or don’t want to take the chance of missing out? We’re accepting preorders HERE for the NEON CORAL VINYL and CD, so you can still lock in your copy.
https://valshallarecords.com/?s=alex+warren+wildchild&post_type=product

Free event. All ages.

Address

239 Harrison Street
Oak Park, IL
60304

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+17085241004

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