What Determines a Record's Value?

1. Does someone want to buy it? And if so, how much is he willing to pay?
2. Does someone want to sell it? And if so, at what price?

If these two criteria are not met, the record has no market value. Once met, however, the record becomes a valuable commodity. You can then determine its potential value, or the amount of money your record may be worth.

Determining the Record's Maximum Potential Value

Original components

• 45s, or singles, must be in their original paper sleeves.
• EPs (3 or more song 45s) must have their hard cardboard sleeves.
• LPs must have their original jacket.

Scarcity

• If many people bought a particular record, its value is typically diminished. The fewer copies of a record in circulation, the more valuable it is.
• Before the Beatles frenzy (pre 1960s), most records were bought in the 45 format. These singles' corresponding full-length records, that were not frequently purchased, may be more valuable now.
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