PRODUCTS & SERVICES
VMG offers a wide range of services to fit your budget without sacrificing quality in any of our offerings.
VMG offers a wide range of services to fit your budget without sacrificing quality in any of our offerings.
Sealed Albums ($39.99)
Sealed albums are expertly evaluated in three main categories: Cover, Spine, and Seal. A numeric grade IS assigned to each category based on our grading rubric, and the overall grade is then calculated using our proprietary algorithm. Once graded, the album is ultrasonically sealed in our patented cases to protect and preserve your record for years to come.
Sealed AlbumsSealed albums are expertly evaluated in three main categories: Cover, Spine, and Seal. A numeric grade IS assigned to each category based on our grading rubric, and the overall grade is then calculated using our proprietary algorithm. Once graded, the album is ultrasonically sealed in our patented cases to protect and preserve your record for years to come.
Open Albums Open albums are evaluated based on the cover, spine, vinyl and label. Each category is assigned a grade based on our grading rubric, with the overall grade then calculated using our proprietary algorithm.Hinged Vinyl ExposedThe vinyl is encased and hinged to the encased cover with our patented “clamshell”cases, allowing collectors to protect and preserve their collectibles while still enjoying the visual beauty of both the cover and the vinyl. The patented design allows us to encase single, double, and even triple albums, with the case folding for easy storage.
Open Albums ($64.99)
Open albums are evaluated based on the cover, spine, vinyl and label. Each category is assigned a grade based on our grading rubric, with the overall grade then calculated using our proprietary algorithm.
Hinged Vinyl Exposed
The vinyl is encased and hinged to the encased cover with our patented “clamshell”cases, allowing collectors to protect and preserve their collectibles while still enjoying the visual beauty of both the cover and the vinyl. The patented design allows us to encase single, double, and even triple albums, with the case folding for easy storage.
Vinyl in Sleeve (VIS)This option allows collectors the opportunity to have their records slabbed inside the cover. The label has a unique black stripe so collectors can easily differentiate between VIS and sealed albums.
Vinyl in Sleeve (VIS)
($47.99)
This option allows collectors the opportunity to have their records slabbed inside the cover. The label has a unique black stripe so collectors can easily differentiate between VIS and sealed albums.
Audio BackupWe 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 GradingSoft-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.
Audio Grading (Starting at $39.99)
AAGS brings years of experience and expertise, providing audio grading to complement any visual grading service. We are the only company in the market that offers both audio and physical grading of your records- The most complete evaluation offered.
Audio Backup (Starting at $39.99)
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 (Starting at $15.99)
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)
(Starting at $9.99)
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.
Sticker Removal
($15.99)
Before encasing we can expertly remove stickers. Please note that If we determine that attempting to remove any sticker could damage the album we will notify the customer.