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Business Spotlight: Val's Halla Records, Home to a Legendary Elvis Shrine
Oak Park business owners tell Patch how their businesses came about and what makes them unique in town.
Business: Val's Halla Records, 239 Harrison St. in Oak Park
Owner: Val Camilletti
Founded: 1972
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How did the business come to be?
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The small chain of record stores that I was running, NMC Discount Records, whose flagship store was located at 723 1/2 South Blvd in OP, folded and I was able to retain that location and founded Val's halla Records.
Our current location at 239 Harrison in the Oak Park Arts District came to be when our home of 34 years on South Boulevard was sold and all the tenants in those buildings were required to move.
What does your business offer?
New and used music in all configurations, record needles, CD/DVD/Game resurfacing, live music.
What's something interesting about your business your customers might not know?
We host a legendary Elvis shrine.
What's your most popular product or service?
Vinyl LPs
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