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Culture Shock Records - Gifts - Clothing
4.8 ★★★★★ 587 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Rockford, Illinois
Store stocking vintage and modern products, including clothing, locally made items and vinyl records.
Plan your visit
- Buys & trades used gear they buy, trade, or consign used instruments — bring the case and any original parts, and expect trade credit to beat the cash offer
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (815) 229-2997
- Website cultureshockshop.com
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“Whether you're hunting for rare vinyl, the latest releases, or stylish clothing, Culture Shock has it all.”
“They have a huge variety of records, from new to used.”
“Walked out with this awesome setup with great sound at half the price we were expecting.”
What players say again and again
“Not only did I not have to wait a few days for delivery, I was able to ask questions and get knowledgeable answers that didn’t come from an FAQ on a website.”
From the reviews
Wide selection of vynil records. Also cds and cassettes. Very friendly knowledgeable owner and staff. I love to browse at this place.
While visiting the Rockford area, I stumbled upon Culture Shock, tucked away off the beaten path — and what a fantastic find! The store has an impressive collection of vinyl records, from classic 70s–80s gems to current releases across all genres.
We walked in to pick up a few records an ask a couple questions about upgrading our system. Walked out with this awesome setup with great sound at half the price we were expecting. Huge thanks to Skyler (hopefully spelled close). He answered all of our questions and than some. Will come back often.
My go-to for records! The vinyl is well organized and there are usually sales with some good finds. They also have a great selection of gifts from local artists and thrift items to find here. The staff are always friendly and open to questions, plus there’s an adorable shop dog 🐾
Selling or trading gear at Culture Shock Records - Gifts - Clothing
Culture Shock Records - Gifts - Clothing comes up for buying and trading used gear — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the trip go better. First, bring the whole package: the case or gig bag, the original tremolo arm or bridge parts, the paperwork if you have it — a complete rig is worth real money more than a bare instrument, and it saves the back-and-forth of "can you bring the case in?" Second, know that trade credit almost always beats the cash offer, usually by a healthy margin — if you're upgrading anyway, price your old gear as a trade against the new one before you take cash. Either way, expect the offer to be below what the gear sells for on the wall; the gap is the store's margin for setup, warranty, and sitting on it until the right buyer walks in.
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