Vinyl record probate valuations from £30
HMRC-compliant valuations for record collections, delivered online in 1–2 days.
No home visit needed, just add photos
and we’ll prepare the report for you.
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Online or in person valuation? Both Available
You don’t need to lug heavy boxes of records to us. In most instances, clear, detailed photos of your vinyl collection are all we need to give a precise appraisal. If you are handling a probate valuation, this is generally the fastest and most affordable route to take.
The best option for most estates. A qualified valuer personally assesses the images and details you provide. Simply sort the records, list key artists, and photograph them using our guide for a full HMRC-compliant valuation within 1–2 days. At £60 for 250 records, it’s suitable for Rock, Jazz, Classical, Soul, Reggae, Blues, Folk, and Electronic records.
In-Person Valuation – from £298
Paying for a full in person valuation is rarely necessary or economical for record collections. We only recommend on-site assessments for exceptionally large or specialist archives where sorting them yourself isn’t feasible. This includes inherited collections spanning thousands of individual items, rare first-pressings, extensive DJ collections etc.
Your vinyl record probate valuation in 3 easy steps
Swift Values provides a simple, best-value way to meet your probate valuation obligations. Here’s how it works:
Photograph a sample of the collection
Snap an overall photo of the collection on its shelf. Then, pull a 10–20% representative sample. Lay them flat in small groups and photograph from above. No need to list or identify everything yourself.
We assess the collection’s true value
Our experienced valuer reviews your sample to gauge the cross-section of genres.
Receive your HMRC compliant report
Typically delivered within 1–2 working days and prepared under Section 160 IHTA 1984, ready to submit with confidence.
Why executors choose
Swift Values for vinyl record valuations
Most executors worry record collections will be complicated to value.
Trusted by executors. Accepted by HMRC.
Swift Values offers a straightforward, low-risk way to meet your probate valuation obligations.
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Zero risk service. If HMRC does not accept it, we’ll refund your fee.
100% HMRC Acceptance Record
Thousands of valuations completed, with every report accepted by HMRC.
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Executors choose Swift Values because it’s easy, quick and reassuring.
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What vinyl records and music collections can we value?
We can value most records and audio collections commonly found in UK estates, from everyday pop LPs to specialist vintage pressings.
Vinyl Formats
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12″ LPs and albums from the 1950s to modern releases
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7″ singles, EPs, and classic 45s
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Vintage 78 rpm shellac records
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Specialist pressings, including 10″ records, picture discs, and coloured vinyl
Genres & Collectables
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Classic Rock, Pop, Prog Rock, and Heavy Metal
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Jazz, Blues, Soul, Funk, and Motown
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Punk, Indie, Reggae, New Wave, and Alternative
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Rare first pressings, test pressings, white labels, and imported releases
Labels
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Iconic labels like Blue Note, Vertigo, Harvest, and Parlophone
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Rare first pressings, test pressings, and factory sample records
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White label promos, acetates, and radio station copies
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International imports, including Japanese pressings with OBI strips
Whether it’s a handful of 80s pop singles, a rare jazz first pressing, or a wall-to-wall library of classical box sets, our specialists can provide accurate open-market probate values.
See exactly what you’ll receive
Every Swift Values report is a professionally formatted PDF, ready to submit with your probate application. It includes:
Fully illustratedHigh-value (£1,500+) item breakdownsValuer notes to detail specificsSection 160 compliance statementSigned declaration for IHT400Valuer bio
What’s included in your vinyl record probate valuation?
Our £60 online valuation covers most standard record collections of up to 250 items, from everyday pop LPs to specialist vintage pressings.
If a collection requires more detailed assessment, such as lifelong accumulations of thousands of records, rare white-label archives, extensive DJ collections, or highly specialized pressings, we’ll explain this clearly before any further work begins.
Service
Single record
Collection (upto 250 recs
In person valuation
Price (inc. VAT)
£30
£60
From £298
If everything is routine, our standard online valuation price is all you’ll pay. If the collection needs further research or a more complex assessment, we’ll explain why and confirm any costs first.
“Valuations are the biggest single area of risk, accounting for a large part of our compliance checks. It is important to properly ascertain the value of assets. For assets with a material value you are strongly advised to instruct a qualified independent valuer.”
Source: Inheritance Tax Toolkit, HMRC, Published July 2018
Ready to start your camera probate valuation?
From just £30. Delivered in 1-2 working days.
HMRC-compliant – guaranteed, or your money back.