Local experience
Deal directly with Pat, a longtime Tampa Bay buyer—not a call center or an anonymous online form.
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Sell your vinyl records in Tampa Bay.
Fair cash offers for record collections, 45s, 78s, concert posters, and music memorabilia—from a local buyer with more than 40 years of experience.
Pat is the former owner of Kingfish Records and organizer of the Tampa Record & CD Show.
Simple, straightforward, respectful
Whether it is one room or a lifetime of records, start with a conversation.
I will give you an honest opinion about what you have and explain what makes sense. No pressure, no confusing process, and no need to haul boxes anywhere.
Fair evaluation
Artist, pressing, condition, demand, and completeness all matter. I will explain my evaluation clearly.
Easy pickup
For collections that fit, I can arrange a visit, make a cash offer, and help remove the records.
What I buy
Records and music memorabilia collectors care about.
I am especially interested in vinyl collections with rock, soul, funk, jazz, blues, gospel, punk, metal, indie, rap, disco, and world music.
- LPs, 45s, 78s, and 12-inch singles
- Estate, DJ, radio-station, and personal collections
- Concert posters, vintage band shirts, ticket stubs, and backstage passes
- Select CDs, cassettes, and quality stereo equipment
A respectful answer saves time
Not every old record has a resale market—and that is okay.
I am generally not looking for heavily damaged records, water-damaged collections, common easy-listening titles, Christmas, children’s records, most big band, Broadway, classical, or country records.
But if you are not sure, please call or send photos. Some collections contain surprises.
“I know that a record collection can hold memories as well as value. My job is to make selling it clear, fair, and easy.”— Pat
How it works
Three easy steps to sell your collection.
Tell me what you have
Call, email, or send a few photos. Let me know your city, approximate number of records, and main genres.
I review the collection
I will tell you whether it is a fit and, when appropriate, arrange a convenient time to see it. We can also FaceTime live so you can show me your collection before a visit.
Receive a cash offer
I evaluate the collection in person and make a straightforward offer. There is never an obligation to accept.
About Pat Nolen
A lifetime in records, right here in Tampa Bay.
Pat Nolen has bought, sold, collected, and evaluated vinyl records and music memorabilia since the late 1970s. He is the former owner of Kingfish Records and the organizer of the Tampa Record & CD Show.
From rare jazz 78s and soul 45s to large estate collections and concert memorabilia, Pat understands the market—and the personal stories behind a collection.
Why condition matters
Condition changes value.
A clean record with its original cover, inner sleeve, and inserts can be worth much more than a worn or incomplete copy. Artist, pressing, rarity, demand, and condition all make a difference.
Helpful tip: Please do not use household cleaners or tape damaged covers before calling. Leave items as they are and I will advise you.
Ask About Your RecordsWhat to send before you call
Include your city, an approximate number of records, the main genres, and a few wide photos of shelves or boxes. If you have 45s, posters, shirts, or other memorabilia, mention those too.
Tampa Record & CD Show
Twice each year in Tampa.
Pat promotes the Tampa Record & CD Show each spring and fall. The show brings together more than 35 vendors and 75 tables of vinyl records, CDs, collectibles, and music memorabilia from across Florida and the Southeast.
Come spend the day digging for records.
Areas served
Tampa Bay and much of Florida for the right collection.
Based in the Tampa Bay area, I regularly work with sellers throughout the region and consider larger or especially desirable collections across Florida.
- Tampa
- Clearwater
- St. Petersburg
- Palm Harbor
- Largo & New Port Richey
- Lakeland
- Sarasota & Bradenton
- Orlando & Central Florida
For areas I cannot personally cover, I may be able to recommend another qualified buyer.
Questions sellers ask
Before you call.
You do not need to know every title or value before getting in touch. A few photos and basic details are enough to begin.
Are my old records worth money?
Some are. Value depends on artist, title, pressing, condition, demand, and completeness—not simply age.
Do you buy whole collections?
Yes. Estate, DJ, radio-station, and personal collections are welcome, along with selected smaller collections.
Do you buy 45s without sleeves?
Often, yes. I especially enjoy buying 45 RPM records. Let me know the artists and genres you have.
What photos should I send?
Take a few wide photos of shelves, boxes, or stacks, plus clear photos of any unusual or collectible-looking titles and labels.
Record guides
Helpful information before you sell.
These short, plain-English guides will help sellers understand their records, prepare a collection, and choose the right way to sell. They are written from Pat’s experience—not copied from anyone else.
Your guide to selling vinyl records
What to do first, what information helps, and the three main ways to sell a collection.
Where should I sell my old records?
How a local buyer, individual online sales, and a record store compare.
Are my old records worth money?
Why age alone does not create value—and the signs that deserve a closer look.
How to determine record value
Artist, pressing, condition, demand, and recent real sales: the five things that matter.
A simple guide to record condition
Understand scratches, warping, ring wear, seam splits, and why covers count.
How to care for old records
What sellers should do—and avoid—before bringing a collection to a buyer.
Record talks with Pat
Videos from the record world.
Coming soon: helpful, straightforward videos from Pat about selling records, evaluating collections, and the Tampa Record & CD Show.
Featured video
Pat interviewed at the Tampa Record & CD Show
See Pat talk about the record show and the Tampa Bay music community.
Let’s talk about your collection
Ready when you are.
For the fastest answer, call Pat. Or send the form with your city, approximate number of records, genres, and a few photos.