Identifying Vinyl Records

Whether you are shopping for a long time listener with an impressive vinyl collection or someone just looking to take the first step.

Identifying vinyl records. They require information on how vinyl lp s are made and distributed and an exhaustive knowledge of music in general. Knowing how lp s are printed and distributed can make the difference between paying far too much for a second or third pressing. Think of what albums your collector may be dreaming of a lost favorite or a rare gem. How to identify original pressings of lp records.

Some of these pressings are worth hundreds of dollars some are worth less than 20. If the record has a barcode scan it with the discogs app to find it immediately. Most albums have been released more than once resulting in different release versions. Ezekiel james updated september 15 2017.

Identify the record version. How to choose vinyl records. Despite the popularity of digital music and cds vinyl is still a hit with listeners of all ages. For example rca uses a letter as the first character in the code which indicates the year a record was mastered.

Different companies had different systems for generating matrix numbers. If the record has a barcode scan it with the discogs app to find it immediately. The submission form is designed to capture all sorts of information a lot of which is required to identify a release as unique but some of which can be hard to find if you re new to contributing. We have a full guide for identifying information on vinyl records if the catalog number is not clear.

Identify the record label that issued the recording. This guide will show you where to find all the information you need to make complete and correct vinyl record submissions.