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Well, we did it. The vinyl-vinyl revival is in full swing. With many independent artists, the exhibition on the new release format, and many mainstream artists to draw, it is a big place in music history. There are also numerous new editions of classic LP’s and vinyl comeback is complete.

Together with the vinyl revival, new Internet sites that live up to for collectors and enthusiasts. One such place that has just launched, is www. NYLVI. com is the social marketplace, independent artists, labels and record stores and will be assisted in the dissemination of musical innovations for the global community of music lovers and record collectors aid.

I spoke with co-founder NYLVI Ivar Lien on the aims, ideals and values of this new, growing community record:

There are many vinyl sites on the Internet today, what will you apart from the others, what makes you unique

“We think there are two significant aspects to us from other websites. First, we have structured our market so as to reflect the world’s biggest music scenes. We hope it will be easier for users to discover more new music and that Local artists will be able to find a larger audience. To enable this we are together with some of best bloggers from these scenes, previews for all their posts you will find pages read on our scene. Instead of boring editorials and distant recommendations We think it’s much better to give the word to local experts to participate in these scenes on a daily basis. “

“A second aspect that we think make us a part of other services, as we have to emphasize the social aspects of the vinyl collection. We want to become something more than just a marketplace. Through various functions, we want to involve the users and allows for greater interaction . We want a community for music and vinyl-lovers, a place where they meet, exchange and sharing of knowledge and experience. “

Obviously you and your partner feel that vinyl is a good niche to come, but why the interest in vinyl-Where do you see the record in, say in ten years?

“NYLVI is definitely all about vinyl. We love almost everything about the format, but also part of the reason why we have started a company that is exclusively for vinyl, that we think it is very compatible with the digital future of the music industry. In the coming years, we think vinyl position will grow much stronger. In music and art in general, it seems, there is a strong movement away from postmodernism and beyond what Bourriaud, the old modern, where more art than Protest and response is made against the standardization and commercialization called in an increasingly globalized world. “

“Digital music allows quick and easy exchange between the people we love, but it’s also music and songs feel seen more like a commodity. The vinyl revival as a reaction against this, where both artists and listeners will appreciate the more exclusive features may be the vinyl format. In ten years will still be a niche format vinyl product, but hopefully a larger and more vibrant niche! “

Is your site “modeled” after someone in particular?

“No, we can not say that we modeled our Web site for anyone in particular. Of course we have a view on other sites for inspiration, but these sites span a wide spectrum. We have tried to incorporate ideas from these sites and in something new with NYLVI. The most important thing for us was to do our own thing and making something that music lovers and vinyl will hopefully have fun with. That is, we live in an age where speed of change is accelerating, and we always looking forward and will further improve and develop, one of the most complete and pleasant places to buy music on vinyl. “

So this is a global website, promotion of members from all over the world?

“Yes, a part of what we have so fascinating was found starting with an online marketplace for vinyl, as we in a way that would be presented at the crossroads of the global and local. Here, users, artists, labels, record shops and Collectors from all over the world can come together and, by drawing on specific knowledge of local scenes, explore to discover new music or old favorites have been looking for it for a long time. “

What do NYLVI or stand?

“It means both vinyl and is first! But we also want NYLVI with the same values and ideals, such as your local independent record will store: knowledge, enthusiasm and love of music, the support of artists and musical communities associated and the contribution of local variations and musical diversity. “

What do you hear, what is your kind of music?

“Close to impossible to answer this. I think we have an extremely broad taste in music. We are big fans of garage rock, like the whole line of bands from the 60s like The Sonics and chocolate bracelets and top with the Pandoras, the lemon spiders, Fleshtones, The Fuzztones, The Cramps Prince, Sound, Swingin Neckbreakers, King Khan & BBQ and Los Peyote cactus and, and, and …. But we’re also big fans of funk and African high life music guess. I of the records we been listening, most of this year, the Nigeria 70: Lagos Jump compilation, which is really awesome. And there is a lot of new exciting music from London now Outernational inspired artists such as Roots Manuva and Radioclit, all make really cool music lately. And there are so many other artists including Bo Diddley and Bob Dylan to Momus, Xiu Xiu and OOTORUICHI. It’s a long list. “
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So if you are a buyer or seller of vinyl records, NYLVI. com brings a fresh new online presence that will continue to raise the value of the vinyl record to the fore, both musically and socially. After all, it is about the music and music is a social phenomenon in itself.

The value of vinyl records is highly subjective, and certainly the debate. There are many elements that go to determine how much a particular record or an entire collection may be worth. Use market value, replacement value or record price target? When I found out, it all depends on the circumstances and the best way to achieve these goals is to have professionally assess your collection. I had the opportunity to work with professional appraisers and music historian Stephen MH Braitman of the elements that go in putting a value on a record collection.

But first, let me think of Stephen. He has participated with records and music since the late 60s, writing and editing of several entertainment and music publications. He has also been a dealer, buying and selling records, posters and related memorabilia over the years. His widely recognized expertise in the market for music and memorabilia makes his assessment services is very important for succession planning, donations, advice and for insurance claims and coverage. His numerous references include: the existence of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) Principles of Practice and Code of Ethics exam in 2004, the completion of courses on topics such as uniform standards for the Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Personal Property Valuation, Methodology Research and analysis, and the legal and economic environment of the assessment. He is also a music analyst at Gracenote, the digital music management company.

So what does all this mean? Stephen MH Braitman is a qualified and certified experts. Why this unique service is so important? When I on the details of his involvement with Mr. Braitman, let’s discover some of the details that go into a record collection and assessment as a record collection were assessed.

“This is a new service, a new genre is to say,” he said. “The service is for people, whether large or small collections and have had really no idea, offered their value. Unfortunately, there are no legal requirements other than to qualify as an expert in the real estate market, but have led the IRS and the Appraisal Foundation, the way with the adoption of nationally recognized standards that reputable experts to use in all areas. The IRS, for example, uses the concept of market value, that is, pay the price agreed by a willing and informed buyer to a willing, qualified seller. One of the reasons why I entered this profession, not only because of my love of music and music memorabilia, but because I felt that the industry needs certified appraisers critical to help define the values of the collections for insurance, real estate provide planning, tax donation claims, disputes and personal investments. part of the work on as an expert witness to testify, and save the values referred to a collection set. This is where I br the image into force. “< />
When asked what goes into an assessment, said Stephen

“There are many variables that have recognized if it be a value to a collection. It also depends on the purpose of the assessment. For example, the IRS market value used in determining the value of the donated materials. But, replacement value in insurance cases, different , and it higher, because otherwise you will pay a higher cost recovery for certain collectibles, say, that may have been lost in a fire. This must be taken into account in assessing the intention as to be. “

“We are investigating what comparable items in the current market. There are several aspects of research that include the most recent and relevant sales, trend analysis, professional consensus, retail shops, auction prices and Record Guide prices. The record price guides are a nice starting point but they can not play, because the real value of the variables just mentioned. “

“Our first task in an assessment is usually the physical objects, if possible, to examine and observe the condition, edition or other key points of recognition. Then we conduct extensive research to determine the current marketability of the products. Our Service concludes with a certified document that details the estimated sales value and the current wholesale price, depending on the type of assessment. We also have a statement of the general quality of the item or collection, including condition, pressing Edition or the cultural or historical desirable. This document exceeds the requirements of the assessment of the IRS and the insurance companies. “

We discussed one of the most unique and subjective elements in terms of records: placement in the vinyl. I asked Stephen what method he used.

“It is actually a combination of many methods, including the Goldmine standards that were set up in their numerous publications set, the” Good Rockin ‘Tonight’ formula, and my own formula. I like to order it one step further and use a 100-point scale, and attracts points for each error, not only on the plate, but the picture sleeve (if it is a 45rpm), LP-jacket and cap. I want to see a single standard until sometime in the near future, something that everyone could agree in the industry, “said Stephen.

There are a few ways to get your memorabilia collection plate or have documented and assessed, as Stephen Details:

“We actually offer two different services, the professional assessment and a quick evaluation of your memorabilia or record collection. This means, send us a list of your items, from which we based a detailed document with a series of market values for comparable data. You ‘ll be able to tell whether something worth $ 1, 00, $ 10, $ 100 or more. This method is faster and less expensive that the formal examination and is particularly useful in estimating what a sale could lead to a dealer, “says Stephen.

“Our service includes not only record the evaluation of the records and collections, but posters, flyers, handbills, programs, CDs, promotional items, tour books and other Music Collectibles. (I know not handle musical instruments, which is a very different kind of specialty) . It is important for your items or collections to assessing the potential value as new gauge, assistance with estate planning objectives, control elements and other factors. I have much more information on my website http://www. MusicAppraisals. com. “

As we wrapped up our interview we talked about our love not only for music but the historical audio format, vinyl records. I asked Stephen about one of his most memorable record collection appraisals.

“I have an opinion for a gentleman in Texas and had a wonderful and beautiful record collection. But when he put on an old 78 by Robert Johnson and played it on his professional sound equipment, and when the music filled the room, you would have swore that Mr. Robert Johnson himself was there for you in the right and then. There is a wonderful and enlightening experience, and I will never forget was, “recalls Stephen.

So, not only Stephen MH Braitman offer valuable and unique record valuation services, he gets to archive and to assess and deal with important parts of audio history, and gets them hear. And that is a reward that we can not a value.

Stephen’s contact:

Website: http://www. MusicAppraisals. com

Blog: http://www. NeedleScreech. com

Email: @ braitman MindSpring. com

Monthly column, “The Picture Sleeve Archive” in Goldmine Magazine

Phone: 925-679-3044

The decline of the record has become a joint statement by all in the music industry. Records should be held out a dead music format for a long time, but must through many technological changes in the music industry.

In today’s world of iPods and digital downloads, where people fit thousands of songs in such a neat little package, how the record has managed to compete, what’s the attraction?

Recent research shows that young people’s physical experience they get with a vinyl record and enjoy the interaction between them and the record. There is a certain ritual one must rely on to play on a record, and much to the chagrin of the digital world is the youth of the world susceptible to this type of interaction.

For some, collecting vinyl records with a passion, a life long journey to get away masterpieces hidden in the attics and basements is locked around the globe. For others, only a few selected gems from their own favorite band or recording artist is enough to satisfy her collection to the palate.

Then there is the thrill of the hunt, scouring the online web sites and auctions in search of a rare or collectible record for their collection. For the adventurous there are numerous flea markets, rummage sales, flea markets and the like, that dot the landscape in every city in America. There, they can also through the dusty crates and boxes for their next special search to their already growing vinyl collection. It’s almost a sense of pride, self-esteem, if you will, find what you are looking for, if satisfied, even for a moment until you have to add another rare treasure to your collection can be realized.

Since Alex Stein Weiss designed the first album cover for Columbia Records in 1939 album cover was great collectors item and is a part of music history. Classic album covers like the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band, Janis Joplin’s Cheap Thrills (designed by Robert Crumb), Led Zeppelin’s “Physical Graffiti are iconic. Some bands entered contains the help of world renowned artist, album design and concepts for their latest releases, including the Rolling Stones, who used Andy Warhol’s idea for their album Sticky Fingers.

For some, collecting vinyl is an investment. Not only a financial investment but a cultural as well. Records are part of pop culture as we know it and certainly part of the Rock and Roll era. Preserving records, art, music, is a very important part of this phenomenon.

But apart from the one thing that sets vinyl from all the other formats is that vinyl sound musical, only the best records. There is no substitute for sound playback, bringing music vinyl, no digital counterpart. And for the vinyl record will continue to survive if they do not thrive.