Welcome Fellow Picture Disc Record Album Lovers!
Learn all you need to know about picture disc record albums- collecting them, where to buy them, how to display your picture discs and more. Find easy to read articles, really useful links, ebay listings, tips and photos.
Not a picture disc collector? You'll enjoy this page too. When was the last time you saw a picture disc record album? Take a scroll down memory lane. You might just find something you like.
New to picture discs? Take a peek anyway, I bet you see something you like as well!
What is a Picture Disc Record Album?
A picture disc record album is a vinyl record that has a picture embedded into the clear vinyl. The picture disc pictured here is David Bowie's Pin Ups album. The picture on this picture disc is an exact duplicate of the original Pin Ups album cover.Most picture discs are made that way. They are copies of the album covers but some have different pictures on their flip sides. Others have different pictures entirely.
If you look closely, you will see the hole in the center of the picture disc, just at the side of David Bowie's cheek, for the record player pin to fit through.
Most picture discs are round (like a record baby) but some are oddly shaped.
No matter what pictures, or shapes, they contain, all picture disc record albums can be played on a record player.
Many picture discs were released as promo albums making them rare commodities for collectors.
So now you know!
How to Collect Picture Disc Record Albums
What You Need to Know!
Collecting picture disc record albums is a fun hobby that can be enjoyed by anyone young or old.
Read my article before starting your own collection. . .
Read my article before starting your own collection. . .
- How to Collect Picture Disc Record Albums - Associated Content
- Everything you need to know before starting your own picture disc record album collection.
Picture Disc Framing Mats and Frames
Special Frames for Picture Discs
I recently received a request inquiring about the best place to buy picture disc framing mats. I found this site which offers special frames just for picture discs, (complete with a pre-cut mat), and also a set of 3 mats, one of which is especially cut for picture discs. To see them visit the site and click on pricing.
The Record Album Frame is the choice of Graceland, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Smithsonian. Turn your LP's into Art, simply and easily!
The RAPS Record Album Frame, chosen by the Smithsonian, HGTV to frame Album Cover Art. No clips or assembly.
The Record Album Frame is the choice of Graceland, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Smithsonian. Turn your LP's into Art, simply and easily!
The RAPS Record Album Frame, chosen by the Smithsonian, HGTV to frame Album Cover Art. No clips or assembly.
- Record Album Frames - Record Album Frame mats and frames Album Cover Art.
- The RAPS Record Album Frame, chosen by the Smithsonian, HGTV to frame Album Cover Art. No clips or assembly.
Get Your Picture Discs Here
All of the picture discs that you see on this page are being brought to you and sold by eBay (There are no extra or hidden charges.) If you see something you like simple click on the product link and you will be brought directly to ebay where you can bid and buy with confidence!I've included these listings so that you can compare prices and see what is available right now.
David Bowie Picture Discs on eBay
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Don't Play Them!
When you decide to become a serious picture disc record album collector, remember, playing your records will cause them to scratch and scratched records aren't worth as much when it comes to resale value.In any case, picture disc record albums are produced more for their looks. Their sound quality isn't up to par with regular black vinyl records and they don't even come close to sounding like today's compact discs.
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Pink Floyd Picture Discs on eBay
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Framed cartoon picture discs make great additions to a child's room or nursery.There are picture discs to go with virtually every Disney movie ever produced. Not only are they cute to look at, they are collectible too. Why not start your children off on their own collection of picture discs?
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Hang 'em For All the World to See
The best, and most fun, way to display your picture disc collection is to frame them. By hanging them up you can see them on a daily basis and easily show them off to all your friends.There are several options when it comes to framing your picture discs. You can bring them to a professional framer who will custom cut a mat background and then frame your disc. This could get expensive if you have a large collection of picture disc record albums but I would definitely recommend it for your most prized picture discs.
Another way to display your picture discs is to find already made regular picture frames that are sized for record albums. Keep in mind that a regular album is 12 inches round so you need to buy a square frame that is at least that wide. They are available but not very popular so if you find one, grab it! I've used this method and am always on the lookout for square frames sized 12 or 13 inches wide.
They do sell frames made specifically for record album covers. These are definitely sized right but when you've got such a pretty record, you really don't want to cover it with it's album cover. This method works well when your picture disc still has it's original album cover that has a precut hole in it to display the pic disc. The only problem you might encounter is that record album cover picture frames usually don't have glass fronts, so if your disc's cover isn't made of clear plastic, your album won't have any protection from dust and damage.
To help with this problem, you can buy clear vinyl or plastic record sleeves (covers) and put those on before framing.
You can also just use those plastic covers to protect and hang your picture discs and skip the frames entirely. This would be the least expensive way to display your discs.
If your handy with wood and tools you might try making your own frames!
Record Album Sleeves on eBay
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Buy one of these books to learn how to make your own picture frames!
Making Picture Frames with Stuart Altschuler
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Moldings & Picture Frames-Woodworking [VHS]
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Rolling Stones Picture Discs on eBay
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This site features pictures of some really awesome picture discs.
- the Picture Disc Website
- The Picture Disc Website, is a showplace for picture discs and select colored vinyl records.
Record Collecting Books
Goldmine's Price Guide to Collectible Record Albums (Goldmine Record Album Price Guide)
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Goldmine's Price Guide to Collectible Record Albums, 1949-79
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Goldmine Standard Catalog of Rhythm & Blues Records (Goldmine Price Guide to Collectible Record Albums)
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The one thing I find funny about collecting picture disc record albums is that I don't seem to run into all that many people who collect them until I place a bid on one at ebay. Then the sky opens and a million other collectors jump in on my bid! Oh well, it wouldn't be as much fun winning one if it were too easy. I guess the challenge adds to the thrill! And trust me, I've won my fair share of the battles.I started my collection back in 1982. My first picture disc was David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust and I still have it. I have to say that once I got into ebay, my picture disc collection grew tremendously. I still buy mostly David Bowie but I've got many others. One of my prized discs is by Bauhaus and it features pictures of Bela Lugosi dressed in his full Dracula regalia.
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Find more record collecting information at one of these great sites.
- Learn about collecting vinyl records with new ebook
- ebook about collecting vinyl records that details the valuation process, grading issues, buying and selling issues,finding vinyl records and album cover art
- Vinyl Record Resource - Quality Vinyl Records and LP - Rare Vinyl Records and LPs
- Vinyl Record resource and website link directory
- Great source for hard-to-find LPs
- Affordable Used Record Source on the Internet. Titles in almost every music type
- Home Vinyl Stage Music
- Vinyl Stage Music - Home
- Jukin55 House of Music
- Welcome to Jukn55's House Of Music, with tons of records for sale.
Collectible records of all types... 78 rpm, 45 rpm, 12" LPs, 10" LPs and 7" EPs, as well as various other items of interest. - Records For Sale - Dead End Records
- Dead End Records,
run by Jake of The Vonghouls on Zodiac RecordsI
sell used and unplayed records and memorabilia. - The Album Cover Network
- The original CoverSite as seen on CNN News!! Visit the www's only keyword coverart search and find covers by what they look like!!
- BACKTRACK RECORDS
- Backtrack Records: Quality vinyl records for over 10 years. We guarantee everything we sell.
- Disney Picture Disc Record Albums
- Looking to add to your Disney picture disc or vintage Disney record album collection? Looking for a unique gift for a Disney collector?
Disney picture discs are some of the hottest picture disc records... - David Bowie Picture Disc Record Albums
- Looking for David Bowie picture discs to add to your collection? Are you a serious Bowie fan? Looking to start a picture disc record collection?
If you've answered yes to any of the above... - KISS Picture Disc Record Albums
- Looking for collectible KISS picture disc record albums? Looking to add something really cool to your KISS collection?
KISS picture discs are probably THE most collected picture discs on the market today...
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- LakeMom LakeMom Sep 3, 2009 @ 12:57 pm
- Nice informational lens! I now know more than ever about Picture Discs!
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- 24websurf 24websurf Sep 2, 2009 @ 9:35 pm
- I do love my picture discs! I have Elvis and the Beatles. This was really fun!
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- Brookelorren Brookelorren Aug 31, 2009 @ 3:20 pm
- I have a Fox and the Hound picture disc.
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- Gertjan Stamer Gertjan Stamer Jun 29, 2009 @ 2:43 pm | in reply to dracula ;-)
- Rene,I am fine and healthy too...sometimes buying PD's to stay updated and in shape...!Still preparing for website,by artists and some not completed yet so buy once in a while. Polish/GZ Vinyl is now nr 1 pressing plant in EU.
Thanks for reply,sorry for my late reply !
Gertjan.
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- May 19, 2009 @ 8:40 pm
- Good info, nice to see lenses on this subject. I love picture discs and have also made a lens about them.
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- CAN CAN May 7, 2009 @ 8:34 pm
- Anyone know anything about Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band....Stranger in Town Picture Disc?
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- Ted Ted Mar 1, 2009 @ 12:08 pm
- I started collecting in 1991 starting wwith the boss (Darkness on the edge of town all the way to grouch marx and laurel and hardy- can't believe they are only worth a few dollers
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- dracula ;-) dracula ;-) Feb 19, 2009 @ 4:30 am | in reply to Gertjan Stamer
- Hi Gertjan,
at this moment, I found your Info here in "squidoo". How are you? I hope so, fine?
Thats a good idea with a picture disc gallerie in the w.w.w. !
you can visit my side, too: www.20six.de/dracula
you can see a little part of my collection ;-)
I wish you a nice time, René
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- Gertjan Stamer Gertjan Stamer Jan 6, 2009 @ 11:21 am
- From the Netherlands...started pic disc coll. early 1981 and ended summer 2001 but planning to
make website of huge(2300)pic disc coll...incl adds var.magazines,biography,matrixnrs etc,all
the tiny details will be there netween 2010 and 2015(takes a lot of time gathering more info!).Respond on this site..a bit too much E-Bay,visit faires and private persons-much more fun
and the best way to make some musicfriends. Junuary 2009. g.j.stamer@quicknet.nl
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- Dunks Dunks Dec 11, 2008 @ 10:05 pm
- I bought a friend a 7" picture disc of China Girl, now I don't talk to her that much and with I'd given her something else and kept the disc!
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