About Us

Since 2004, Waiting Room Records has been the leading independent record store in Normal, Illinois, offering a full range of products and services, including stocking new vinyl, CDs, cassettes, movies, books, shirts and more! Buying and selling used vinyl, CDs and DVDs; rare record searches and special orders for imported and domestic releases. Stop in today to browse our huge selection!

Meet the Staff!

 

Jared Alcorn
Our almighty leader and owner of the store likes darkwave, synth, goth, post-punk music. Jim Henson and hammer horror enthusiast. Very nice most of the time. Long hair, ask about Fugazi or Converge.

Jared's Pick

Our very own big city girl hailing from Chicago, originally from the glorious and beautiful city of Merced, CA. Loves listening to local bands and Last Podcast on the Left and is now putting together Blo-No's very own local shows.

Maddie's Pick

"Nü Metal Anna", who also likes System of a Down, and Gilman St. and CA punk. Cat whisperer, Dr. Pepper connoisseur. Best CD cleaner in the whole damn county, won last two annual CDCMCAIPPI competitions.

Anna's Pick

Ebay wizard and child of God. Loves awful gospel records, and the occasional good one. Been in 2.5 fights in his life, don't mess with him. Office goblin, if you see him take a picture, you'll probably never see him again

Zack's Pick

Liked the Jeremy Allen White Bruce Springsteen movie a lot. Lots of deadly allergies and a packing genius. Listens to sad heart wrenching music. Always got a comfy sweater and some tea. Gets scared easily. Won't admit it's pronounced Bon Iver.

Lilia's Pick

Hardest working employee at Waiting Room, works 24/7 including holidays. She's worked here for the last 7 yrs. after her predecessor Truck passed away. You can usually find her under the Soundtrack LPs curled up in her bed. Always accepting pets, might try to run outside if the door is open.

Murph's Pick

The best employee behind Murph, also slick mustache. Has 2 sons (orange cats) that he loves dearly (ask for pictures). Hates looking at his Spotify playlist because nothing ever looks good even though I made it. Tech support.

Neil's Pick

7" cleaning extraordinaire, also currently rocking the Eminem cut. Has the cleanest fits and loves going to the arcade. Just found love, even though he's a film major. Overall just a silly little guy that likes Spider-Man!

Keaton's Pick

Adan will start a band with you just ask. Has very long hair and if you pay close attention he nods up to down instead of down to up. A fan of internet famous cats, GUP! cat is his favorite. Will not buy anything over $8 in the store, also did not have a record player when he first started here.

Adan's Pick

 

About Us – Waiting Room Records

About Us

Since 2004, Waiting Room Records has been the leading independent record store in Normal, Illinois, offering a full range of products and services, including stocking new vinyl, CDs, cassettes, movies, books, shirts and more! Buying and selling used vinyl, CDs and DVDs; rare record searches and special orders for imported and domestic releases. Stop in today to browse our huge selection!

Meet the Staff!

 

Jared Alcorn
Our almighty leader and owner of the store likes darkwave, synth, goth, post-punk music. Jim Henson and hammer horror enthusiast. Very nice most of the time. Long hair, ask about Fugazi or Converge.

Jared's Pick

Our very own big city girl hailing from Chicago, originally from the glorious and beautiful city of Merced, CA. Loves listening to local bands and Last Podcast on the Left and is now putting together Blo-No's very own local shows.

Maddie's Pick

"Nü Metal Anna", who also likes System of a Down, and Gilman St. and CA punk. Cat whisperer, Dr. Pepper connoisseur. Best CD cleaner in the whole damn county, won last two annual CDCMCAIPPI competitions.

Anna's Pick

Ebay wizard and child of God. Loves awful gospel records, and the occasional good one. Been in 2.5 fights in his life, don't mess with him. Office goblin, if you see him take a picture, you'll probably never see him again

Zack's Pick

Liked the Jeremy Allen White Bruce Springsteen movie a lot. Lots of deadly allergies and a packing genius. Listens to sad heart wrenching music. Always got a comfy sweater and some tea. Gets scared easily. Won't admit it's pronounced Bon Iver.

Lilia's Pick

Hardest working employee at Waiting Room, works 24/7 including holidays. She's worked here for the last 7 yrs. after her predecessor Truck passed away. You can usually find her under the Soundtrack LPs curled up in her bed. Always accepting pets, might try to run outside if the door is open.

Murph's Pick

The best employee behind Murph, also slick mustache. Has 2 sons (orange cats) that he loves dearly (ask for pictures). Hates looking at his Spotify playlist because nothing ever looks good even though I made it. Tech support.

Neil's Pick

7" cleaning extraordinaire, also currently rocking the Eminem cut. Has the cleanest fits and loves going to the arcade. Just found love, even though he's a film major. Overall just a silly little guy that likes Spider-Man!

Keaton's Pick

Adan will start a band with you just ask. Has very long hair and if you pay close attention he nods up to down instead of down to up. A fan of internet famous cats, GUP! cat is his favorite. Will not buy anything over $8 in the store, also did not have a record player when he first started here.

Adan's Pick