Are picture discs more valuable?

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 However, certain limited editions, withdrawn vinyl, test pressings and uncut versions of shaped discs can command healthy premiums.

What are picture discs 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 bad?

Picture discs divide opinion among vinyl circles. Universally, however, most agree that sonically they don’t sound quite as good as standard vinyl records. Some will go as far as to say they sound bad, but that can often be a little unfair.

How do I create a disc image?

Picture Discs are made by sandwiching a vinyl “puck” with printed labels and then adding layers of plastic laminate to each side which the grooves are pressed into. Although audibly inferior to standard vinyl, they still sound ok but the true beauty of this product is in the visuals.

Do picture discs play?

While picture discs aren’t necessarily bad, your normal vinyl records will usually play better. Yeah, eventually you’ll wear into the picture.

Do picture discs fade?

These sleeves can degrade over time and, because they are made of material similar to the records, possibly become attached to or otherwise change the surface of your picture disc.

Do picture discs wear out?

Are 78 LPs worth anything?

The accompanying album covers of 78 vinyl records are often worth as much or more than the actual record discs. 78 records and their covers that were released between the 1950s and 1980s are particularly collectible with often elaborate and iconic art images and artist likenesses.

How is music pressed on a vinyl disc?

Vinyl still makes up the disc’s core, but the disc is pressed with the addition of a printed picture on either side, sealed by a thin Polyethylene Foil on top. The poly foil acts as a translucent film to seal the picture and the music is pressed into this top layer.

Is it possible to make a picture disc?

Answer: Yes, somewhat. When pressing records through SlyVinyl Records we’re often asked by bands about possibly doing picture discs and if they sound any different.

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.

How are the grooves on a picture record pressed?

The core and photo are then covered with clear vinyl and the grooves are pressed on top of them using traditional record presses. This process necessarily uses less vinyl in the grooves than standard records, and often yields less-than-optimal sound quality.