Selling a record collection can feel overwhelming — especially if you’ve inherited it or you’re not sure what it’s worth. My job is to make the process clear, fair, and straightforward. Here’s exactly how I assess a collection. I Look at the Collection as a Whole I don’t price records randomly or make quick assumptions. I assess: The genres (rock, jazz, soul, classical, etc.) The era (60s–80s pressings often differ in value) Original pressings vs reissues Overall demand in

We have just taken delivery of the first release in the 2026 Classic Vinyl Reissue series from Note records (for our collection and listening). Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers - Free for All reissue sounds superb, with a driving performance from Art Blakey behind the sextet. The series pulls together some of the great bop of the 1960s. A fresh round of classic jazz vinyl reissues from artists likes, Joe Henderson, Hank Mobley and Kenny Burrell has been released, with dat

This week we had the privilege of visiting Bill Stevens, drummer from the 1960s Rhythm and Blues Band 'Herbie Goins and the Night Timers' who wanted to sell on his beloved Jazz collection. Bill played with the great Jazz and R n B musicians of the 1960s, and a regular musician at The Flamingo and Ronnie Scotts Jazz club. It was great to listen to his stories and the Jazz greats he had played with in bands. Real jazz musicians selling their record collections on for others t