Physical Recorded Music
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Physical recorded music includes vinyl records (LPs, EPs and 7-inch singles), CDs, cassettes and less common formats such as reel-to-reel tapes. Buyers range from collectors hunting specific pressings to listeners who simply prefer owning music on a physical format.
For vinyl collectors, pressing details matter: country of release, label, catalog number and matrix numbers in the run-out groove identify exactly which pressing a record is. Condition is graded separately for the record and its sleeve.
Independent labels and bands also sell their own pressings, often with variant colors or limited runs, alongside used stock from record shops.
Buying vinyl, CDs and cassettes
- Check the condition grade for both the media and the sleeve or case, and read any notes on scratches, warps or seam splits.
- Collectors should confirm catalog number, country and matrix details to identify the pressing.
- Ask whether inserts, posters, lyric sheets or obi strips are included.
- Make sure records ship outside their sleeves in sturdy record mailers to avoid seam splits.
- Check playback speed (33, 45 or 78) and equipment compatibility for older formats.
Questions about physical recorded music
What do vinyl condition grades mean?
Grades describe how much wear a record and sleeve show, from mint or near mint down to fair or poor. Sellers' standards vary, so read the notes and ask about play testing.
How can I tell which pressing a record is?
Look at the label, catalog number, country of release and the matrix numbers etched in the run-out groove. Ask the seller for photos if they aren't listed.
Can I buy records directly from bands and labels?
Yes. Many independent artists and labels have their own shops on MultiVendor Market, and you can message them from any listing.