Crates of records might be the most common thing sitting in Eastern NC dens, attics, and storage units — and "are these worth anything?" might be the question we hear most. The honest answer: some are, some aren't, and you can't tell which from the outside of the crate. Here's what actually matters.
What We're Buying
Our lanes are rock & roll, heavy metal, rap & hip hop, jazz & soul, and blues — single albums and whole crates. To be up front so nobody wastes a trip on our account: our interest is LPs — 45s aren't much of a lane for us — and country and americana aren't categories we buy. We'd rather tell you here than at the counter.
What Makes a Record Matter
Condition — of the vinyl and the sleeve. Records are graded on both, and a clean disc in a rough jacket is worth less than the same disc in a crisp one. Scratches, scuffs, and heavy play wear all count against; a record that was cared for counts hard in your favor.
The pressing. An original pressing and a later reissue of the same album can be very different animals. You don't need to figure out which you have — the fine print on labels and jackets is genuinely tricky, and reading it is part of what we do every day.
The genre and the era. Original jazz and soul pressings, early blues, classic and heavy rock, and hip hop on vinyl all have real collector demand — and some of the most sought-after records look completely unassuming in a crate.
Bring the Whole Crate
The rule you've heard from us before applies double to records, because sleeves don't announce their value: don't pull the "good ones." Bring every crate to 101 S Main Street in Robersonville — an easy drive from Greenville, Wilson, Tarboro, and Williamston — and we'll flip through them with you. One fair offer for everything, no cherry-picking, and you walk out with payment in hand the same day. A wall of records too big to move? Ask about a house call — we come to you and pay on the spot.