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Sell top cash offered to acquire Alan Tam's Best 12

Sell top cash offered to acquire Alan Tam's Best 12

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Alan Tam's "Best 12" Vinyl Record: An 80s Hong Kong Pop Music Remix ClassicAlan Tam's "Best 12" vinyl record is a highly representative treasure in the 80s Hong...

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Alan Tam's "Best 12" Vinyl Record: An 80s Hong Kong Pop Music Remix Classic

Alan Tam's "Best 12" vinyl record is a highly representative treasure in the 80s Hong Kong pop music vinyl collecting scene. This special remix album,released by PolyGram,bears witness to the peak era of Hong Kong's "Disco" culture and electronic dance music. The album features special remixes and extended versions of many of Alan Tam's classic upbeat songs (such as "Love Trap Special Club mix" and "Stormy Goddess Extended version"). For audiophiles enthusiastic about 80s Canto-pop Synth-pop and Remix versions,this out-of-print 12-inch vinyl holds extremely high musical research and historical collection value.

Record History and Version Specifications

To assist collectors in authenticating PolyGram vinyl versions,here is key reference information for this album:

ItemDetails
Album TitleAlan Tam Best 12"
Record LabelPolyGram Records
Release PeriodMid-1980s (Golden Age of Hong Kong Pop Music)
Record Format12-inch Vinyl / Black Disc
Music GenreCanto-pop,Electronic Dance Music,Remix
Recording CharacteristicsThe 12-inch single/EP format features wider groove spacing,providing greater dynamic range and powerful bass,ideal for Hi-Fi audio testing.
Market ScarcityOut of print; original copies in high condition are extremely rare on the market.

Second-Hand Vinyl Record Condition Grading and Buyback Price Guide

9Box Music is dedicated to providing transparent and professional second-hand vinyl record buying and appraisal services. The buyback price for Alan Tam's Best 12-inch vinyl record will be strictly assessed based on the actual condition of the record (physical condition),completeness of the cover,and presence of original accessories (such as lyric sheets,posters). Below are our reference standards for top cash appraisal:

We grade according to the international Goldmine standards (M/NM/VG+/VG/G),comprehensively assessing the buyback price based on the cover,disc surface,completeness of accessories,and playback status. Learn more about detailed grading standards

Why is this "Remix" Vinyl So Sought After in the Second-Hand Market.

To cater to the disco craze at the time,the record company specially hired top remix engineers to re-arrange chart-topping singles like "Summer Wind" and "Fire Beauty," creating "Special Club Mix" versions with stronger rhythms and richer intros and interludes. These special tracks are extremely difficult to find in regular full-length albums (LPs) or later compilation CDs.

Additionally,compared to traditional albums,the physical characteristics of a 12-inch vinyl allow for deeper groove cutting,which means it can retain the fullest bass details and excellent sound separation in analog recordings. If you have this out-of-print 12-inch vinyl by Alan Tam at home,whether you want to know its current market value or wish to part with your treasured collection for a new generation of audiophiles to appreciate,9Box Music offers the most sincere professional appraisal and cash buyback services.

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Album Tracklist:
01 Maggie (Maggi mix)
02 Millennium Buried (Ancient mix)
03 Assassin (Assassination mix)
04 Love Trap (Special Club mix)
05 Stormy Goddess (Extended version)
06 Summer Wind (Special Club mix)
07 Fire Beauty (Special Club mix)
08 You Have to Wait for Me (Extended version)

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Which details affect the buyback value?

Artist demand,first pressing status,release region,promo or sample markings,lyric sheets,obi strips,sleeve condition and playback risk all affect the final appraisal.

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Yes. 9Box Music can review vinyl records,CDs,cassette tapes and selected Hi-Fi audio items together,then separate higher-value pieces from common stock.

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