How to Look up the Record Albums by Numbers
Generally, the Vinyl records have stood the test of time by outlasting the analog and digital formats like reel to reel, cassette tapes and compact discs.
There are now scores of obsessive record collectors who make vinyl record collecting their life’s work. Now with search tools that have been implemented through the World Wide Web, there are many easy ways to shop for records without leaving your living room. You can find almost any record album by merely searching the record label’s catalog number printed on the spine of the record sleeve.
Locate the catalog number that is printed on the spine of the record sleeve. This is usually a letter/number combination that combines letters in the record label’s name with the number of the release. For instance, Nirvana’s “Bleach” album was released by the Sub Pop record label in 1989 with the catalog number, SP34b. However, many record labels in the ’50s through the ’70s did not use the letter/number format, primarily using digits in their own cataloging system instead.
Log onto the Internet and go to Discogs.com and in the upper right hand corner search box, type in the exact catalog number that appears on the spine of your record sleeve. Hit the search button and wait for the search engine to find a match for your catalog number.
Buy the current edition of Goldmine’s Price Guide to Collectible Record Albums then look for the record you just looked up on Discogs.com to see if the catalog number matches the number listed in Goldmine’s Price Guide. This serves as a method to double check your Internet search. Discogs.org has proved to be a reliable source but it just like many community generated databases, it will never be 100 percent flawless.
Clean your record if necessary before storing it. You can buy cleaners especially for records at most local music stores. Another option is to use a soft, dry rag to wipe off dust or fingerprints. You also can use a soft rag that is moistened with mild liquid soap and water to clean heavier dirt or grime. Rinse the record under running water while positioning the paper label in the middle away from the stream of water so that it doesn’t get wet.
The Record albums can be extremely valuable collector’s items. Monetary value aside, many people’s record collections are sentimentally valuable as well. One of the keys to preserving record albums is to store them properly. Using the correct storage techniques can maintain the quality of your record albums and allow you to enjoy them for many years to come.
Some music enthusiasts believe the old analogue sound of vinyl records is superior to the digital music produced today. Thus Keeping the vinyl records in optimum condition requires the routine maintenance and can be accomplished with record cleaning kits or household items.
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Cleaning a record with the Keith Monks Ruby Record cleaning machine
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