💿 Vinyl Record Analyzer

What Is My Vinyl Record Worth?

Upload a photo of the label or sleeve and get an instant analysis: artist, title, label, catalog number, likely pressing and year, condition notes, and current collector value.

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How It Works

The center label carries most of what identifies a record. Photograph it clearly, add the sleeve, and the analyzer does the rest — then cross-references collector market data.

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Photograph the Label

Get a clear, straight shot of the center label. Add the front sleeve and, if you can, the runout matrix.

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Instant Analysis

The analyzer reads the artist, title, label, catalog number, and pressing clues, then estimates the era.

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Get Your Report

Receive a full profile: pressing, format, historical context, condition guidance, and current market value.

What the Analysis Covers

A record label is dense with information. The analysis surfaces all of it.

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Artist & Title
Identified from the label and sleeve artwork
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Label & Catalog #
Record label, catalog number, and country of pressing
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Pressing & Year
Likely first pressing vs. reissue, estimated release year
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Format & Speed
LP, 45, 78, EP; mono or stereo where determinable
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Historical Context
The artist, the era, and why this release matters
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Collector Value
Current market estimate by pressing and condition

Formats We Identify

From 78s to modern reissues, the analyzer understands the full span of recorded vinyl.

📀 12" LPs & AlbumsFull-length albums, the heart of the collector market. First pressings of landmark titles can be highly valuable.
🔘 7" 45 RPM SinglesSingles and EPs, often with picture sleeves. Promo and picture-sleeve copies frequently outvalue the standard release.
📻 78 RPM RecordsPre-1960 shellac discs. Condition is everything — these are brittle and surface wear is common.
🎨 Picture Discs & Colored VinylLimited and novelty pressings. Originality and edition size drive collector demand.
📢 Promo & Test PressingsMarked "promotional" or "not for sale," or white-label test pressings — often scarcer than retail copies.
🔁 Reissues & RepressingsLater runs using the original artwork. The analyzer looks for the label and matrix tells that separate them from firsts.

What Makes a Record Valuable?

Most common records sell for a few dollars. A handful are worth hundreds or thousands. The analyzer weighs the factors that decide which is which.

Tips for the Best Results

A few small steps make a real difference in how precisely the analyzer can identify your record.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my vinyl record is valuable?
Value is about the pressing, not just the title. A first pressing in clean condition can be worth many times a later reissue. Original labels, matrix numbers, mono vs. stereo, and country of pressing all matter — artiFACT reads these and compares against current collector prices.
What should I photograph?
The center label first — it carries the artist, title, label, and catalog number. Add the front sleeve for identification and condition, and the runout matrix if you can read it.
Does condition really matter that much?
Yes. Collectors grade vinyl and sleeve separately. Surface noise, scratches, ring wear, and seam splits can cut value by half or more. A rare but worn record can be worth less than a common title in mint condition.
What is a first pressing?
A first pressing comes from the original manufacturing run when the record was first released. Collectors prize them for originality and sound, and they usually fetch the highest prices. The analyzer looks for label, catalog, and matrix tells to estimate which pressing you have.
Is artiFACT free?
Your first analysis is completely free — no account required. A free account gives you 5 analyses per month with your collection saved. Pro membership ($5/month) gives you unlimited analyses, collection tracking, and community sharing.

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