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WANTED - We want to buy your rare vinyl records, rare CDs & Pop Memorabilia

We want to buy your Island Records items
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If you want to avoid reading all the detail below see our quick 3 easy steps to sell to us guide here
We are the world's largest buyer of Island Records rare & collectable vinyl records, albums, 7", 12" & CD singles, CDs albums & memorabilia, and it's easy to sell your Island Records Records to us.
So call free on 0800 345 7551 (UK only) or +44 1474 815099
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or email buyers@eil.com.
We can send our dedicated courier service to collect from you or you can a bring your collection to our offices for a free appraisal, arranged by us at our cost. For large collections we will visit you worldwide as we travel all over the UK (including Tyne and Wear), Europe, USA and Japan to buy.
You can also Download our easy to complete form list the records you want to sell to us here
Now in more detail:

Why pay money and spend time to advertise your The Beatles items at on-line auctions or eBay when you can sell them to us for absolutely no fee!

EIL.COM are the world's largest buyer of your rare and collectable vinyl records, albums, singles, CDs, CD singles and memorabilia and have been buying for 31 years!
We are always looking for items to buy from the UK (England), France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Norway, Sweden, (and the rest of Europe), the USA and Canada, Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Cuba, Columbia (and the rest of the South America), Japan (and the rest of Asia) and Australia and New Zealand.

We cover all artists from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s and are also interested in items by The Beatles related artists Aashish Khan, Ananda Shankar, Arthur Wilkinson, Astrid Kirchherr, Attitudes, Backbeat, Billy Preston, Black Dyke Mills Band, Bobby Keys, Brian Epstein, Brute Force, Cafe Creme, Carl Groszmann, Cavern Sound, Chris Hodge, Colonel, Cynthia Lennon, Dark Horse Records, David Hentschel, DBM, Denny Laine, Derek Taylor, Elastic Oz Band, Elephant's Memory, Ferry Aid, George Harrison, George Martin, Goddess Of Fortune, Handmade Films, Henry McCullough, Hollyridge Strings, Jackie Lomax, James McCartney, Jimmy McCulloch & White Line, Jimmy Nicol, Jiva, Joey Molland, John Lennon, John Tavener, Johnny Warman, Julian Lennon, Keni Burke, Klaus Voormann, Linda McCartney, Lon & Derrek Van Eaton, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Mary Hopkin, Musketeer Gripweed, NEMS (Record Label), New World Electronic Chambre Ensemble, Oasis feat Mary Hopkin, Paul McCartney and Wings, Peace Choir, Percy Thrillington, Radha Krishna Temple, Ravi Shankar, Ray Cathode, Ringo Or Robin, Ringo Starr, Roger Webb, Ronnie Spector, Rory Storm And The Hurricanes, Ross, Russ Sainty, Rusty Anderson, Sean Lennon, Smokin' Mojo Filters, Splinter, Stairsteps, Stormer, Stuart Sutcliffe, Suzanne, Suzy and the Red Stripes, Sylvia Griffin, Tee-M, The Alpha Band, The Bedrocks, The Country Hams, The Fireman, The Fool, The London Jazz Four, The Marbles (60s), The Pete Best Band, The Quarrymen, The Remo Four, The Sundown Playboys, Thenewno2, Tommy Quickly, Tony Sheridan, Trash, Traveling Wilburys, Yoko Ono and in the following genres: 60s Beat, 60s Pop, 60s Rock, Apple label, POP.

We are the world's largest buyer of your rare and collectable vinyl records and CDs, and it's easy to sell to us : -

   1. Download our easy to complete form and send the list of records, CDs and memorabilia you wish to sell to us here (right-click & select 'Save link as...'),
   2. We will e-mail you back quoting how much we will pay for them,
   3. Post to us the records and CDs you agree to sell,
   4.  We send you payment by return and will even pay your postage costs.

You can also call us on +44 1474 815099 and email buyers@eil.com.

For full details or how we buy click here
A GUIDE TO THE U.K. ITEMS WE ALWAYS NEED ON ANY ARTIST...
1980s and 1990s 3" and 5" CD singles, limited edition 12"s, picture sleeve 7"s
Acetates, test pressings, promotional and demonstration copies
Gold/Silver/Platinum award discs - BPI certified or in-house - all countries
Promo videos, 5" CD Video Discs (PAL/NTSC/Secam), Music DVDs
Film & Movie press kits, programmes for premieres, film & TV related memorabilia
Original soundtrack LPs, TV related records, box sets etc
Official tour merchandise, T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Jackets, crew clothing etc
Original artwork/Bromides/Cromalins/Proofs/Colour separation for picture covers & adverts etc

AN AROUND-THE-WORLD GUIDE TO FOREIGN COLLECTABLES WE WANT TO BUY...

We will buy or trade most CDs and vinyl from most countries, especially the following...

JAPAN
vinyl singles and LPs, 3" snap-pack CDs and 5" CDs, special edition CD albums, Japanese promo sample CDs, Special DJ Copies, LPs, 12"s, 7"s, 45s, picture discs, tour programmes...
BRAZIL & ARGENTINA
Promo CD singles, 12" maxis, 45s, promo LPs...

MEXICO
Coloured vinyl's, promo 45s/12"s maxis and CD singles...

SOUTH AFRICA
CD singles, deleted vinyl LPs, 12" singles, 7" 45s...
HONG KONG, SINGAPORE & PHILIPPINES
Coloured vinyl's, CD singles & promos...
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Deleted CD singles, limited editions, coloured vinyl issues, promo samples/demonstration copies, 12"s, 7"s, original or deleted vinyl LPs, out-of-print CD albums...
NORWAY, SWEDEN, DENMARK & FINLAND
Deleted CD singles, promotional copies, deleted 7" and 12" singles, original or deleted vinyl LPs...
GERMANY, HOLLAND, BELGIUM & ITALY
Deleted CD singles, promotional copies, limited editions, coloured vinyl's, 7" and 12" maxi singles, original or deleted vinyl LPs, record club editions (Club Sonderauflage), box sets, picture discs...
FRANCE
Original 7" singles, EPs, original or deleted vinyl LPs, 12"s maxis, limited edition (tirage limite), promos (vente interdite/hors commerce), maxi CD singles, CD 2 Titres, press kits, box sets (coffret), coloured vinyl's (disque coleur), picture discs...
SPAIN
Promo 45s, 12"s, original LPs, CD maxis, CD promocionel, box sets...
U.S.A. & CANADA
45s, 12"s, CD maxis, original vinyl LPs, out-of-print CD albums, promos/demos/samplers, press kits, posters, coloured vinyl's, test pressings, acetates...

AWARDS WE WANT TO BUY

We always require Gold, Silver, Platinum and Multi-Platinum awards on most artists - official B.P.I., R.I.A.A., I.F.P.I., C.R.I.A., S.N.E.P. etc. certified or genuine in-house variants from around the world. We also need Ivor Novello, B.M.I., ASCAP etc. publishing awards, plaques, trophies, certificates and citations.

MEMORABILIA ALWAYS REQUIRED:

Programmes; concert tickets; original concert posters; invites; handbills & flyers; promotional posters, standees, mobiles, displays & other P.O.S. material; press kits, boxes & sales presenters; award discs; tour crew jackets & other clothing; tour itineraries; promotional jackets, t-shirts & other clothing; original artwork, proofs, colour separations, cromalins, bromides, etc; interesting paper items, promotional gimmicks & most other memorabilia needed. Also buying: original film posters; movie press books & press kits; cinema programmes; premiere invites & programmes; promotional clothing & other items.

60s/70s ARTISTS AND LABELS WANTED
Excellent condition original LPs and 45s on the following labels always wanted:-
A&M, Atlantic, Apple, Blue Horizon, Bronze, Brunswick, Capitol, Carnaby, CBS, Charisma, Columbia, Dandelion, Dark Horse, Decca, Deram, Elektra, Epic, Fontana, Harvest, HMV (and HMV LP or CD box sets), Immediate, Island, Liberty, Marmelade, MCA, Mercury, MGM, Neon, Page One, Parlophone, Philips, Planet, Polydor, Pye, RCA, Regal Zonophone, Reprise, Ring O', Rolling Stone, Spark, Straight, Track, Transatlantic, United Artists, Vertigo, Virgin, Warners and private pressings.

Excellent condition original 1960s and 1970s vinyl LPs & 45s by the following artists always wanted:-

Animals, Artwoods, Beach Boys, Beatles (& solo Lennon, McCartney, Harrison & Starr), The Birds, Bonzo Dog Band, David Bowie, Edgar Broughton, Jeff Buckley, Buffalo Springfield, Byrds, Captain Beefheart, Eric Clapton/Cream, Spencer Davis Group, Doors & Jim Morrisson, Bob Dylan, Fairport Convention, Fleetwood Mac, Free, Rory Gallagher, Genesis, Grateful Dead, Tim Hardin, Jimi Hendrix, Hollies, Jefferson Airplane, Jethro Tull, King Crimson, Kinks, Led Zeppelin (& solo Page, Plant, Jones), Love, Manfred Mann, John Mayall, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, The Nice, Pink Floyd, Elvis Presley, Pretty Things, Cliff Richard, Rolling Stones (& solo Jagger, Richards, Wood, Taylor, Jones, Watts, Wyman), Slade, Small Faces, T Rex/Marc Bolan, Taste, Ten Years After, Them, Traffic, Velvet Underground/Nico/Lou Reed, The Who, Yardbirds, Yes, Neil Young, Frank Zappa/Mothers Of Invention plus many many more...!

SHOPS/WHOLESALERS/DEALERS/REVIEWERS/RADIO STATIONS

If you have a record collection or inventory for sale we will travel throughout the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Japan, Australia, South America and beyond! If you would like more information or wish to arrange an appointment for us to visit, please contact the office most local to you.
More Details of what and how we buy can be found here.

A FEW OF THE ITEMS WE WANT

ISLAND RECORDS Island Disco Sampler (Rare 1975 UK promotional only 33RPM 7" vinyl EP on the pink rimmed Island 'palm tree' label featuring The Spencer Davis Group, Fania All-Stars, Free & John Cale, custom 'Exclusive DJ Disco Release' printed labels & unique picture sleeve IEP1)

Tracklisting: Keep On Running - Spencer Davis Group Viva Tirado - Fania All-Stars Alright Now - Free Darling I Need You - John Cale
VARIOUS Catch This Beat - The Rocksteady Years 66/68 (1980 UK 16-track LP compilation plundered from the Island/ B&C vaults, offering a glimpse into the pre-'Skinhead' sound which slowed down the beat post-Ska & added more Soul! The picture sleeve is fully laminated with an advance Factory Sample sticker on the back & shows minimal wear whilst the vinyl is near 'as new' IRSP7)

Tracklisting: A1. The Ethiopians - Train To Glory A2. Jackie Mittoo - Got My Bugaloo A3. Alton Ellis And The Flames - Shake It A4. Slim Smith - The New Boss A5. Justin Hines And The Dominoes - Save A Bread A6. Roy Shirley - I'm A Winner A7. Soul Vendors - Swing Easy A8. Ken Boothe - Train Is Coming B1. The Defenders - Set Them Free B2. Peter Touch And The Wailers - Rasta Put In On B3. Lynn Taitt And The Jets - Napoleon Solo B4. The Bases - River Jordan B5. Derrick Harriott - Do I Worry B6. The Melodians - I Caught You B7. Keith And Tex - Tonight B8. The Melodians with Tommy McCook - Last Train To Expo '67
ISLAND RECORDS / U2 We Are The Islanders (Scarce 1981 Japanese 10-track promotional-only vinyl sampler LP featuring a collection of tracks released by the legendary Island label, including 'Fire' & 'Gloria' by U2 alongside recordings from Marianne Faithfull, Kid Creole & The Coconuts, Grace Jones and Was [Not Was]. The custom back-pasted card sleeve has Japanese biography information about all five acts printed on the back with a small promo sticker and shows just light ringwea

Tracklisting: r scuffing while the vinyl appears in stunning near 'as new' condition HIT-12)̃̃Side One: 1. Marianne Faithfull - Sweetheart 2. Kid Creole & The Coconuts - I Am 3. U2 - Gloria 4. Grace Jones - I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango) 5. Was (Not Was) - Out Come The Freaks Side Two: 6. Grace Jones - Pull Up To The Bumper 7. Marianne Faithfull - For Beauties' Sake 8. Was (Not Was) - Where Did Your Heart Go 9. U2 - Fire 10. Kid Creole & The Coconuts - I Stand Accused
ISLAND RECORDS/VARIOUS Island Sampler (Rare 1973 UK Island white label promotional only 15-track vinyl LP sampler featuring selections from then recent, new and forthcoming releases from the likes of Cat Stevens, The Wailers, John Martyn, SpookyTooth, Fairport Convention and Traffic, custom tracklisting sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light foxing and the vinyl looks unplayed - nice! ISLAND16)

Tracklisting: 1. Cat Stevens - Sunny Side Of The Road 2. The Wailers - Get Up, Stand Up 3. The Amazing Blondel - Sailing 4. Kiki Dee - If It Rains 5. Bryan Ferry - I Love How You Love Me 6. John Martyn - Fine Lines 7. Spooky Tooth - All Sewn Up 8. Red Buddha - Mountain Pass 9. Sutherland Brothers & Quiver - You And Me 10. Hudson - If You Really Need Me 11. Mike Silver - About You 12. Uriah Heep - Stealin' 13. Fairport Convention - The Hexhamshire Lass 14. Jim Capaldi - It's All Right 15. Traffic - Shoot Out At The Fantasy Factory
BOB MARLEY / ROBERT PALMER Island Label Sampler 1 (1978 UK promotional-only 6-track vinyl 12" sampler. The A-side features Is This Love, Kaya and Misty Morning by Bob Marley & The Wailers with the B-side featuring Every Kind Of People, You Overwhelm Me and Best Of Both Worlds by Robert Palmer [mixed by legendary disco producer Tom Moulton], plain sleeve with company catalogue inner RSS-1)

Tracklisting: 1. Is This Love - Bob Marley 2. Kaya - Bob Marley 3. Misty Morning - Bob Marley 4. Every Kind Of People - Robert Palmer 5. You Overwhelm Me - Robert Palmer 6. Best Of Both Worlds - Robert Palmer
ISLAND RECORDS Island Record Sampler (1978 UK 12-track promotional vinyl LP compilation of 'Island Forthcoming Albums And Singles', includes tracks by Tom Petty, Ultravox, Cat Sevens, Third World and Robert Palmer, custom title sleeve. The sleeve has some light surface scuffs and ringwear, but the vinyl is in near mint condition REPS1)

Tracklisting: 1. Hi Tension - Hi Tension 2. Peace On Earth - Hi Tension 3. Lets Fall In Love - Zap-Pow 4. Best Of Both Worlds - Robert Palmer 5. Now That We've Found Love - Third World 6. Journey To Addis - Third World 7. Listen To Her Heart - Tom Petty 8. Quiet Man - Ultravox 9. Slow Motion - Ultravox 10. Bad Breaks - Cat Stevens 11. Randy - Cat Stevens 12. Little Fugue in G Minor - Tequila Mockingbird

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Why you get more by selling to us

  • Established in 1985, for over 41 years eil.com (also known as Esprit) has been the world's largest buyer of premium quality and top condition rare and vintage vinyl records, rare CD's and music memorabilia. And we are proud of it.
  • We can afford to pay you the best prices as we have over 500,000 happy customers in over 100 countries worldwide. And it means your records are going to a great new home to be loved by someone else.
  • We're always on the phone to answer questions and help with any orders, Monday through Saturday and we answer all emails within a couple of hours. Payment is always made within 24 hours.
  • You can bring you records to us, we can collect them, or you can send them to us. Our service is always fast, friendly and professional. You don't need to be the expert as we do all the difficult stuff.
  • Selling to us is easier than selling it yourself – If you have a collection of 30 records, that would be 30 different listings on Ebay, lots of questions to deal with, 20 different parcels to package (as at least 10 won't sell), dealing with items missing or damaged in the post and possible fraud. So often a daunting and time consuming task, it's much better to leave all that to us.
  • So if you want the best deal for your records, CDs or memorabilia, just call or email us today.
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