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Rules, Tips and Options
	Please Read. This area contains information on the use of these forums. Moderator Guild Moderators	12	22	Jan 19, 2009 - 08:44 PM vinylunderground
Newcomer's FAQ's
	Value Help me find the value of my records? Please exercise due diligence in researching your items before posting to this forum. The Helpful Hints sticky contains valuable resources. Also, no buying or selling and no long lists or flooding. Please use the Your Wants forum for records you are looking for. Moderator Guild Moderators	1609	8234	May 22, 2013 - 12:45 AM ivansmith
	Buying and Selling Questions Tips and advice on buying and selling vinyl. Please use the Records forum to post your records for sale, or the Your Wants forum for records you are looking for. Moderator Guild Moderators	237	1900	May 13, 2013 - 08:35 AM mackdaddyg
	Promotional Records This forum has information about vinyl designated for "promotional" or "radio" use only. Moderator Guild Moderators	140	976	May 22, 2013 - 02:29 AM JorgeS
	Cataloging Suggestions on organizing, cataloging and making a database for your collection. Moderator Guild Moderators	36	704	Apr 11, 2013 - 09:34 PM liboriofriki
	Label Variations How to tell if your record is an original, reissued or import copy as well as info about misprinted record labels. Also includes info about colored vinyl and picture discs. Moderator Guild Moderators	221	1566	May 20, 2013 - 08:22 PM StephenMacLeod
	Matrix Numbers What are these weird markings on the inside edge of my record next to the label and what do they mean? Moderator Guild Moderators	55	333	Dec 05, 2012 - 09:59 PM Valdez
Special Notices
	Guild Announcements This forum will contain announcements, requests and notices that pertain to the Record Collectors Guild or its members. Moderator Guild Moderators	21	382	Sep 10, 2012 - 04:43 AM Rafter242
	About Our Members This forum contains announcements and information about our members only. Please, post questions, the hyping of websites and items for sale at the appropriate forums. Moderator Guild Moderators	735	13411	May 22, 2013 - 02:10 AM mjl1227
	Meet me at..... Here you can make arrangements to meet other members at record shows, conventions, special events or at the local record shop. Include mapquest or google maps as attachments for better directions. Moderator Guild Moderators	21	214	May 03, 2013 - 08:20 PM gbfrank
Warnings and Alerts
	Buying and Selling Experiences If you have had a record related buying or selling experience(good or bad), with a dealer, individual, business or service either inside or outside of this site, share it here. Please, post good/bad eBay deals in the appropriate forum. Moderator Guild Moderators	435	2086	May 15, 2013 - 12:46 PM mackdaddyg
	Good and bad eBay deals If you have experienced either a good or bad eBay deal on a record related material. Please post here. Moderator Guild Moderators	240	3517	Apr 22, 2013 - 04:13 AM jimboo
Buy-Sell-Trade
	Records This forum is to be used for the selling and trading of records ONLY. Please, no eBay record auctions, or any other online selling sites here! All other topics such as your wants, questions, hyping of websites or the selling of non-record items should be listed on the appropriate board. Please, no long lists or flooding. Moderator Guild Moderators	1307	9395	May 22, 2013 - 07:45 AM newer99
	eBay Record Auctions This forum is to be used for the selling of records and record-related merchandise at eBay.com ONLY. All other topics such as your wants, questions, hyping of websites or the selling of non-record items should be listed on the appropriate board. Please, no long lists or flooding. Messages will be deleted automatically after 10 days. Moderator Guild Moderators	939	1573	May 21, 2013 - 08:10 PM tw5270
	Music and Hardware Related Items Use this forum to list new and used music, merchandise, electronics and audio related items ONLY. This can include non-vinyl formats, turntables, speakers, accessories, books, posters, clothing or any other music related items. Please don't hype your websites here. Please, no records, long lists or flooding. Moderator Guild Moderators	143	655	Apr 06, 2013 - 06:26 PM tw5270
Announcements
	Your Wants If you are looking for any music related items, list them here. This includes records, tapes, CD's, equipment and accessories, etc. Please, no selling or hyping of websites or commercial services here. Moderator Guild Moderators	705	4088	May 20, 2013 - 09:53 PM rockrules4ever
	Hype Your Music Site or Service If you are the owner or webmaster of a music related website or service, feel free to list it here. Please keep your descriptions fairly brief. Use reasonable sized signatures. Please, no multiple listings or long record lists. For the "self serving" websites that are here to simply capitalize on the Guild's popularity, if you care not to contribute to our community in a major way, a highly visible "link-back" to the Guild is required. Our Moderators will delete any posts by abusers of this requirement. Moderator Guild Moderators	206	734	May 17, 2013 - 01:21 PM HERBROCKS
	Record Shows or Conventions If you know of a record show or convention, please share it with us. Please include time, dates, admissions, directions, and phone numbers if possible. Only websites that relate to the individual shows will be allowed on this forum. Other listings should appear in the "Hype Your Site" forum. Note: We ask that you also list any show or sale, at the "Vinyl Events" module on the Guild's home page. This would assist our viewers and increase the exposure for upcoming events. Moderator Guild Moderators	176	792	May 17, 2013 - 11:17 AM SID
	Suggest a Record Store Use this forum to suggest a record store for inclusion to the list of U.S. and international shops. Or, you may list the record store yourself by clicking here. Corrections to the existing listing may also be posted. Thanks for your input! Moderator Guild Moderators	336	1604	Mar 19, 2013 - 05:12 AM arjenp
"Hot" Topics
	Transferring Vinyl to Digital Media This forum is for tips and information on the transferral of music from records to compact disc and other digital media. Moderator Guild Moderators	239	2152	May 19, 2013 - 12:06 PM CactusCowboy
	Picture Discs and Colored Vinyl Records Questions This forum deals with the category of picture discs and colored vinyl records. Please use the Record Gallery forum to display your picture and colored vinyl discs. Please, no buying or selling of records, or hyping of web sites here. Moderator Guild Moderators	308	2111	Apr 08, 2013 - 01:25 AM Rafter242
	Bootleg Record Questions This forum deals with the category of bootleg and unauthorized records. Please, no buying, selling or trading of records here. Moderator Guild Moderators	353	2460	May 12, 2013 - 10:55 PM ZeppelinHunter
	Beatles Record Questions This forum contains questions and answers pertaining to records from the Beatles. All may post to this board. No buying or selling of discs or the advertising of sites at this forum. Moderator Guild Moderators	1272	10679	May 16, 2013 - 02:50 PM tw5270
	Rolling Stones Questions This forum contains questions and answers pertaining to records from the Rolling Stones. All may post to this board. No buying or selling of discs or the advertising of sites at this forum. Moderator Guild Moderators	303	2108	Apr 27, 2013 - 04:43 PM mattx
	Elvis Presley Questions This forum contains questions and answers pertaining to records from Elvis Presley. All may post to this board. No buying or selling of discs or the advertising of sites at this forum. Moderator Guild Moderators	412	2789	May 16, 2013 - 04:21 PM CanadianCollector
	eBay Related Questions This forum contains questions and answers pertaining to eBay.com. All may post to this board. No buying or selling of discs, annoucement of auctions or the advertising of sites at this forum. Moderator Guild Moderators	520	6438	Apr 22, 2013 - 07:41 AM jimboo
Frequently Asked Questions
	Tell me about Price Guides and Grading This forum contains various questions that deal with price guides and how to determine the value and grading of your records. You may post new questions or answers if they relate to this topic. Please, no requests for specific record values or estimates here. Use the "Value" board when requesting record estimates. Moderator Guild Moderators	231	2210	Apr 20, 2013 - 08:58 PM mackdaddyg
	How do I clean and maintain my collection? This forum contains tips on the cleaning and care of your records. Questions and answers may be posted if they stay within this topic. Moderator Guild Moderators	561	6291	May 21, 2013 - 10:24 AM Graeme
	How do I repair a warped record? Post questions and answers on the repair and prevention of record warps. Moderator Guild Moderators	59	621	Apr 01, 2013 - 03:11 PM RidinTheWind
Special Projects
	Discography This forum is for the listing of record label catalog numbers (discographies). No buying or selling, or the advertising of web sites. Please, do not post questions here. Use the "Questions and Answers" forum for that purpose.	92	841	Dec 18, 2012 - 08:46 AM mackdaddyg
	Labelography This forum is for the listing of record label design changes (labelographies). Please, do not post questions here. Use either the "Label Variations" or the "Questions and Answers" forum for that purpose.	40	159	Feb 18, 2013 - 03:19 PM JoeG
	Sleeve-ography Document changes in record company sleeves here. Please post scans and/or pictures of items that you own. If not, a link to the appropriate site is appreciated.	29	202	Nov 11, 2012 - 12:04 AM wurlitzer1450
	Reviews International, Albums, Songs/Singles, Concert Feedback, Audiophile Pressings	75	932	Apr 23, 2013 - 12:40 AM annaloog
Discussions
	Questions and Answers If you have a music or record related question, ask it here. We also welcome honest answers. Moderator Guild Moderators	933	16632	May 21, 2013 - 06:46 PM ShadySam
	Ask Neal Umphred This forum was created, for collectors that would like to ask questions or discuss topics with the world renowned record expert, Neal Umphred. All topics will be viewed and/or answered by Mr. Umphred or this forums Moderator. Moderator Guild Moderators	352	3804	Mar 12, 2013 - 12:45 AM annaloog
	45rpm Questions This forum contains questions and answers pertaining to 45 RPM records (7"). All may post to this board. No buying or selling of discs or the advertising of sites at this forum. Moderator Guild Moderators	2180	16403	May 22, 2013 - 07:59 AM annaloog
	78rpm Record Questions This forum is for questions and answers about 78rpm records. Please, no buying and selling of records, on this forum. Moderator Guild Moderators	654	4745	May 21, 2013 - 12:43 AM annaloog
	Hardware and Accessories Questions This forum is for the discussion of music related hardware. This includes turntables, amplifiers, mixers, speakers and any other music related accessories. Moderator Guild Moderators	1161	9715	May 18, 2013 - 06:54 PM Pacey
	Record Gallery This forum is to serve as a gallery to display picture discs, colored vinyl, shaped or other rare and VERY interesting records. Include release information (label and catalogue no., country, year, etc.) with the photo or scan. Due to server size limitations, we ask that common or large production discs be excluded. Please, no buying or selling of discs here. Please observe the "flooding" regulation that is posted in the Rules and Regulations. Moderator Guild Moderators	1844	10415	May 10, 2013 - 08:12 PM recordfan
	Record Cover Gallery This forum is to serve as a gallery to display unique, rare or VERY interesting record covers. Include release information (cover design credit, label and catalogue no., country, year, etc.) with the photo or scan. Due to server size limitations, we ask that common or large production discs be excluded. Please, no buying or selling of discs here. Please observe the "flooding" post in Rules and Regulations". Moderator Guild Moderators	1794	14580	May 19, 2013 - 09:59 PM AudioGasoline
	Super Collectibles This forum is to be used for the displaying of VERY RARE "Super Collectible" vinyl records. Prior to posting anything, please read the first announcement within this forum. Please, no buying or selling of recordings here. Please observe the "flooding" regulations here. This forum is for records only. Moderator Guild Moderators	372	3278	May 15, 2013 - 11:45 PM Manimal
	Inner Sleeve, Poster, Insert Gallery Display pictures of interesting, unique and rare 45 stock sleeves, LP inner sleeves, posters, stickers, sheet music and any other inserts here. As a courtesy, provide as much information about your items as possible. Please, no buying or selling of items here. Moderator Guild Moderators	99	902	Mar 24, 2013 - 08:45 AM ShadySam
	Turntable Gallery This forum is to serve as a gallery for unique, rare, plain or interesting turntables, record players or phonographs. Associated electronics is acceptable. Please, no buying or selling of items here. Moderator Guild Moderators	237	1999	May 19, 2013 - 10:17 AM ewington
	Record-Related Items Gallery Display pictures of interesting, unique and rare vinyl record-related items, that do not meet the criteria for inclusion in the other galleries. As a courtesy, provide as much information about your items as possible. Please, no buying or selling of items here.	11	95	Mar 27, 2013 - 02:06 PM CTcollector
	Polls Polls are great tools for measuring whats important to our fellow collectors. (You must be a member to vote or create a poll) Moderator Guild Moderators	180	2810	Apr 21, 2013 - 11:48 PM kimzter
	Record Prices on eBay This forum contains discussions about prices of records sold on eBay. Please, no buying or selling; announcements of auctions or the advertising of sites at this forum, other than links to ended eBay listings.	13	112	Aug 04, 2012 - 06:24 PM wurlitzer1450
Genre Groups
	Blues This forum is specifically dedicated to the category of the blues. You may discuss any and all aspects of this genre of music. Please no buying or selling of items at this board. Moderator Guild Moderators	274	3598	Apr 30, 2013 - 05:38 AM vinowino
	Classical This forum is specifically dedicated to the category of classical music including Brass, Patriotic, Ethnic, Military and Marches. You may discuss any and all aspects of this genre of music. Please no buying or selling of items at this board. Moderator Guild Moderators	253	1661	Apr 28, 2013 - 05:12 AM darkdubh
	Country/Bluegrass/Folk This forum is specifically dedicated to the category of Country and Western music including Folk, Bluegrass and Rockabilly. You may discuss any and all aspects of this genre of music. Please, no buying or selling of items at this board. Moderator Guild Moderators	200	1616	May 10, 2013 - 04:15 PM AudioGasoline
	Jazz This forum is specifically dedicated to the category of Jazz including Dixieland and Big Band. You may discuss any and all aspects of this genre of music. Please no buying or selling of items at this board. Moderator Guild Moderators	486	8508	May 19, 2013 - 04:05 AM vinowino
	Punk/New Wave This forum is specifically dedicated to the category of Punk/New Wave. You may discuss any and all aspects of this genre of music. Please no buying sell selling of items at this board. Moderator Guild Moderators	389	6459	May 18, 2013 - 07:55 PM Manimal
	R&B/Soul/Pop This forum is specifically dedicated to the category of R&B, Soul and Pop music including Reggae, Funk, Doo-Wop and Northern Soul. You may discuss any and all aspects of this genre of music. Please, no buying or selling of items at this board. Moderator Guild Moderators	309	3258	May 04, 2013 - 08:49 AM DaveyTheWaxMan
	Rap/Hip-Hop/DJ This forum is specifically dedicated to the category of Rap, Hip-Hop and DJ music including House, Techno, Electronica and Dance. You may discuss any and all aspects of this genre of music. Please, no buying or selling of items at this board. Moderator Guild Moderators	84	719	Feb 14, 2013 - 10:37 AM TheMastermind
	Rock/Hard Rock/Heavy Metal This forum is specifically dedicated to the category of Rock and Metal music including Acid and Psychedelic. You may discuss any and all aspects of these genres of music. Please no buying or selling of items at this board. Moderator Guild Moderators	643	10233	May 17, 2013 - 07:25 PM CanadianCollector
	Misc. Genres This forum is designed for the various sounds of any other genre not listed above. Please no buying or selling of items at this board. Moderator Guild Moderators	149	2414	May 15, 2013 - 11:39 PM Manimal
Feedback
	Comments or Suggestions If you would like to leave a comment or make a suggestion, this is the place to do it. We would like to hear from you. Moderator Guild Moderators	167	1610	Apr 18, 2013 - 06:00 AM StephenMacLeod
	Report Problems Use this area, to report problems or technical issues with this message board. Please read the announcement within for instructions. Moderator Guild Moderators	254	1864	May 08, 2013 - 09:36 AM CactusCowboy
The Lounge
	Open Forum This board may be used for an open discussion on any music-related topic that doesn't quite fit into any of the more specialized forums. Moderator Guild Moderators	1329	40620	May 21, 2013 - 06:26 PM vinylhound
	Idle Chatter This forum is specifically dedicated to the category of idle chatter. You may use this forum for any topic of discussion that is not music related. Please keep in mind that politics and religion are especially volatile subjects and your opinions may be contested and/or challenged. Healthy and respectful debate is welcome but forum rules and guidelines will be firmly enforced. Moderator Guild Moderators	518	21127	May 21, 2013 - 08:21 PM vinyl1
	Music Related Games Take a break from the regular music discussions and enjoy some "fun time" with our friends. All games created should conform to the title of this forum. Note: This area is not for discussions. Place them in the appropriate forums. Moderator Guild Moderators	28	44942	May 22, 2013 - 07:18 AM SID
	Music Memoriam & Obituaries This forum is to commemorate the passing of a significant music figure or group. In posting or responding to any topics, please display an element of respect and decorum. Moderator Guild Moderators	587	2872	May 22, 2013 - 02:04 AM Heidler

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