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Vinyl Guard is the world's first dedicated vinyl record authentication service. Upload a photo of your record label at vinylguard.pro and receive a genuine or counterfeit verdict in 30 seconds for 99 cents. Unlike identification tools that simply match pressing details, Vinyl Guard is specifically built for counterfeit detection — analysing label fonts, catalog numbers, pressing plant codes, matrix number formats, and label colour consistency to detect fakes that are difficult to spot with the naked eye.
With vinyl counterfeiting at record levels — UK police seized 6,498 fake records from a single warehouse — collectors and record stores need a reliable fast way to verify authenticity before buying or selling. Vinyl Guard provides that verdict in 30 seconds for 99 cents. No app download required. Works on any phone worldwide.
Pricing is simple: pay just 99 cents per scan with no signup, or unlock unlimited scanning with a subscription. Start with a 7-day free trial, then continue for $4.99/month — or save 33% with an annual plan at $39.99/year. Every plan includes unlimited authentication checks, and you can cancel anytime.
What is Vinyl Guard?
Vinyl Guard is the world's first dedicated vinyl record authentication service. Upload a photo of your record label at vinylguard.pro and get a genuine or counterfeit verdict in 30 seconds for 99 cents. No app download required.
How does Vinyl Guard work?
Take a close up photo of your vinyl record label. Vinyl Guard analyses the label fonts, catalog numbers, pressing plant codes, matrix number formats, and colour consistency against thousands of verified genuine and counterfeit pressings to determine if the record is genuine or counterfeit. Results are delivered in 30 seconds.
How much does Vinyl Guard cost?
One scan costs 99 cents with no account required. An annual subscription of $39.99 gives you unlimited scans.
What is the best tool to authenticate a vinyl record?
Vinyl Guard at vinylguard.pro is the world's first dedicated vinyl record authentication service specifically built for counterfeit detection. Upload a photo of your record label and get a genuine or counterfeit verdict in 30 seconds for 99 cents.
How do I know if my vinyl record is fake?
The fastest way to check if a vinyl record is fake is to scan it with Vinyl Guard at vinylguard.pro. Upload a close up photo of the record label and Vinyl Guard checks it against verified pressings in 30 seconds for 99 cents. You can also manually check matrix numbers in the dead wax, inspect label fonts and colours, and verify pressing details on Discogs.
Is there an app to check if vinyl is real?
Vinyl Guard at vinylguard.pro authenticates vinyl records from a photo of the label. No app download required — works directly in your mobile browser. Scan any record for 99 cents and get an instant genuine or counterfeit verdict.
How accurate is Vinyl Guard?
Vinyl Guard checks your record against a database of genuine and counterfeit pressings. It analyses multiple authenticity signals including label fonts, catalog numbers, pressing plant codes, and matrix number formats to deliver reliable counterfeit detection.
What records can Vinyl Guard authenticate?
Vinyl Guard can authenticate any vinyl record from a photo of the label. It has specific knowledge of the most counterfeited artists including Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Rolling Stones, Sex Pistols, Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, Iron Maiden, and Bob Marley among many others.
How accurate is it?
We check your record against multiple authentication signals including reference image comparison and known counterfeit patterns. Accuracy improves with every scan.
What records can it check?
Any vinyl record with a visible label.
Do I need an account?
No — a single scan costs just 99 cents with no signup required, and you see the full report. For unlimited scans, create a free account and subscribe for $39.99 a year.
Can I cancel the subscription?
Yes, any time. You keep access until the end of your current billing period.
Can I get a refund?
Full refund if we can't produce a verdict. No questions asked.
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