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!

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.

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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Kiss Picture Discs on eBay 

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Important Advice About Collecting Picture Discs 

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.

Pic discs on ebay 

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Picture Disc Collecting Poll 

Pink Floyd Picture Discs on eBay 

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Cartoon Picture Discs 

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?

Disney Picture discs on eBay 

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Display Your Picture Discs 

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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Make Your Own Picture Disc Frames on Amazon 

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

Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 10/12/2008)

Rolling Stones Picture Discs on eBay 

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Duran Duran Picture Discs on eBay 

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Shaped Picture Discs on eBay 

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Madonna Picture Discs on eBay 

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Billy Idol Picture Discs on eBay 

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The Picture Disc Website 

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)

by Neal Umphred

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Goldmine Standard Catalog of Rhythm & Blues Records (Goldmine Price Guide to Collectible Record Albums)

by Tim Neely

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Amazon Price: $18.96 (as of 10/12/2008)
List Price: $24.95

In stock soon. Order now to get in line. First come, first served.

Goldmine's Price Guide to Collectible Record Albums, 1949-79

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The Beatles Picture Discs on eBay 

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The Who on eBay 

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Whitesnake Picture Discs 

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Sex Pistols Picture discs 

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AC/DC Picture Discs 

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Collecting Picture Discs 

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.

Elvis Picture Discs on eBay 

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Online Record Collecting Resources 

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

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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.

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Jay

Dude u inspired me 2 dig out my old pic discs! thanku! x

Posted September 08, 2008

Arizona-Snow I gave up collecting picture discs when my record player stopped working, nevertheless I still have them but can't play them (probably the best way to preserve their worth). Posted February 27, 2008

Tiddledeewinks Nice lens! Posted February 17, 2008

Billco 5 Star lense. I love picture disks. Posted February 13, 2008

bdkz Very cool lens. I miss vinyl! Posted February 08, 2008

fanfreluche This is another great lens!! I used to have some of these picture disc in the 80's. But one day I decided that it was just too cheesy to keep around and almost gave them away at a garage sale... now I have regret. Oh well Posted February 06, 2008

Christopher_Scott Great lens and thanks for coming by our lens for A Day of Hope! You have lots of great information for all of us. Keep up the hard work. Come over to A DAY OF HOPE Posted October 01, 2007

Mister_K Another great lens, thank you for joining our group!!! http://www.squidoo.com/groups..The-Love-of-Hobbies Posted September 22, 2007

CollectorsCottage This is the first I've heard of picture discs! I can see why people like to collect them. Another 5 star lens! Welcome to the Collector Clubs group! Posted September 13, 2007

Colleen

I have a question about picture disks. My house burned down 2 weeks ago and I'd been given 4 Disney Picture disks last year - never even opened. I have to figure out their value for my insurance. Any idea how I can find out what they'd have been worth?

Posted July 30, 2007

 

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