Selling Your Vinyl Records or Media
All That Music & Video offers free evaluations of LPs and other media backed by 45+ years of expertise. Small collections can usually be reviewed at our Fountains store when a qualified appraiser is on duty—please call ahead (915) 594 – 9900. Otherwise, we recommend scheduling an online appointment at our Boeing Street warehouse, where all pre‑owned inventory is processed. House calls may be available for very large collections.
We encourage sellers to stay cautious and realistic: only about 20% of most collections have significant market value, and condition heavily impacts pricing. We sort your items by value, and you’re free to keep, sell, donate, or recycle anything you choose. CDs, DVDs, and cassettes are also evaluated.
If you’re serious and want to know more, read-on below for a more detailed explanation of the process.
Thank you for considering All That Music for an honest and fair appraisal. Ready to sell? Schedule your appointment today.
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Selling Your Vinyl Records or Media? - What to Know!
Considering selling your LP collection? With over 45 years of experience buying and selling vinyl, ATMV can give you the most accurate and honest assessment of your records. We are happy to offer sellers free evaluations of their LP collections. We grade, sort, and appraise your LP’s as our time permits. ATMV will give you the best price possible for LPs that have value.
It’s your property, you’re the boss. Review our offer and accept or decline as you wish; we’re always open to fair and friendly negotiation.
Small Collections (Under 25 Records)
Most collections of fewer than 25 records can be evaluated on the spot at our Fountains location as long as a qualified appraiser is available. Call ahead to avoid disappointment or delay (915) 594-9900.
If an appraiser is not on duty, we’ll provide you with a receipt for your items and follow up within 24 hours.
Large Collections (100–3,000 Records)
If you’re bringing in a large collection, please schedule an appointment using our online calendar. Larger collections may require 12–48 hours for a proper evaluation, which takes place at our Boeing Street warehouse.
In some situations, when a large volume of records are involved, we can schedule a house‑call appointment—especially when their value is uncertain. Over time, many older collections that were poorly stored or neglected may not be worth the time and trouble of transporting.
With advance notice, we’re happy to provide a free, professional evaluation of your items. To get started, simply use our online appointment form or use the form to request a callback.
We review 2,500 to 3,500 items each week. Many are repeats or duplicates already in our inventory reserve. In many cases we must decline offers for a portion of your Inventory.
For this reason, we encourage sellers to keep expectations realistic about the potential value of their records. Large quantities of low‑value duplicates are eventually destined to our budget pre‑pack bundles, such as 25 LPs for $11.99.
That said, we’re always on the lookout for quality LPs. We appreciate every opportunity to evaluate your collection—it’s what we love to do.
Records are sorted into groups shown here as A-F
• A – Collectible – Generally highest demand, good condition Rock to include Metal, Indie, Punk and some Hip Hop/R&B-Funk-Soul-Blues & some Jazz /some Mexican titles (minimum retail value $10 or more).
• B – Strong – Moderate demand A records (retail value less than $10).
• C – Common – Low demand – Rock or R&B Records (1-3 dollars retail).
• D – Common – Little or No demand – Most non Rock categories including most Old Country, Classical, Shows, Soundtracks or most 40’s-60’s pop artists. There are exceptions to records in these categories which are elevated to a higher grade.
• F – Recycle – Garbage, poor condition, broken seams, missing sleeves, heavy dirt & wear, budget or junk labels.
In most collections, only about 15%—sometimes even less—will fall into our A or B quality categories. Every collection is different: some may have only 1–5% top‑grade records, while others may contain up to 50% higher‑quality items.
Once we’ve sorted your collection, we’ll present you with our best possible offer.
With a few exceptions, EZ listening, soft rock, old country, classical, spiritual music are grouped in the D category. You have several options on the albums in the C, D, & F categories:
• They can be returned to you for your own garage sale or donation possibility
• We can offer a token or nominal bid to accept the records.
• You can choose to let us liquidate & recycle as needed at no obligation for the both of us.
Record values follow the same principles as in stamp and coin collecting: the better the condition, the higher the likelihood of real value. Even if a collection includes A or B‑grade titles, heavily played albums usually show moderate to significant wear, greatly affecting their value. Common issues such as groove wear, scuffing, fingerprints, seam splits, ring wear, corner wear, or handwriting can greatly reduce an LP’s value. Our offers always reflect the actual condition of each item—much like a used car, more mileage means a lower price.
We always encourage you to keep any records that hold sentimental or emotional value. We’re happy to negotiate fairly with sellers, especially on A and B‑grade albums, which—depending on current market demand—may be worth $2 to $25 at wholesale. Popular but common LPs typically fall in the 25‑cent to $2 range, while low‑demand titles may only be worth pennies.
CDs, DVDs and Cassettes
The market for used CDs and DVDs has become highly saturated, making it difficult to manage large quantities profitably. Only the strongest, proven titles are considered for purchase. Note that our grading standards for CDs and DVDs are stricter than those used for LPs due to their delicate nature.
Each disc is carefully inspected for noticeable marks, scratches, or signs of misuse. Because we guarantee every item we sell, discs with visible wear are considered high‑risk for return and typically do not hold strong resale value. Titles with lower demand or borderline condition are accepted and often placed into our popular 10 for $9.99 Pre‑Pack category.
Cassettes have seen a modest resurgence in recent years, but—as with all formats—condition and demand are the key factors that determine value. Current interest is strongest for classic artists from the 80s and 90s. Edgy, Alternative, and Metal titles represent the strongest demand in today’s cassette market.
Conversely, EZ Listening, older Pop, and traditional Country Western cassettes generally carry little to no resale value.
Thank you for considering All That Music for a fair and honest appraisal of your collection. We hope this gives you a clearer understanding of how the process works. As always, we encourage you to approach the valuation of your records with realistic expectations.