The Records Department

The Records Department A different kind of record store
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Community is a verb. So. Know what to do. Carry what you need. Save a life.This Thursday at 6 PM, our friends from Live4...
09/08/2026

Community is a verb. So. Know what to do. Carry what you need. Save a life.

This Thursday at 6 PM, our friends from Live4Lali are joining us for a FREE Narcan training at The Records Department.

Maybe you’ll never need these skills. We hope you don’t. But if the moment comes, wouldn’t you rather be prepared?

In about an hour, you’ll learn the skills and get the tools you need to respond to an opioid overdose; completely free.

Thursday • 6 PM • FREE

SMALLS PROJECT 12x12 OPEN CALLOur biggest art project of the year starts RIGHT NOW.We have 33 12” x 12” boards going out...
09/06/2026

SMALLS PROJECT 12x12 OPEN CALL
Our biggest art project of the year starts RIGHT NOW.

We have 33 12” x 12” boards going out to the first 33 artists who come into The Records Department and claim one.

Take a free board. Make it yours. Bring it back by October 31st.

Then we’ll hang the whole collection in the shop, with an opening on Friday, November 6th, and keep it up through the holidays.

It’s a chance to get your work seen during our busiest shopping season, by the people who walk through our doors looking for records, gifts, or something a little different.

33 boards. 33 artists. First come, first served.

315 e south st 60098

You work hard, so this Labor Day weekend?We are open so you can dig hard. Shop is open Friday & Saturday 10-8Sunday & Mo...
09/03/2026

You work hard, so this Labor Day weekend?
We are open so you can dig hard.
Shop is open Friday & Saturday 10-8
Sunday & Monday 11-4

See you around.

BECK | RIDE LONESOME OFFICIAL RELEASE EVENTJoin us Saturday, September 19 at 4 PM for a record release party celebrating...
09/02/2026

BECK | RIDE LONESOME
OFFICIAL RELEASE EVENT
Join us Saturday, September 19 at 4 PM for a record release party celebrating the new album RIDE LONESOME. Listen to the album, snag some freebies, and meet fellow fans. If you’re a Beck fan, you’re going to want to be here for this one.

And if you want to make sure you leave with a copy of the album, pre-order now. The indie vinyl variant and CD are both available on our website for pickup at the event or at the shop.

Saturday, September 19
4 PM
The Records Department

Okay, Miley fans… what a surprise! PRE-ORDER NOW to get this gorgeous indie red vinyl variant while supplies last.And if...
09/02/2026

Okay, Miley fans… what a surprise!

PRE-ORDER NOW to get this gorgeous indie red vinyl variant while supplies last.

And if you’re a CD person, pay attention: the only way to get your hands on the CD is to pre-order it now for in-shop pickup. Once we're out, we are out.
Miley fans, this one is going to be fun.

Guarantee yours now.
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We’re all Happier Now after spending the evening listening to Movement’s new album early ; and yeah, this one is a stunn...
09/02/2026

We’re all Happier Now after spending the evening listening to Movement’s new album early ; and yeah, this one is a stunner. Only the coolest, funnest folks like this band & tonight proved it.

We loved sharing this one with you a little early.

Happier Now is officially out this Friday, and we’ll have it in the shop. We’ve also still got a few freebies left, while they last.

MIKE D | THANK YOURELEASE EVENTMike D’s first solo album is finally out, and it’s every bit as weird, restless, playful,...
08/29/2026

MIKE D | THANK YOU
RELEASE EVENT

Mike D’s first solo album is finally out, and it’s every bit as weird, restless, playful, and unpredictable as you’d expect from this Beastie Boy. It’s built on breakbeats, glitchy electronics, punk energy, experimental hip-hop, and that unmistakably Mike D voice. Basically: you know it when you hear it.

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315 E South Street
Woodstock, IL
60098

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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+18152455340

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