Wax Trax Records

Wax Trax Records Official home of Chicago's underground record store and independent label.

04/17/2026

One Day - One Kult.

📀 Record Store Day — April 18
🔥 Release Party — April 19
📍 Liar’s Club (Chicago) • 12–4PM

Pop-up shop • Wax Trax! vault • DJ set

limited glow-in-the-dark 2LP

Details in our last post →
See you there.

IF YOU’RE FEELING SINISTER 🖤Just over ONE WEEK until the new TKK Record Store Day release + our Chicago release party.He...
04/11/2026

IF YOU’RE FEELING SINISTER 🖤

Just over ONE WEEK until the new TKK Record Store Day release + our Chicago release party.

Here’s what you need to know👇

đź“€ SATURDAY, APRIL 18 (RSD)
• “Sinister Whisperz – The Wax Trax! Remixes” (2LP glow-in-the-dark jacket)
• Available at select record stores (US / Canada / Europe)
• Limited copies at waxtrax.com starting 7AM CST

🔥 SUNDAY, APRIL 19 (CHICAGO)
TKK RECORD RELEASE PARTY
📍 Liar’s Club | 12PM–4PM

What’s happening:
• Pop-up shop (new + vintage Wax Trax!)
• Wax Trax! Vault (rare + test pressings)
• Poster wall (original + promo pieces)
• $5 T-shirt barrel (!!)
• DJ Bud Sweet spinning all afternoon
• Full bar

ℹ️ Details:
• No cover
• 21+
• Shop = card + cash
• Bar = CASH ONLY
• 1665 W Fullerton, Chicago

Tag your WT! homies + make a plan.
See you next weekend.

Yep, ’tis the season - BLACK CYBER is here again. This is the biggest WAX TRAX! sale of the year, and if you’re looking ...
11/26/2025

Yep, ’tis the season - BLACK CYBER is here again. This is the biggest WAX TRAX! sale of the year, and if you’re looking for that special WAX TRAX! gift for that special WAX TRAX! fan, this weekend from Friday to Monday is your time to shine.

Save up to 25% on select items of apparel, vintage and new records, CDs, posters, etc. That is some crazy s**t!
No code needed, just add to cart and you’re immediately basking in pure discount glory.

The sale will go live Friday, 11/28/25 and carry on through Monday, 12/01/25 at WAXTRAX.COM. These sale items typically sell out fast.  If you’re on the fence, I wouldn’t wait too long or you just might miss it. Just choose BLACK CYBER SALE in the "PRODUCTS” drop down at WAXTRAX.COM.

In addition to sale items, for a limited time, we are putting up a few extra things we found laying around.
Looking for that promo-only FRONT 242 12” or that COIL bonus 7”? We’ve got your back!

Happy Thanksgiving!

BREAKFAST SCREAMS:Hey Chicago Punks!Who Likes Naked Raygun?…Who likes the original Wax Trax! Record store?…Who likes Dar...
09/17/2025

BREAKFAST SCREAMS:
Hey Chicago Punks!
Who Likes Naked Raygun?…Who likes the original Wax Trax! Record store?…Who likes Dark Matter coffee?…Who likes breakfast?
If yes to any…Well, we have an event just for you.

Join us at the
DARK MATTER COFFEE WAREHOUSE at 475 N. Campbell, Chicago from 9A-NOON this SEPT. 19,20 & 21 before heading Riot Fest (or stop by even if you’re not going to the fest).

Each morning, there will be RIOT FEST ticket giveaways…Limited DMC, Naked Raygun coffee, tattoos, tacos, special limited merch ONLY AVAILABLE AT EVENT, and of course some (very limited) NAKED RAYGUN FREE S**T!

Please note: A portion of NAKED RAYGUN COFFEE and LIMITED APPAREL proceeds during this 3-day event will go directly to the Pierre Kezdy estate.

As if that isn’t enough to get you out of bed, each morning, a group of guest DJs will be playing deep cuts and classics to get the day started.

For our part, WAX TRAX! will be playing an all vinyl set of selections from the original Lincoln Ave. store, FRIDAY SEPT. 19.

Oh…And don’t forget to get tickets to see a very special NAKED RAYGUN show as they officially close out Riot Fest, SUNDAY SEPT. 21 at METRO.

Remember - this event is only from 9a-12noon, this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We hope to see you there!

Well, what do you know…Looks like the new anniversary reissue of FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY’s Caustic Grip came in a month earl...
08/21/2025

Well, what do you know…Looks like the new anniversary reissue of FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY’s Caustic Grip came in a month early.

All orders will start shipping immediately to WAX TRAX! customers and wholesale accounts.

If you pre-ordered the RESIST BUNDLE, hold tight!
This bundle has a lot of moving pieces, and we are waiting on one more bundle item before we can ship. These should all go out in the first week of Sept.
STILL ahead of schedule…STILL awesome.

For those who haven’t grabbed one of these beauties, well, now is your chance at waxtrax.com

-You’re welcome!

06/17/2025

Hey Front 242 fans - Here is a sneak peek into making the latest NO COMMENT reissue.

These beauties are being assembled right now and heading out very soon to all you pre-order commandos!

We still have a few bundles with the limited live 7”, as well as the "Belgian Ale" edition. All at waxtrax.com

A huge thanks to Smashed Plastic for this behind the scenes video!

With all your help, the WAX TRAX! BUILDING at 2449 N. Lincoln Ave was officially designated a CHICAGO LANDMARK with a un...
05/22/2025

With all your help, the WAX TRAX! BUILDING at 2449 N. Lincoln Ave was officially designated a CHICAGO LANDMARK with a unanimous "YES" vote by Chicago's Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards on MAY 20th, 2025.

We could not have done this without all the amazing support and input from fans and people who cared to preserve this piece of music history.

In a special twist of fate, the designation was approved yesterday on co-founder DANNIE FLESHER'S birthday.

We want to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts.

WHO IN SO-CAL WANT A FLASHBACK.Tonight - Hear all things regarding MINISTRY'S - THE LAND OF R**E AND HONEY, as Jason Pet...
05/15/2025

WHO IN SO-CAL WANT A FLASHBACK.

Tonight - Hear all things regarding MINISTRY'S - THE LAND OF R**E AND HONEY, as Jason Pettigrew and a special panel of guests dig deep into the ground breaking album.

Tonight only at STORIES BOOKS & CAFE. 7:30P
1716 W Sunset Blvd, LA 90026

Don't forget to stop by tomorrow as WAX TRAX! kicks off the official pre-show party...
And then the main event on Saturday at CLUB DOOM during the Cruel World Festival in Pasadena CA!

See you soon!

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