How do you appraise a record collection?
Steps to Estimate Vinyl Record Values
- Set up a workspace, gather all records and find a bright light.
- Check to see the release, or version, of the record.
- Grade the condition of the record using the Goldmine standard.
- Annotate release and condition.
- Reference release and condition against a pricing guide.
What are 45 rpm records worth?
Rock and roll and R&B 45s with the cardboard sleeves are worth at least $20, with many being worth more than $200. First pressings of albums have more value than second, third, or subsequent pressings. They are referred to as the “originals” that were purchased when the record first hit the charts.
How do I sell my old record collection?
6 Ways to Sell Vinyl Records for Cash
- Record/Music Stores. One of the best (and fastest) ways to sell your vinyl records is by bringing them to record or music stores near you.
- eBay. Another popular place to sell vinyl records is on eBay.
- Discogs.
- Flea Markets.
- Used Bookstores.
- CDandLP.com.
What stores sell vinyl records?
Local Music Stores. Despite the fact that the sale of records and music in general is often now done online, there are still music stores in cities all around the country where one can go to sell old vinyls. Well known and recognized record stores include Amoeba Music in San Francisco, Easy Street Records in Seattle and Waterloo Records in Austin.
Where can you buy old records?
One of the most popular places to buy and sell records is eBay, the worldwide auction and shopping website. Today there are over 1.7 million active listings on eBay under the search term “LP’s.” Music aficionados also search record stores, Amazon, newspapers and flea markets.
What is a record collector?
Record Collector is a British monthly music magazine. It distributes both within the UK and worldwide. It started in 1979. The first standalone issue of Record Collector was published in March 1980, though its history stretches back further.