AAGS Insights

The State of Vinyl Record Collecting 2022

andrew@aagservices.org (Andrew Hoffman) — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:48:14 GMT

Many of us are reflecting on our vinyl collections and how they have evolved throughout 2022. And we're almost certain that you're already anticipating multiple releases to add to your collections in 2023. Aside from the hot new releases, what is the overall health of the industry? Let's take this moment to look at the most current data to see how the vinyl record industry is doing.

Prospectors: Are Sealed Records the New Gold?

andrew@aagservices.org (Andrew Hoffman) — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 21:58:26 GMT

"Cletus! We struck gold!"

AAGS Grading and Scoring Index Explained

andrew@aagservices.org (Andrew Hoffman) — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 01:17:32 GMT

The need for a vinyl record grading authority

One of the most challenging parts of purchasing and collecting vinyl records is having a reliable way of knowing precisely what the condition of an album is without looking at it for ourselves. And even then, aside from visual inspections, how does it sound? Does it have all of the inserts? What is the actual condition of those inserts? Which pressing is it? What is the population of such a record; in other words, how many of this pressing and in this condition exist? Such questions pose a minimal risk on a low-cost record. However, if you have a vinyl record valued in the triple, quadruple, and even quintuple digits, having the questions above answered by a 3rd party gives you the confidence you need to invest in the album. From the seller's perspective, grading and certification help you sell the album faster and potentially add value to the record, which could lend itself to catching a premium. This is why the AAGS grading and scoring system was created.

But how does it work?

The Dollar Bin Audiophile - Duit on Mon Dei - Nilsson

andrew@aagservices.org (Andrew Hoffman) — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 19:34:00 GMT

Originally published May 29, 2020

4 Gifts That Will Make Audiophiles Roll Their Eyes

andrew@aagservices.org (Andrew Hoffman) — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 05:17:38 GMT

September 7, 2020|Vinyl Community Discussion

The Dollar Bin Audiophile - Trio - Trio And Error

andrew@aagservices.org (Andrew Hoffman) — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 16:56:25 GMT

Originally published August 16, 2020|Dollar Bin Audiophile

AAGS Hi-Res Backups Explained

andrew@aagservices.org (Andrew Hoffman) — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 21:32:52 GMT

Originally published September 14, 2020|Our Services

Vinyl Record Collecting—Bad Habits To Avoid

andrew@aagservices.org (Andrew Hoffman) — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 20:57:06 GMT

Originally published August 30, 2020|Vinyl Community Discussion

Deep-Clean Your Brand New Vinyl Records—Learn Why, It's Shocking!

andrew@aagservices.org (Andrew Hoffman) — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 22:15:16 GMT

Originally published July 5, 2020 | Vinyl Community Discussion

Labelography - How to Find What Can Be a Great Sounding Record!

andrew@aagservices.org (Andrew Hoffman) — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 21:44:49 GMT

Originally published June 7, 2020