Donate / Sell / Trade We are always looking to acquire unwanted vinyl LPs, CDs, DVDs, cassettes and more. Rare and used music are the lifeblood of Val’s halla and we are eager to hear from music collectors who are looking to unload and…

  Explore the Store What are you searching for? Every musical genre is represented in every format. New & Used Vinyl, an extensive selection of CD & Cassette from complete operas to rap and from world music to local Chicago artists. If…

Live on Our Stage Who Performs at Val's? The stage inside Val's halla regularly hosts music acts of every musical genre.  Whether it is local, home-grown talent or touring artists who are passing through Chicagoland, Val's is an amazing place to catch a…

Meet Our Team Shayne - Store Manager / Music Guru  Shayne is our music guru with all the answers. He worked alongside Val for the last 2 decades and her spirit guides him to this day.  Shayne is in the store pretty much…

Powered by Partners Since 1972, Val's has relied on the power of community relationships to weather the storms of the music industry and continue to carve out its niche in the vibrant community of Oak Park.  Since the store's re-location in 2006, the Oak Park…

Annual Events As part of our mission to serve as a community hub for music lovers, we strive to keep the store lively with special events and live performances throughout the year. Below are just a few annual highlights that we always look forward to.…