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Ready to Part with Your Collection?

Whether you’re downsizing, moving, or making room, For The Record Vinyl is always buying quality vinyl records, CDs, and cassettes. Based in South Bend, Indiana, we purchase music collections throughout the Midwest.

We offer fair evaluations and a simple process from start to finish. If you’re handling an estate or ready to pass your music on to the next generation of collectors, we’d be happy to take a look.

Why Sell to For The Record Vinyl?

Every purchase starts with an evaluation. We assess condition, artist, rarity, and
demand to determine an estimated retail value. We’ll explain how we arrived at that
figure before making an offer, which is generally around 50% of that value,
depending on the size, condition, and overall marketability of the collection.
Why collectors choose For The Record Vinyl:

  • Fair offers
  • No-pressure evaluations
  • Collections of all sizes considered
  • House calls for larger collections
  • Prompt, professional communication
  • Experienced evaluations
  • Local, independent business

We know many music collections represent decades of memories and tell the story
of a lifetime spent discovering music. Every purchase is handled with
professionalism and respect.

What We Buy

We’re always looking for quality music collections, including:

  • Vinyl records (LPs)
  • CDs
  • Cassettes
  • Music books
  • Concert posters
  • Music memorabilia and collectibles
  • Box sets and special editions

While we purchase music from virtually every genre, we’re primarily looking for rock music from the 1970s and beyond. We specialize in music from the 1980s, with a particular interest in classic rock, new wave, punk, post-punk, metal, and alternative.

We also buy jazz, blues, soul, R&B, country, indie, hip-hop, and much more.

What We Don’t Typically Buy

  • 45 RPM records
  • Used stereo equipment
  • Magazines

What Customers Are Saying

Every collection we purchase represents years, and sometimes decades, of discovering music. We’re honored that so many collectors have trusted us to help their records find new homes.

“I had an excellent experience liquidating my LP collection with Jeremy. I researched multiple buyers before deciding to have Jeremy evaluate my records, and he was my first choice. I had three main objectives:
1. I didn’t want to deal with internet listings or individual sales.
2. I wanted a fair price.
3. I wanted to know my treasured LPs would end up with true music lovers—not in an estate or garage sale.

I got all three and more.

The scheduling, evaluation, payment and pickup were exactly as promised and right on time. Through Jeremy’s network and the South Bend Record Show, I was also able to find buyers for my stereo equipment, music books, CDs, and 45s.

Best of all, there wasn’t a trace of seller’s remorse. Jeremy and his son Will were great to work with, and I know many stereos will be playing classic rock hits and plenty of forgotten gems for years to come because the music found new homes with people who will appreciate it.”
— Ed Rogers
South Bend, Indiana

How It Works

  1. Contact Us
    Reach out using our contact form, email, or phone.
  2. Tell Us About What You Have
    Share a few details about the size of your collection, where you’re located, and, if possible, a few photos.
  3. Schedule an Evaluation
    For larger collections, we’ll arrange a convenient time to look through everything in person.
    4. Receive an Offer
    If we can purchase your collection, we’ll make a fair offer and pay promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you make house calls?
Yes. We regularly travel throughout the Midwest to evaluate larger music
collections.

Do I need to make a list of everything I have?
No. A general description and a few photos are usually enough to start the
conversation.

How do you determine value?
We consider condition, artist, rarity, and demand, along with the overall quality of
what you’re selling.

Can I email photos?
Absolutely. Photos help us get a better idea of what you have before scheduling a
visit.

Areas We Serve

Based in South Bend, Indiana, we regularly purchase music collections throughout:

  • Indiana
  • Michigan
  • Illinois
  • Ohio

We’re also happy to travel farther for larger purchases.

Ready to Sell?

Whether you’re selling a few records or an entire lifetime of collecting, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Us Today for a Free Evaluation