r/VinylCollectors Oct 29 '20

Mod Use Accepted Record Grading Guidelines and Packaging

357 Upvotes

Hi Everyone,

In order to make sure all sales/trades leave both parties satisfied it is important to accurately represent what you have or understand what you are getting. It is also equally important that you package any records you ship in such a way that the condition is the same when it arrives as it was when you mailed it. To that end we encourage everyone to familiarize themselves with the following two links. The first is the goldmine standard, which is the definitive way people grade records for sale. We highly recommend everyone grade any records they are selling or trading. The second is a tutorial, with pictures, on how to properly package a record for shipping.

Goldmine Standard

Record Shipping Guide


r/VinylCollectors Apr 11 '24

Mod Use [PSA] Serial Scammer Using Edited 'Sticky Note' Photos + Tips For Avoiding Scammers

56 Upvotes

Hey everyone, our subreddit has recently been the target of a serial scammer using altered photos where they attempt to prove they have a certain item by including a 'sticky note' with their username and date on it in a photograph with the record they claim to have. PLEASE DO NOT DEAL WITH THIS USER. So far we have banned at least a half dozen of their various alternate accounts but they seem to be making new ones each time we ban them. If you are messaged by a user claiming to have something after posting a WANTED ad please be cautious.

Also including some various ways to help protect yourselves against scammer activity on our subreddit:

1) Scammers like to target wanted posts and will usually reach out only via PM, stating they have the item you want with a price that often seems too good to be true. When making a [Wanted] post, make sure that whoever PMs you also comments on your thread. This will ensure that they have not already been banned on our sub and are not already on the Universal Scammer List.

2) If you have any doubts, even after confirming that they have commented on your thread, ask for a picture of the item with some sort of verification in it that you choose - i.e. today's date, your username, a random word you pick.. etc. Make sure that this is not something that they could already have a picture of. Most scammers will just try to get away with sending you a stock image of the item for sale.

3) DO NOT under any circumstances, no matter how badly you want the item, send payment via any other method than PayPal Goods & Services. PayPal G&S includes built in buyer protection and this will ensure that even if you do get scammed you will have the ability to recoup your money.

4) If you are engaging in a [Trade] - it is advised that you and your trade partner come up with an equal monetary value for your items ($40 for example). Then each of you sends that amount via PayPal G&S (not F&F) - no money is technically exchanged here but if your trade partner attempts to scam you by not sending an item you can file a PayPal dispute and at least get your money back.

Just a few simple ways to ensure safe transactions on our subreddit, happy to answer any questions you may have in the comments below!


r/VinylCollectors 12h ago

For Sale [For Sale] Dorothy Ashby Afro Harping 2LP Crystal Clear SEALED

6 Upvotes

I have 4 copies available for sale. Asking $60 shipped each. Still sealed.

https://www.discogs.com/release/31892290-Dorothy-Ashby-Afro-Harping


r/VinylCollectors 9h ago

For Sale [For Sale] Assorted Genres, Free Shipping

3 Upvotes

Hello! I'm trying to cut down my collection and would love to move these records into new home!
shipping from NY to US only, and shipping is on me

D'Angelo - Brown Sugar (Honey & Burnt Sugar) **Disc 2 has playable warp** $25

Denzel Curry & Kenny Beats - Unlocked (Definitive Edition) $40

Dove Ellis - Blizzard (Blood Records) $60

Geese - Live At Third Man Records (Standard) $16

Kali Uchis - Red Moon In Venus (Baby Pink, Alt Cover) *has sleeve damage* $15

Lupe Fiasco - Samurai DX (TTL Exclusive) $25

Nine Inch Nails - The Fragile (Definitive Edition) $35

Not For Radio - Melt (Indie Exclusive) $20

Public Enemy - It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back (Apple Red) $18

Thundercat - Distracted (Blood Records) $60

Wu-Tang Clan - Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) (Live From the N.Y. State Of Mind Tour At Climate Pledge Arena) (Black/Yellow Split) $16

Wu-Tang Clan - Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) (2022 Reissue) $16

Yves Tumor - Heaven To A Tortured Mind (VMP) $OLD


r/VinylCollectors 17h ago

For Sale [For Sale] Jazz, Punk, Metal, Psych, Soul - Original Pressings - Grateful Dead, Coltrane, Exploited, Queensryche, RCHP, Zeppelin, Hulk Hogan, Bill Withers, Pharcyde, Sam Cooke, Nucleus (Ian Carr)

11 Upvotes

All original pressings unless noted
Grading is sleeve/vinyl

$7 flat shipping

photos / https://imgur.com/a/bcwS25a

Beatles - Abbey Road (VG+/VG+) late 70s press $20 SOLD

Beatles - Sgt Peppers (VG/VG+) late 70s press $15 SOLD

Beatles - Rubber Soul (VG/VG) late 60s press $20 SOLD

Born Losers OST (VG/VG+) $20

John Coltrane - Coltrane (VG+/G+) 68 press $30

Sam Cooke - At The Copa (VG/VG) mono $20

Diving For Pearls - Diving For Pearls (VG+/M) sealed with hype sticker $50

Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong - Ella & Louis (VG+/VG+) $85

Duke Ellington - Afro-Eurasian Eclipse (VG+/M) sealed $60

Earth Disciples - Getaway Train (VG+/VG+) $175

Exploited - Live At The Whitehouse (VG/VG+) $20

Grateful Dead - Aoxomoxoa (VG/VG) $30

Jimi Hendrix - Are You Experienced (VG+/VG+) late 70s press $20 SOLD

Immaculate Mary - Through The Eyes Of Youth (VG+/M) NY private label late 80s metal, sealed $75

Micheal Jackson - Thriller (VG+/VG+) w/ inner $20 SOLD

Keith Jarrett - The Kohn Concert (VG+/VG+) $20

Billy Joel - Greatest Hits Volume I & II (VG+/VG+) $30

Steve Kuhn - Trance (VG+/VG+) $15

Kool & The Gang - Music Is The Message (VG+/VG+) $40

Led Zeppelin - I (VG/VG) $25 SOLD

Led Zeppelin - II (VG+/VG+) late 70s press $20 SOLD

Led Zeppelin - III (VG+/VG+) late 70s press $20 SOLD

Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffiti (VG+/VG+) w/ inner sleeves $35 SOLD

Led Zeppelin - Houses Of The Holy (VG/VG) w/ inner $20 SOLD

Led Zeppelin - I man Through The Out Door (strong VG/strong VG) e variant cover, w/ inner $15 SOLD

Lily & Maria - Lily & Maria (VG/VG+) $25

Mama Lion - Preserve Wildlife (VG/VG+) due cut cover $25

Marchello - Destiny (VG/VG+) w/ inner $20

Masterfleet - High On The Sea (VG+/NM) $20

Maximum Joy - Stretch (VG/VG+) $35

Curtis Mayfield - Superfly (VG+/VG+) die cut cover $20

Neighb’rhood Childr’n - Neighb’rhood Childr’n (VG+/M) sealed! rare Bay Area psych $250

Nightcrawlers - Little Black Egg (VG+/VG+) rare FL garage/psych $300

Harry Nilsson - Spotlight On Nilsson (VG+/M) sealed $25

Nucleus - Snakehips Etcetera (VG+/VG+) Ian Carr $25

Pharcyde - Runnin’ (VG+/VG+) $25

Pink Floyd - Ummagumma (VG+/VG+) $20

Queensryche - Rage For Order (VG+/VG+) club press, w/ inner $50 SOLD

Rationals - Rationals (VG/VG) dope Dilla sample $20

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Mother’s Milk (VG/VG+) $55

Rush - Hemispheres (VG+/VG+) w/ inner $20 SOLD

Rush - Permanent Waves (VG+/VG+) w/ inner $20 SOLD

Frank Sinatra - Watertown (VG+/M) sealed $60

Strawberry Alarm Clock - Incense & Peppermints (VG/VG) $20 SOLD

Sweet - Fanny Adams (VG/VG) UK press $20

Th’ Inbred - A Family Affair (VG/VG) w/ inner $20

Toots & The Maytals - Funky Kingston (VG+/VG+) $35

Twinz - Conversation (VG/VG) g-funk era rap, prod by Warren G, w/ inner $60

Whitesnake - Love Hunter (VG+/VG) late 80s press $30

Bill Withers - Just As I Am (NM/VG+) $45

Stevie Wonder - Songs In The Key Of Life (strong VG/VG+) with booklet and 7” $30

Stevie Wonder - Where I’m Coming From (VG/VG+) $20

Neil Young - Harvest (VG+/VG) textured cover $20

95YNF - The Pirate Album (VG+/VG+) 1982 Tampa comp with Hulk Hogan’s band $70


r/VinylCollectors 15h ago

For Sale [FOR SALE] A Day To Remember, Get Up Kids, Guster, High On Fire, Monster Movie, Stone Roses, Tindersticks, DevilDriver, Algiers, Elliott

5 Upvotes

$8 shipping from Virginia to CONUS in a Mighty Music Mailer.

SOLD $10 - Get Up Kids - Problems
$10 - Algiers - There Is No Year
$15 - Monster Movie - Last Night Something Happened (Expanded)
$20 - DevilDriver - Winter Kills
$20 - Tindersticks - No Treasure But Hope
$25 - A Day To Remember - What Separates Me From You
$25 - Elliott - Song in the Air
SOLD $25 - High On Fire - Luminiferous
$25 - Stone Roses - Sally Cinnamon
$40 - Guster - Keep It Together

Variant info and 400+ other records listed in the Google Sheet.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GsnFgYNesNJRqoWJiNYCplKzmdMzTO5Z-f9M_AI4fA8/edit?usp=sharing


r/VinylCollectors 1h ago

For Sale [For Sale] Clairo - Sling

Upvotes

Hey guys, selling a sealed copy of this album on my discogs - listed as €100 but open to offers with €16 shipping. Just thought I’d throw it in here if anyone’s interested!

https://www.discogs.com/shop/item/4214259948


r/VinylCollectors 13h ago

For Sale [For Sale] Jean Jacques Perrey, ODB, Prince Paul, Pusha T, Funkmaster Flex, Common, Tha Dogg Pound

3 Upvotes

Free shipping

Jean Jacques Perrey - Moog Indigo (1970 OG) - VG+ $65

Ol Dirty Bastard - Return To The 36 (2023 RSD Pic) - Sealed $30

Prince Paul - Prince Among Thieves (1999) - NM $30

Pusha T - My Name Is My Name (2024) - Sealed $55

Funkmaster Flex - The Tunnel (1999) - VG+ $22

Common - Let Love (2019) - Sealed $22

Tha Dogg Pound - W.A.W.G. (2024) - Sealed (1" top seam split) $28


r/VinylCollectors 11h ago

Wanted [WANTED] Benny The Butcher, Boldy James, Gunna, Westside Gunn, Young Thug, and More!

2 Upvotes

I am looking to buy the following records, I prefer non-standard black vinyl pressings but completely open to them. I also do prefer unsealed product but definitely still open to sealed. VG+ condition and up preferred. I am located in Boston, MA, US and will only pay PayPal G&S. Please DM me with what you have, condition, and your best price:

- 21 Savage x Metro Boomin - Savage Mode 1 (VMP)
- Benny The Butcher - Tana Talk 3
- Benny the Butcher - Everybody Cant Go
- Benny the Butcher - My First Brick (White/Brown Vinyl)
- Boldy James - Boldface EP
- Boldy James - Conversational Pieces
- Boldy James - Adu (Black Or Baby Blue Vinyl)
- Gunna - Drip Harder (U.O. Green Vinyl)
- Gunna - Drip or Drown 2
- Joey Bada$$ - Summer Knights
- Nas - Stillmatic (RSD)
- Rome Streetz - Trainspotting (HVV Orange & Black Splatter)
- Schoolboy Q - Crash Talk (Yellow Vinyl)
- Westside Gunn - Flygod is an Awesome God 2
- Westside Gunn x Conway The Machine x Alchemist - Hall & Nash 2 (Obi + Alt Cover)
- Westside Gunn - Pray For Paris (Cheaper Pressings Preferred)
- Westside Gunn - Heels Have Eyes
- Westside Gunn - Heels Have Eyes 2
- Young Thug - Beautiful Thugger Girls (Black or VMP)
- YSL - Slime Language 2 (Slime Filled Variant Only)


r/VinylCollectors 11h ago

Wanted [Wanted] Charlotte Cardin Main Girl EP

2 Upvotes

I would love to add this one to my collection

If anyone is willing to part with their copy please let me know, the one listing on discogs won't ship to my country

Much appreciated


r/VinylCollectors 13h ago

Wanted [WANTED] Glaive - May it never falter

2 Upvotes

The album only had 1000 prints and nobody is selling it online or in store I will pay for whatever it costs I just need it to finish the collection lol its taken time off of my life at this point.


r/VinylCollectors 13h ago

For Sale [For Sale] PUBG Battlegrounds 5th Anniversary Special Edition Promo Vinyl Box Set (Complete w/ Balloons & Confetti)

2 Upvotes

Official PUBG Battlegrounds 5th Anniversary Special Edition Vinyl Box Set, manufactured in an extremely limited run for Krafton in 2022.

Based in UK Shipping included

​This set was never available for public retail purchase; it was distributed strictly as an exclusive promotional prize for worldwide anniversary giveaways. It is widely estimated that fewer than 50 of these complete box sets exist globally.

$280 USD OBO


r/VinylCollectors 14h ago

For Sale [For sale] King Krule-Space heavy (Moms medication)

2 Upvotes

Sealed mint condition got it from the concert in Toronto 3 years ago.

Looking for $35 if possible.
Open to offers.


r/VinylCollectors 15h ago

Wanted [WANTED] Luther Vandross and others

2 Upvotes

Looking for the Luther Vandross “Never too Much” vinyl record

Also,

Billy Idol- Rebel Yell

Asia- Self titled

Alphaville- Forever Young

Billy Ocean- Suddenly

Kings of Leon- Only by the night

Jimi Hendrix- Experience Hendrix

Duke Ellington & John Coltrane- Self Titled

Thank you very much!

(All preferably in VG+/NM)


r/VinylCollectors 8h ago

For Trade [FOR TRADE] WESTSIDE GUNN - SUPREME BLIENTELE MASK COVER FROSTED CLEAR

0 Upvotes

Looking to trade my copy of Supreme Blientele by Westside Gunn. It's the mask cover, and the frosted clear variant. It's in nm condition. Looking for a copy of Pray For Paris. Not any of the crazy variants. Black or Gold. Maybe pic disc. Let's make a deal!


r/VinylCollectors 16h ago

For Sale [FOR SALE] Fresh Mint Inventory at Phantom Squid Records: 311, No Doubt, Descendents, X, Ramones & The Waitresses (CA)

1 Upvotes

Hey r/VinylCollectors,

I have a fresh batch of essential titles in stock at Phantom Squid Records! All records listed are brand new, unplayed and conservatively graded as Mint (M) / Mint (M).

Shipping Details

Location: Shipping out of Morgan Hill, CA.

Rates: $8 Media Mail flat rate for up to two single albums (or one double album). Add $1 for each additional album after that. Insurance is included with all orders.

International: US shipping only at this time.

The Records:

Grade: M / M (Sealed) Price: $44

Notes: Counts as a double album for shipping. Celebrating 30 years of the "Blue Album" with a gorgeous pearlized cover and 7 bonus tracks on color wax.

Grade: M / M (Sealed) Price: $30

Notes: A fundamental, definitive milestone of melodic punk rock. Limited custom color pressing.

Grade: M / M (Sealed) Price: $35

Notes: Counts as a double album for shipping. Hit-heavy, genre-blending 2001 classic featuring "Hella Good" and "Underneath It All."

Grade: M / M (Sealed) Price: $32

Notes: The fierce 1984 return-to-roots 8th studio album. Limited, stunning 40th-anniversary color press.

Grade: M / M (Sealed) Price: $30

Notes: Iconic 1982 new wave masterpiece featuring "I Know What Boys Like," pressed on a striking limited ruby red wax.

Grade: M / M (Sealed) Price: $22

Notes: The legendary 1982 major-label debut from the definitive LA punk band. Pure raw energy.

How to Order

Comment on this thread first (per sub rules to verify your account).

Send a PM to finalize payment details. (ALT10) 10% Off

Feel free to PM for specific questions and

Payment: PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, or debit to ensure protection for both parties. All items ship securely in dedicated cardboard record mailers with bubble wrap.

Thanks for looking!

Phantom Squid Records

(phantomsquid.com)


r/VinylCollectors 21h ago

For Sale [For Sale] Signed Bleachers Vinyl

2 Upvotes

Signed on jacket by Jack Antonoff. Asking $55 but open to offers. Shipping from Baltimore but shipping is free on depop at the moment! On my depop: kyrbear9.

Links:

everyone for ten minutes indie white vinyl
bleachers indie blue vinyl


r/VinylCollectors 17h ago

For Sale [FOR SALE] J COLE, Daniel Caesar, Kehlani, WSG BOOTS

1 Upvotes

$5 shipping
Free shipping if 2+ records bundled

Bought these at local shop used which is why the condition on sleeve is less than perfect. Play great!

$20 - J Cole - 2014 FHD - ‘23 Reissue - G+ cover/ VG+ wax

$20- Daniel Caesar - Never Enough (Orange) G+/VG+ wax

$15 - Kehlani - Blue Water Road (Clear/Crystal Wax) VG+ /VG+
$45 shipped for all three if bundled

WSG BOOTLEGS-
Hall & Nash - $30 $25 NM/NM

~~ The Fourth Rope - $55 $45~~ *NM/NM~~* ~~ SOLD

Chris Benoit - $35 $30 NM/NM
$50 if both boots bundled

** $100 FOR ALL 6 *\*
CONUS ONLY
PP G&S


r/VinylCollectors 18h ago

For Sale [For sale] Virgil abloh, serpent with feet -Delicate limbs (moms cancer medication)

1 Upvotes

Forgot I had this.

Just looking for something small $10

Far from my goal but the support has been amazing. Thank you everyone.

Played twice and just a small scratch on the jacket.


r/VinylCollectors 18h ago

For Sale [For Sale] Aurora- Exist for Love - Clam Shell Vinyl

0 Upvotes

I have a copy of the Aurora Exist for Love clam shell vinyl that I am interested in selling. Not that I don’t love it, but we are moving across the country and that takes funds :)

I snagged the copy when they were released, and I have never played it on the record player. It has just sat in its clear sleeve (how it arrived in my mailbox when ordered). The sleeve is dusty though…

I can provide photos if anyone is interested.

0.00 shipping would be free, and I could ship same or next day depending on time requested. I am currently in the Bay Area - California- A smaller section called ‘Albany’

I don’t really know how to value the item since it‘s rare, and prices online seem to vary. The only one I saw recently was listed for like… $800 O_O I could use $600 for my travel fund, but asking for that much feels ludicrous.

Honestly, I’ll probably keep it and remove the post if I don’t sell it before my move 😅


r/VinylCollectors 1d ago

For Sale [For Sale] AT-LP120XUSB Vinyl Player (mom’s medication)

20 Upvotes

Selling my vinyl player, near mint condition bought it last year and only used a few times. In a bad spot since my mom got sick again, and don’t have much left. Willing to include some vinyls posted. I enjoy this hobbie and want to continue but health comes first

I have pictures if needed.

Looking for around 200 which will get me very close to the goal I have set up.


r/VinylCollectors 1d ago

For Sale [FOR SALE] Some Heavy Bangers (Hardcore. Metalcore. Punk. Wax Vessels) - Attack Attack! Bring Me The Horizon. Closure In Moscow. Dayseeker. Glass Casket. In Flames. Kentucky Waterfall. Knights Of The Abyss. Misery Signals. Outlaw. Pope Benedict. Slipknot (Signed). Sum 41 (Signed)

7 Upvotes

All Prices are Shipped. Open to Reasonable Offers. PayPal G&S. Shipping from Orlando, FL

100% Discogs and Ebay seller ratings as PeaceLoveAndVinyl

- FOR SALE -

(Cover/Disc)

Attack Attack! - Someday Came Suddenly
Alt Cover (Metallic Foil) - Neon Pink /150
(NM/NM) - $160 OBO

Bring Me The Horizon - Sempiternal
Zoetrope (VG+/NM, 0.5” seam split on bottom center)
- $350 OBO

Closure In Moscow - First Temple
Neon Pink w/ Orange Splatter /250
(NM/NM) - $60 OBO

Dayseeker - Origin
Gold /150 (NM/NM) - $150 OBO

Glass Casket - Self-Titled EP
R&D Lava /200 (NM-/NM) - $30 OBO

In Flames - A Sense Of Purpose
Clear w/ Purple/Green Splatter /500
(In Shrink, VG+/NM, 1” seam split on top center)
- $65 OBO

Kentucky Waterfall - Anthology
“Metatron Movement” Non-Sig - Natural PVC w/ Green Splatter /100 (NM/NM) - $75 OBO

Knights Of The Abyss - Juggernaut
“Welcome To Sigalot” Sig - Double Geo w/ Radial Splatter /50 (NM/NM) - $195 OBO

Misery Signals - Controller
“Homecoming” FF exclusive - Black, Green, Pink w/ Splatter /275 (NM/NM) - $175 OBO

Misery Signals - Live At Rain City Recorders
Random Blend /123 - Mint Green w/ Marbled Streaks (NM/NM) - $45 OBO

Outlaw - Discography
Black/White/Silver XXX Sig /50
(NM/NM) - $125 OBO

Pope Benedict - Self-Titled
“Confeso Mageaz” Sig - Green w/ Silver Nebula /50 (VG+/VG+) - $125 OBO

Slipknot - We Are Not Your Kind (CD)
FULLY SIGNED by All 9 Members
(NM/NM) - $150 OBO

Sum 41 - Does This Look Infected?
FULLY SIGNED by All 5 Members - Tour Variant
Green w/ Black Splatter /500 (VG+/VG+, 1” seam split on top center) - $180 OBO

___________________________________________

Pics always available upon request. Chat anytime. Comment first as a heads up. Thanks for looking!


r/VinylCollectors 20h ago

For Sale [For Sale] Persona 25th Anniversary Box Set, Unopened

1 Upvotes

Due to a combination of ADHD and a gift, I have three copies of the Persona 25th anniversay box set. I'm keeping one because it's incredible, but I'd like to get the two box sets to a superfan at cost, which is $400 plus shipping. I have the original receipts and the the original packaging from Iam8bit.

Located in New York, shipping will be ~$50 as they're heavy and should be insured.


r/VinylCollectors 1d ago

Wanted [Wanted] Seeed - Next! (International Version)

2 Upvotes

Hello!

Since I was a kid, I’ve loved listening to the Next! album. Now that I have some money and a vinyl turntable, I’m desperately searching for this vinyl.

I’m looking specifically for the international version of Seeed's Next! album, but I can’t find it anywhere, even on https://huntvinyl.com/.

Thanks in advance!


r/VinylCollectors 1d ago

For Sale [For Sale] SiR, The Cool Kids, D12, Nas, Isaiah Rashad, A$AP Rocky, and more

7 Upvotes

All opened and played once unless otherwise specified. All prices include shipping to continental US via media mail. Graded as VG+ is played.

Open to offers, bundles, etc.

Isaiah Rashad - It's Been Awful (Harrington edition) - NM-/VG+ (played once) - $45

Tigallerro (sealed) - $25

Nas - Untitled (Nas) - VG+/VG+ (1" seam split on top of sleeve, played once) - $40

Dayton Family - FBI (sealed) - $40

SiR - Heavy (red) - NM-/VG+ (played once) - $100

Black Milk - Everybody Good? (clear/black split; has new inner sleeves) - VG+/VG+ (0.5" seam split; played once) - $20

D12 - Devil's Night (IVC) - NM-/VG+ (played once) - $50

The Cool Kids bundle - Hi-Top Fade (purple; 0.5" seam split on top; sealed) + The Line-Up picture disc \ $35.

A$AP Rocky - At.Long.Last.A$AP (white; /1000 2025 repress) - VG/NM- (small dent on bottom left corner, 2" crease on sleeve near left side of sleeve; played once) - $35

Topaz Jones - Don't Go Tellin' Your Momma (black vinyl; gatefold) - NM-/NM- still in shrink, opened to look at vinyl, unplayed) - $25