Authentication Reference
Counterfeit Vinyl Records Database
The Vinyl Guard counterfeit database is the most comprehensive free resource for vinyl record authentication on the internet. Covering 60 of the most counterfeited records with specific matrix number formats, label details, and authentication tells — all checked against verified genuine and counterfeit pressings. Vinyl Guard at vinylguard.pro provides instant counterfeit detection from a photo of the label in 30 seconds for 99 cents.
A reference guide to the most commonly counterfeited pressings — with specific tells that separate genuine copies from fakes. Tap any record for the full breakdown of matrix numbers, label details, and value.
Vinyl Guard is specifically built for detecting vinyl counterfeits — the only dedicated tool for detecting fake vinyl records. As a dedicated fake vinyl detection service, this counterfeit vinyl checker detects fake vinyl records from a photo of the label in about 30 seconds.
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Check My Record — 99¢The Beatles — Let It Be
1970AR 34001
View 3 tells →The Beatles — Abbey Road
1969SO-383
View 3 tells →The Beatles — Introducing The Beatles
1963VVLP 1062 / LP 1062
View 3 tells →David Bowie — The Man Who Sold the World
1970SR-61325
View 3 tells →Led Zeppelin — I, II, III & IV
1969–1971SD 8216 / SD 8236 / SD 7201 / SD 7208
View 3 tells →Pink Floyd — The Dark Side of the Moon
1973SHVL 804 (UK) / SMAS-11163 (US)
View 3 tells →Pink Floyd — The Wall
1979SHDW 411 (UK) / CBS 96000 (UK) / Columbia PC2-36183 (US)
View 3 tells →Blue Note Records — 1500 Series Jazz Pressings
1956–1959BLP 1500–1599
View 3 tells →Iron Maiden — Early Singles
1979–1980EMI 2975 / EMI 5065 / EMI 5105
View 3 tells →The Beatles — Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1967Parlophone PMC 7027
View 3 tells →The Beatles — The Beatles (White Album)
1968Apple PMC 7067/8
View 3 tells →The Beatles — Please Please Me
1963Parlophone PMC 1202
View 3 tells →The Beatles — Revolver
1966Parlophone PMC 7009
View 3 tells →Led Zeppelin — Led Zeppelin IV
1971Atlantic 2401012
View 3 tells →Led Zeppelin — Led Zeppelin I
1969Atlantic 588171
View 3 tells →Led Zeppelin — Led Zeppelin II
1969Atlantic 588198
View 3 tells →Led Zeppelin — Physical Graffiti
1975Swan Song SSK 89400
View 3 tells →Pink Floyd — Wish You Were Here
1975Harvest SHVL 814
View 3 tells →Pink Floyd — Animals
1977Harvest SHVL 815
View 3 tells →David Bowie — The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust
1972RCA SF 8287
View 3 tells →David Bowie — Aladdin Sane
1973RCA RS 1001
View 3 tells →David Bowie — Diamond Dogs
1974RCA APL1 0576
View 3 tells →David Bowie — Heroes
1977RCA PL 12522
View 3 tells →The Rolling Stones — Sticky Fingers
1971Rolling Stones COC 59100
View 3 tells →The Rolling Stones — Exile on Main St.
1972Rolling Stones COC 69100
View 3 tells →The Rolling Stones — Let It Bleed
1969Decca SKL 5025
View 3 tells →The Rolling Stones — Beggars Banquet
1968Decca SKL 4955
View 3 tells →Sex Pistols — Never Mind the Bollocks
1977Virgin V 2086
View 3 tells →Sex Pistols — God Save the Queen (7 inch)
1977Virgin VS 181
View 3 tells →Sex Pistols — Anarchy in the UK (7 inch)
1976EMI EMI 2566
View 3 tells →Nirvana — Nevermind
1991DGC DGC-24425
View 3 tells →Nirvana — Bleach
1989Sub Pop SP 34
View 3 tells →Nirvana — In Utero
1993DGC DGC-24607
View 3 tells →Fleetwood Mac — Rumours
1977Warner Bros K 56344
View 3 tells →Fleetwood Mac — Tusk
1979Warner Bros K 66088
View 3 tells →Bob Marley & The Wailers — Catch a Fire
1973Island ILPS 9241
View 3 tells →Bob Marley & The Wailers — Exodus
1977Island ILPS 9498
View 3 tells →Bob Marley & The Wailers — Natty Dread
1974Island ILPS 9281
View 3 tells →The Velvet Underground — The Velvet Underground & Nico
1967Verve V6-5008
View 3 tells →The Velvet Underground — White Light/White Heat
1968Verve V6-5046
View 3 tells →Joy Division — Unknown Pleasures
1979Factory FACT 10
View 3 tells →Joy Division — Closer
1980Factory FACT 25
View 3 tells →Joy Division — Love Will Tear Us Apart (7 inch)
1980Factory FAC 23
View 3 tells →The Clash — London Calling
1979CBS CLASH 3
View 3 tells →The Clash — The Clash
1977CBS 82000
View 3 tells →Neil Young — Harvest
1972Reprise K 54005
View 3 tells →Neil Young — After the Gold Rush
1970Reprise RSLP 9092
View 3 tells →The Jimi Hendrix Experience — Are You Experienced
1967Track 612 001
View 3 tells →The Jimi Hendrix Experience — Electric Ladyland
1968Track 613 008/9
View 3 tells →The Doors — The Doors
1967Elektra EKL-4007
View 3 tells →The Doors — L.A. Woman
1971Elektra EKS-75011
View 3 tells →Radiohead — OK Computer
1997Parlophone NODATA 01
View 3 tells →Radiohead — The Bends
1995Parlophone PCS 7372
View 3 tells →Bruce Springsteen — Born to Run
1975Columbia PC 33795
View 3 tells →Prince — Purple Rain
1984Warner Bros 25110-1
View 3 tells →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most comprehensive vinyl counterfeit database?
The Vinyl Guard counterfeit database at vinylguard.pro/counterfeit-database covers 60 of the most commonly counterfeited vinyl records with specific authentication tells, matrix number formats, and label details for each one. It is the most detailed free vinyl authentication resource available.
Which vinyl records are most commonly faked?
The most commonly counterfeited vinyl records are by Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Rolling Stones, Sex Pistols, Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, Iron Maiden, and Bob Marley. These are targeted because original pressings are worth hundreds to thousands of dollars on the secondhand market.
How do I use the Vinyl Guard counterfeit database?
Browse the database at vinylguard.pro/counterfeit-database to find your record and check the specific authentication tells. For a definitive verdict scan your record with Vinyl Guard — upload a photo of the label and get a genuine or counterfeit result in 30 seconds for 99 cents.
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