Vinyl records photography for selling
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The challenge
Record collectors grade both sleeve and disc condition. Photos must show every scratch, seam split, and ring wear for accurate grading.
selling photo requirements
- Cover front and back
- Spine condition visible
- Vinyl surface condition
- Any inserts or extras included
Vinyl records photography challenges
- Showing vinyl without reflection
- Documenting sleeve wear patterns
- Capturing spine condition
- Photographing colored or picture discs
Best photo styles for vinyl records for selling
Photography tips for vinyl records for selling
- 1.Angle vinyl to show surface condition
- 2.Show seam splits and ring wear
- 3.Include all inserts and extras
- 4.Capture any colored or picture disc features
Who buys on selling
Vinyl collectors, music enthusiasts, audiophiles, record graders
How photos drive conversions
Goldmine grading terminology in descriptions helps collectors
Honest wear photos prevent disputes
Complete with inserts commands higher prices
Common mistakes to avoid
When photographing vinyl records for selling, avoid these common errors that can hurt your listing performance.
- Using non-compliant backgrounds that selling may reject or suppress in search
- Not showing enough angles of vinyl records for buyers to feel confident
- Missing detail shots that highlight quality and craftsmanship
- Inconsistent lighting across product images in the same listing
- Not optimizing image dimensions for selling's requirements
selling image requirements
Meeting selling's technical requirements ensures your photos display properly and your listings remain compliant.
- Resolution
- 1000×1000 pixels minimum (2000×2000 recommended)
- Aspect ratio
- 1:1 square required for main image
- File formats
- JPEG, PNG, TIFF, GIF
- Background
- Pure white (RGB 255,255,255) for main image
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