What are picture disc records worth?

While Vogue Records was in business for a short time, their picture discs are surprisingly popular among collectors today, with several titles regularly selling for more than $500 on the collector’s market. Several unreleased prototypes have sold for as much as $8000.

Are picture discs worth money?

Most picture discs were produced in reasonably large numbers, so are not hugely valuable even with the resurgence in collecting vinyl. However, certain limited editions, withdrawn vinyl, test pressings and uncut versions of shaped discs can command healthy premiums.

Do picture discs sound worse?

It’s all in the manufacturing process. Rather than pressing directly into pure vinyl, picture discs are made from a sandwich of materials to achieve a full color printed effect. The result is a vinyl record that typically suffers from increased surface noise and overall lower-quality sound.

Are there any 78 rpm records on eBay?

78 RPM Vinyl Records Are Still Holding Our Interest Despite the prevalence of digital and streaming media, 78 vinyl records still draw passion and attention from music lovers. These classic and new collections of favourite tunes are easily available as used vinyl records listed on eBay, and you can begin or add to your collection in record time.

Where can I buy vinyl records on eBay?

You can find records of all genres including rock, indie, hip-hop, and even film soundtracks. Browse the offerings on eBay and start a new yearly tradition among your family. Why choose vinyl? For audiophiles, the answer is quite simple.

What kind of records have pictures on them?

Picture discs are records that appear to have pictures, images, or graphics on their playing surface. While most phonograph records are black, except for the label in the center, picture discs may display a photograph or artwork over the entire playing surface.

Why are there picture discs on vinyl records?

Because of their substandard sound quality, most picture discs are produced as limited edition products, generally targeted at collectors, and are intended to supplement the supply of standard black vinyl records. Click any of the links below to jump to each category: Click here to view our selection of picture discs.