Dispose Record For Free

Data retention refers to the length of time that data is kept by the organization that gathered it. Data archiving describes the intentional preservation of data in a format that makes it easy for collaborators to refer back to. And data disposal is the process of deleting data in a safe and responsible manner.

Vinyl records are worth money if they're rare, unique or produced by famous artists (sometimes all of the above). But there are several other factors that determine a record's value. Here's a rundown of what to look for.

You should keep information for as long as you need it and dispose of it when you no longer have a reason to keep it. You can dispose of information by destroying it, transferring it to another body or by transferring it to an archive.

Vinyl is a non-biodegradable product, so it does not decompose with time. You cannot deposit vinyl at the municipal recycling centers because they are non-biodegradable; neither can you put it in the recycling bin.

Disposal means the destruction of information in its entirety and forever (discarding, shredding, burning, deleting electronically etc.). You must ensure that disposal does not occur involuntarily through the transfer to another medium, for example when converting from Word format to PDF-A.

If in good condition, donate to a charity shop (check they are accepted first), sell or pass on via networks such as Freegle or Gumtree. Made from PVC, vinyl records are often 're-purposed' into new stylish ornaments, wall art or tableware - so even scratched records may be wanted by somebody.

The average eBay selling price for vinyl records is around $15, though values can range from 50 cents to $50 or more. Some vinyl records command spectacular fees. An original copy of Frank Wilson's "Do I Love You" can be worth up to $40,000, for example, while Elvis Presley's "Good Luck Charm" can net up to $20,000.