Rare Collectable Record

Rare Collectable Record

ELVIS PRESLEY ULTRA RARE PROMO ITEM FOR COSTUMERS 12 LP RCA ITALIANA    US $99.00

THE BEATLES LADY MADONNA WALLET PURSE Mint APPLE CORPS BNWT    US $25.26

THE BEATLES A SPANIARD IN THE WORKS JOHN LENNON GENUINE 1965 BRILLIANT    US $47.37

Rare Funk by DON COVAY EVERYTHING I DO GOIN BE FUNKY on ATLANTIC M    US $24.99

BETTY PAGE DANGER GIRL LP ALBUM VINYL BURLESQUE ADULT RARE PHOTOGRAPHS BDSM MINT    US $50.00

Michele Auclair Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto Fontana 1965 UK pressing    US $9.99

BUZZCOCKS Special Limited Edition 12 Rare 80 US promo only TRANNSLUCENT RED    US $5.00

SAVOY BROWN LOOKING IN 1970    US $7.99

Frantic Fifties The World Today Rare lp Elvis Presley    US $39.99

Graeme Bell Australian Jazz Band RARE Early Record LP Collectable Dixie 10    US $21.46

BEATLES ABBEY ROAD UK APPLE 1ST PRESSING STEREO LP PCS7088 MISALIGNED APPLE    US $71.09

AND ALSO THE TREES SHALETOWN 12 EP SIGNED The Cure Bauhaus Siouxsie Cranes    US $49.99

AND ALSO THE TREES THE EVENING OF THE 24TH LP SIGNED The Cure Bauhaus Cranes    US $49.99

MARIA CALLAS VERDI HEROINES UK COLUMBIA SAX 2293 Vinyl Mint Cover Ex    US $53.63

Follies Bazaar Follies Bazaar Private 4257 Pokora Rare Record 4001    US $59.99

Rare 60s Guitar Pop JOE BROWN live UK 1963 Original Mono Vinyl LP    US $15.78

Rare 60s DUSTY SPRINGFIELD stay awhile only want to be US Original Vinyl LP    US $20.52

GALAXY OF HITS 2 NOSTRADAMOS POPI ASTERIADI KETTY KOMATA RARE 1973 GREEK LP    US $24.99

OLYMPIANS ANAMNHSIS SUPER RARE GREEK POP 45 EX FIDELITY LABEL LOOK    US $29.99

70s Prog Rock Kraut Rock CAN can can UK Rare 7 vinyl 45 MINT    US $5.51

THE FROST THROUGH THE EYES OF LOVE DEMO VSD 6556 A VANGUARD LP RARE STEREO    US $3.00

80s Indie Rock FRENZY this is the last time Rare 1981 UK 7 vinyl 45    US $5.51

ARCHIV 423 232 1 DIGITAL 3LP BACH Christmas Oratorio GARDINER    US $23.61

SONIC YOUTH STARPOWER b w BUBBLEGUM UK IMPORT PUNK EP    US $37.55

TONY PINELLI ONEIRO DEN ISOUNA VERY RARE 1967 GREEK POP 45 VG LOOK    US $8.99

CHARMS YANKA CHARMS HIGH LIFE RHYTHM VERY RARE GREEK POP 45 VG LOOK    US $9.99

FOUR SEASONS LETS RIDE AGAIN UNIQUE TEST PRESSING GREEK 45 EX LOOK    US $49.99

SERGIO ENDRIGO THE BEST OF SERGIO ENDRIGO MEGA RARE ORIGINAL GREEK LP VG LOOK    US $49.99

ELVIS LP GNW 4006 THE KING SPEAKS The Great Northwest Music Company Record    US $8.99

GROVER WASHINGTON JR LIVE AT THE BIJOU 2 LP KUDU RECORD    US $3.88

ELVIS LP JL 92447 FOREVER YOUNG FOREVER BEAUTIFUL Memphis Flash Records 1978    US $8.99

Rolling Stones The Jean Clarke Mammorial Sonic Barbecue Rare    US $20.50

ELVIS LP JL 92447 MEMPHIS FLASH Memphis Flash Records 1978 Paul Lichter    US $8.99

MEMORIES OF ELVIS 5LP set DML 5 0347 Candlelite Musical Treasury NM    US $14.99

GLORIA SCOTT What Am I Gonna Do LP US Early Press Mint In Shrink Soul Sisters    US $67.00

BEATLES WHITE ALBUM UK APPLE NO 0005821 MONO DLP PMC7067 8 W PICS AND POSTER    US $232.19

Bobby Vee The Night Has A Thousand Eyes 7 1963 Ex Juke Box    US $1.25

SEALED John Lennon Double Fantasy LP UNOPEN Never played    US $30.00

NICO The Marble Index ELEKTRA Mono LP 1969    US $25.27

NORTHERN SOULRARE CROSSOVERJIMMY THOMASHEARTHE BEAUTIFUL NIGHTTB    US $7.88

MADONNA Over and Over Italian Limited colored Vinyl MDNA RARE    US $189.54

The ZOMBIES 1964 Songbook and BONUS The Zombies LP PA 61001 Parrot ORIGINAL    US $69.99

ATOMIC ROOSTER IN HEARING OF 1st UK PRESS ToP AuDiO PrOg RoCk PsYcH KiLlEr    US $56.86

PIC and BILL ¨60s RB SOUL MOD Hammond dancer Hear    US $12.62

OST HUGO MONTENEGRO COME SPY WITH ME RARE ORIGINAL JAPANESE WLP W OBI    US $89.99

THE BEATLES WALLPAPER Original 1960s BRILLIANT TO FRAME MINT 2O INCH SQUARE    US $47.37

THE BEATLES JOHN LENNON S A SPANIARD IN THE WORKS NEAR MINT 1ST PRINT 1965    US $61.58

HIGHWAYMAN WILLIE WAYLON JOHNNY KRIS RARE 85 OZ 1ST PRESSING INNER EX    US $15.56

HIGHWAYMAN 2 WILLIE WAYLON JOHNNY KRIS RARE 90 US 1ST PRESSING EX    US $20.92

REGGAE GREATS DJS COMP RASTA ROOTS ROCK BLUES SKA TECHNO TOASTER JAH RAP SOUL YO    US $9.99

The Record Ranch - New Online Venue to Cater to Music Lovers

The global economy is in shambles. Ask people involved in the music industry and they'll probably tell you that their industry has likewise been affected. But there is a bright spot: the renewed interest in vinyl records.

Taking advantage of this vinyl revival is eBay veteran Chris Celeste. He believes that eBay should not be the only major online marketplace where people can go to sell records. In fact, utilizing his years of online experience, his experience working in a 'mom and pop' record store in the 90's and his entrepreneurial drive, Celeste has decided to launch his own online auction site: www.TheRecordRanch.com

The goal of the Record Ranch is to have an auction web site that will serve record and music collectors better than any current site and give music buyers and sellers a safe, trusted and reasonably-priced place to do business. Although the Record Ranch could never replace your neighborhood record store, what it can do is cultivate a friendly, vibrant venue that is driven by both knowledgeable sellers and music fans worldwide.

I spoke with web site owner Chris Celeste about his new site and what consumers can expect from the Record Ranch:

Tell me more about the decision to create the site.

"The seeds for a music-only niche auction site were planted a few years back," said Chris. "I was quite turned off after participating in some music category restructuring discussions with eBay. I guess I naively assumed that the people that managed the categories had some expertise in their respective categories. From then on, I envisioned a site that served collectors and sellers of just music items; sort of a DIY, by collectors-for-collectors type of concept. Fast forward five-plus years and countless ill-researched site 'tweaks' at eBay later; it was clear that the time was right to finally take the plunge. Luckily I have a few guys in my corner that have really helped out."

How many people are involved in the site (do you have partners)?

"There are essentially three. It's me, a web developer and a designer. All three of us have been music junkies forever. The other two play in bands and are also great at their trades. It works quite well."

Obviously you love vinyl, but what is it about records that make them your format of choice?

"For me, vinyl equals great memories and great sound. I grew up in a household full of records. I remember the record covers of my youth like it was yesterday. When I was old enough, it seemed logical to fill my house full of them too. I have a ton of CDs too, but it's not the same. They're digitized and they collect dust. Vinyl is just a better experience all around," explained Chris.

You are now in direct competition with eBay; -what will make your site different than this retail giant?

"Well, for starters, The Record Ranch is a manageable venue," suggested Chris. "EBay is not a manageable venue at this point and compulsive buyers and sellers of music suffer. Quality buyers and sellers are leaving or have left. Their (eBay's) solutions to issues are never logical, and it's obvious that the folks managing the site have never bought or sold (or shipped) anything collectible in their lives. Did I mention categories yet? While The Record Ranch's format is quite similar to eBay, the way the site is run is much different. Having people running the site who know their trade is obviously a good thing, especially when addressing buyers' and sellers' concerns."

"The Record Ranch's format is very similar to eBay, but finely tuned to the needs of music collectors. The pricing structure makes it a more affordable venue, especially for casual music sellers who can't qualify for eBay's Power Seller discounts. Basic listings are free. Enhancements such as subtitles and featured space on the home page can be purchased to spice up listings. Sellers also have the option to open a store free of charge. The final value fees are 4% for sold items up to $100, 3% for sold items between $100 and $200 and 2% for sold items over $200. Sellers may choose to accept payment via diverse methods, including Google Checkout, PayPal and checks/money orders."

"The Record Ranch is made up of "rooms." There's a CD Room, a 78s Room and so on. Each room's genre subcategories were created with the obsessive fan/collector in mind. For example, if you're a collector of rockabilly 78s, there is a rockabilly subcategory in The 78s Room. This ensures collectors of a certain specific genre of music will find exactly what they're looking for much more quickly."

Where do you see vinyl in, let's say, ten years from now?

"I think it'll be the same in 10 years as it is now or where it was 10 years ago. Digital media will change and evolve and its proponents will proclaim the death of vinyl once more, only for vinyl to survive and flourish."

When did you start collecting (I assume you are a collector) and do you have a special stash for personal use (meaning records you would never sell)?

"I guess I realized that I had the collector bug in me in high school when I was the guy who wasn't OK with lending out records. I adopted the "I'll be happy to tape it for you" mantra back then. As for a special stash, it goes in waves I guess. I've definitely parted with records and regretted it years later. I guess there are some records I've kept for years that aren't exactly rare, but hold special meaning for me. I guess that would be my special stash."

As a record collector, I am excited to find a new alternative in which to buy records for my collection. Creating a 'mom and pop' online venue is just what the record collecting community needs. Let's hope that the corporate giants in the field welcome this newcomer, because I am sure many vinyl record buyers and sellers will.

About the Author

Author Robert Benson writes about rock/pop music, vinyl record collecting and operates
http://www.collectingvinylrecords.com
, where you can pick up a copy of his FREE ebook called "The Fascinating Hobby of Vinyl Record Collecting." Have your vinyl records appraised at
http://www.vinylrecordappraisals.com

I have older music records worth alot of money,,does anyone know....?

Of a place that will buy, or sell these records? I'm not willing to do an E-bay sales. I want to sell outright. These are collectable and rare vinyl recordings.

The Princeton Record Exchange http://www.prex.com/sell-records.html is a great place to sell. Let me know if you have any other questions about them.