Thursday, November 10, 2011

Vintage Records For Sale At Flea Markets

By Carolina Walsh


Vintage records for sale on auction sites, garage sales, classified ads, flea markets and, of course, vintage record stores. Bigger metropolitan cities are likely to have one or two record stores that will purchase your LPs or sell you vinyl of your favorite band or singer.

Some people want to purchase vinyl for the cover art and others like to actually listen to the LP. Most people these days don't own turntables but there are still a few die-hard vinyl fans who prefer to listen their music the old-fashioned method.

Buying the album for the cover artwork is very common for big fans of certain groups or artists. Having an early album cover of somebody that is now deceased or in their senior years is a great find for true collectors. Some people actually have entire walls or room dedicated to a certain entertainer. Framing their albums is a great way to display their work.

If you are purchasing the LP for the artwork, the condition of the vinyl itself isn't too important. However, it you plan to play the music on a turntable, you need to check the vinyl for scratches, spots, warping or any damage that will influence the sound of the music.

On auction sites, many people sell their entire record collections. You can purchase many albums at low prices and sometimes there will be classics or valuable albums in the mixed. Other sellers sell each album by itself to make as much money as possible.

Classified ads in newspapers, music magazines and online sites are filled with sellers trying to unload their entire record collections. Quite often they will list their entire collection and you will be able to determine if these are albums you want to purchase.

Online auction sites, garage sales, flea markets and record stores are wonderful places to find and purchase vintage albums. Checking the quality of the item is important if you plan to listen to it on a turntable but if you are framing the cover art it isn't mandatory that the vinyl be in good shape. Read more about: vintage records for sale




About the Author:



No comments: