How is the price of each record determined?

Les Harris Records considers all aspects of the record when making pricing decisions. Decisions are based on quality and condition of the record and the jacket, make and label of the record, and vintage list value.

Original Pressings vs. Reissues

Quite often the question will arise with a particular record: Is this an original or reissue? Originals (or first pressings) are preferable for an antique dealer, And can usually be recognized by the label. Reissues are often simply re-prints of the first pressings And show very little difference between them. Many recordings have never gone out of print and are now available on CD, which may lessen their collecting value. If you have an original pressing of a rare record, it's a good idea to hang onto it!

How to Care for your Original LP

As records are very delicate, by nature and most of the records you will be dealing with will be somewhat aged, iis important to know how to handle your original LP. Always handle records by the edges. It is best to handle the LP by the center and by one edge, to avoid the record getting any scratches. Never touch the grooves in the record, as the oils in your hands could possibly hinder the playing of the record. Store the LP in it's original inner sleeve. If the inner sleeve did not come included with the record, there are plenty of inner sleeve that will work, plastic, paper, rice paper, etc. Do not store your LPs in a basement, near a heater or furnace, near nicotine or heat.