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Sell top cash of Alan Tam's "Love Trap" vinyls

Sell top cash of Alan Tam's "Love Trap" vinyls

As an iconic work of the Hong Kong music scene in 1985,"Love Trap" not only solidified Alan Tam's superstar status but also remains a must-have classic Cantopop vinyl record from the 80s for countless music lovers. This album,released by PolyGram Records,continues to maintain extreme popularity in the Hong Kong pop music collectibles market. To help collectors and music enthusiasts better understand the value of their treasured items,Ninebox has specially compiled the following in-depth appraisal and grading information.

📀 Album History and Version Information

Understanding the historical background of a record is the first step in assessing the collectible value of a used vinyl record.

ItemDetails
Release Year1985
Record LabelPolyGram
Music StyleCantopop,Synth-pop
Physical Format12-inch Vinyl LP,Cassette,CD
Historical SignificanceAwarded the 1985 Top Ten Gold Songs and IFPI Hong Kong Album Sales Award,and alongside "Foggy Love" and "The Root of Love," it forms the "Love Trilogy."

🔍 Key Identification Points for First Pressing Vinyl of "Love Trap"

There are numerous used record versions on the market,and whether a record is a "first pressing" or "early pressing" directly affects its resale price. Below are the core focus points for professional appraisal:

Identification FeatureKey Points for Recognition
Matrix NumberFirst pressings usually have specific master disc numbers (such as T1,A/B,etc.) etched in the run-out groove (the blank space on the inner rim of the record),which is the most accurate basis for determining the pressing batch.
Sleeve Printing and MaterialEarly Hong Kong original sleeves released by PolyGram typically feature thicker paper,high color saturation,and clear,non-pixelated printing of Alan Tam's portrait.
Included InsertsA complete original version must include the original lyric sheet. If it comes with a period promotional poster or obi strip (if applicable),the more complete the accessories,the significantly higher the resale value of the used vinyl record.
Label DesignCarefully check the layout of the PolyGram logo,the shade of the red and blue labels,and whether the copyright year indicated is 1985.

Our Professional Commitment: Whether you possess a precious first pressing of "Love Trap," other versions of used vinyl records,or even other classic 80s Chinese pop,Ninebox offers high-value cash recycling and free online appraisal services. We have extensive experience in appraising Hong Kong pop music collectibles,ensuring that your cherished items receive the fairest market return.

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Album Tracklist:
01 Love Trap
02 Lucky Star
03 Loving You Too Deeply
04 Fire Beauty
05 I Love the World
06 Gong Xi Fa Cai
07 Love is Eternally Enchanting
08 Where Are You Now
09 Flower Boy's World
10 My Dearest You
11 Romance on a Rainy Night

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What type of vinyl record?

Vinyl records were the dominant music format in the 20th century. Because vinyl records offer the closest sound quality to the original audio without distortion, they provide a more authentic and perfect listening experience, appealing to people of all ages.

Value of vinyl

The same vinyl record released in different years not only has different disc cores, but also different record thickness, width and depth of the grooves, and order, so the sound will naturally be different.

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