Audio Backup
We want to preserve the sound of your album so it can be enjoyed without the risk of damaging the record. VMG will make a digital backup of your album for you, using state-of-the-art, high-tech equipment to ensure that every subtle crack and pop of your record is recorded exactly as it sounds when played on a turntable. Because your album – graded, slabbed, and serial numbered – is truly unique, the digital audio of your album is also unique. Only one album in the world will have the identity, grade, serial number, and specific sound that your album has!
VMG will create an NFT unique to your album. That NFT will be transferred to your crypto wallet, proving you to be the owner of a unique, one-of-one audio file corresponding to your graded album. The NFT unlocks access to your FLAC file. With this NFT in your wallet, you are the proven owner of a unique audio file! Congratulations!
Soft Grading
Soft-grading labels are an economical option for collectors who would like to have a non-permanent 3rd-party grade but still have their album authenticated and graded.
Ultrasonic Cleaning (Recommended prior to submitting for grading)
Our cleaning process starts with cleaning the runout groove. Then we run it through a cleaner and solution that will knock down the large debris, grease, and fingerprints. Next, the first ultrasonic heavy cleaning cycle is undertaken, using a solution formulated with archival deep cleaning in mind. The final ultrasonic cleaning cycle is a rinse cycle and uses pure degassed distilled water. Finally, the record is spot-free dried under forced air that is evenly distributed over the entire surface of the record. Once finished, the cleaned record goes straight into an anti-static sleeve.
