Everything You Need to Know When Selling Your Records
Do you have a whole vinyl collection full of treasures that you would like to sell?
AAA is the right address for you when it comes to buying records. Whether LPs, EPs, or singles – we offer you fair prices for your vinyl, even if it’s just a single copy. We buy everything from small collections to entire shops! You can find out how to assess the condition of your records, what music is in demand, and how to buy records from AAA here.
How to reach us
We are available by phone from Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 6 pm. If we are unable to answer the phone, you are welcome to leave a message on our answering machine or send us an email.
Phone
01423 802202
Email
aaa@audioarchitect.co
Before selling records: What condition is your vinyl in?
If you want to sell your used records, the first thing you should do is check the condition of your collection. This is because, in addition to the pressing (country of origin and edition) and a few other factors, this is crucial for determining the value.
An average record in very good condition may be worth significantly more than a rare vinyl in poorer condition. However, minimal wear and tear is quite normal when selling old or used records and has little or no effect on the value.
If you’re struggling to assess the general condition of your records, here are four helpful questions to ask:
- Do your records have visible or audible scratches?
- Are the covers in mint condition or do they show signs of wear?
- How were your records stored?
- Were your records used for DJ-ing?
The more information we have about your collection, the more precisely we can make you an offer. We use the Goldmine Grading Standard, an internationally recognised rating system for records created by the American music magazine Goldmine, as a guide. We are happy to help you assess the condition of your records and support you through the entire process of selling your vinyl. Just email us or give us a call.
Singles, EPs or LPs: we buy these records
Do you have new singles and LPs or real classics on vinyl in your collection that you would like to sell? We are happy to buy the following music genres:
- Hip Hop / Rap
- Rock / Psychedelic Rock / Prog Rock / Krautrock / Rock ‘n’ Roll / Beat / Blues
- Funk / Soul / Rare Groove / Latin / Brazil / Library
- Disco / Boogie / Space Disco / Italo Disco
- Jazz / Jazz Funk / Modern Jazz / Fusion / Spiritual Jazz (all styles)
- New Wave / Punk / Indie / Metal / Post-Rock
- Techno / House / IDM / Experimental / Ambient / Drum & Bass / Jungle / EBM
- Dub / Reggae
- Soundtracks
- Pop
It doesn’t matter whether you want to sell an entire record collection or just selected individual items. We will be happy to take a look together with you.
From making an appointment to payment: this is how buying vinyl records at AAA works.
Once you have decided to buy your vinyl records from AAA, you can simply contact us by email or phone. If you already have a list of the records you want to sell, you can send it to us in advance by email.
If you are unable to come to an appointment in person, you can make use of our free collection service: We will collect your records from your home within Harrogate and the surrounding area. For larger quantities, we even offer free collection by DHL throughout the UK and – from a purchase price of £20 – free shipping. In general, buying records and collecting your vinyl is also possible outside the UK without any problems.
In the next step, we will check the value of your records free of charge and then make you a fair offer. If you are happy with the offer, you will receive payment conveniently by bank transfer or PayPal, or in cash on collection if you prefer.