Bric A Brac Records

Punk, Junk, and Rock N Roll! Follow us on Instagram @bricabracrecords for all the latest and greatest! Rambo bop bag? We got it. Check. A "Diet Computer" from 1974?

Husband and wife team Nick and Jen bring to the public their passion for all things fun. Records, cassettes, tv and movie collectibles and vintage housewares are just the basics when it comes to what to expect at Bric-a-Brac. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes beach towel? Where else?!? Stocking our favorites in garage, punk, pop, and rock n roll. Exclusive retailers of Full Breach 77 t-shirts and PORK

07/16/2024

Fresh batch of mostly complete Polly Pocket sets!

07/16/2024

Pitchfork is this weekend! We're presenting an artist signing with our dear buds .promises on Saturday right after their set. Come say hi!

Photos from Bric A Brac Records's post 07/06/2024

Fresh tapes! Fresh stickers from .uglies !

07/04/2024

Hello we are closed today!

06/27/2024

Reposting for a reminder! Parking on Milwaukee Ave parking is out of commission for the time being (yay for bike lanes!) but that means limited parking around the shop. Here’s a helpful little graphic to use if you’re planning on driving to visit us.
Otherwise we are only a short walk from the Blue Line!

06/20/2024

July 11th! Thank heaven, we're back at spinning new favorites and old. RIP James Chance.

Photos from Bric A Brac Records's post 06/14/2024

An absolutely absurd amount of new stuff!! Gossip reissues, Cola, Upchuck, Charli, Gel, Mspaint, Gumm, Bad Bunny, Tank Girl OST, Chappelle Roan, the Marias, DIIV, Willie, Eyedress, Iggy, Fantomas, Bar Italia, L'Imperatrice, Joan Jett and a repress of In the Beginning There Was Rhythm!! Plus more restocks than we can even begin to list. Seven different Cocteau Twins reissues?!?

06/11/2024

Starting at 3! Come meet Shannon, Cody, Nate and Will before their show tonight. Free to come say hey, we've got plenty of records for sale if you need one, or bring whatever you like for them to sign!

Photos from Bric A Brac Records's post 06/07/2024

Horror and trashy 90s action VHS out now!

Photos from Bric A Brac Records's post 06/07/2024

Lots of fun new stuff for the weekend: Godzilla Minus One OST, Words and Music of House of 1000 Corpses, House on Haunted Hill OST, E.T. OST, Chainsaw Man OST, Blueshift Big Band doing jazz versions of video game hits, a Suzanne Ciani soundtrack, Africamore comp, Gomma Dancefloor comp, Postcards Vol 1-3 (British D.I.Y. post punk '78-'84), Disque La Rayé comp, 70s bovver and glam rock comp, Cold Heat heavy funk comp, digital reggae comp, Congo Funk comp, Zombie Mandingo, three from Kavinsky, Poison Girl Friend, Thou, the Brat, Thin Lizzy, Joy Division, Hide, the Chequers, Witch, Twelve Cubic Feet, Gary Wilson, and restocks of the Cure, Les Calimites, Rezillos and Teenage Jesus!!

06/06/2024

Our dear buds are gonna be posting up at the shop on Tuesday from 3-4 to sign your stuff! Come say hey before their sold out show that night!

Photos from Bric A Brac Records's post 06/05/2024

Legally required to mention how Truly Outrageous this shelf is.

06/05/2024

We have an in-store this weekend!

Photos from Bric A Brac Records's post 05/31/2024

New releases! La Luz, Mudhoney, Korn, Depeche Mode, Earth, Hot Hot Heat, Whote Zombie, Schoolboy Q, and Leon Bridges. Restocks : the Shins, Chai, The Postal Service, Beach House, Low, Dead Kennedys, the Fugees, Mouse Rat, Licorice Pizza, Nation of Ulysses, Tom Petty, Nancy Sinatra, Frank Zappa, Slowdive, Sly Stone, John Coltrane, Funkadelic, and Rites of Spring.

05/28/2024

Nice batch of tapes out now!

05/28/2024

Want to go see Ladytron at tomorrow night for FREE?? Come snag their latest record and get a pair of tickets!

05/27/2024

Open regular hours today!

05/27/2024

Open normal hours today!

05/24/2024

Out today and new arrivals! Aluminum, Finom, Brian Eno/Holger Czukay/J. Peter Schwalm, Mui Zyu, Khanate, Mamman Sani, Outer World, and Lionlimb!

05/21/2024

Special Tamagotchi edition of Toy Story Tuesday!

Photos from Bric A Brac Records's post 05/18/2024

New releases and new stock! Billie Eilish, Cage the Elephant, Gee Tee, Dua Lipa, Justice, Broadcast, Mannequin P***y, Yard Act, Parquet Courts, the Go OST and Genesis Owusu! Plus tons of restocks for the weekend!

Photos from Bric A Brac Records's post 05/03/2024

Spent some time this week filling the Star Wars case with fresh friends, perhaps because of a certain date coming up tomorrow. Happy May the 3rd!

Photos from Bric A Brac Records's post 05/03/2024

Out today and new arrivals! John Carpenter, Lemon Twigs, Poor Things OST, Bnny, Edging, Impulsive Hearts, Lora Logic, Open Mike Eagle and Linda Smith! Plus restocks of Didjits, My Bloody Valentine OST, Evil Dead 2 OST, Boy Harsher, Madvillain, Pixies, Choir Boy and Khruangbin!

04/30/2024

It's Toy Story Tuesday! Get acquainted with this handsome gentleman in our stories along with lots of other vintage Nintendo goodies.

Photos from Bric A Brac Records's post 04/24/2024

Here's what's up this weekend! DJing another night of deep cuts and favorites to contort yourself to Thursday at Podlasie, then plays with Ovef Ow and at VCR (DM for address) on Saturday, and on Sunday we've got back making jokes about being hungry or something!

04/23/2024

Two things we've been anxiously awaiting are finally here! The latest from Uranium Club and the debut book from our dear pal !

04/23/2024

New thing: Toy Story Tuesdays! Keep an eye on our stories on Tuesdays for features on some of the newest toys in stock. Like this "Build A Better Burger" game from 1984! Somehow only missing 5 teeny tiny pieces out of the 100+ mini fast food items used to play the game.

04/19/2024

Giveaway time! sent us a swag pack with a (STANLEY???) drink thermos, backpack, shirt, and a $50 gift certificate to spend with yours truly! No purchase necessary, just swing through tomorrow and drop your info in the box.

Photos from Bric A Brac Records's post 04/18/2024

Okay we've got your weekend planned! Tomorrow is the big gig with many pals, Saturday we'll be here bright and early for the obvious, Saturday night you can choose your own adventure - more punk shenanigans from and other pals at Bricktown OR the Vampire's Ball at Epiphany!

Also looking ahead to next week we've got spinning sci-fi tunes at the Brewed Thursday evening and then you can mosey up the street for our return to Podlasie Club!

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Cel Ray closing out the night! Another killer Record Store Day in the books. Thanks to everyone for coming out!
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2845 N Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL
60647

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Monday 12pm - 7pm
Tuesday 12pm - 7pm
Wednesday 12pm - 7pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 12pm - 7pm
Saturday 12pm - 7pm
Sunday 12pm - 7pm

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