In the 197s and 198s, a vinyl record could be bought for more than ten dollars. In a blink of an eye, the vinyl records bought from more than ten dollars in those years have now risen to several thousand dollars.

This is the description of the current situation of vinyl records by major media in recent years.

Is there any room for appreciation of vinyl records?

how to choose a record with appreciation value?

how to get rich overnight with a vinyl record?

come on, I'll tell you.

1

Out-of-print records

Records are physical objects. As long as they are sold publicly, the initial pricing is the same, and the most direct reason for their appreciation is that they are out of print.

The so-called manufacturers no longer put it on the market. If you want it, you have to buy it from the second-hand market or individuals at a high price. This is a very simple curve of supply and demand. This kind of out-of-print goods is like a train ticket in Spring Festival travel rush, which makes countless disc fans compete for it.

records will be out of print, some of which are due to market reasons (the original brand closed down, or the first batch of poor sales are no longer available in the market, etc.).

- Give me a chestnut -

This 26 mono version of Yesterday and Today by Beatles was auctioned for $39,.

(the front cover of Beatles' Yesterday and Today)

In p>1966, Beatles, who was tired of the rigid image packaging, took a group of conceptual photos at the suggestion of photographer Robert Whitaker. In the image, four members dressed in butcher's white robes took photos with a pile of raw meat pieces and strange dolls, showing a strong black humor style. As a result, the record has just been released, because the cover is too bloody and has been strongly protested by the public, which has become the first time that Beatles, a media darling, has been criticized by public opinion.

(the new cover of the recycled record)

After the incident, the record company quickly recycled 75, printed vinyl sheets, but a very small number of them still flowed into the hands of radio stations and record commentators, becoming a hot and rare vinyl in the eyes of collectors. Interestingly, in order to save the cost of reprinting, Capitol put a new cover directly on the envelope of recycled records. If you look closely, you can vaguely see the butcher cover on the inner layer, and the second-hand market of these records is also rising.

2

Version determines value

First of all, it is the first stereotype, that is, the so-called front page, the LP of the front page, which is usually made from the opening master tape, recorded directly into the vinyl master tape through production, and then laminated in batches, with the best sound quality.

However, there is usually only one master, and the quantity of suppression is limited. It is generally considered that the front page is the most collectible in the market, and some treasures that are out of print with a small circulation can reach the antique level and are expensive.

The Black Album, a pure black cover of Prince, was sold for $15, on discogs, making it the highest-paid record on discogs.

Re-released vinyl records are called re-engraved editions. The sound quality will be worse than the front page, the price will be cheaper, and the collection value will not be too high. However, if there are extremely precious or potential records, even if they are reprinted, there is scope for appreciation.

Now there is another version on the market, which is called duplicate version, because it is widely spread by enthusiasts. If you encounter this version of records, you should pay attention to whether it is "fake vinyl", because some small factories directly use CD sound source to transform, losing the collection value of vinyl records.

3

Binding affects value

The binding of vinyl records includes the design of the core and envelope of the record, and sometimes the quality of the binding of the record can also be changed from customer to customer, which affects the value of the record.

The core of a record is printed with the brand, series and serial number of the record, as well as the music content, paragraph, playing time, performer and singer, as well as the recording year, rotating speed and stereo/mono identification marks, which provide users with the main information of the record. Close to the outer edge of the core, there are usually some hidden characters and numbers printed, which are the professional data of engraving.

These logos often reveal some information, such as version, year and other information that collectors care about. Different release years will also lead to different editions, which is also related to the above version differences. There is a deep knowledge in the edition, which is also the greatest pleasure of collection.

Due to the change of the company, the record center has also been redesigned.

The same vinyl records released in different years are not only different in the center, but also in the thickness, width, depth and sequencing of the recording lines, and of course the sound will be different. There is also a kind of "whiteboard", the content of which is handwritten by ink pen, which is not for sale, with high quality and rare quantity. It can only be said that it is impossible to meet.

another factor that affects the value is the envelope design. Some are simply sought after by collectors because of the design cover. For example, the Rolling Stones album s《 Sticky Fingers, which can be zipped, can be zipped with underwear inside, and the record level is below average. The cover work of Master Pop makes the record also sought after.

There is also the first album of the same name by Underground Velvet, whose cover is probably the most famous banana ever.

4

Signature enhances value

Singers' and musicians' signature albums naturally have to be separated from ordinary albums, and the signature has exceeded the value of the album itself. If there are also special and historical factors, the value of the album itself is not the key point. Not only in the music industry, but also in any field, the signatures of popular bosses are of great value.

especially for musicians with low signature rate, a word is a thousand dollars. It is reported that Canada's post-rock giant GY! BE, many members of the band live in seclusion all the year round. Apart from speaking with the music itself, they rarely communicate with the media and fans. It is even said that if all eight members' signatures can be collected, it will be enough to summon the Dragon.

It is worth mentioning:

The most special signed version of John Lennon and Yoko Ono Lennon's Double Fantasy, Lennon's last signature was actually given to the murderer who shot him.

On December 8, 198, Chapman asked for an autograph outside John Lennon's apartment building in new york. Five hours later, Chapman reappeared and shot Lennon. This album was also used as court evidence, with Chapman's fingerprints and Lennon's signature on it. It is reported that the album sold for more than 4, dollars in 1999.

The last photo of Lennon before the shooting, on the right is the murderer

5

Historical value

In the evolutionary history of the development of records, recordings and music types, some records have some historical significance and are more valuable to music fans.

For example, in December 1969, the Rolling Stones held a free concert in Oddmund, California, USA. The local organization "Hell Angels", which was supposed to keep the scene in order, finally fought with some audiences and caused the fans to die, which made the loud slogan of "love and peace" collapse in an instant in the 196s (see the famous rock documentary film "Give me shelter" for the description of related historical events).

and this bootleg (privately recorded) record records the audio of this live performance. Since it has never been officially released, the sound source of this concert can only exist in legends, and its preciousness is beyond words.

Although the sound quality of this privately recorded record is poor, it is obviously made of vinyl extracted from a two-track tape player, which has no aesthetic appreciation value. However, due to various historical reasons, this privately recorded record is of epoch-making significance, and the natural market price of this privately recorded record is extraordinary.

Conclusion

The appreciation of several common vinyl records has been introduced above, and many less common factors will not be introduced one by one. Vinyl records themselves have the function of preserving value, and the factors that affect the value will be varied.

The most subjective thing is that it depends entirely on personal preference. Aside from the benefit experience of appreciation, I think many things can't replace the unparalleled satisfaction when I dig out the one I love from a pile of vinyl records.

Finally, I hope this article can help you get rich overnight.

I am a vinyl porter with a dream of getting rich.

See you next time!

To be continued?

1. Hey, hey, dry goods | Guide to the correct posture of cleaning vinyl!

2. Hey Yo Musician | These five vinyl records are open for pre-sale today!

3. Hey Hey Song List | My mom asked me why I listened to these songs on my knees

4. The songs I listened to were so awesome, why haven't I met anyone yet! ! ? 》