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Kiss the Sky

4.8 ★★★★★ 535 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Batavia, Illinois

Vintage specialist

Long-running indie music store stocking new and used vinyl, CDs, posters, and clothing.

Plan your visit

Hours

Monday 10 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–8 PM
Thursday 10 AM–8 PM
Friday 10 AM–8 PM
Saturday 10 AM–6 PM
Sunday 10 AM–6 PM

Hours can shift for holidays, clinics, and lesson schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on the wall

Instrument and gear categories at Kiss the Sky, confirmed in players' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🏆 Vintage & Rare 2 mentions

“Kiss the Sky is a treasure trove for music enthusiasts and vinyl collectors alike!”

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♻️ Used Gear 7 mentions

“Yeah, they've got bins of new, well-known artists, but the real gold can be found in the thousands of used, classic titles stacked along the back wall.”

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🪕 Ukulele, Banjo & Folk

“Super diverse selection from pop to hip-hop, metal, country, dance, folk, anything you could ask for.”

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What players say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 535 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧠 knowledgeable staff 3 mentions

“Vibes are great, owner has tons of knowledge and very friendly and welcoming.”

💵 good value 2 mentions

“I don’t know if they still do this but I sold a good chunk of my records before leaving for college to Kiss The Sky and they gave me a great price for my collection back then.”

From the reviews

Last time I was here I saw some vinyls that even tho I already own I had never seen in a store. Specifically fishmonger legacy edition which is an album by underscores and not something I have seen in a store before.

★★★★★ — Cookerwinter, Apr 2025

A real gem of a place for vinyl freaks. Yeah, they've got bins of new, well-known artists, but the real gold can be found in the thousands of used, classic titles stacked along the back wall. You'll often find multiple copies of what you're looking for to choose from. Great vibe and music venue as well.

★★★★★ — Steve, Feb 2018

Well stocked record store with lots of new and used vinyl. The staff working there are enthusiastic about music. A great place to browse and find some treasures.

★★★★★ — Tom, Jan 2026

Kiss the Sky is a treasure trove for music enthusiasts and vinyl collectors alike! I'm just barely dipping my toes into the world of vinyl, and I feel like this place is a must visit!

★★★★★ — George, Feb 2024

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Where to find Kiss the Sky

180 1st St, Batavia, IL60510

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